The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog
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...
May 2026 Market Statistic Summaries
Kona-Kohala Coast · Condo Market The Kona-Kohala Coast condominium market demonstrated a tale of two tiers in May 2026. The luxury resort segment — anchored by Mauna Lani and Hualālai Resort — recorded confident sales with prices largely holding near or above asking,...
Your Guide to an Unforgettable Fourth of July on the Big Island
The Big Island of Hawaii offers a Fourth of July unlike anywhere else on the planet. From the rolling green pastures of upcountry Waimea to the sun-drenched shores of the Kohala Coast, the island pulls out all the stops for Independence Day. Here are three events you...
June 2026 Restaurant & Activity
Featured Restaurant: Engawa Engawa offers diners a sake-focused dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu designed to pair with sake brewed on site. The brewery and restaurant are located at the Hapuna Golf Course clubhouse on the Kohala Coast. Engawa is...
The Future of Real Estate Is Here — and It’s Already Working for You
How AI-Powered Intelligence Is Transforming the Way We Buy, Sell, and Invest on the Big Island Not long ago, artificial intelligence meant asking a chatbot to help write an email. That era, while still useful, is already behind us. We've entered the age of the agentic...
Is Your Home Leaving Money on the Table?
Introducing The Hawaii Team Renovation Company — The Big Island's Premier Renovation Partner Your home may be worth significantly more than you think. The difference between what a property sells for today and what it could sell for with the right upgrades is often...