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Why We Host Our Private Whale Watch & Sunset Cruise

Kona, Big Island of Hawai‘i By Kai Ioh and Emil KnyshKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. A Year That Began on the Right...

January 20, 2026

Humpback Whales, Kona, and the Sanctuary That Protects Them

By Kai Ioh and KE TEAM HawaiiKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Key Takeaways Each winter, humpback whales return to t...

January 18, 2026

Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

Kīlauea Volcano Activity on the Big Island: What Recent Eruptions Mean for Residents and Visitors

January 13, 2026

Big Island ADU Laws 2024: What Hawaiʻi County and State Rules Now Allow

By Emil Knysh and Kai IohKai and Emil are luxury real estate advisors based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Executive Summary This page explains how 2024 updates to Ha...

January 6, 2026

Hainoa #15 at Hualālai | An Entry-Level Opportunity Inside One of Hawaii’s Most Coveted Private Resorts

KAI IOH | Jan 2026 Over the past five years, I’ve watched luxury resort markets surge, pause, and recalibrate. Hualālai has done none of that. It has remained quietly resilient, tightly held, and extraordinarily scarce. That context matters...

January 4, 2026

Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Recap: 2025 Trends & 2026 Outlook

Overview of the Kailua Kona Market in 2025 The Kailua Kona real estate market experienced a notable transition in 2025. After several years of limited inventory and rapid absorption, market conditions shifted toward balance. Inventory levels i...

January 3, 2026

2025 Big Island Resort Real Estate Market Recap

Kai Ioh | Jan 2026 Big Island Resort Market Overview The Big Island resort real estate market in 2025 did not move in a single direction. Instead, it diverged by resort type, inventory levels, and buyer profile. While some Kohala Coast resort...

January 2, 2026

Hawai‘i County Long-Term Rental Tax Class Explained: What Big Island Property Owners Need to Know

By Kai Ioh | Nov 2025 Executive Summary This page explains Hawai‘i County’s new Long-Term Rental (LTR) property tax classification for Big Island homes. It is relevant for property owners, investors, and landlords renting h...

January 1, 2026

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