My 49 Black Sand Beach listing was just reduced for a quick sale and is now Under Contract with a new buyer and set for a close of escrow sometime in April!! This 4-bedroom home features over 5000 sf of luxury furnishings and finishes. The 4-bedroom home is newly updated and features many recent updates including new air conditioning, interior and exterior paint, light fixtures, cabinet hardware and designer furnishings. Ownership within this community includes access to one of the most scenic locations on the Big Island, Honokoape Bay, featuring a private, ocean front club house which allows you to walk out directly to a the black sand beach. -Owners within the Mauna Lani also enjoy the private beach club at Makaiwa Bay featuring the Na’pua Restaraunt and Mauna Lani Sea Adventures for scuba diving and snorkeling trips. Owners also enjoy preferred rates at the two, Francis I’i Brown golf courses made famous by the Senior Skins Tournament. -Sold newly furnished! The large, great room has soaring ceilings and incr...

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The County of Hawaii adopted Bill 108 on November 18, 2019, and is now recognized as Ordinance 2018-114. The Planning Department is now charged with administering the Ordinance and establishing new practices and procedures “necessary to implement the provisions set forth in Bill 108” as stated in their public notice requesting further public input regarding their Rule 23. Rule 23 further defines the methodology of applying for a Short Term Vacation Rental Permit as well as a Non Conforming Use Permit where the existing zoning would preclude a short term vacation rental use. Historically, STVR (short term vacation rentals) were only allowed in Resort nodes like the Mauna Lani Resort and these zoning classifications; Resort (V), General Commercial (CG), and Village Commercial (CV) zoned properties. Vacation rental was not allowed in Residential zoning including condominiums which have zonings like RM classifications. These RM zoned condominiums are now included in the allowed zoning for STVR unless their particular documents ...

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Aloha clients, friends and neighbors, This December has been one of the best in the 17+ years I've been in Hawaii.  The weather is clear and crisp in the mornings and relatively wind free during the day which is a bonus for water activities.  Morning temperatures for our early morning walk/run is in the upper 60's and afternoons are in the mid 70's.  The pool is cold for our master's swim group but after a few laps, it all feels just fine! Clear skies continue as a result of the Kilauea volcano ceasing most emissions. What a far cry from this spring and summer where emissions and lava flows made the national news and beyond. I’ve never observed better air quality and I hope it remains. It’s a new world especially in the Kona real estate market and the Kohala Coast as well. You would never know we still have an active volcano on the island. I always like to perform a year end real estate sales analysis comparing 2017 to 2018 for the Mauna Lani Resort and The Villages at Mauna Lani community as this community tracks ...

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I just listed unit #902 in Kulalani at Mauna Lani. This golf course front, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome is the largest model in Kulalani This award winning plan features 2,022 sq feet of fabulous open yet private luxury living. The moment you enter the beautiful foyer and experience the sweeping spiral staircase you know you are someplace special. The living area features a retracting glass wall of doors to expand your indoor/outdoor living and views to the golf course. The ground floor master suite includes a jetted tub, separate tiled shower, walk-in closet and a window seat for your enjoyment. The downstairs living area boasts 10 foot ceilings, a kitchen with granite slab counter tops, GE built in appliances, roll-out pantry shelves, laundry room off the kitchen with full size front load washer/dryer and a formal dining room. Step outside and enjoy a large lanai with a built in BBQ. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms that share a full bath. The home also includes a 2 car garage with enclosed storage space. ...

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Hawaii County’s Bill 108 which is intended to regulate vacation rentals of 30 days or less will finally become law in April of 2019 with the final rules decided by the Hawaii County Planning commission after more public testimony. Find a PDF download link for a copy of the final draft (#8). Here is a note from Councilman Tim Richard’s aid to my Broker Gary Davis earlier this week: This is the final version of Bill 108, that Council passed last week, but it isn’t the “final law.” Bill 108 can be viewed as a “foundation” for the Planning Department to now use toward creating more specific rules which may include replacements/additions to the bill. Once Planning has taken these steps, the County will hold public hearings and further discussion on the proposed rules. All of this is expected to be completed by April 1, 2019, when Bill 108 is schedule to go into effect.I hope this helps clarify for you?Aloha,Amy Seeley Council Aide to Tim Richards, Councilman District 9 (808) 887-2069 amy.seeley@hawaiicounty.gov www...

