by The Hawaii Team | Jan 29, 2024 | Blog
Quick Answer: For February 2024, Kona Village Resort offers exceptional oceanfront dining at Kahuwai Cookhouse and Moana Restaurant, both open to the public by reservation. Culturally, the Big Island hosts the 53rd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (February 2–4),...
by The Hawaii Team | Jan 29, 2024 | Blog
Quick Answer: While 2023 saw market adjustments with fewer sales due to higher interest rates and limited inventory, the luxury resort areas of the Kona-Kohala Coast demonstrated resilience, with many maintaining or increasing average sales prices. For discerning...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog, Resorts
Quick Answer: The two most critical lessons that consistently apply to successful luxury real estate transactions on the Kona-Kohala Coast are strategic timing and strong, trust-based local relationships. These principles help buyers and sellers navigate the unique...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog
Quick Answer: November 2023 saw a focused, high-value luxury real estate market on the Kona-Kohala Coast, with six resort condominiums and three single-family homes closing. Condos, primarily in Waikoloa Beach Resort and Mauna Lani Resort, sold quickly, averaging just...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog
Quick Answer: December and January mark the beginning of prime whale-watching season on the Kona-Kohala Coast, as humpback whales arrive to breed and calve. At the same time, the island’s vibrant farm-to-table dining scene, exemplified by Merriman’s Waimea, offers...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog
Quick Answer: Renovating your Hawaii second home, particularly in areas like Waikoloa Beach Resort, can significantly increase its market value and potentially add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your sale price. In one case, a strategic renovation transformed a...