I was running comps for a client today and needed to isolate sales by floor inside the same complex. I used to manually pull them out, but found a new filter that made it much easier. Since I already had all the data in front of me, I might as well throw this article together. When I have more ti
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10/24/2025
North Kona single-family housing is still tight. We’re sitting at 3.54 months of inventory - that is a seller’s market. Inventory is down 21 percent from last year and dropped again month to month. That tight supply is why prices have not “crashed,” regardless of what people keep predicting.Media
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10/20/2025
Condo sales are up 172% over last September. That’s right, 172%. Don’t let headlines fool you. This is where local experience matters. I’Everyone is talking about condo sales being up 173% from last year — 30 sold this September versus 11 in September 2024. That sounds huge until you remember l
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10/16/2025
Thinking about buying a home in Kailua-Kona? Here’s where the market stands right now: Seller’s Market – Only 3.4 months of inventory. Not a lot of homes out there, so buyers face some competition. Inventory Keeps Dropping – Down 6% in the past month and 22% compared to last year. Fewer choices
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09/09/2025
If you’ve been thinking about buying a condo in Kailua Kona, HI 96740, now is a good time to pay attention. The numbers show that we’re firmly in a buyer’s market, which gives you more options and leverage than we’ve seen in a while.Here’s what’s happening right now: 14.29 months of inventory – M
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09/07/2025
Discover Your Hawaiian Sanctuary: A Coastal Gem in Captain CookTucked into the scenic Milolii Beach Lots, just an hour south of Kailua-Kona, this beautifully maintained single-level home blends tranquility with true island living. Priced at $539,000, it features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,056
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09/05/2025
Honolulu has added a powerful new tool to its enforcement playbook: notifying banks when homeowners operate illegal vacation rentals. What happens on Oahu is usually followed by the neighbor islandsMost mortgage contracts require properties to comply with the law. If a borrower violates zoning by
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09/04/2025
Today’s Inman News headline reads:“Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs.”That may be true nationally—but not here in North Kona.While the mainland sees pullbacks, our local data paints a different picture. From January through March 2025, both home and condo sales
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04/24/2025
Mayor Kimo Alameda is holding a final Town Hall meeting:📅 Tuesday, 5:30–7:00 PM📍 Make‘o Pavilion at Old AirportIf we want a say in Kona’s future, now is the time.Show up. Share your mana‘o. Let’s make sure the decisions made today reflect the hard lessons — and wasted money — of the past.Mahalo t
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04/14/2025
Off-market listings — sometimes called pocket or private listings — have always carried big risks for sellers.While they’re sometimes pitched as a way to stay “private” or “in control,” the truth is simple: limiting exposure usually limits your results. Unless there’s a real need for privacy, kee
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04/10/2025
