Hawaii Real Estate Buying & Selling Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Protect Your Closing Funds Buying or selling a home involves moving a large amount of money, which makes real estate transactions an attractive target for fraudsters. Real estate wire fraud occurs when criminals use email or other electronic communications to divert money intended for a real estate transaction into an account they control. Criminals may compromise the email account […]
Puna Real Estate Buying Property in Puna, Hawaii: Lava Zones, Water & Fire Protection Property in Puna: Lava Zones, Water, Fire Protection & Other Factors to Consider Puna is one of the most distinctive areas of Hawaiʻi Island. I often refer to it as the Garden of Eden; it seems that everything will grow and thrive in Puna. It is also one of the places where buyers need to […]
North Kona Real Estate Kona Palisades Kona Palisades: Location, Climate, What to Know If you are looking for a home in Kona that puts you close to shopping, beaches, the airport and the Kohala Coast without living in the middle of town, the area commonly known as Kona Palisades is worth considering. There is an important distinction, however, that does not […]
North Kona Real Estate Puu Lani Ranch Puu Lani Ranch Puu Lani Ranch is a gated residential community on the slopes of Mauna Kea, approximately halfway between Kailua-Kona and Waimea along Mamalahoa Highway (Hwy 190). The community sits at roughly 2,000–2,300 feet in elevation, producing a cooler climate than the coast, with generally sunny days, cooler evenings, and regular breezes. Most homes […]
Hawaii Real Estate Buying & Selling Can a Big Island Vacation Rental Pay for Itself? Costs, Income, Taxes, and Risks in 2026 Many prospective short-term vacation rental (STVR) owners wonder: Will rental income realistically cover the costs of ownership? For cash buyers with well-located properties, vacation rentals can often offset a substantial portion of carrying costs and provide personal enjoyment. For financed purchases, profitability depends on occupancy, nightly rates, expenses, […]
Kohala Coast Real Estate Waikoloa Village Situated on the western slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, Waikoloa Village is a thriving uphill residential community. Located about 25 miles north of the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, it sits just 15 to 20 minutes mauka (inland/toward the mountain) of the world-class Kohala Coast. Crucially, Waikoloa Village should not […]
Kohala Coast Real Estate North Kohala District North Kohala: The Heart of Old Hawaiʻi North Kohala, encompassing the charming towns of Hāwī and Kapaʻau, represents the quintessential “Old Hawaiʻi” lifestyle. As the birthplace of King Kamehameha I, this region is steeped in history and offers a dramatic landscape that shifts rapidly from the dry, sun-drenched ranch lands to the lush, steep cliffs […]
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