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Super Blue Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse

The Jan. 31 full moon was special for three reasons: it’s the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit — known as perigee — and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It’s also the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.”… Read More »

Nohea at Mauna Lani-New Homes Update

The Nohea at Mauna Lani developer has started 3 new luxury resort homes on lots 21, 25 and 29. Construction started today on 3, new, luxury, resort homes to be finished Summer 2018. Each home features a double courtyard plan allowing maximum light and air distribution throughout the home including the guest suites. The main… Read More »

New 18 Hole Putting Course in Waikoloa Beach Resort

We live in an oasis surrounded by thousands of acres of lava so when new activities become available to this somewhat isolated location….it’s big news 🙂 Check out the photo of a zoning sign that appeared in the Waikoloa Beach Resort near the King’s Shop’s gas station. These are the signs mandated by the County… Read More »

Waimea Ocean Film Festival 2018

Lissette and I give each other for Christmas a 4 day pass to the Waimea Ocean Film Festival which for us is the best gift of all-incredible sights and sounds of our ocean. The films are shown in multi venues including the Fairmont Orchid in the Mauna Lani Resort, very close to our home. Most… Read More »

2018 Real Estate Market Update

I’m frequently asked my opinion of the current real estate market and usually answer back within my response several questions like, “which real estate market on the island would you like information” as all “markets are very particular to their location?” and or “how much time do you have to discuss this topic?”.  We all… Read More »

UPDATE-Waikoloa Beach Resort-Lava Lava Beach Club-Expands Vacation Rental-Neighbors Push Back!

Here is an article from West Hawaii Today that updates my previous blog post regarding the expansion of rental units at Lava Lava Beach Club inside the Waikoloa Beach Resort. It looks like neighbors and concerned locals are voicing their opinion! Here is a link to the article in the West Hawaii Today: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2018/01/19/hawaii-news/neighbors-push-back-against-resort-project/ Neighbors… Read More »

New Listing-Villages at Mauna Lani #506

The Villages at Mauna Lani is pure paradise in the lush and luxurious Mauna Lani Resort. Swim, golf, dine, relax by the surf or sun by the private pool a few doors away at the private Villages Recreational Center. #506 at The Villages at Mauna Lani has one of the best locations for a Lehua… Read More »

Where were you during the Missile Launch?

Many of us locals have had time to trade stories and log in our “book of life” where we were and what we were doing regarding the “false alarm” we all received on our cell phones on a recent Saturday morning regarding the “missile launch”. Yes-it was probably painful and or stressful for a lot… Read More »

Puako Road-County and State Team Up

(Hawaii Department of Health/Courtesy graphic) County and State team up to tackle effluent issues on Big Island including Puako Road area near Mauna Lani Resort Many of my friends make a living in the dive industry and most of the great dive sites are located adjacent and just off shore of Puako Road. When they… Read More »

New Listing! 49 Black Sand Beach-Mauna Lani Resort!

This over 5000 sf home is newly updated and located in the prestigious, 49 Black Sand Beach community as part of the Mauna Lani Resort. Recent updates include new air conditioning, interior and exterior paint, light fixtures, cabinet hardware and designer furnishings. Owners within the community have access to one of the most scenic locations… Read More »

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