real estate: Hawaii Island Lava-Flow Hazard Zones Explained - 11/22/21 12:57 PM
Hawaii Island has three active volcanos. While the risk of having a lava flow inundate any individual property on the island is low, the hazard is not the same in all areas. The USGS geologists and volcanologists put together a series of Lava-Flow Hazard Maps over the years, most recently in 1992. This map has 9 hazard zones with lava zone 1 being the most hazardous and 9 considered to have the least hazard of lava flow inundation. In developing these maps, they took into consideration topography and rift zones around the active and dormant volcanos on the island.
Lava-flow hazard zones … (1 comments)

real estate: Want to See the Currently Available Homes in Kukio, Hawaii? - 11/01/19 03:35 PM
 
Kukio - Ultra Exclusive Residential Community
Here is a list of currently active luxury homes and land available to purchase in Kukio , Hawaii - Big Island
Currently Active Homes For Sale in Kukio, HI
Located on the North Kona Coast, overlooking beautiful Kukio and Kua Bays, is the resort residential community of Kukio. Unique among all of the luxury Big Island resorts, Kukio amenities, including the private oceanfront Beach Club and two golf courses are for the exclusive use of its members and their guests.
The Beach Club on Kukio Bay features a swimming pool, beach bar, private dining, open air and indoor spa, … (5 comments)

real estate: Ocean View Lot For Sale in Kailua-Kona, HI - $295,000 - 10/02/15 06:00 PM
Ocean View Lot For Sale in Kailua-Kona, HI - $295,000
 
This 10,000 square foot, ocean view lot has panoramic ocean, and coastline views. It is located in an upscale neighborhood right in Kailua-Kona with no active homeowners association. You do not have to get prior plan approvals from an architectural review committe. Design your dream house and submit the plans to the Hawaii County building department for approval. Once you get your permits, you are on your way. 
 
This lot is perfectly located at an elevation of approximately 560' above sea level, on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai. Enjoy warm ocean breezes throughout … (0 comments)

real estate: Kona Real Estate Market Update as of October 2012 - 10/23/12 06:05 AM
Kona Real Estate Market Update as of October 2012


The real estate market in Kona on the leeward side of the Big Island of Hawaii continues on it's path to recovery in 2012. The most recent statistics show median year over year, 2011 through 2012 sales prices for homes and condos increasing. Home prices are  up 5.87% while condominuims jumped 9.88% during the same period. Inventory is low right now and that may explain the drop in number of homes and condominiums sold in comparason to 2011. The number of homes sold is down 2.87% and condominium sales numbers are … (3 comments)

real estate: Kona Real Estate Market Update - July 2012 - 08/14/12 12:13 PM
 
Kona Real Estate Market Update - July 2012
The Kona and South Kohala real estate market continues to recover in 2012. Median sales prices for homes in North Kona were $397,000 in July, an increase of 13.75% over July of 2011. Year to date the median sales price of single family homes is up a slight .12%. Condominiums in North Kona saw a July median sales price of $168,000; an increase of 22.63% over July 2011. Year to date, North Kona condo prices are up 11.28%. The number of homes and condos sold in North Kona year to date is … (0 comments)

real estate: Get a Free Kahakai Estates Home Valuation - 08/10/12 11:27 AM
Get a Free Kahakai Estates Home Valuation

The Kahakai Estates Subdivision is a popular gated neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. Originally built in 2003 by Stanford Carr LLC. the Kahakai Estates offered 4 models of homes to choose from on lots that range from 1/2 to 1.75 acres. The upper portion of the neighborhood consists of 1 acre lots, some with custom built homes. Homes were sold pre-construction in phases and they sold out quickly. Although, the Kahakai Estates was developed and initially sold in a rising real estate market, this neighborhood has maintained values during the market correction that began in 2007, … (0 comments)

real estate: Outrigger Canoe Races in Kailua-Kona - 06/11/12 08:24 AM
I rode my bike to Kailua Bay to go for a swim this weekend and saw that they were having outrigger canoe races. Outrigger canoe clubs are very popular out here in Hawaii. Just about any coastal town has a club and on occasion they all get together and compete. Outrigger canoes have always been an important part of Hawaiian culture. For over a thousand years in Hawaii, they were the fastest mode of transportation available. Having the fastest and strongest team has always been a source of pride in a community. I see these clubs training hard along the Kona … (1 comments)

real estate: Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon 2012 - 04/12/12 07:26 AM
Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon Scheduled for November 18, 2012

After competing in a hand full of sprint triathlons, I decided to sign up for the Keauhou Lavaman 2012. It's an olympic distance race consisting of a 1.5K swim followed my a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. The Lavaman Keauhou starts and finishes at beautiful Keauhou Bay and much of the race winds through the Keauhou resort area of Kailua-Kona, which is one of the most beautiful places in Hawaii. The race is sponsored by the Keauhou Bay Sheraton and there will be an after party with music on the beautiful … (2 comments)

real estate: Kailua-Kona Hawaii Real Estate Market Update as of April 2012 - 04/03/12 08:51 AM
Kailua-Kona Hawaii Real Estate Market Update as of April 2012

The latest real estate statistics for Kona Hawaii have just been released and it shows continued signs of stability.  Year to date, as of April 1, 2012, there have been 97 Single family homes sold in the North Kona District of the Big Island. This is 3% fewer home sales than the first three months of 2011. The median sales price of homes sold in North Kona over the first quarter was $384,981 compared to $407,500 in first quarter 2011. This is a 5.53% decrease in the median sales price … (0 comments)

real estate: Canadians Buying Real Estate In Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Helpful Tips - 03/29/12 10:36 AM
Canadians Buying Real Estate In Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Helpful Tips

