Kailua Kona Market Update: What July 2026 Numbers Mean for Sellers
Thinking about selling your home in Kailua Kona? July’s market numbers paint a fascinating picture—one that’s a far cry from the frenzied seller’s market we all remember from the pandemic years, but still full of opportunity for savvy homeowners. Inventory: A New Normal? Right now, Kailua Kona has j
2026 West Hawaii Real Estate Market Predictions
What's in store for the real estate market in 2026 in West Hawaii? I just watched a national webinar where Logan Mohtashami, a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, gave his predictions on the US market. He predicts housing appreciation will only be 2% in 2026. Home sales will be
The Truth About Building And Owning a Pool In Hawaii
Thinking about floating around in your own backyard while enjoying the tropical breezes of Hawaii? Owning a swimming pool in Hawaii can be an expensive endeavor especially when building one. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into pool ownership — or if you plan on buying a home with a pool
Let’s Talk About Buying Land on Hawaii Island
With the persistent lack of new homes being built on Hawai’i Island, single family home prices have shot up in the wake of lack of available homes for sale and continued demand. Most municipalities in the country would simply mow down more land, build high density homes and widen the roads. You know
Hawaii Property Taxes – Surprising Facts You Should Know
What ARE the true costs of owning a home in Hawaii? Well, depending on if you have chosen to live on an acre with fruit trees and tropical landscaping or live in a condo with HOA fees, the answer is going to be quite different. However, no matter where you live in Hawaii and in what kind of home, yo
Financial Strength, Strategy, and Patience-3 Crucial Pieces To Your Hawaii Homebuying Game
Is buying a home in Hawaii your end goal? You wouldn’t be here on this website reading this post if it weren’t! Right? We have helped dozens of homebuyers this year achieve that dream (taking a bow here) and the NUMBER ONE thing we ask them when they want to work with our team is: “How financially p
6 Reasons Why You May Not Want To Move to Hawaii
Are you contemplating a move to Hawaii? You probably have read numerous posts or watched videos about the "problems of paradise" including, but not limited to, the high cost of housing, being in the middle of an ocean and missing your family, "Cockroaches, Centipedes, Coqui's, Oh MY!" and don't forg
5 Things You Need to Know Right Now To Compete In the Hawaii Housing Market
When we first arrived in Kona in 2005, we had exactly four condos to look at since the market was so hot. It was like Goldilocks and the Three Bears– the first three were NOT what we were looking for, and the fourth was just right..if you count just right needing to be completely remodeled with a ga
What Do You Need to Do To Have a Legal Short Term Vacation Rental on Hawaii Island?
Are you considering buying a short term vacation rental on Hawaii Island? I am currently working with my clients on selling an investment/vacation condo in Waikoloa Resort and the buyers have asked for some information about transferring the STVR license. First of all, to legally run a short term
