Once the warm weather hits, all you want to think about is toes in the sand and a cold drink in hand. I get it. It’s hard to pay attention to the news when the sun is shining. But don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here’s a quick roundup of current trends in the luxury real estate market.
Give your bathroom a spa treatment with these design tips
When you’re daydreaming about your future high-end home, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the bathrooms. It can be easy to overlook bathrooms as merely functional. But to truly achieve a luxury lifestyle, you need to embrace bathrooms as wellness spaces. Check out my tips for giving the primary bathroom a bit of spa treatment.
The real houseplants of Hawaii
Like many tropical locations, Hawaii is a plant-lover’s paradise. Over 1,400 plants are native to these islands and a staggering 90% of them are endemic. In other words, when you live on the Big Island, you can create some luxury landscaping exclusive to Hawaii. Ready to join the plants of paradise? Let’s stop and smell the hibiscus.
Your guide to trophy real estate
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.
Top Luxury Design Trends in 2023
If you’re someone who wants to live in style as well as comfort, join the club. Just because a property comes with a premium price tag doesn’t guarantee it will showcase elegant interior design. When you start shopping for your next high-end home, keep an eye out for these four luxury design trends in 2023.
2022 Ultra-Luxury Report Recap
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.)
Fancy Eating on the Big Island, Hawaii
We’ve made it to the end of January, which means you’re probably fed up with catering to your New Year’s Resolution diets. Whether you’ve tried Veganuary, Keto, or something strange you found on TikTok – doesn’t matter. It’s time to let somebody else do the cooking. Check out my tips on hiring a private chef in Hawaii.
How to Rent a Luxury Car in Hawaii
71-1626 Puu Napoo Drive
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.
Three Reasons Your Future Hawaiian Home Needs a Plunge Pool
A plunge pool typically has a smaller footprint than a standard swimming pool, but with a greater depth. As the name might suggest, when you jump in an immersion pool, your body is fully submerged in the water. Used since ancient times, these pools offer many aesthetic and practical benefits. Check out these three reasons your future Hawaiian home needs a plunge pool.