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Why the Big Island’s Beaches are the Best in America

Every year, beach lovers across the U.S. tune in to see who tops the list. Since 1991, Dr. Beach - a.k.a. Dr. Stephen Leatherman -has ranked the top 10 beaches in the country based on water quality, sand softness, safety, and environmental st...

May 26, 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

2024 Kona Ironman World Championship - The Prep

Is a One-Way Ali‘i Drive the Right Move? Let’s Talk Parking, Community & Kona’s Heartbeat

Kona’s Ali‘i Drive is an important place: it’s a gathering place, celebration space, and a vibrant heartbeat of our West Hawai‘i lifestyle. From parades and fireworks to beach volleyball and family strolls, this coastal stretch with mar...

April 19, 2025

Hawaii Leads the Nation in Life Expectancy—and What It Says About the Way We Live

According to the latest data from the World Population Review, Hawai‘i ranks #1 in the United States for life expectancy, with residents living an average of 80.7 years! This is well above the national average of 76.4. For those of us lucky ...

April 14, 2025

What NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy Changes Mean for Big Island Home Sellers

Discretion, strategy, and flexibility are vital components of how homes should be marketed. This is especially true for luxury properties. So when industry-wide policies restrict how sellers can bring their homes to the market, it raises a key...

April 3, 2025

How Hawaii’s Economy & Real Estate Market Have Changed Since the Pandemic

It’s been five years since Hawaii’s economy was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis tested the very fabric of island life and reshaped everything from tourism to home prices. Recent data shows that the state has technically recovere...

April 2, 2025

Kamaʻāina Observatory Tours Are Back at the Mauna Kea Summit!

A Unique Opportunity to Connect with Science, Culture, and the Stars If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to stand among the world’s most advanced telescopes, perched above the clouds at nearly 14,000 feet, here's your chance! I've bee...

March 23, 2025

Big Island Resorts Claim Top Spots in U.S. Hotel Rankings

Great news—Hawaii continues to shine as a premier destination for luxury hospitality! U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings highlight that out of the top 25 hotels in the U.S., FIVE are in Hawaii. Most impressively, 2 of the top 3 ar...

February 18, 2025

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