News for Buyers Feb 4, 2016 Halii Kai Ocean Front Complex at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Hali’i Kai at Waikola Beach was recently rated in the top one percent of vacation properties on Expedia.  This beautifully decorated and furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium backs up to the 14th hole at the world-famous Waikoloa Beach Golf Resort. Bedrooms include a large master suite, plus two guest bedrooms with queen-sized beds. The floor plans are open, airy and have sliding glass doors to let in the tropical breezes and garden/golf course views. A 50” flatscreen TV in the living area is a blessing on a rainy day. In the kitchen area, the granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and mahogany cabinets make cooking a dream. Take your meal to the next level which includes a secluded private l... 02/04/2016

Search all homes for sale in Waikoloa Village by Clicking This Link.Find out the value of your Waikoloa Village home by Clicking This Link. Waikoloa Village is a community located 6 miles inland from the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This lovely community covers over 19 square miles and is a mixture of condominiums and single family homes.  Waikoloa Village offers its residents wonderful amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, a community swimming pool and tennis courts. Also, within Waikoloa Village is the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center, which contains many shops and restaurants, including the Waikoloa Village Market, Island Lava Java and Pueo’s Osteria Italian restaurant. With its proximity to the world famous resorts and world class beaches, Waikoloa Village makes for... 01/28/2016

Search all homes for sale in the Waikoloa Beach Resort by Clicking This LinkFind out the value of your Waikoloa Beach Resort home by Clicking This LinkWaikoloa Beach Resort is a beautiful resort located on the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This world famous Kohala Coast resort contains everything to make your Hawaiian experience complete. Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. There is great shopping at the Queen’s Marketplace or the King’s Shops, and great restaurants like Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, the Macaroni Grill and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Waikoloa Beach Resort also contains two world class golf courses, the Beach Course and the King’s Course, and of course, the spectacular white sand beaches... 01/14/2016

It is amazing what you can do with WordPress templates these days.  Recently I had the opportunity to work on a web site for a new start up church.  I was able to find a template and get it going within a few hours.  Now it just needs some more good content and the church needs some more followers, which I am sure will come with time.  Check out the site for New Hope Waikoloa. 12/24/2015

Remember those comedy sketches from the old Laugh-In shows where everybody is dancing and then suddenly they freeze in spot while the camera pans to a character who tells a joke? When time just stands still for a moment and you're privy to an insight from a stranger. Imagine if you take an incident like that and marry it with the style of Ed Hopper's Nighthawks painting, throwing in a little 2015 technology, well, you would get something similar to my blog this morning. Which also includes a live performance of a Hawaiian musician playing an acoustic introduction to Hotel California at the Marriott Resort Waikoloa.This is basically my last post for a while about my trip to Hawaii and coming home. You can read more and see the photographs in my personal blog today at this link: A Suspens... 12/20/2015

If you've got to make it your last day in Hawaii, I figure one may as well make one more snorkeling adventure, and who better to share it with than the spirit of James Arness? To walk on the boat that he had custom built. To sit where he sat. To touch the rails his hands once graced. But can you picture James Arness snorkeling?The problem with snorkeling is it grabs you and won't let you go. On Christmas Day we leave for Cuba, and there is even more snorkeling in Cuba. One of the rules is you have to meet with professionals and learn / share, because Cuba is not yet open to tourists. There are still restrictions, but it is coming and probably next year will be the breakthrough. We have a trip planned to the south side for snorkeling.I never tire of snorkeling. One of the guys on our boa... 12/19/2015

It's very different to be on the other side of the showing end as a buyer. It pretty much makes me forget about the fact that I am a licensed California real estate broker who sells about 2 homes a week in Sacramento. All my 40 years of experience tends to go out the window when I am on the other side of the transaction, and I'm certain the words that come out of my mouth echo the sentiment of millions of other buyers. Just because we are licensed doesn't mean we don't behave just like a buyer.My agent Hella Rothwell and I actually engaged in a conversation yesterday about how we could take the home in Waikoloa and move it to the location of the home in Kealakekua. It made me laugh because it's ridiculous. But it's also means something's gotta give. You can read more in my personal blog... 12/10/2015

