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Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update | September 2025

Kona Single Family Home Market Trends Kona’s single family market reflects the national story of tight supply and softening prices. The median price slipped 3.4% YoY to $1.255M, while closed sales fell 17.6%. Despite slower closings, pendi...

September 5, 2025

Big Island: Decades of Leadership in Hawaii’s Luxury Real Estate Market

For more than a decade, the Big Island has been the benchmark for Hawaii’s luxury real estate market. While the pandemic brought new urgency to high-net-worth buyers seeking privacy, space, and exclusivity, the Big Island’s west side—part...

September 3, 2025

Floating Lanterns and Sacred Moments: Honoring Loved Ones at Fairmont Orchid

By Kai Ioh | September 2025 There are many beautiful events on the Big Island, but few feel as sacred and deeply human as the Floating Lantern Ceremony held each summer at the Fairmont Orchid’s Coconut Grove. This year’s gathering, hosted...

September 2, 2025

5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Big Island Property Search

There are a few essential details to understand about the Big Island of Hawai‘i if you want to do a smarter property search. It's important that you know these before the showing requests, Zoom consults, and even before you bookmark your firs...

September 1, 2025

New Big Island STVR Law: What Homeowners Need to Know

Kai Ioh | Sept 2025 Hawaii County has taken a decisive step in reshaping the rules for short-term vacation rentals (STVRs). With Bill 47 signed into law on June 23, 2025, homeowners across the Big Island need to prepare for a major shift tha...

August 31, 2025

Merriman’s: The Restaurant That Connects Hawaii, One Island at a Time

Kai Ioh | August, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered whether a single restaurant can capture the essence of all the Hawaiian Islands, the answer might be Merriman’s. Founded in the quiet upcountry town of Waimea on the Big Island, Merriman’s...

August 20, 2025

From Kona to Kakaako: A Honolulu Day Trip with a Big Island Vision

Kai Ioh | August 2025 This post continues the reflection from my previous blog on island hopping between the Hawaiian Islands. If you are new to Hawaii, it’s worth revisiting how easy it is to visit other islands for business or for pleasu...

August 19, 2025

Island Hopping from the Big Island: A Local’s Guide to Quick Escapes

Kai Ioh | August 2025 Because we live on islands, hopping between the Hawaiian islands becomes second nature. For many of my clients, and me personally, island hopping isn’t just a getaway. It’s part of everyday life. Whether I’m headin...

August 17, 2025

August 2025 Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update

As we move through the peak of summer, the Kailua Kona real estate market is entering a transitional phase. Inventory is growing, demand is showing signs of stability, and both the single-family and condo markets are approaching a more balanced...

August 7, 2025

Hawaii County Real Property Tax Guide (2025) What Big Island Homeowners Need to Know Before August 20

By Kai Ioh | August 2025 Why August 20 Matters for Every Big Island Property Owner If you own property on the Big Island, August 20 - yes, just around the corner- is the next due date for Hawaii County real property taxes. For many, it’s ...

August 7, 2025

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