by Claire | Oct 20, 2026 | Buying, Hawaii Real Estate, Resorts, Selling
Kona-Kohala Coast · Resort Market September recorded nine condominium closings across the Kona-Kohala Coast: one at Kohanaiki, one at Mauna Kea, four at Mauna Lani, and three at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Kohanaiki’s sale closed at $4.2 million, at full asking price....
by Dan Polimino | Oct 14, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team, Resorts
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 | Sep 22, 2026 | Buying, Resorts, Selling
Kona-Kohala Coast · Resort Market August 2026 Market Statistic Summaries Published September 9, 2026 · By The Hawaii Team · KW Big Island August 2026 brought a mix of standout luxury transactions and steady mid-market activity across the Kona-Kohala Coast....
by Dan Polimino | Aug 24, 2026 | Resorts, Selling
In Hawaiʻi real estate, the season everyone sees begins long before the first wave of winter visitors steps off a plane. Buyers are already saving homes, comparing communities, calling trusted advisors, and deciding which properties deserve a place on a very short...
by Dan Polimino | Aug 10, 2026 | Ask The Hawaii Team, Resorts
Quick Answer: Attracting mainland buyers to luxury properties across the Kona-Kohala Coast—including Kukio, Hualalai Resort, Mauna Kea Resort, Mauna Lani Resort, and Waikoloa Beach Resort—requires targeting specific feeder markets like California and the Pacific...
by Dan Polimino | Jun 25, 2026 | Resorts
As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I am reflecting on how grateful I am to be a part of the greatest country in the world. My family story is the great American story. My grandparents came over from Italy in 1921. I went to Italy last year to look...
