The Luxury Division at Compass recently published its report for 2022. This annual Ultra-Luxury Report highlights properties selling for $10M+. Whether you’re actively searching for your dream home or just want to enjoy dreaming, it’s worth browsing through the report. (If nothing else, you can take a peek at some truly stunning properties.)
When people think of their dream tropical vacation, Hawaii is typically at the top of the wish list. But what’s paradise if you’re surrounded by Instagram-snapping, loud-talking, space-invading tourists?
Yes, you should absolutely go to downtown Kailua-Kona and have a Mai Tai overlooking the ocean, but once you’re tired of all the people, head to one of these lesser known attractions to beat the crowds and spend some quality time with the Big Island.
Hawaii is a unique place; that’s why everyone dreams of living here! But when you’re looking for real estate on the Big Island, some of the terms can be a bit confusing. As you browse through the lists of available homes, you’re bound to come across the term “Lanai.” A lanai is one of the most popular architectural features in homes throughout the islands.
If you want to get technical, trophy real estate refers to roughly the top 2% of properties. This hierarchy can be organized by price, location, demand, or other influences on market value. It’s easy to classify these properties by the numbers. But sometimes, knowing you’re viewing a trophy property is as simple as stepping across the threshold.
Looking for a way to ward off those end-of-summer blues? Check out this very special listing at 71-1626 Puu Napoo Drive. Located in the upscale community of Puu Lani Ranch, this house offers stunning views to Pu’u Wa’a Wa’a and more. Rim lots in Puu Lani Ranch are rare gems in the world of Big Island real estate. Jump on this opportunity to purchase your dream home.
Are you the kind of person who dips a toe in the water before taking the plunge? Or do you cannonball off the high dive, trusting that the water's fine? If you like to look before you leap, you might want to read about current market trends directly impacting luxury homes. Surprise, surprise, there is high demand for the high life.
Even in Hawaii, it’s not always easy to find the house that one hundred percent meets all your dream criteria. If you’re someone who appreciates that every detail matters, building your dream home on a blank lot might be the perfect place to turn idle dreaming into proactive scheming. Here are a few of the pros and cons of buying land in Hawaii and starting with an empty canvas.
Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in the coveted Puu Lani Ranch neighborhood is a rare gem of a property: a stunning house with its own professional-grade red clay tennis court. If you’ve ever dreamed of perfecting your backhand while enjoying views of stunning Pu’uwa’awa’a, learn about this exclusive private tennis estate. But return our serve fast, because this house won’t last long!
House inventory might be a challenge right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some gems if you look hard enough! For those looking to snatch up their own slice of Hawaiian paradise, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful home in the coveted Puu Lani Ranch neighborhood. But you have to move fast; this house won’t last long!
Purchasing property is a huge investment, and you want to make sure you’re making the right decision. When deciding whether to buy a house now or to wait a year or two, there are two main things to consider: Will home values be higher in a year? Will mortgage rates be higher in a year? With the way the real estate market is trending, now might really be the perfect time to buy that Hawaiian dream house you’ve been dreaming of!
The world is evolving. The term “real estate agent” used to mean someone who would sift through mountains of paperwork and thousands of pages (like, real pages made of paper) to find the perfect homes for their clients. Now that everything is online, agents need to learn to keep up with the ever-evolving technology of the industry.
When you’re looking for a real estate professional to work with, make sure whoever you choose is able to utilize the newest technology to buy or sell quickly and efficiently. That’s where an e-Pro® certification comes in.
In the era of social distancing and hand sanitizer, waltzing through someone else’s house, touching all their things isn’t really cool anymore. If you’re in the market for a new home, you have to find some other way to tour it. Luckily, modern technology means we don’t have to leave the house for anything anymore, even home tours!
Ready to buy a house COIVD-style? Here’s how to make the most of virtual home tours.
