There has been a lot of real estate sales activity at Halii Kai in the 3 months since my last blog post about this oceanfront condo community at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. On the resale side, the only condos that changed hands were the two REO properties described in my June blog post: an absolute oceanfront two-bedroom 13A closed for $814,995 and 16C for $385,900. Unbelievable prices-less than half what the original buyer paid. The developer is willing to negotiate on their remaining inventory to keep pace with market interest, although it appears only on condos in the Coconut Grove area at the back of the property.  As the landscaping has filled in, the Grove has turned out to be a sweet, calm oasis, and the units with north-facing lanai have a view of sunrise over... 09/18/2009

  Georgina M. Hunter (RS) e-Pro (808) 283-0635Jim Sanders Realty Inc.PO Box 792050, Paia, HI  96779(808) 579-8255  FAX: 579-9004Looking for a vacation home on MAUI?    Call THE HUNTER...Georgie Hunter, your north shore expert.Search all Maui land and residential listings on my website... www.eastmaui.com Tweet with me on Twitter.com    @mauihunter------------------------------------------------------------Aloha from Maui... Georgie Hunter   "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals." 06/07/2009

There are few condos on the Kohala Coast with their own private path to the beach.  Most of that prime real estate is taken by luxury single family homes with multi-million dollar price tags.  Kolea at the Waikoloa Beach Resort is unique in that the front row of this gated community has 17 single family home sites (about half with homes on them in the $7 million range) and beautifully constructed condominiums behind them.  The best priced condos don't have views of the beach, but who needs the view when you can enjoy it all day from the beach, pool and Beach Club, and all you are going to use your condo for is to sleep at night? The first REO hit the MLS this morning at a "best buy" price of only $663,900 for 1550 sq ft 2BR/2BA (the larger, outside two-bedroom floorplan). This unit sold... 04/10/2009

  Halii Kai Vacation Rental 12H offers the most amazing view on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Overlooking the signature hole of the Waikoloa Beach Course, you have a uincomparable view of the blue Pacific waters and surf.  Enjoy some of the best sunsets in the world from Halii Kai 12H.  During the winter months you will be able to see the whales frollick in the waters just off of the coast from your lanai.     The Halii Kai Ocean Club is just steps away from 12H.  The Halii Kai Ocean Club is the premier pool on the Big Island of Hawaii besides those located within a hotel.  The Halii Kai Ocean Club features a multi layer infinity pool, restaurant, and fitness hale all located on a bluff overlooking the ocean.  The restaurant serves a continental breakfast and has an excellent lunch menu.  ... 02/16/2009

The Big Island of Hawaii is filled with salons both inside the resorts and outside the resorts.  Being in the vacation rental business in Hawaii I get many inquiries for someone to do manicures/pedicures, hair, or to do bridal work for a wedding.  I would highly recommend Island Girlz Hair and Nail.  They are located in Waimea, but will come to the resorts to help you with your bridal work.  The quality is that of a resort salong, but the pricing is much better. If you live in Hawaii, this is the best salon for you.  You can reach Doreen at 808-987-1781 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. 02/08/2009

Kolea 8C is one of the best positioned Penthouse Villas in all of Kolea. Full Ocean View with direct Beach access to the stunning Anaehoomalu Bay and the beautifully appointed Kolea Beach Club and Amenities right across the way. You'll never miss a crimson sunset or the whales breaching in the azure blue water from this superbly finished third floor location. Vaulted ceilings, African mahogany trim, stone, and the finest of appliances are but a few fine features of this unit. Shop till you drop at the high end King's Shops and dine with fine wine at the brand new Queen's Shops. With the Beach and King's Golf Courses within walking distance Championship golf is right in your back yard. Live the Dream live Kolea!  Kolea 8C is listed at $3,495,000. 01/19/2009

Kolea 9K is a beautiful, three-bedroom, two-bath condominium with a nice garden view and is just steps away from the Kolea Beach Club. The living area has a large couch with a LCD television. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is fully-equipped for all of your cooking needs. There are sliding windows that recede into the walls to open up to the lanai. These windows allow you to enjoy the wonderful Hawaiian breezes while you relax in the living area. The lanai has a wet bar with a refrigerator and gas grill.The master bedroom is right off of the living area. There is a king-size bed with a large television. The master bath has a large, walk-in shower with dual showerheads and a large, jacuzzi tub. The first guest bedroom has two twin beds and a television. The guest bathroom ... 01/16/2009

About a year ago I got into blogging.  I decided to start a blog on one of my sites (hawaiiblog.hawaiivacationstop.com) and I used godaddys blogging tool to do that.  About a month later I was told that Wordpress is probably the best blogging tool to use.  I then started one up using wordpress (www.waikoloavacationrentals.com/big-island-info).  I put more content on the wordpress one and have since added entries.  After starting the wordpress one I did not do anything with the godaddy one.  Here is my questions:  On all searches, the godaddy blog shows up higher than the wordpress one.  Is there something wrong I am doing with the wordpress blog?  Is godaddy better to use?Thanks!  01/10/2009

