beach: Walk To The Beach in Kona, Hawaii - 03/20/12 04:15 PM
Walk To The Beach In Kona, Hawaii

I often have home buyers ask about homes within walking distance to the beach in Kona. From a home buying perspective it raises a few interesting topics unique to Kailua-Kona that should be discussed with clients. First, and maybe surprisingly, homes that are walking distance to the beach (up to about 1/2 mile) do not cost much, if at all, more than homes in Kona that would require driving to the beach. This may come as a shock to people living in say, Southern California where homes in the beach walkability zone command … (1 comments)

beach: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vacation Home Rental in Kona, Hawaii - 02/08/12 06:25 PM
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vacation Home Rental in Kona, Hawaii
Are you considering buying a vacation home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii? First, let me say that owning a vacation rental is currently one of the best investments you can make. You get a home that will most likely appreciate in the years to come, after a drastic, 30 plus percent market drop. In Kailua-Kona Hawaii, successful vacation rentals can maintain average occupancy rates of 80% year round, generating cash flow that far exceeds a long term rental. I do not know of any other place in the United … (0 comments)

beach: Kailua-Kona Neighborhood Video Tour - Na Hale O Keauhou - 10/07/11 08:55 PM
Kailua-Kona Neighborhood Video Tour - Na Hale O Keauhou

The Na Hale O Keauhou is a gated, upscale, low density townhome development located in the Keauhou Resort area of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The 84 townhomes, each with an attached garage, were completed in 2006.  The floorplan sizes range from 1,450 to just over 1,800 square feet with 2 or three bedrooms. Each unit has two private lanais and most have ocean views. 
The Na Hale O Keauhou interiors feature vaulted ceilings, granite counters, glass showers, soaking tubs, walk in closets and many quality finishes. The development has a beautiful pool,spa, kiddie … (0 comments)

beach: Kailua-Kona Neighborhood Video Tour - Keauhou View Estates - 09/13/11 07:14 PM
                                                 Kailua-Kona Neighborhood Tour - Keauhou View Estates
The Keauhou View Estates Subdivision in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii was built from about 2000 to 2002. The developer, Towne Development, offered four floor plans from 1,100 to just over 1,500 square feet. Lot sizes range from about 7,000 to 9,000 square feet. There are sidewalks, streetlights and underground utilities including sewer which is not very common in Kailua-Kona due to the rocky ground. The lack of telephone poles and wires gives this well … (3 comments)

beach: Ultimate Classic California Beach Home For Sale on Santa Barbara , Ventura Coast - 12/19/10 08:26 PM
Ultimate Classic California Beach Home For Sale on Santa Barbara, Ventura Coast
This Classic California beach house, located in the absolute best location on Faria Beach, hasn't been on the market for over 45 years!  That's a lot of wonderful beach memories at this special place! Perfectly located on a sandy stretch of sunny beach between Santa Barbara and Ventura, this California Craftsman Beach house is ready for fun.  Grab your surfboard and walk down the beach to Mondo's Cove, known as a classic California longboarders wave, with long rides and a mellow vibe; or relax on the secluded sandy beach out front and finish the day with a barbecue … (0 comments)

beach: Summerland, CA - Living in Summerland, CA - 10/10/10 01:58 PM
Summerland, CA- Living in Summerland, CA
Summerland, CA is a small beach town just East of Santa Barbara. The town started back in the late 1800's as a spiritual retreat and has maintained what some would consider an eclectic charm to this day.  Many of the homes in Summerland are built upon the hillside overlooking the ocean and Santa Cruz Island 26 miles offshore.  The beach in Summerland is very popular with walkers, dog owners and their dogs who get to run all over the place, horses during the specific times they are allowed and swimmers because the water is usually very calm.  … (0 comments)