The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog
2026 Kona Kohala Coast Luxury Market Overview
Seven distinctive luxury markets, 169+ closed transactions, and active ultra-premium inventory showcase the resilience and diversity of Hawaii's premier Kona/Kohala Coast real estate landscape. Discover how each market segment is performing and where the strongest...
Big Island Property Management Updates: How We’re Increasing Vacation Rental Occupancy in Hawaiʻi
Owning a short-term vacation rental on the Big Island can be incredibly rewarding—but only if it’s managed the right way. At Big Island Stays, we’re rolling out several exciting updates designed to increase occupancy, drive more bookings, and improve the overall guest...
Rubbing the Crystal Ball: Big Island Real Estate Forecast for 2026
by Dan Polimino As we turn the page on another year, the question I’m asked most often is simple: what’s next for real estate here on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi? Rather than guessing, I prefer to combine nearly two decades of experience, daily market activity, and a...
December Featured Restaurant & Activity for The Big Island
Featured Restaurant: Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar Queen’s Marketplace at Waikoloa Beach Resort has welcomed an exciting new addition: Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and a lively Happy Hour, the Marlin Bar invites guests to relax on its spacious,...
Big Island Resort Area November Real Estate Stats
November real estate sales activity in the resorts continued to be light in both condo and home sales. The highlights of the month were the sale of five condominiums in Mauna Lani and the sale of a home in Kohanaiki for $23M. In other activity, there was a home sale...
Open House Weekend: December 20-21
OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! Join us this Saturday & Sunday at our Open House events along the Kohala Coast. Iconic Ali'i Hale Oceanfront Retreat 75-5976 Ali‘i Dr Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Open House: December 20 11am-2pm Property Details Penthouse Condo at Royal Sea Cliff...
Market Update December 2025
A December 2025 Big Island Update: Inventory is Up, Showings are Strong & Luxury Listings are Growing by Dan Polimino As we wrap up 2025 and look toward the new year, the question I hear most often from clients and colleagues alike is: “Is the Hawaii housing...
How We Sell Homes Fast and for Top Dollar on the Big Island of Hawai‘i
How We Sell Homes Fast and for Top Dollar on the Big Island of Hawai‘i by Dan Polimino One of the most common questions we hear from sellers is this: “How are you able to sell so many homes so quickly and for top dollar?” The answer comes down to what we call our...
Best Local Food in Kona: Dan’s Favorite Big Island Grill Spot
Best Local Food in Kona: Dan’s Favorite Big Island Grill Spot by Dan Polimino One of the questions I’m asked most often—whether I’m meeting clients, filming around town, or just running errands—is this: “Dan, where do you like to eat?” With so many incredible local...
Explore Million-Dollar Homes Around the World with the New KW Luxury Website
Explore Million-Dollar Homes Around the World with the New KW Luxury Website by Dan Polimino Imagine being able to browse breathtaking luxury homes—from Paris to San Antonio to our own Big Island—all in one place. Keller Williams has just made that possible with the...
Thinking About Moving to Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Pack Your Bags
Thinking About Moving to Hawaii? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Pack Your Bags by Dan Polimino, The Hawaii Team If you’re like many people I hear from, moving to Hawaii is a dream you’ve probably thought about for years. In fact, 90% of the time when my phone...
Holiday Golf on the Kona Coast
My heart lives in two places: real estate and the golf course. Fortunately, here on the Kona side of the Big Island, we enjoy some of the most spectacular golf anywhere in the world. From lava-lined fairways to oceanfront greens carved into ancient pāhoehoe flows,...