Wishing everyone the best of Season’s Greetings including a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a great New Year celebration. Lissette and I are thankful, hopeful and prayerful especially this time of year for all of our friends, family and clients all over the world. We are thankful for the blessings of 2016 and know 2017 will be one of the best years ever for all of us! God Bless you all and many thanks for your friendship and support!

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Snow fell on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa over the last few nights signaling the whales are soon to arrive from their seasonal journey from Alaska. Big waves are heading this way this afternoon-another sign that winter has arrived on the Big Island!  Surf or ski?  All possible this time of year if you dare to travel to 14,000’ and avoid the exposed rocks and un groomed conditions.  Surfing conditions can be the same relative to exposed rocks, coral and un groomed conditions but that’s the fun of it-for sure!  Come join us for great weather and the best of all that the Big Island has to offer this winter and possibly stay a while to preview our many resort properties for a longer visit:)  Call me to discuss!!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Aug. 18, 2016) HAPUNA BEACH, HI – Mauna Kea Resort Services LLC, which is an affiliate of Prince Resorts Hawaii Inc., has closed the sale of the 8,000-square foot Hapuna Villa and 96 of the hotel’s 350 guest rooms at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel to an affiliate of Angelo Gordon & Co. and development partner West Point Investment Corporation. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund renovations of the hotel’s public areas and remaining 254 guest rooms, enhance The Club at Mauna Kea amenities, and fund improvements to the golf club and fitness facilities at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Additionally, renovations and enhanced programming in food and beverage will deliver elevated offerings and unique experiences for hotel guests and the community. “This deal comes at an ideal time as Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel embarks on an exciting future,” said Mauna Kea Resort vice president of operations, Craig Anderson. “The new business model means continuation of good jobs for our team members and a beautiful...

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My friend and mentor, Putty Clark, passed yesterday 6.27.16. Putty was a person of character and integrity and a storehouse of local, real estate knowledge. Putty had an open door policy to all of his agents and brokers that made working within the organization both enjoyable and fulfilling for Lissette and I. Putty and I shared frequent conversations regarding sales statistics and market trends which I found insightful and many times determined the advice I often gave to my clients regarding buying and selling real estate. One of the main reasons Lissette and I joined Clark Realty was our initial meeting with Putty in his office in 2005 where he shared his philosophy regarding practicing real estate with integrity and following the real estate law-always. As some of you know, I’m also particular about understanding the applicable laws and ethics in my practice and we both agreed that joining Clark Realty was a perfect choice after the meeting. Putty was also passionate about giving back to the community and those in need. Our C...

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2015 was an award winning year in real estate sales production for myself and our team. I was named the Clark Realty Top Producer for 2015 as well as my Mauna Lani Office. Sales during the year included the sale of Big Island Country Club and many other transactions amounting to over $40m in net sale production. Mahalo to my many clients for their support in 2015 as well as my team including my wife Lissette and our assistant Stacy. Without your support our real estate practice would not prosper as it has and certainly would not be filled with the joy and happiness that your relationships have brought into our lives.

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For Immediate Release UNIVA Capital Group and Oak Capital Acquire Big Island Country Club Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - After five years of revitalizing one of Hawaii Island's premier golf courses, Moshe Silagi, President of Silagi Development and Management, has sold his interest in the Big Island Country Club to a joint venture of UNIVA Capital Group and OAK Capital, UNIVA Resort, LLC. Selling broker Rick Oliver, a real estate agent with Clark Realty Corporation on the Big Island, will continue in his role as General Manager of Big Island Country Club. Rick and the current members are pleased that the new owner will continue the long-planned development of the property into a family-oriented resort destination along with developing additional residential properties to bring to market. Planned improvements include building out the roadway and water infrastructure needed to support the new clubhouse and eventually the development and sale of beautiful “Up Country” home sites in Pu’uanahulu. Local golf pros have taken notice ...

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It’s simply a food-lover’s paradise out here on the Kohala Coast, with restaurants offering everything from traditional cuisine, local luau fare, and fresh Japanese sushi. You’ll definitely enjoy taking your pick from the top-rated dining options in the area. Pueo’s Osteria is one spot many diners definitely recommend. It’s wonderful Italian food is made even better by the fresh local products they always use. With generous portions and reasonable prices, it’s definitely worth a drive from to Waikoloa Village from the area resorts. Their smoked mashed potatoes with ahi is a definite must-have. Brown's Beach House Restaurant is an excellent cosmopolitan restaurant in the Fairmont Orchid complex, located in the Mauna Lani Resort. The menu might look pricey, but the restaurant’s excellent quality and service more than give you value for your money. Enjoy a quiet dinner right on the ocean with fantastic view and sunsets. The romantic setting and relaxing ambience is best served with a side of their famous dessert, th...

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Water is arguably the cure for everything, and on the Kohala Coast, you’ll be inclined to agree, as one never runs out of ways to fall in love with the ocean. You can go swimming with wild dolphins off the coast. It’s a dolphin adventure like no other, allowing you to see these magnificent creatures in their natural element. Adventure X Boat Tours is the most popular choice by far, if you want to enjoy an outstanding adventure with knowledgeable hosts. An equally amazing experience is to spot majestic whales breaking the ocean surface. Ocean Sports Whale Watch Adventures provides customers an experienced crew of captains that have been described as “informative, friendly, and funny,” who make sure to entertain and educate guests on these magnificent sea creatures. They all make sure everyone has a comfortable and relaxing experience on board. With support from a capable crew, whale watching is something that families with small children will enjoy. The Kohala Coast is an ideal spot for all kinds of scuba and snor...

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Hapuna Beach and Waialea Beach Hapuna and Waialea have consistently been scoring at the top of many travelers’ lists for years. Immaculate restrooms, and outdoor showers are available for guests looking to enjoy surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and so on at these beautiful spots. Boat Tours Head out into the ocean and get a chance to see some of the ocean’s most majestic residents up close and personal. There’s dolphin and whale watching for families, and even glass-bottomed boats, so you can check out what’s under the sea from a comfortable (and dry) vantage point. Puako Bay If you want a sense of old Hawaii, take a walk the shore  Puako Bay, Black Sand Beach A special corner of the world, this beach has amazingly clear water for snorkeling and abundant varieties of fish. Genesis Gallery As the top-rated gallery in the area, this gallery allows you to soak in all the wonderful stories in its art and artifacts. It’s also easy to mingle with local painters, glass artists, and jewelry artists....

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Home to the island’s finest resorts, the Big Island’s Kohala Coast is the perfect setting for the ultimate beachgoer’s lifestyle while offering the luxurious benefits that any exclusive resort guest expects. Here, world-class resorts dot the dramatic lava landscape and the views are nothing short of spectacular. If you’re looking for the finest beaches on the island, this is where you’ll find them. This slice of coast also enjoys sunny weather virtually year-round. With less then nine inches of rainfall annually, one can definitely experience the landscape at a leisurely pace. Go just a little bit north and you’ll gaze upon some of the most treasured spectacles on the Big Island – majestic sea cliffs that provide a dramatic vantage point of the ocean and the broad slopes of the island’s volcanoes in the distance. Attractions Amidst the beaches, the lush greens of the courses, and the lava outcroppings, one can spot the remains of ancient Hawaiian culture standing as modern day sentinels. Here, the centuries-old ...

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