Big Island & Real Estate Blog

SOLD…To The Family From Washington!

SOLD…To The Family From Washington!

I met the LaBenne ohana in early 2021 through clients who had purchased a beautiful 5-acre parcel from me in Ahualoa. They had a vision of selling their home in Washington State and buying land on...

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Success in a Subdivision

Success in a Subdivision

Six months ago I met Michael Whelan, the visionary behind the creation of Kuwili Lani, the sustainable living subdivision on the Big Island.

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Congrats to Another Happy Buyer!

Congrats to Another Happy Buyer!

A great entrance!I met Shane through our Coldwell Banker Island Properties Leads Program. He and his partner, Mario, were planning to move from the mainland and were on a very tight move schedule....

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December 2021 Market Stats

December 2021 Market Stats

Check out the December 2021 Hawaii Island Market Update from CBIP! Across the board, properties continue to sell faster, there is less inventory, with SOLD prices still in double digit increases....

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Hawaii Island Market Summary

Hawaii Island Market Summary

Check out the new Hawaii Island Market Update from CBIP! Contact me for more details and to list or purchase your Big Island property!

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Choosing the Best Title Company for Escrow

Choosing the Best Title Company for Escrow

From left to right: Billy-Jo Kanani Freitas, Jessica Pascua, Jen McGeehan, RS-80881As a Realtor® with a number of years now under my belt, I can confidently say that the escrow company I use for my...

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Sold in Kailua-Kona

Sold in Kailua-Kona

I am so thrilled for my clients, Lynn & Steve Tomsha! Their beautiful Kailua-Kona home went into escrow in just 14 days! A family was waiting for the perfect property in the Nohealani Subdivision,...

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Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

Every 3 years, whether I think I need it or not! Every Realtor® is required to complete the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics course to keep their license in Active Status. I remember...

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October 2021 Market Stats

October 2021 Market Stats

Check out the new Hawaii Island Market Update from CBIP! Puna leads in total sales for both Homes and Land! Why? Affordability and inventory. North Kona comes in a strong second in Homes and Condos....

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$500.00 Listing Incentive!

$500.00 Listing Incentive!

It continues to be a sellers market on the Big Island of Hawaii! Inventory is still super low, as are interest rates. Is it your time to take advantage of the current market and either downsize or...

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Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved

Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved

...There’s a BIG difference for buyers and sellers!  When it comes to closing escrow, whether on a condo, home or land you are purchasing OR selling, the qualification process for both buyer AND...

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Tip 4 Today

Tip 4 Today

Photography That Sells! Professional photography is absolutely key to turning your property from Just Listed to SOLD! Depending on the specific property being listed, I hire, and pay for, only the...

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