Jen’s Blog

Been there…done that! Now it’s your turn! Find the answers you need and the steps to take to make your journey to paradise successful!

Listing Featured on House Hunters!

Listing Featured on House Hunters!

I am an HGTV addict! From Fixer Upper to House Hunters International to Rock The Block and just about everything in between, I never get tired of watching the transformations, relocations, and...

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Just Listed

Just Listed

SOLD on 5/30/2023 for $75,000 Build your full or part-time Hawaii dream home on this attractive three-acre parcel in Orchidland Estates on the Big Island. The typography is fairly level and offers a...

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Dramatic Price Reduction of $149,000!

Dramatic Price Reduction of $149,000!

Sold on 10/18/2023 for $1,225,000 MLS 660935 | 10.78 Acres | Hakalau | Now $1,450,000 Own one of a handful of turn-key equestrian properties on the Big Island! In addition to a wonderful pod-style,...

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April 11 Was National Pet Day (13 pets!)

April 11 Was National Pet Day (13 pets!)

Time For A Swim! We are blessed with two ponds on our property. One that always has a few feet of water, and a second that fills and empties based on the amount of liquid sunshine we receive. About...

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How to Buy in a High Interest Rate Market

How to Buy in a High Interest Rate Market

The Big Island of Hawaii is still a seller’s market. But, there are wayyy fewer buyers due to the higher interest rates. How can a buyer still buy, yet skip what feels like a high interest rate?...

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Back on the Market!

Back on the Market!

Here is the perfect investment or first-time homebuyer property. Set on ¾ of an flat acre, this adorable …

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March 1 – 31 Food Drive!

March 1 – 31 Food Drive!

Simply drop off non-perishable items at the Kailua-Kona, Hilo or Waimea Offices! Join us, and be a part of the solution! (Office hours are Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.)

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CBIP Foundation

CBIP Foundation

As a Coldwell Banker Island Properties Realtor® I am honored to serve on the board that has created our new Foundation. Our focus is to serve our communities on the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui in...

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I Love My Clients

I Love My Clients

Valentine’s Day was Tues., February 14th...the perfect time to reminise about the buyer and seller clients I have fallen in love with along the journey.Take the Araki’s, for example. This family had...

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Quotables

Quotables

Potential buyers and sellers have numerous brokerage choices on the Big Island. What sets these brokerages apart? Take a look at these statistics…The proof is in the pudding, year after year after...

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