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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...

June 5, 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

Why Elevation Matters in Kona Real Estate: Discover 76-881 N Pueo Place ( Listed $3.2M)

The Panorama - What Is the Perfect Elevation? After more than 35 years of combined experience selling homes in Kona, Emil and I can confidently agree on one thing: elevation matters. More than most places, the Big Island’s topography pl...

March 23, 2025

A Rare Holualoa Estate That Defines Island Living 75-2620 Keopu Lani Rd.

This stunning estate, tucked into the lush hillsides of Holualoa, is a rare gem in Big Island real estate. The air is cool, the pace is slower, and the scent of coffee blossoms lingers. Built in 2022 and perched at the ideal elevation of 1,200 ...

March 15, 2025

Embrace the Kama’aina Luxury at 77-298 Wikolia Street

What does it mean to be Kamaʻāina? If you’ve visited Hawaiʻi more than once—or are lucky enough to call it home—you’ve probably come across the word Kamaʻāina. Hotels offer a “Kamaʻāina rate.” Golf courses have “Kamaʻāin...

March 7, 2025

2024 Big Island Real Estate Review: Kailua-Kona and Resorts

Making Sense of Price Per Square Foot (PPSF) in Kailua-Kona

Price per square foot (PPSF) is often the first metric buyers and sellers look at when evaluating a home’s value. When used correctly, PPSF can provide valuable insights but relying on it too heavily can be misleading. So what else should you...

March 5, 2025

How to Protect your Real Estate Transactions from Escrow Fraud in Hawaii

Recent Trends in Real Estate Escrow Fraud Real estate transactions have always been a prime target for fraudsters, but the sophistication of their schemes has reached alarming levels. Earlier this year, we encountered a fraudulent seller situa...

December 19, 2024

How Should You Hold Title to Your Property in Hawaii?

The question about how to hold title comes up often when purchasing property in Hawaii. It's essential to understand the various ways to hold title, as this decision affects ownership rights, transferability, and estate planning. Here are the c...

November 14, 2024

Understanding the Real Estate Practice Changes Effective August 17th, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs that could potentially end ongoing litigation regarding broker commissions. The $418M antitrust settlement took effect on August 17, ...

August 16, 2024

What Determines Mortgage Rates?

What are the determining factors of mortgage interest rate? We often hear that the mortgage rate is linked to yields of long term bonds and inflation. Here is the basics. Federal Reserve (FED) Rate: The FED sets the short-term interes...

August 5, 2024

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