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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

Shohei Ohtani Chooses Big Island Living

When one of the most recognizable names in global sports selects the Big Island to build his dream home, it speaks volumes about the kind of luxury lifestyle this island uniquely offers: discreet, elegant, and deeply personal. In April 2024, L...

June 15, 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...

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

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...

May 10, 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

Compass Ultra-Luxury Market Report: Kai was featured!

Compass' 2024 Year End Ultra-Luxury Report is here, and I had an opportunity to contribute insights on Hawaii Ultra-Luxury market. The report offers a deep dive into the $10M+ real estate market across the nation. 2024 data confirms what w...

February 14, 2025

The Price of Time: How Overpricing Costs Sellers in Kailua-Kona

Pricing a home is both an art and a science, but one truth remains when pricing a home: time is money. Sellers who aim too high often find themselves trapped in a costly cycle. They watch their home linger on the market, only to sell for less t...

February 7, 2025

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