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July 2026 Market Statistic Summaries
Kona-Kohala Coast · Resort Market July 2026 was a high-volume month across the Kona-Kohala Coast, with significant activity spanning every major resort community. Hualalai Resort led the single-family segment with three estate sales and added a standout condominium...
Is Buying a Kona-Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Still Smart Despite Shifting Hawaii Tourism Trends?
Quick Answer: Despite Hawaii welcoming slightly fewer overall visitors in 2025, total statewide spending surged 5.7% to $21.75 billion, driven heavily by high-spending mainland travelers. For buyers considering luxury resorts like Mauna Kea or Hualalai, this shift...
What Marketing Strategy Sells My Mauna Lani Condo or Single-Family Home Fastest?
Quick Answer: A comprehensive marketing strategy for your Mauna Lani condo or single-family home on the Kona-Kohala Coast combines strategic social media, targeted email marketing to a database of over 20,000 potential buyers in key feeder markets, and premium...
My Mauna Lani Condo is a Vacation Rental: How Does That Affect Resale Value?
Quick Answer: A strong short-term vacation rental history for your Mauna Lani condo can significantly increase its resale value, often by $50,000 to $300,000 or more. This is due to consistent buyer demand for income-generating properties that also offer personal use...
How Can I Make My Mauna Lani Vacation Rental Stand Out to Buyers?
Quick Answer: To make your Mauna Lani property stand out, focus on superior marketing, strategic pricing, and impeccable presentation. Properties that are priced correctly, show “Pottery Barn perfect,” and are backed by professional marketing tend to sell faster and...
Selling My Mauna Lani Condo: What’s the Best Way to Present It to Buyers?
Quick Answer: Professional photography, including high-quality interior and exterior photos, video, drone shots, and 3D tours, is a non-negotiable investment for selling your Mauna Lani condo, typically costing around $1,500. While staging can accelerate sales, its...
Should I Renovate My Mauna Lani Condo Before Selling to Maximize My Return?
Quick Answer: Renovating your Mauna Lani condo, particularly kitchens and bathrooms, can significantly increase its market value and appeal. While a dollar-for-dollar return is not guaranteed on all renovations, strategic upgrades often yield a strong return on...
Should I Sell My Mauna Lani Condo Now or Wait for Peak Season and More Mainland Buyers?
Quick Answer: Selling your Mauna Lani condo now offers the advantage of less competition, while waiting for peak season, typically November through April, aligns with higher tourist traffic and potentially more mainland buyers. The optimal timing depends on your...
Luxury Buyers Are Coming Back. Is Your Home Positioned to Capture Them?
There is a rhythm to the high end of the Kona Coast market, and right now it is beating faster than it has in years. After a stretch where the wealthiest buyers sat on their hands — waiting out uncertainty, watching the headlines, holding their capital — they are back...
July 2026 Restaurant & Activity
Featured Restaurant: Miller & Lux Looking for a high-end steakhouse in Kona? Miller & Lux at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai may just be it. Situated above the resort’s cultural center and overlooking the 18th green of Hualālai’s golf course, the open air...
June 2026 Market Statistic Summaries
June 2026 brought a flurry of ultra-luxury activity to the Kona-Kohala Coast, with standout sales at Hualālai Resort, Kūkiʻo, and Kohanaiki pushing headline numbers into the tens of millions. The single-family residential market was headlined by two Kūkiʻo estate...
Everything I Have, I Owe to 1921
As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I am reflecting on how grateful I am to be a part of the greatest country in the world. My family story is the great American story. My grandparents came over from Italy in 1921. I went to Italy last year to look...