The Luxury Division at Compass recently published its report for 2022. This annual Ultra-Luxury Report highlights properties selling for $10M+. Whether you’re actively searching for your dream home or just want to enjoy dreaming, it’s worth browsing through the report. (If nothing else, you can take a peek at some truly stunning properties.)
When people think of their dream tropical vacation, Hawaii is typically at the top of the wish list. But what’s paradise if you’re surrounded by Instagram-snapping, loud-talking, space-invading tourists?
Yes, you should absolutely go to downtown Kailua-Kona and have a Mai Tai overlooking the ocean, but once you’re tired of all the people, head to one of these lesser known attractions to beat the crowds and spend some quality time with the Big Island.
Hawaii is a unique place; that’s why everyone dreams of living here! But when you’re looking for real estate on the Big Island, some of the terms can be a bit confusing. As you browse through the lists of available homes, you’re bound to come across the term “Lanai.” A lanai is one of the most popular architectural features in homes throughout the islands.
I used to live on the Mainland, so I understand that Hawaii can feel like it’s oceans away. And that may be technically true. But it’s becoming increasingly easy and fast to fly from the Mainland to Kona. With this in mind, even if you can only get away for one workweek, it’s worth giving us a visit. Here’s my 5-day itinerary for the best of the Big Island.
The New York Times recently profiled one of Hawaii’s most famous locals: singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Born in Oahu, Johnson still calls the Aloha State home. And his music always captures the spirit of this special place: laidback, easy, and breezy. But when you’re thinking about the Big Island, check out my guide for music lovers.
It’s no secret: Hawaii is an ever-popular tourist destination. But one of the things I love about the Big Island is that it caters to locals as well as tourists, as demonstrated through frequent events to gather the community. Whether your idea of a good time is partying in the sun, appreciating local culture, or tuning your guitar, Hawaii’s got you covered this June. Here are some Big Island events you won’t want to miss.
If you’re thinking about buying property in Hawaii, a cruise is an excellent way to tour multiple islands in one trip. As much as I’m biased toward the Kona Coast, the spirit of Hawaii extends across eight major islands and over 100 islets. So it’s definitely worth navigating these waters before you inevitably fall in love with the Big Island.
When you’re daydreaming about your future high-end home, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the bathrooms. It can be easy to overlook bathrooms as merely functional. But to truly achieve a luxury lifestyle, you need to embrace bathrooms as wellness spaces. Check out my tips for giving the primary bathroom a bit of spa treatment.
Like many tropical locations, Hawaii is a plant-lover’s paradise. Over 1,400 plants are native to these islands and a staggering 90% of them are endemic. In other words, when you live on the Big Island, you can create some luxury landscaping exclusive to Hawaii. Ready to join the plants of paradise? Let’s stop and smell the hibiscus.
The Hawaiian archipelago contains over 130 islands, not to mention countless atolls and islets. But if you’re buying property in the Aloha State, you’ll be looking at one of six major islands. If you’re struggling to narrow your search, see how the other islands compare to the island of Hawaii.
If you want to get technical, trophy real estate refers to roughly the top 2% of properties. This hierarchy can be organized by price, location, demand, or other influences on market value. It’s easy to classify these properties by the numbers. But sometimes, knowing you’re viewing a trophy property is as simple as stepping across the threshold.
