by The Hawaii Team | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
Should I Refinance My Hawaii Second Home Mortgage Now That Rates Are Stabilizing? Quick Answer: Yes, refinancing is worth evaluating now—especially for second homeowners on the Kona–Kohala Coast who have significant equity. While rates haven’t returned to pandemic...
by The Hawaii Team | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Luxury Market
Is Buying a Luxury Vacation Rental on the Kona-Kohala Coast a Good Investment in 2026? Quick Answer: The investment outlook for luxury vacation rentals on the Kona-Kohala Coast in 2026 remains strong, driven by limited ultra-premium inventory and sustained high demand...
by The Hawaii Team | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
Can Big Island Stays Increase Occupancy for My Vacation Rental in Mauna Kea Resort? Quick Answer: Yes. For luxury vacation rentals along the Kona–Kohala Coast, we focus on maximizing both occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR) simultaneously. We achieve this by...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
Is Buying a Luxury Home on Big Island a Good Investment in 2026? Quick Answer: For 2026, I anticipate the Kona–Kohala Coast luxury real estate market will experience stability with slight appreciation, projected at 3–5% overall. While not the explosive growth of past...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
What are the best restaurants and activities near my Waikoloa Beach Resort vacation rental? Quick answer: For exceptional dining near your Waikoloa Beach Resort vacation rental, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar at Queen’s Marketplace offers a relaxed, coastal-inspired menu...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
What were Big Island luxury real estate sales like in November 2023? Quick answer: November 2023 saw 18 resort sales on the Kona–Kohala Coast, a notable decrease compared to 2022 year-to-date totals. Despite the lighter overall volume, high-value...
