2025 May : Big Island Style Monthly Newsletter
Aloha! Here is our May 2025 Newsletter. Please email us to subscribe.June 1, 2025
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How Beach Volleyball Shaped My Big Island Journey
Emil's Story: A Lifestyle Built on Sand There’s something magical about beach volleyball on the Big Island. Hawaii hides its courts like treasures; completely different than the mainland, where clusters of sand courts are common in public pa...May 26, 2025
Hawaii’s TMK Numbers Explained
Hawaii's TMK Numbers Explained — A Simple Guide for Big Island Property Owners If you’ve ever looked at a Hawaii property listing or tax record, you’ve probably seen a string of numbers called a Tax Map Key (TMK). To many, it looks like ...May 24, 2025
Market Update Newsletter – May 2025
Aloha, Friends and Family, Our Big Island Market Update lands during the first week of each month, followed by a monthly newsletter to help you stay informed and ahead. If you’re on the island, let us know—we’d love to catch up. ...May 8, 2025
Kailua Kona Real Estate Market Update – May 2025
April’s economic turbulence made its mark on real estate markets across the country, and Kailua Kona was no exception. While national momentum picked up in March with pending home sales rising 6.1% (according to the National Association of Re...May 6, 2025
Alii Drive Pilot Program Begins: One-Way Traffic + New Parking in Motion
Aloha everyone, If you’ve driven Alii Drive recently, you may have noticed something new—yes, a portion of the road has officially shifted to one-way as part of the County’s new pilot program. I drove through today to see it firsthand. ...May 4, 2025
Don’t Let a Platform Set Your Strategy: Understanding NAR, Zillow, and the Real Power Behind the Sale
In April, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) quietly announced some meaningful changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)—the kind that may not make headlines but absolutely shape how your home gets sold. Here’s what changed: ...May 4, 2025
Ali’i Drive Update:
Update: The county will add free parking on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Thursday by turning a portion of the road into a one-way street. Forty-six free stalls will overtake the northbound (mauka) lane of Ali‘i Drive between Kail...April 29, 2025
Build Your Dream at Nohea: A Rare Permitted Homesite in Mauna Lani Resort
Build Your Dream at Nohea: A Rare Permitted Homesite in Mauna Lani Resort There are few opportunities on the Big Island that offer the luxury of time—and space. At 68-1304 Akea Place, within the coveted gated community of Nohea at Mauna La...April 25, 2025