by The Hawaii Team | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
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 lows, the stabilization, combined with the substantial 40%+ appreciation many luxury...
by The Hawaii Team | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Luxury Market
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 from high-net-worth travelers. While interest rate normalization has cooled rapid...
by The Hawaii Team | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
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 deploying the Polimino Performance System, which combines dynamic pricing technology,...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
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 years, well-priced properties—especially those with ocean views...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
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 that works well for lunch or dinner. For an unforgettable evening activity, a manta ray night...
by The Hawaii Team | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog
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 transactions—including a $23M sale in Kohanaiki—and several quick condo sales in Mauna...
