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Aloha, Friends, Family, and Clients, The year 2021 was an incredible year for all real estate sales professionals Nationwide, and in my case, it was record-breaking with your support, encouragement, and aloha. I earned the Coldwell Banker International Society of Excellence Award for 2021. This award is presented to individual sales associates/representatives who produce a… Read More »

Market Update February 2022

Two months into the year and the Big Island real estate market continues its competitive streak. Even with interest rates creeping up which puts pressure on affordability, properties are selling as fast as they come on the market. For both single-family homes and condos, there were more sales than new listings driving months of remaining… Read More »

Kohala Coast Swim from Kapa’a Beach Park North

I swim on Sunday mornings with a group at Hapuna Bay State Park. Most of the participants have known each other for decades and are seasoned in the open water. During the COVID lockdown and subsequent cease to our regular Sunday church service, I started to swim with the group. It’s been a blast getting… Read More »

Nohea at Mauna Lani lots SOLD and Closed

We just sold and closed lots 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17 to new owners in Nohea at Mauna Lani. Lots 7, 8, 9, and 11 were sold to existing Nohea owners who love our community and wanted to extend their holdings. Lot 2, 3 and 4 remain for sale offerings… Read More »

Nohea at Mauna Lani Lot 6 and 13 Homes Under Construction-IN ESCROW

I just put TWO of our new homes in Nohea at Mauna Lani into escrow. Both homes are slated for construction finish in December of 2022. One property is located on one of our premium lots, #13. Lot 13’s location provides plenty of privacy near the end of the north cul-de-sac of Akea Place. The… Read More »

Market Update January 2022

It’s never been a better time to SELL your property along the Kohala Coast-Call me to LIST AND SELL!!!! When comparing January 2022 and January 2021 one has to consider that January 2021 was the beginning of explosive market conditions. The most explosive statistics are the increase in average sales prices of CONDOS (+23%) and… Read More »

SOLD-Kulalani at Mauna Lani 1805

Kulalani at Mauna Lani 1805 68-1118 North Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 I sold Kulalani at Mauna Lani 1805 in January 2021 to my buyer client. It was listed for $799k and sold for $750k. I just SOLD it again today for $1.250m to a new owner. The market for these three-bedroom townhomes in Kulalani… Read More »

Nohea at Mauna Lani Building Lot Release-FOR SALE!

We just put into escrow lots 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 16, and 17. We released 11 lots within our Nohea at Mauna Lani community-direct to buyers from the developer. Lot prices range from $500,000 to $750,000 with the remaining being lots 2, 3 and 4. Lots 2 and 3 can be combined to make… Read More »

Market Update December 2021

December 2021 continued the positive trend in real estate sales on the Big Island. This paragraph states it best from our Coldwell Banker Market Report. “In closing out the year, homes are selling at an astonishing rate across the Big Island. Condos sold 38 days faster in December 2021 compared to December 2020, averaging just… Read More »

Market Update November 2021

It’s never been a better time to SELL your property along the Kohala Coast-Call me to LIST AND SELL!!!! When comparing the first 11 months of 2020 and 2021 one has to consider that 2020 was a lockdown year and 2021 has seen explosive market conditions. The most explosive statistics are the increase in average… Read More »

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