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March’s Listed, In Escrow & Sold
JUST LISTED! WAIKOLOA VILLAGE CONDO | 2 BED/2 BATH | GOLFCOURSE VIEW | MLS 719332 | $599,000 Welcome to Paniolo Gardens, a highly desirable 17-unit condo complex located in sunny Waikoloa Village on...
Just Listed
I have had the pleasure of representing nine transactions in Kuwili Lani, the only sustainable-living designed subdivision on the Big Island. With eleven 1+ acre parcels, offering stunning Pacific...
CBIP 2025 Market Guide
Coldwell Banker Island Properties proudly celebrates a significant milestone in 2025—our 30th anniversary this December. From humble beginnings on Maui, we have grown into a statewide leader with...
My Buyers and Sellers Put Their Confidence in Hawaii’s #1 Brokerage!
Congratulations to Coldwell Banker Island Properties for not only leading the Hawaii real estate industry, but exceeding $2 Billion in sales for 2024! Amazing, yet not so amazing. Why? Because we...
December Market Stats
The Hamakua Coast experienced a 20% increase in Total Sales for the month of December, while land sales showed no increase or decrease. Median Sales Price dropped by 13% to $734,000 for residential,...
Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Your First or Next Home
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a complex and overwhelming process. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or have purchased property throughout the years, it’s...
CBIP Included In “Most Charitable Companies” Of 2024!
It is my pleasure to share that Coldwell Banker Island Properties has made the Most Charitable Companies 2024 list featuring 107 organizations that donated $301.1 million and volunteered over 93,000...
December’s “Sold” & “Just Listed” Properties!
LOTS OF LOTS Parcels are flying out the door! Here’s a snapshot of what just sold: 13+ AC | OFF GRID LIVING | PAAUILO | MLS 705578 | $450,000 I love it when I can represent a local family by...
Understanding the Difference Between “Assessed”, “Appraised”, and “Market” Values
The terms assessed value and appraised value often come up in conversation with both buyers and sellers. Unfortunately, these terms tend to be misunderstood. Throw market value into the conversation...
November Market Stats
Sales of single family homes for the Hamakua Coast saw an increase of 33%. Median sales increased by a whopping 74% and new listings increased by 50%. Other areas of the Big Island, including North...
Meet Dune… Our Christmas Miracle and Newest Addition to the “Herd”
What IS THAT in the middle of the highway? I didn’t even have time to ask myself that question as I yanked my Gladiator to the right side of the highway and threw it into park. It was Thursday,...
And the Winner is…
In last month’s blog I included an opportunity for one reader to win a copy of the beloved book entitled, Chicken Soup For The Gardener’s Soul. All that was required was an email explaining why the...