The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog

How Do You Create Urgency in a Market That Has No Urgency? by Dan Polimino If you’re a seller in this market, that is the question that you must ask and answer. “How do you create urgency in a market that has no urgency?” If you can answer that question with...

Featured Restaurant: Kai Eats + Drinks Located on Ali`i Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this oceanside eatery is open for lunch and dinner with a tasty selection of family favorites and an extensive bar. The menu has been updated to include an array of Italian...

Is Refinancing Worth It Again in Hawaii? For the past few years, refinancing hasn’t exactly been a hot topic—and for good reason. Once interest rates climbed into the 7% range, refinancing stopped making sense for most homeowners. But things are starting to shift, and...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...