by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: Kohanaiki homes sell faster than properties in neighboring Kona-Kohala Coast resorts primarily due to being the newest luxury community, offering contemporary designs, turnkey finishes, and an unmatched private club lifestyle. While other luxury listings...
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: Luxury buyers on the Kona-Kohala Coast are not retreating, but they are becoming much more selective by analyzing the total cost of ownership—including staggering club dues and holding fees. While premier communities like Kohanaiki, Hualālai, and Kūkiʻo...
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: High interest rates are depressing the traditional financing market while cash buyers dominate over 50% of transactions on the Big Island. However, opting for a 3-year adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) instead of a fixed loan can save luxury buyers a...
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: Ultra-luxury estates priced at $40M+ on the Kona-Kohala Coast often fail to sell because traditional pricing models and generic comparables do not apply to unique architectural assets. Success at this tier requires targeting a hyper-exclusive buyer pool...
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: Kūkiʻo features larger, multi-generational legacy estates catering to ultra-high-net-worth buyers with higher entry price points, while Maniniʻōwali offers a newer enclave with modern, contemporary architecture, slightly smaller footprints, and a more...
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team
Quick Answer: No, Kūkiʻo strictly prohibits short-term vacation rentals to preserve privacy and exclusivity along the Kona-Kohala Coast. Long-term rentals are also heavily restricted, allowing only rare member-to-member construction leases under specific association...