The number of Land sales in our S Kohala Real Estate district are down since thier peak in September of 2005. S Kohala is one of 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii.  (Click here to view a map that shows the location of S Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii).  We have been in what I call a sideways trending market since April of 2006.  S Kohala has had 3 Land Sales so far in December.Below is a chart that shows the number of Land Sales in the S Kohala District on the Big Island of Hawaii.  The data are over the last 5 years, starting with November 2003 and ending in November 2008.  More sales data and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com  (Data Source:  Big Island MLS) Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii! John Petrella, REALTO... 12/24/2008

    I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and offer a few observations with regard to the current real estate market in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.   First and foremost, unless you are compelled by circumstances beyond your control to put your property on the market, now is not the time to sell. Selling now will be choosing to participate in a buyer's market.  Inventory is high, and it is increasingly difficult to differentiate one property over another. Buyers demand both the most desirable units available within any complex and at the same time also demand to purchase the property at a discount to competing units. Price expectations also are a major hurdle; it is difficult to create a sense of urgency to purchase property in a market where many prospective buyers pe... 12/21/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 12/08/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 11/28/2008

The Mauna Lani Terrace was one of the first vacation rental complexes on the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Nestles on the beautiful waters of Mauna Lani Bay and ancient fish ponds, the Mauna Lani Terrace gives you the feel of peace and ancient Hawaii. The Mauna Lani Terrace was built very well in the early 1980s.  Each condo was built with its own uniqueness in mind.  Some condos are very private and offer garden or pond views and others are very open and offer amazing ocean views.  Regarless of which condo you choose, you are a short walk from the beach and are sure to enjoy your stay at the Mauna Lani Resort.  Mauna Lani Terrace F201 is noted as the best two bedroom condo at Mauna Lani Terrace and one of the three nicest in the whole complex.  Within the last two years th... 11/22/2008

I have been wondering for months if YouTube is a good marketing tool.  I know if people came across your video it would be a good marketing tool, but most of the time you tube videos are on the second page of google for my desired search terms.  My three questions are:1)  Can you link from YouTube to your site and does it help for SEO?2)  Is there a way to optimize your YouTube page to come up higher on Google?3)  I have a vacation rental web site and would it be beneficial to implement videos into the site somehow? Just adding a new one, would it be better to take my videos and attempt to implement them into my site or would it be better to have them on youtube? 11/22/2008

I live in Hawaii so I had a hard time finding a better place to get married than where I currently live.  I am from Texas so us traveling to Texas for a wedding there did not make much sense since you would not want to take twenty people from Hawaii to Texas just for a wedding.  We ended up deciding on a resort in Mexico called Dreams Tulum.  Has anyone been? I have heard it is great for weddings. We will then go on a honeymoon to El Dorado Royale, which is supposed to be the best down there, but since it was not kid friendly we did not choose that one for the wedding.  Have you been there? Anyway, aside from all the "busy stuff" of getting married, I have found a wonderful woman and am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with her. 11/19/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 11/17/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 11/12/2008

Halii Kai is one of the only oceanfront communites on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Halii Kai features four buildings with amazing ocean frontage and a couple other more with ocean views.  Once you go past that you will not find many more with views.  If you choose to stay at Halii Kai, I would recommend staying in buildings 12-15.  All guests at Halii Kai get to enjoy the amazing Halii Kai Ocean Club.  The Halii Kai Ocean Club features a multi-layer infinity pool with som very comfortable chairs for lounging.  You will also find an open air fitness cabana along with a restaurant and bar.  Last, but not least, enjoy a spectacular ocean view and whale sightings in the winter.   Halii Kai 12B is one of the premier villas at Halii Kai.  This villa has ben professionally decorated and offers ... 11/10/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 11/04/2008

Trisha Gablehouse | www.vrbo.com/191341 | imablessing@gmail.com | 360-632-8389 VISTA WAIKOLOA D-301, Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI VISTA Waikoloa - TOP Floor, End Unit with Magnificent VIEWS. From $125 a night for 30 days YEAR ROUND Special Rate. BOOK your Reservation. Furnished 2BR/2BA Vacation Condo $125/night Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,246 Parking 1 dedicated DESCRIPTION Luxury gated condo. Minutes from everything. Walk to Beach, Shopping, and Starbucks. Beautiful views and accommodations. Aloha and blessings.... Trisha Gablehouse (360) 632-8389 Email me direct: imablessing@gmail.com Website: www.vistawaikoload-301.com see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor Family room Living room Dining room Dis... 11/03/2008