The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog
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,...
Introducing Awapuhi Reserve – Our Signature Candle
On the Big Island, scent is part of the story—something felt as much as remembered. When we set out to create a signature candle for The Hawai‘i Team, we wanted a fragrance that truly reflected the islands we call home: refined, modern, authentic, and rooted in real...
A New Tradition – Introducing Our Mac Nut Pie Giveaway
Each December, The Hawai‘i Team celebrates the season with a tradition our clients and friends look forward to: a complimentary holiday pie for anyone visiting the island during Christmas week. In past years, we’ve gifted classic apple and pumpkin pies—favorites that...
November’s Featured Restaurant & Activity on The Big Island
Featured Restaurant: Sunset Kai Lānai Good food, wonderful ocean/sunset views and friendly service are hallmarks of the Sunset Kai Lānai restaurant in Keauhou. Perched atop a bluff overlooking Keauhou Bay (78-6831 Ali‘i Dr #1000), the restaurant is open daily for...
October Market Statistics for The Big Island
October real estate activity in the resorts was light in both condo and home sales. Waikoloa Beach Resort led the condominium sales with five, followed by Mauna Lani Resort with three and a single condo sale in Mauna Kea. Two home sales were recorded in Hualālai...
Hawaiʻi Real Estate Market Update – November 2025
Hawaiʻi Real Estate Market Update – November 2025 by Dan Polimino Prices, Rates & Big News from NAR’s Chief Economist This month brings some major insights into Hawaiʻi’s real estate market—and the national trends that will shape 2026. From a rare visit by NAR’s chief...
Why The Hawai‘i Team Integrates Brokerage, Title & Mortgage
When it comes to buying your Hawaiian dream home—or that perfect second home along the Kona Coast—The Hawai‘i Team offers a seamless experience that goes far beyond real estate sales. We’re more than just your trusted brokerage; we’ve built a complete ecosystem...
October’s Featured Restaurant and Activity on the Big Island
Featured Restaurant: Kenichi Pacific Kenichi Pacific at the Keauhou Shopping Center is a perfect choice for a date night or special occasion with a dining experience that harmonizes delightful flavors with a warm, welcoming ambiance. Dine inside or on the lānai,...
September Sales Statistics for the Big Island West Coast
Real estate activity picked up in September mostly in the condominium, with a couple of bright spots in the single family markets. Mauna Lani Resort once again led the way in condo sales with seven closings, followed by Waikoloa Beach Resort and Kohanaiki, each with...