
The 5 Types of Wealth: What 20 Years of Hawaii Real Estate Has Taught Us
I recently heard author Sahil Bloom speak about his book The 5 Types of Wealth, and I had one of those moments where everything clicked into place. For nearly 20 years, Eric and I have been helping people buy homes in West Hawaii and then make the connections for many of them to go on to meet friend

Real People Share- Are You Considering Buying A Second Home Now To Retire Into Later in West Hawaii?
We recently sat down with one of our clients who bought a condo/home in The Pines in Kailua Kona to discuss his experience and insights into buying a second home that is NOT an investment property. Why NOT an investment property? Not everyone wants to manage a STVR from afar. Property management

What 2025 Told Us About Where We're Headed for West Hawaii
If you've been watching the North Kona real estate market over the past year, you've probably noticed it feels... different. Not necessarily bad, just different. After 20 years of time on the island, and being in the real industry for over 15, Eric and I have seen our share of market shifts, but 202

The True Cost of Homeownership on Hawaii Island: What Retirees and Second-Home Buyers Need to Know In 2026
The True Cost of Homeownership on Hawaii Island: What Retirees and Second-Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026 What I noticed most this year in 2025, was the questions buyers were asking of us on many of our listings. MOST had to do with energy costs. Our buyers this year came to us dreaming of sunsets
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