Catherine and I have been close friends for over 30 years! If I told you the “how” and the “why” of our initial meeting you simply wouldn’t believe it. Really!!! It started in Orange County, CA....
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...
You only get one chance to make a great first impression! Make that beautiful curbside impression by repairing…
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
Thinking about buying a home or land? The concept may be familiar or overwhelming to you. Either way, here is the best place to start... STEP ONE – Contact Me Let’s set up a time to meet, either in...
TMK Zones & Sections Click on the TMK Zones map to see a larger versionOf all the maps available, the TMK map, in my opinion, is the most useful in understand the Big Island. As you can see,...
General Big Island = Hawaiʻi Island Hale = home or house Hui = the gathering place Kai = ocean, sea Lanai = porch, deck, veranda Lehua = blossom of the ohiʻa tree Mauka = upcountry Makai = seaward...
