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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

Whales and Seagliders: Hawaii’s Sustainable Future in Interisland Travel

I just spotted the first whale of the season off the Kona Coast, and it was pure magic. Watching these gentle giants glide against Hawaii’s breathtaking sunset backdrop was both humbling and awe-inspiring—a beautiful reflection of the delic...

January 22, 2025

2025 Color Trends & Luxury Real Estate: How Quiet Luxury is Reshaping Homes

Each year, major paint brands unveil their Color of the Year, a reflection of global influences—economic conditions, cultural moods, and shifting consumer desires. These selections capture the collective sentiment of the time, responding to h...

January 20, 2025

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