Despite reports about the difficulty of obtaining mortgages, some local lenders and brokers say this is not the case on Hawaii Island. They also say the time needed to close a loan is not getting longer and there are more players in the mortgage buying game, many of whom they are coaching through the obstacles [...]
IS THE MARKET TURNING???
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
HOME PRICES UP SALES VOLUME DOWN ON BIG ISLAND UP LAST MONTH! According to Pacific Business News Big Island single-family home and condominium sales were down slightly in May, but median sale prices for both rose when compared to the same period last year, according to statistics from Hawaii Information Service . There was one [...]
WANT TO BE A RANCHER?
May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
THE HISTORIC KUKAIAU RANCH IS NOW ON THE MARKET. A one of a kind opportunity has recently been offered on here on the Big Island. Kukaiau Ranch is one of the oldest working cattle ranches on the Big Island. Established in 1885 this perfect gem of a property offers a perfect mix of green pasture, [...]
STATE PREDICTS FASTER ECONOMIC GROWTH
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Led by what may be a record high 7.7 million visitors, tourism is leading the way for a faster than expected economic recovery with growth expected to exced 2.2% this year. In addition, flights into Hawaii have increased by 8%, and the building industry is seeing a turnaround with the value of building permits granted [...]
KAPUA SUBDIVISION
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Four lots ranging in size from 4⁄10 acre to 1.1 Acre. County water and all utilities will be available. Paved access, in town location. Short walk to schools, new Kohala Library, shopping and dining. Room for your home and a large garden or orchard. Lot 3 1.12 acres MLS 247025 TMK [...]
REAL ESTATE IS ROLLING IN DOUGH:
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“CASH IS KING”; Hawaii Island is seeing more cash buyers than ever before. Over 50 percent of all the 2011 real estate sales in Kona and Kohala were cash deals with no financing involved. This is an unheard of number here on the Big Island. It seems that many akamai investors are seeking a better [...]
THE REAL ESTATE TIDE IS RISING, MAYBE?
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Well folks, it appears looking at the MLS statistics for the last month that sales volume in the West Hawaii real estate market may have made the turn. Trends last month confirm that both Kona and So. Kohala showed a definite up turn in sales volume. If you look around, there are a lot of [...]
PU’UEPA GATED 20 ACRE LOTS
May 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We have an incredible gated community of only 13 twenty acre parcels. 4 lots currently listed. Paved access, all underground utilities PLUS access to the nearby ocean and coastline. Properties located right above King Kamehameha’s Birthplace at the Historic Mo’okine Heaiu (go to: http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/north-kohala/mookini-heiau-state-monument ) Agricultural water is available as well as wind and solar [...]