Search all homes for sale in the Waikoloa Village by Clicking This Link.Find out the value of your Waikoloa Village home by Clicking This Link. Waikoloa Village is a community located 6 miles inland from the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This lovely community covers over 19 square miles and is a mixture of condominiums and single family homes.  Waikoloa Village offers its residents wonderful amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, a community swimming pool and tennis courts. Also, within Waikoloa Village is the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center, which contains many shops and restaurants, including the Waikoloa Village Market, Island Lava Java and Pueo’s Osteria Italian restaurant. With its proximity to the world famous resorts and world class beaches, Waikoloa Village makes... 12/10/2015

One of the really cool things about traveling is the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life and foreign places. To glimpse a small snapshot of another person's life, to peer into a tiny klaidoscope and pick up interesting tidbits you might not otherwise ever get to encounter. I ask good questions, and being in real estate for all these decades has refined and honed my skill to ask plenty of open-ended questions. If you're doing a really good job of it, you hardly talk at all, and then the other person thinks you, too, are the most interesting person they have ever met. You can read about my recent adventure in Hawaii in my personal blog and see all the photos at this link: Fun Facts About Finland that you may not know. 12/08/2015

I hate it when I do klutzy things like knock over a glass of water on the table at a restaurant. Of course that's better than, say, pouring an entire glass of cabernet sauvignon into your lap and on top of your lobster, like I did last night. The glass of water incident was the night before. I had discovered that I could cleverly prop up my iPhone between my plate and glass of water when I FaceTimed with my sister for lunch. It was just like going to lunch with her, except I am in Hawaii, of course, and she is in Minnesota.If it worked that well with my iPhone, I reasoned, it would also work equally as well with my iPad, and I could read a book during dinner. Except, well, it didn't. And soon enough, the water glass crashed across the table. You can read more about my adventures in Hawa... 12/08/2015

I felt really sorry that my last trip to the Big Island over Labor Day did not offer any ability to buy gifts for my team. The Prince Hapuna was a vast moldy wasteland with nothing but a beach. I am a big believer in surprising my team members with presents that I personally have selected for them; it shows my gratitude and appreciation, plus it's immense fun to shop for them. I always think of them when I travel because, let's face it, if it wasn't for them I probably could not get away. I manage an enormous amount business in Sacramento real estate; it always needs a personal touch and attention.These people are my support system 365 days a year. I talk with them more than I talk to my own sister. And believe me, it is a lot of fun to purchase gifts for other people, even more fun tha... 12/07/2015

The main way I could tell I was leaving resort grounds and wandering into a public beach area at Anaeho'omala Bay is when I lost my WiFi connection. Yup there I was, standing right next to an uncaptured portal and I could not hack nor capture it. I know what you're thinking, if that is the worst thing that could happen to a Sacramento Realtor on her wor-cation in Hawaii, how bad can it be? And you would be correct, LOL. I am not complaining, although for that itsy bitsy moment there . . .And then I realized there were more portals ahead, and I could switch to cell coverage because unlike my funky mobile carrier, AT&T on my iPad is almost everywhere. Searching for Ingress portals leads me to very interesting places, like Mike Carroll's art gallery in Lanai City on the island of Lanai. I ... 12/06/2015

When I got off the plane and met my limo driver, he seemed taken aback that I was here in Hawaii by myself. My husband doesn't much care for Hawaii, I told him. I guess he's not used to meeting passengers in baggage claim on Big Island who talk about people who don't like to visit Hawaii. Why not, he asked incredulously. To him, that type of attitude is most likely inconceivable. Well, probably because my husband likes adversity. It's what he's used to and he doesn't like situations that are different. Then, I added: He grew up in Chicago.Well, that explained everything to the guy. Made perfect sense, he said. But I know it didn't make any sense whatsoever to him. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Mauna Loa and the Limo Driver on the Big Island. 12/02/2015

  Search all homes for sale in the Waikoloa Beach Resort by Clicking This Link.Waikoloa Beach Resort is a beautiful resort located on the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This world famous Kohala Coast resort contains everything to make your Hawaiian experience complete. Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. There is great shopping at the Queen’s Marketplace or the King’s Shops, and great restaurants like Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, the Macaroni Grill and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Waikoloa Beach Resort also contains two world class golf courses, the Beach Course and the King’s Course, and of course, the spectacular white sand beaches are also close by.At the time of this writing, there was 1 single famil... 11/28/2015

