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Monthly Archives: September 2020

    Neighborhood Video Digest: The Pines at Kailua-Kona

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 29, 2020

    The Pines neighborhood consists of free standing, single-story condominiums located in Kailua-Kona, just a short distance from town. The neighborhood is well-maintained, and the condos give residents the benefits of living in a single-story home, like privacy and space, in addition to the benefits of condo living. 2020 Median Sales Price: $498,000 2020 Median HOA... Read More

    Neighborhood Video Digest: Kona Vistas

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 14, 2020

    Kona Vistas is an upscale subdivision located just minutes from the heart of Kailua-Kona. There are over 200 homes and lots in Kona Vistas, many of which offer stunning ocean and sunset views because of the neighborhood’s location on the slopes of Hualalai Mountain at about 600 feet in elevation. In addition to Kona Vista’s... Read More

    Oahu Real Estate Market Report: September 2020

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 11, 2020

    READ THE MARKET REPORT HERE Even amidst a pandemic, home prices on Oahu continue to rise. The most notable statistic this month is the new record high for single family homes, which rose 6.2% since last year at this time to $839,000. The limited inventory and historically low interest rates are creating steep competition for... Read More

    Neighborhood Video Digest: Hualalai Colony

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 8, 2020

    Hualalai Colony is a gated community situated on the hillsides of the Kona Coast. The neighborhood boasts custom single-family homes, and at an elevation of 600 feet offers a cool mountain breeze and stunning ocean views. Residents enjoy a short drive to Kailua-Kona town’s shopping, beaches, and restaurants. 2020 Median Sales Price: $1,060,000 2020 Median... Read More

    Agent Spotlight: Micah Markley

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 8, 2020

    Growing up, everything was a competition to Micah. Any kind of sport, board game, video game, academics, you name it, he did it and always wanted to win. In high school he excelled in every sport he played, and went on to play collegiate football at Wheaton College in Chicago. Through his experience as a... Read More

    Oahu Real Estate Market Report: August 2020

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 2, 2020

    Confidence is returning to the Hawaii Real Estate Industry for both buyers and sellers. Record low interest rates and people returning to work are driving demand and pushing buyers back into the market which is in turn pushing sellers to put their properties on the market. While sales are still below what they were at... Read More

    Hawaii Island Real Estate Market Update: August 2020

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 2, 2020

    The Hawaii Island real estate market continues to improve for the third month in a row. The number of sales for single family homes and land saw steep increases in July compared with the other months of improvement. While the number of condos sales did increase month to month, the increase was not as significant... Read More

    Maui Real Estate Market: August 2020

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 2, 2020

    Across the island of Maui, the number of sales and the number of new listings were on the rise in July. The number of closed sales has been steadily increasing since May 2020 when it reached its lowest point since the Great Recession in 2009. The number of new listings has been on the rise... Read More

    Neighborhood Video Digest: Pualani Estates

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 2, 2020

    Pualani Estates is a planned community neighborhood in Kailua-Kona just a few minutes from the ocean and from the center of town. Conveniently located off of the Queen K Hwy, there are over 360 plantation-style homes, some with stunning ocean and mountain views. Residents enjoy nearby amenities such as the large community park with soccer... Read More

    Neighborhood Video Digest: Kona Bali Kai

    By Sara R. Layne Pedro | September 2, 2020

    Kona Bali Kai is an oceanfront condo community located off of Historic Ali’i Drive right in front of Banyan’s surf break. Watch the year round surf action and perfect sunsets from the oceanfront units and community area. 2020 Median Sales Price: $470,000 2020 AOAO Monthly Dues: $400-$900 depending on the unit size. Fee Simple Ownership No... Read More