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Just Listed-Upper Deck Maile Floor Plan With Ocean Views and Privacy I just listed a Upper Deck, Maile Plan that offers great, west facing views and large rooms that provide ample room for guests and their privacy! Enjoy the spacious upstairs lanais with expansive views and outdoor kitchen including stainless BBQ grill. Luxury Features: Quality Maryl construction throughout including solid mahogany doors and trim throughout, bronze finished hardware, cherry cabinets, granite and marble counter tops. The gourmet kitchen includes a Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, Wolf oven, microwave and glass cooktop. Luxury extras include wood ceilings in the greenroom and master bedroom, 6 speaker sound system and stone floors throughout the living room. The dual master bedroom suites include a spacious bath including a large walk in shower, separate soaking tub, double vanities and built in dresser in upper level master bath. The large rear lanai provides sunset views and distant views of the Mauna Lani golf co...

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I just put into escrow both former developer’s furnished model homes at Kulalani at Mauna Lani units #102 and #104. Unit 102 is the largest model in Kulalani featuring 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms. This award winning home features 2,022 sq feet of fabulous open yet private luxury living. The moment you enter the beautiful foyer and experience the sweeping spiral staircase you know you are someplace special. The living area features a retracting glass wall of doors to expand your indoor/outdoor living. The ground floor master suite includes a jetted tub, separate tiled shower, walk-in closet and a window seat for your enjoyment. The downstairs living area boasts 10 foot ceilings, a kitchen with granite slab counter tops, GE built in appliances, roll-out pantry shelves, laundry room off the kitchen with full size front load washer/dryer and a formal dining room. Step outside and enjoy a large lanai with a built in BBQ. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms that share a full bath. The home also includes a 2 car garage with enclose...

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I just put into escrow both former developers furnished model homes at Kulalani at Mauna Lani units #102 and #104. Unit #104 is in the Much sought after 4-plex building with 2 car garage and plenty of privacy. With over 1800 square feet of fabulous open, yet private, luxury living, this is a favorite with it's TWO MASTER SUITES. The ground floor, master suite is complete with jetted tub and separate tiled shower, walk-in closet, 10 foot ceilings, and private lanai. The second floor Master suite has the same amenities and is on the opposite end of home for added privacy! Granite counter tops and tiled floors throughout the kitchen which is also equipped with 42” cabinetry and GE, built in appliances. Enjoy the formal dining with the the adjacent covered, lanai with built in BBQ grill for year round outdoor living and entertaining. The spacious 2 car garage is ideal for storing all your outdoor toys! Kulalani recreation center features an owners pavilion 2 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, exercise gym with his and her locker...

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Aloha clients, friends and neighbors, Lissette and I are wishing you the best wherever you may be reading our community newsletter. The summer of 2018 has been eventful with the Kilauea eruption and hurricane Lane and Olivia passing by and miraculously we have survived all of these events unscathed on the west side of the island. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our east side of the island friends and clients as it’s been a far different result there with high winds, flooding and heavy Vog. Thankfully, the entire island’s weather relative to Vog has completely subsided as a result of the volcano’s various vents emitting next to no emissions for the first time in many years, resulting in some of the best weather I’ve ever seen on the Kohala Coast including Kona town and south for the last month. I hope this remains as the new “normal”, clear, bright blue skies! Many of my clients have asked what effect if any have the weather and volcanic events had on sales in 2018. Since all markets are very local with sales w...

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Hawaii voters will be asked this election season to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow the State of Hawaii to asses property taxes in addition to the County of Hawaii or other Counties within the State. In my opinion, it’s a terrible idea for multiple reasons. The number one reason is the amendment states that the assessment would only be on “investment property”. In addition the assessment, at least initially, would be used to “support public education”. A vast majority of “investment” residential real estate is owned by non State of Hawaii residents. Given that fact it’s obvious that these owners will have no say or vote on being additionally taxed much less how much tax. Taxation without representation has started a few wars to my knowledge and the easy way for these “investors” to “win” the “war” is to sell their properties and take their money to another State. Read the attached flyer for a few other reasons this is a bad idea even if for a great cause. Our struggling public sc...

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