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Oceanfront Living on the Big Island

What Every Buyer Needs to Know Before Purchasing By Kai Ioh and KE TEAM Hawaii Kai 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 Tak...

February 3, 2026

Hawaii Real Estate 101: Fee Simple vs. Leasehold — What Buyers Must Know

By Kai Ioh and KE Team Hawaii Kai 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. Executive Summary Fee simple means you own the land and t...

December 28, 2025

Hawaii Real Estate 101 : Escrow Explained for Mainland & International Buyers

“What’s Escrow?” A Must-Know for Buyers & Sellers from Non-Escrow States and outside the US. If you’re from New York, Texas, Illinois, or overseas, like Japan, you may be surprised by how real estate transactions work in Hawaii. ...

November 25, 2025

Hawaii Real Estate 101: What Is the Escrow Period in Hawaii?

Kai Ioh | Nov 2025 If you’re buying or selling real estate in Hawaii for the first time, you might be wondering: “What happens between offer acceptance and closing?”Or: “What exactly is the escrow period?” In Hawaii (an escrow stat...

November 22, 2025

Hawaii Real Estate 101: 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 LISTING: Luxury Oceanfront Living at Ke Alohi Kai

Luxury Living Meets Unmatched Investment Opportunity at Ke Alohi Kai We’re excited to share more about our newest listing in Ke Alohi Kai, an exclusive oceanfront community in Kailua-Kona! Imagine waking up in a private, gated enclave wher...

June 19, 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

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