Find homes for sale in Waikoloa Beach ResortYou will love owning a Vacation Home or Vacation Rental in the quiet and upscale Kolea community of Waikoloa Beach Resort, with its tropical villas and luxury private residences. A world class beachfront community just steps away from the sands of Anaeho’omalu Bay, the residents and guests of Kolea also have access to the Kolea Beach Club, with its infinity pool and workout center. Kolea would be a great place for you and your family to own a vacation Home or Vacation Rental.Request a free custom evaluation for your Home in the Kolea Community of Waikola Beach Resort today. Vacation Villas and Luxury Homes in KoleaThe Kolea community was built in 2005 and consists of 2 or 3 bedroom condos as well as 5 bedroom private residences. The condos ran... 09/15/2015

Find  homes for sale in Hali’i Kai of Waikoloa Beach Resort You will love owning a Vacation Home or Vacation Rental in the Hali’i Kai community of Waikoloa Beach Resort. A gated oceanfront neighborhood with magnificent golf course, ocean and mountain views, the Hali’i Kai community also contains an oceanfront amenity center with the Ocean Club Bar & Grill, a lagoon style pool, and tennis courts. Hali’i Kai is true resort living at its finest and would be a great place for you to own a Vacation Home, or Vacation Rental.Request a free custom evaluation for your Home in Hali’I Kai of Waikoloa Beach Resort today.Tropical and Luxurious Resort Villas in Hali’i Kai        The one and two story, 2 and 3 bedroom tropical luxury villas found in Hali’i Kai, range in size from 1000 to 1700 square f... 09/02/2015

Find  homes for sale in the Waikoloa Colony Villas Community of Waikoloa Beach Resort Waikoloa Colony Villas is a private, gated community located along the 15th Fairway of the Waikoloa Golf Course, in the beautiful Waikoloa Beach Resort. A neighborhood established in 2003 that consists of 28 buildings spread out among lush tropical surroundings, the Waikoloa Colony Villas community contains two swimming pools, an exercise room, and tennis courts. Waikoloa Colony Villas would be a great place for you and your family to own a vacation home, to invest in a vacation rental, or to live full time.Request a free custom evaluation for your Home in the Waikoloa Colony Villas Community of Waikoloa Beach Resort today.Stylish and Comfortable Homes in Waikoloa Colony VillasThe two story, 2 or 3 bed... 07/28/2015

Waikoloa Beach Resort is a beautiful resort located on the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This Kohala Coast resort contains 7 separate neighborhoods, 2 hotels and 2 golf courses. The two golf courses, the Beach Course and the Kings’ Course, are carved out of the ancient lava flows and come complete with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The different communities within Waikoloa Beach Resort offer everything from private oceanfront homes to secluded condos, so there is something for every discerning buyer. Many of the homeowners in Waikoloa Beach Resort have turned their vacation home into an investment by converting into a vacation rental property. Owning a luxury vacation home in a Hawaiian beach resort is no longer just for the rich and famous. With the home prices rang... 07/04/2015

Waikoloa Village is an appealing community located approximately seven miles east of the Waikoloa Beach and Mauna Lani Resorts. It is home to the Robert Trent Jones Jr Golf Course, where golfers can enjoy views of five different volcanoes and the Kohala coastline. Home owners in Waikoloa Village enjoy discounts at the golf course, as well as use of the pool and tennis facilities.Waikoloa Village has all the conveniences, including a grocery store, bank, gas station, restaurants, and an elementary and middle school. Many of the homes in Waikoloa Village feature sweeping ocean or panoramic volcano views. If accessibility to the world class resorts on the coast combined with the affordability that many Hawaiian home buyers are looking for sounds enticing to you, then Waikoloa Village is an... 07/03/2015

 Waikoloa Beach Resort is a beautiful resort located on the West Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This Kohala Coast resort contains 7 separate neighborhoods, 2 hotels and 2 golf courses. From private oceanfront homes to secluded condos, there are many homes on the market for every type of discerning buyer. The home prices range from $250,000 to over $2,000,000. Here are the five most expensive homes that sold in the Waikola Beach Resort in 2014: 5) 69-1033 Nawahine Place #11F. Located in the Halii Kai community.          Sold on 12/1/2014 for $1.075,000       4) 69-1033 Nawahine Place #12F. Located in the Halii Kai community.          Sold on 6/2/2014 for $1,175,000 3) 69-1033 Nawahine Place #12D. Located in the Halii Kai community.          Sold on 3/28/2014 for $1,300,000 2) 69-1000... 06/25/2015