Big Island & Real Estate Blog

Buyer’s Blunder In A Seller’s Marketing

Buyer’s Blunder In A Seller’s Marketing

It’s always a painful phone call to make to a buyer client: “I’m so sorry but your offer was not accepted.” All too often, this is the outcome when it’s a Seller’s Market. But why? First, let’s...

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My Listings: Land, Land, LAND!

My Listings: Land, Land, LAND!

Beautiful 8.27 acre parcel in the majestic ohia forest of the Hamakua Coast! Views of the ocean and Maui. Fruit trees, four seasonal ponds, serene and established neighborhood, easy access to Highway 19.

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Available…October’s One-of-a-Kind Picks

Available…October’s One-of-a-Kind Picks

Bamboo Beauty, Yurt on Steroids and Beach Bungalow X 2!  I absolutely love uniquely designed hales; abodes that push the outside of the design envelope. And, in this case, size doesn’t matter! While...

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Island-Wide Real Estate Stats

Island-Wide Real Estate Stats

January - September 2019/2020 Comparison In the midst of a pandemic, you’d think that real estate on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean would come to a grinding halt. So not true! And,...

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Ahualoa Dreamin’

Ahualoa Dreamin’

Family members assist the off-island Bauman's with their final walk through. Pictured from left to right: Jen, Nick and Bethany, cousins of the Bauman'sAgents love referral clients. Why? Because...

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Snapshots of the Big Island

Snapshots of the Big Island

WHEN CONSIDERING MOVING TO THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII... One must understand the differences between the nine districts, the eight to ten climate zones (depending on which resource you subscribe to),...

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Why is Life So Sweet on the Hamakua Coast?

Why is Life So Sweet on the Hamakua Coast?

There is so much to love about living on the Hamakua Coast. Rich Hawaiian history and culture, cooler temperatures, cattle and horses on a thousand grass-covered hills, tiny towns, expansive ocean...

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Is Off-Grid Living for You?

Is Off-Grid Living for You?

Living off-grid isn’t for everyone. It takes a bit of an adventurous spirit and makes me think back to the pioneer days. But, if you want to ultimately save money, reduce your carbon footprint, go...

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The Time to Sell & Buy is Now!

The Time to Sell & Buy is Now!

Many folks, both kama’aina and mainlanders, continue to ask me if this is a good time to buy or sell a home, condo or land. The answer is YES! Why? Let’s take a quick look…MORTGAGE RATES...

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