Real Estate Trends

Dec. 9, 2022

Thinking of Making an Investment in Big Island Real Estate? Read This First!

Have you been thinking about finally wading into the waters of purchasing real estate as an investment for your financial future?

If so, you’re in good company!

We all know investments are critical to your financial well-being and bottom line, and real estate remains one of the most …

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Dec. 2, 2022

The Big Island Slowdown Continues as 2022 Comes to an End

Mele Kalikimaka, everyone! We hope you had an excellent Turkey Day, and here’s to one of our favorite times of the year 🎄

It seems like just yesterday that we were welcoming in 2022, doesn’t it? And what a year it’s been! From record-setting numbers to interest rates exponentially …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Local Family Offering Hawai’i County the Deal of a Lifetime in Kailua-Kona

Local landowners Ed and Rhonnia Rapoza are big believers in the power of community—which is why they sold a large swath of beachfront property off Ali’i Drive to the County of Hawai’i fifteen years ago instead of selling it to developers. All the people who now enjoy the views at …

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Nov. 18, 2022

What’s on Tap for the Big Island Economy in the Near Future?

You might have heard that there’s an old adage about the economy and the state of Hawai’i, which also recently appeared in Big Island Now:

‘When the economy goes in one direction, so shall Hawai’i follow suit…around six months later or so.’

However, according to a …

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Oct. 29, 2021

How to Find a Reliable Real Estate Agent Here on the Big Island

Buying (or selling) a house is truly one of those landmark moments in life – and certainly not something to be taken lightly. These days, information is power, and buyers or sellers never want to be left in the dark around the process. 

When it comes to finding a …

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Oct. 22, 2021

How much does a typical home cost on the Big Island?

It’s a fair question, after all. Interest in relocating to paradise has never been higher – and really, who can blame anyone looking to get more aloha in their life? 

Bear with us…but it can be hard to say!

First off, let’s take a broad look at things: …

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Oct. 8, 2021

Big Island Real Estate is Booming…But How Long Will It Last?

As you might have heard, real estate on the Big Island – and across the Aloha State in general – are having quite a moment so far in 2021! Homes in the northern and western areas of the island of Hawaii have been selling like hotcakes, with the median sales …

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