The last shopping experience to benefit the Kohala Coast was The Queen’s Market Place in the Waikoloa Beach Resort finished in 2006-7. Even though us locals frequent different stores and restaurants within the Queen’s Marketplace it does not have a “local” feel and doesn’t include a large grocery store like Foodland. Certainly Foodland Farms, a… Read More »

Our Nohea at Mauna Lani homes features Weyerhaeuser’s Trus Joist Timberstrand LSL Framing lumber throughout all structures and their interior and exterior walls. Some builders use Timberstrand engineered lumber in kitchens and baths where cabinetry, fixtures, and tiles must adhere to straight and true framing. We use it throughout the house to ensure the best… Read More »

Inspire Roofing Partners with Nohea at Mauna Lani We use Inspire® by Boral® Slate for our homes at Nohea due to it’s authenticity, beauty, and quality. Inspire® slate provides the industry’s finest artistry through natural textures and unique color palettes that enhance our homes unique and beautiful attributes. Inspire slate brings authentic textures and hues,… Read More »

The May 2020 real estate sales market showed the full effect of of the Covid-19 virus pandemic on Hawaii island real estate sales. This is primarily because May closed sales were booked in March and April after the shelter in place, 14-day visitor quarantine and Short Term Vacation Rental ban were all in place. I… Read More »

Aloha Friends and Clients! It feels like the movie Groundhog Day here with constant sunshine, 81-degree temps, gentle trade-winds, and even fewer cars on the roads and people on the beaches. I continue my long-distance swims along the coast with Susan and Noe, which have provided some of the best ocean experiences I’ve had in… Read More »

I just listed this fully renovated (2018) spacious 2-bedroom villa with a great view to the golf course and Mauna Kea-check out the photos. The kitchen includes custom cabinets, counter tops and appliances. Bathroom additions include new tile floors, plumbing fixtures, cabinets and hardware. Sold with luxurious furnishings with few owner exceptions. Mauna Lani Point… Read More »

Ige outlines reopening/recovery plan, extends 14-day quarantine for travelers By Special to West Hawaii Today | Monday, May 18, 2020, 4:05 p.m. | Link to article Gov. David Ige on Monday signed the 8th supplemental emergency proclamation, extending the 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in the State of Hawaii, as well as for inter-island travelers… Read More »

I just CLOSED a beautiful, large, three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome in The Islands at Mauna Lani. This floor plan features three master-like suites, all with ensuite baths and one with a soaking tub. The selling owner renovated the home’s kitchen and master bath and is providing the property furnished. The Islands at Mauna Lani were conceived… Read More »

The March 2020 real estate sales market remained primarily unchanged Year over Year for Hawaii Island for March 2019 vs. March 2020. This is primarily because sales were booked in January and February as the coved-19 pandemic was developing. April 2020 sales reflect the COVID-19 effect clearly as these stats reflect Buyer’s actions in February… Read More »

I thought it would be helpful to write a blog post on my observations during the beginning of the Virus outbreak and its current effect on resort sales and listings. I’ve included slides from a webinar I watched from CORELOGIC, Strategic Agility in Uncertain Times: Real Estate & Rental. CORELOGIC has a world-class economic forecasting… Read More »