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.
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.
Happy July! I heard it’s hot on the Mainland. With temperatures soaring, don’t you dream of a breezy Hawaiian escape? Yes, it can get hot on the Big Island too. But unlike the sweltering streets of the Mainland, Kona offers many ways to not only endure but thrive during higher temperatures. Check out some of my top tips to keep cool like a Kona local.
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.
On June 11th, Hawaii honors King Kamehameha I — the leader responsible for unifying the Hawaiian islands, and with local significance to Kona. If you’ve never heard of Hawaii’s most famous ruler, keep reading to learn why this shrewd businessman, powerful conqueror, and stuff of literal legend is known to history as Kamehameha the Great.