Canadians have known for a long time now that Kona, Hawaii is the place to go to take a break from their cold Winter weather. The Kona Coast is the only part of the Hawaiian Islands that has it's dry season during Winter. I can't tell you how many times i've turned on the news during Winter months to see flash floods in Oahu and Kauai while we are enjoying sunny dry weather in Kona. Often, Canadians choose to buy a home or condominium in Kona as an investment that … (0 comments)

real estate: Walk To The Beach in Kona, Hawaii - 03/20/12 09:15 AM
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)

real estate: Kona Real Estate Market Update - March 2012 - 03/05/12 08:41 AM
 
Kona Real Estate Market Update - March 2012
 
I just reviewed the Kona real estate market data as of March 2012 and it looks very similar to last year at this point. The North Kona District saw 56 single family homes sold in the first three months of 2012 compared to 58 homes sold during the same period in 2011. Land sales are also looking very similar to last year with 8 transactions year to date compared to 7 in 2011. There has been a slight slow down in condo sales with 44 units sold so far in 2012 … (2 comments)

real estate: Bayview Estates - Kona Neighborhood Video Tour - 01/27/12 08:24 AM
Bayview Estates - Kona Neighborhood Video Tour

Bayview Estates is one of Kailua-Kona's Premier neighborhoods. Located in the Keauhou area of Kailua-Kona, this gated upscale development features custom built single family homes and vacant lots, many with panoramic Kona coastline views.  
I really like Bayview Estates, the setting is beautiful, from the landscaped streets to the terraced lots that maximize the ocean views, it is a well designed upscale neighborhood. Monthly maintenance fees are just over $200 which is very reasonable. Most of the lots are 15,000 to 18,000 square feet with building pads and in many cases, rock walls. … (1 comments)

real estate: Peaman 2012 Race Calendar is Set - 01/17/12 12:08 PM
Peaman 2012 Race Calendar is Set
Kona residents and visitors looking for a fun way to get out and exercise have plenty of choices. If you want to mix in some friendly competition, try the Peaman races. Named after founder and chief organizer Sean "Peaman" Pagett, these free races are for all age groups and levels of fitness. The events usually consist of either a sprint triathlon, biathlon or run and they start at the Kailua Pier. The distances are always manageable with swims ranging from 1/4 mile to 3/4 mile, runs are usually 2 to 3 miles and bike distances … (3 comments)

real estate: Beaches of Kona Video Tour - Mahaiula Beach - 11/17/11 10:54 AM
Beaches of Kona video tour - Mahaiula  Beach

Mahaiula Beach is located within the Keha Kai State Park about 8 miles North of Kailua-Kona. The access road off of Hwy 11 is between mile markers 88 and 89. The 1.5 mile road is unpaved and full bumps and potholes; but it doesn't seem to deter the tourists from taking their rental cars across the desolate looking lava field. Just a short walk from the parking area is a picture perfect tropical cove with plenty of shade and deep sand.  The stunning contrast between the desert lava fields and the lush … (3 comments)

real estate: Kailua-Kona Beaches Video Tour - White Sands Beach - 11/16/11 09:57 AM
Kailua-Kona Beaches Video Tour - White Sands Beach

A couple hours at White Sands Beach is always a good time. White Sands is located right in town so it's easy to drop in and go for a swim or body surf a few waves.  This is Kona's community beach, it's not big but there's always room for everyone.  
White Sands Beach in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is always an entertaining place to sit and people watch. If you want a quiet, secluded beach to relax on, Kona has plenty to choose from. If you are looking for a vibrant, fun beach … (0 comments)

real estate: Kailua-Kona Real Estate Market Update October 2011 - 11/08/11 10:41 AM
Kailua-Kona Real Estate Market Update October 2011

The Hawaii Island real estate market statistics are in and the numbers continue to show signs of stability. The first indication I would like to point out is the trend of increasing home sales.  October of 2010  saw 113 homes sold on the Island of Hawaii. In October of 2011, 127 homes sold island wide, an increase of 12.39%. This is a continuation of the trend that shows 8.5% more homes sold on the Island year to date in comparison to 2010. 
Another trend in Hawaii Island real estate sales is the slowing … (0 comments)

real estate: Buying Bargain Kona Hawaii Vacation Homes - 11/02/11 04:44 PM
Buying Bargain Kona Hawaii Vacation Homes
Home prices in Kailua-Kona Hawaii, like many other places have seen substantial decreases since the market peak in late 2007. Recent market data in Kailua-Kona, HI has shown prices remaining flat but the number of homes and condominiums sold, increasing. Rather than going into the old "there's never been a better time to buy" pitch, I am going to point to a real estate market niche that is performing extremely well through these difficult times.  I am referring to the vacation home rental market in Kailua-Kona , Hawaii.  
Vacation home rentals have become very popular across … (4 comments)

real estate: Beaches Of Kona Video Tour - Kua Bay - 10/25/11 11:42 AM
Beaches Of Kona Video Tour - Kua Bay

Kua Bay is one of my favorite Kona Beaches. Located in the Kehaka  Kai State Park, in a spectacular setting, Kua Bay is about 10 miles North of Kailua-Kona off of Hwy 11 between mile markers 88 and 89 and surrounded by lava fields. The powdery white sand is soft on the feet and the water is warm, clear and perfect for a refreshing swim.  Weekends can be a little crowded but during the week you can almost have the place all to yourself.  Bring your mask and fins to snorkel around the … (2 comments)

real estate: 2011 Kona Ironman World Championship Was Exciting! - 10/19/11 05:46 PM
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