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Construction at Laule’a at Mauna Lani Update

January 2017 Update-Construction at Laule’a at Mauna Lani continues to move forward at a fast and furious pace! According to the developer’s website and developer’s representative, “Residences 8, 9 and 10 are set to be complete by Spring of 2017, which will mark the official opening of Laule’a. These owners cannot wait to be the… Read More »

Kulalani at Mauna Lani Update-January 2017

Developer’s sales reps report that the last 4 buildings with 30 units total will be under construction or finished before the end of 2017.  Building 12 is under construction currently and has 1 unit under contract.  The remaining buildings, 13, 14 and 15 will be released and open for contracts soon.  The last buildings are… Read More »

Kamilo at Mauna Lani-Update January 2017

The developer’s representatives report approximately 50 total units left to sell in the community with 11 units in completed inventory for sale and 1 pending sale. There are 4 resale opportunities also. Kamilo’s elegant homes – with their double-pitched tile roofs and full-width lanai doors – are surrounded by the rolling greens and fairways of… Read More »

Hawaii Island 2016 Real Estate Update

Hawaii island showed strong growth in both unit and sales volume with West Hawaii luxury homes driven by strong sales in new inventory at the new Kohanaiki Golf and Ocean Club community near the Kona-Keahole airport. Click here for more Kohanaiki information. Pacific Business News reports, “Kohanaiki finished the holidays with just over $30 million… Read More »

January 2017 National Real Estate Statistics Summary

Existing home sales fell 2.8% in December to an annualized rate of 5.49 million units. November’s pace of 5.65 million units was the strongest monthly rate in nearly 10 years. 1 For the year, existing home sales numbered 5.45 million units in 2016, up 3.8% from sales of 5.25 million units in 2015. Last year… Read More »

Winter at Mauna Kea Summit January 2017

On a recent Saturday afternoon Lissette and I decided to drive to the Mauna Kea Summit located at 13,800’ above sea level to check out the snow conditions and watch sunset. It’s a 1:15 minute drive straight up hill from our home at sea level along the Kohala Coast and totally worth it for the… Read More »

Just Listed — Villages at Mauna Lani-Unit 712 Golf Course Front with Ocean Views!

This Villages at Mauna Lani home is owned by myself and a long time friend from Atlanta. This incredibly priced, Maile home plan is the largest in The Villages with over 2700 interior square feet plus outdoor lanai. The Maile floor plan features dual master suites on both levels plus many other luxury appointments. The… Read More »

Just Listed — Villages at Mauna Lani-Unit 431 Golf Course Front with Pool, Spa and Private Rear Yard!

Our friends have recently asked us to list their golf course front, Villages at Mauna Lani home complete with pool and rare solar system installed. This unit is detached like a single family home for the utmost in privacy. The owners have made many, recent, furnishing upgrades which are included in the sale-complete inventory upon… Read More »

49 Black Sand Beach at Mauna Lani — SOLD!

Lissette and I have had the pleasure of knowing our client and their family for many years as they have spent an extended time living within the resort and on subsequent yearly vacations. We are very pleased to now have them as neighbors in their fabulous home in the exclusive 49 Black Sand Beach community.… Read More »

Merry Christmas — Mele Kalikimaka — from the Oliver’s to you and your family!

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… Read More »

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