Denise Nakanishi Welcomes You to the Big Island!

Nothing is more American than the spirit of self-reliance, but trying to quarterback the largest transaction of your life can actually find you throwing passes right into the hands of the opposing team. Statistics show that you can cost yourself time, effort and certainly money by attempting to do so. The majority of homes sold are still listed ...

While activity this past year certainly felt stronger than 2010, the statistics don’t seem to support much improvement in some of our East Hawaii neighborhoods. Overall sales on Hawaii Island were up over 7% as 1,619 homes changed hands. Land sales increased an unexpected 15.66% as over 1,100 parcels sold. The median price of Big Island ...

Even though it sounds like something that might require extra strength antiseptic, being named REALTOR® of The Year is quite an honor. As the 2009 co-selectee, I can attest how rewarding it is to be recognized. With about 650 members, the Hawaii Island REALTORS® (HIR) is comprised of members from all over Hawaii Island. To be selected ...

Tired of getting your market updates through the “coconut wireless”? Do you have the feeling that reports from the neighbor regarding houses selling for “big bucks” may not be completely accurate? If so, you should probably trust your instincts because not since the early 90s have buyers arrived with briefcases full of cash ...

Time was, selling a home meant that everything got a fresh coat of white paint!  These days, the concept of “staging” has caused us to re-think the “white sells best” concept.  A couple of years ago, I read an interesting article in the Old Republic Title News Digest.  The article took an interesting ...

Christmas in Hawaii is like no other place.  Santa sports a permanent tan, often wears shorts with rubber slippers and has been known to arrive in a canoe.  Those celebrating a white Christmas are probably enjoying snow that was brought from Mauna Kea in the back of a pick-up truck .  Seems to me if one were searching for the ...

I recently read about an agent who specializes in sales of lakefront property. He mentions consideration of water depth, shallow spots, idle zones, channels and big water views as things buyers and sellers in his market should consider. I have to be honest, even though I grew up on a huge river, I’d never heard of some of these issues. I ...

Yep, you read the title correctly.  The agents of Hawaii Island REALTORS® are suggesting that, at least for now, one of the best places to go house hunting is Prince Kuhio Plaza.   Why in the world, you ask, would the world your trusted real estate advisors be directing you to, of all places, our local shopping mall?   ...

Out of the clear blue of the Western Oahu sky has come a recent directive that stands to affect the Veteran population to whom we all owe so much. It also stands to negatively affect the value of all homes on catchment throughout Hawaii Island. When I was in the Army, one of the first things I learned was that “if it ain’t broke, ...

At the beginning of last quarter, I started reporting Waiakea (3-2-4), Kaumana (3-2-3 & 3-2-5) and areas north of Hilo (Wailuku River to Hakalau) separately.  I previously reported Hilo number as a single total.  This approach tends to segregate the most active portions of Hilo.  Still major differences can be found between ...