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FOR SALE – Fairways at Mauna Lani #1203

Fairways at Mauna Lani 68-1125 N. Kaniku Dr. #1203 Kamuela, HI 96743 • Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 2.5 • Total Sq Ft: 1,646 • One Car Garage • Two Story Priced at $1,175,000 MLS: 734188 Download Brochure (PDF) Fairways 1203 has a Great Vacation Rental History for a future owner to inherit. Average gross rents… Read More »

Market Update – October 2026

Hawaiʻi Island's housing market continued to reflect varied conditions across its local markets in October. Island-wide, single-family home sales totaled 167 (-11% YoY), while the median price increased modestly to $509,000 (+2% YoY). Homes also moved considerably faster, with median days on market declining to 40 days (-37% YoY). Condo activity remained relatively steady at… Read More »

Market Update – September 2026

Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market reflected a typical seasonal slowdown in September as activity eased heading into the final months of the year. Single-family home sales totaled 135 (-22% YoY), while the median price declined 15% to $499,000. Condo activity also moderated, with 32 sales (-35% YoY) and a $604,500 median (-6%). Despite fewer transactions, single-family… Read More »

Kulalani 1006

68-1118 North Kaniku Dr. #1006 Kamuela, HI 96743 Now Priced at $1,495,000 MLS: 732242 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1,331 sqft Download PDF flyer Golf Course Front Kulalani at Mauna Lani Unit 1006 is located on the 6th Fairway of the Mauna Lani North Course. This townhome features a large wrap-around lanai and a… Read More »

Market Update – July 2026

Hawaiʻi Island's housing market remained balanced in July, with single-family home sales island-wide increasing to 178 transactions (+9% YoY) and the median price rising modestly to $547,000 (+4% YoY), while homes sold more quickly than a year ago. The condo market recorded 42 sales (-2% YoY), though the island-wide median price surged to a record… Read More »

Kulalani 902

68-1118 North Kaniku Dr. #902 Kamuela, HI 96743 Now Priced at $2,495,000 MLS: 732237 3 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Baths | 2,022 sqft Download PDF flyer Golf Course Front This premium Kulalani at Mauna Lani luxury villa is located on the 6th fairway of the Mauna Lani golf course. Featuring the largest floor plan within… Read More »

Kulalani 103

68-1118 North Kaniku Dr. #103 Kamuela, HI 96743 Now Priced at $1,995,000 MLS: 731968 3 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Baths | 2,022 sqft Download PDF flyer Turnkey with Furnishings This premium Kulalani at Mauna Lani luxury villa is the former sales model filled with an abundance of designer extras, including furnishings and accessories. Featuring the… Read More »

Market Update – June 2026

Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market stabilized in June, with single-family home sales totaling 180 transactions (-6% YoY) and the median price rising to $613,500 (+2% YoY), a rebound from May’s softer pricing. Activity remained shaped by regional mix, with Pāhoa continuing to lead volume at 24 sales, while North Kona anchored higher-price activity with 40 sales… Read More »

Market Update – May 2026

Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market reflected two distinct stories in May, with single-family home activity remaining stable while the condo segment slowed considerably. Island-wide, single-family home sales totaled 180 transactions (+3% YoY), holding within recent ranges, though the median price declined 15% year over year to $467,500, the lowest level since April 2023. This activity was… Read More »

Market Update – April 2026

Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market remained steady in April, with single-family home sales rising 22% year over year to 187 transactions and the median price increasing to $630,000 (+6% YoY). A notable shift occurred on the supply side, with new listings nearly doubling (+93% YoY), giving buyers more choice and supporting overall activity. Regionally, Kailua-Kona and… Read More »