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Housing Market Shifts: Age Up, First-Time Buyers Down
The first-time homebuyer market share decreased to a historic low of 24% (down from 32% last year), while home buyers’ ages hit all-time highs of 56 years overall (49 last year), 38 years for first-time buyers (35 last year) and 61 years for repeat buyers (58 last...
What the NAR Settlement Means for Home Sellers on Hawaii Island
As a Kohala coast real estate broker, I know that selling a home can be an exciting but sometimes daunting process. With the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, there are significant changes in how broker commissions are handled—changes that...
Discover the Beauty & Elegance of Amaui Villa 8
Nestled in the prestigious Hapuna Estates, the Amaui Villas enjoy one of the most prominent and desirable sites in the region. Among these exceptional properties, Amaui Villa 8 has recently been beautifully furnished and decorated, inviting potential homeowners to...
Understanding Staking & Surveying in Real Estate
In the realm of real estate on the Big Island of Hawaii, two crucial terms often come up in property transactions: staking and surveying. While both are integral to property boundaries and ownership, they serve distinct purposes with significant implications. Let’s...
The Heart Behind Real Estate Sales
From Passion to Purpose! With more than 1.6 million licensed real estate agents in the US, competition to win the listing or bring in the buyer is fierce. The booming housing market is only making the landscape more competitive. Real estate transactions often seem...
The Essential Guide to Home Inspections
Congratulations on taking a significant step forward in your home-selling journey by accepting an offer! This marks the beginning of what is commonly known as the buyer’s due diligence period, a critical 14-day window where the spotlight turns to the home inspection...
How Unaffordable Are Homes Right Now?
Home values are showing stability in our current market. However, affordability remains a challenge for potential buyers due to rising mortgage costs. Buyers need to understand the local market, including the taxes, cost-of-living, job market, and housing situations...
Selling Your Waikoloa Home With Pets
Are you pondering over the idea of selling your Waikoloa house but worried about how your furry family members might affect the process? Fear not, pet parents! While it’s true that selling a home with pets comes with its own set of challenges — from potential buyers...
Starting a Home Project in Waikoloa?
Here's why you need a licensed contractor! Embarking on a home renovation or improvement project is an exciting time, especially in the beautiful settings of Waikoloa Village. My clients, new homeowners in the area, were buzzing with ideas to make their property their...