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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

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

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

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

2025 UHNW Real Estate Insights: REALM × Altrata(Wealth X) Report Reveals Where the Ultra-Wealthy Live Next

By Kai Ioh, Founding Member REALM From Residences to Global Strategies The world’s top 0.1 percent no longer just purchase real estate—they engineer residential portfolios. Currency swings, climate resilience, mobility visas, even phila...

July 20, 2025

Hawaii Condo Insurance Crisis: New Law Brings Relief—But Not a Miracle Cure

By Kai Ioh | July 2025 Not Our First Rodeo: An Ongoing Crisis If you’ve followed my updates—starting in August 2024 and again in early 2025—you know Hawaii’s condo insurance crisis didn’t arrive overnight. Since last summer, we�...

July 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

Kona Onenalo #1: A Rare Oceanfront Gem, Affectionately Called “Ocean’s Embrace”

In the heart of Kailua-Kona, perched along the dramatic coastline, lies a hidden treasure: Kona Onenalo #1. It's an exclusive oceanfront villa that embodies the essence of island luxury. We call it "Ocean’s Embrace" for obvious reasons—e...

April 7, 2025

Big Island Real Estate Market Update – March 2025

As we move through 2025, the Kailua-Kona real estate market continues to show a mix of stability and shifting trends. While the single-family home market remains balanced, the condo market is showing signs of slowing, particularly in resort are...

March 6, 2025

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