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Market Update – November 2024

Slower market conditions persisted in November, with days on market increasing for both single-family homes and condos. Other key market indicators remained steady and consistent with previous months. The median sales price of a single-family home along West Hawaii Island was $1,110,000, while East Hawaii Island reached a new high of $467,500. Serious buyers remain… Read More »

FOR SALE – Villages at Mauna Lani #608

Fairways at Mauna Lani 68-1025 N. Kaniku Dr. #608 Kamuela, HI 96743 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Total Sq Ft: 2,752 • Two Car Garage • Two Story Priced at $2,395,000 MLS: pending Download Brochure (PDF) Beautiful Maile Plan with Tommy Bahama Furnishings and Net-Metering Solar System I just listed a Maile Plan… Read More »

FOR SALE – Villages at Mauna Lani #636

Fairways at Mauna Lani 68-1025 N. Kaniku Dr. #636 Kamuela, HI 96743 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Total Sq Ft: 2,752 • Two Car Garage • Two Story Priced at $2,495,000 MLS: 715484 Download Brochure (PDF) Spacious Maile Plan in The Villages at Mauna Lani This property (unit #636) offers excellent, West-facing views… Read More »

FOR SALE – Villages at Mauna Lani #628

Fairways at Mauna Lani 68-1025 N. Kaniku Dr. #628 Kamuela, HI 96743 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3.5 • Total Sq Ft: 2,752 • Two Car Garage • Two Story Priced at $2,395,000 MLS: 715478 Download Brochure (PDF) Spacious Maile Plan in The Villages at Mauna Lani This property offers excellent, north-facing views and large… Read More »

Market Update – October 2024

The Big Island real estate market appears to be in a ‘wait-and-see’ mode as it relates to the November election. October’s sales activity showed slight signs of increase, while median prices softened alongside longer days on market. To succeed in this market, sellers must be mindful of their pricing strategy, while buyers can afford to… Read More »

Market Update – September 2024

Much like in previous years, September was one of the slowest months for real estate sales. However, median prices ticked upward as buyer activity picked up across the island. Although it may feel like properties are taking longer to sell compared to recent memory, days on the market are actually trending downward, with properties selling… Read More »

Market Update – August 2024

The Big Island’s real estate market remains relatively unchanged as summer comes to an end, with total sales and median prices staying within a narrow range for single-family homes. The median sales price for homes in West Hawaii Island was $1.1 million, compared to $428k in East Hawaii. On the other hand, the condo market… Read More »

Market Update – July 2024

The overall sentiment for the Big Island’s real estate market remains neutral. Buyers continue to be active, although a bit more selective. Sellers are adjusting to a pre-Covid market where properties take longer to sell. Condos specifically are facing some challenges due to sharp increases in insurance and HOA dues. Keen observers of the real… Read More »

Market Update – June 2024

A slowdown in sales activity couldn’t stop the Big Island real estate market from setting a record high, with median sales prices reaching $642,000 in June and 23% of properties sold above asking price. Unexpectedly, total sales for condos plummeted to 32 sales in June, down from 72 sales in June, a 56% decline. Looking… Read More »

Coldwell Banker International Society of Excellence Award for 2023

Thanks to my listing and buyer clients alike, 2023 was an incredible year for me regarding real estate sales. I very much appreciate all of your support, encouragement, and aloha. I earned the Coldwell Banker International Society of Excellence Award for 2023. I earned this award by producing net sales that placed me in the… Read More »

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