Big Island The Great Downsizing Myth: Why Empty Nesters Are Buying Bigger Homes Again Remember when the kids finally moved out? You stood in the doorway, waved goodbye, and looked around your suddenly quiet … Lisa Heaviside July 27, 2026
Activities Welcome to Hawaii Time: Where the Clock Is More of a Suggestion! If you’re thinking about moving to Hawaii, there’s one thing you need to know before packing your bags: Time works … Lisa Heaviside July 20, 2026
Big Island Home Inspectors Who Also Perform Repairs: Should Homebuyers Be Concerned? When purchasing a home, one of the most important steps in the due diligence process is hiring a qualified home … Lisa Heaviside July 14, 2026
Big Island Is a 16 kW Solar System Enough to Power Your Home and Electric Vehicle? With Hawaii consistently having some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, many homeowners are considering solar power as … Lisa Heaviside June 30, 2026
Architecture Why Metal Roofs Are Popular in Hawaii & How to Maintain Them In Hawaii, a roof is more than just protection from the weather, it’s one of the most important investments you … Lisa Heaviside May 12, 2026
Big Island Seller Real Property Disclosure Statements in Hawaii If you are planning to sell a home in Hawaii, one of the most important documents you will complete is … Lisa Heaviside May 5, 2026
Big Island Understanding the Difference Between a Land Survey, Property Staking, and an Archaeological Survey in the County of Hawaiʻi If you’re purchasing vacant land on the Big Island, you may hear terms like land survey, staking, and archaeological survey … Lisa Heaviside April 29, 2026
Big Island When Sellers Price for Hope Instead of the Market Every real estate agent has experienced it: a seller who believes their property is worth more than what the current … Lisa Heaviside March 30, 2026
Big Island Move-In Ready Hilo Home Welcome to 9 Hokulani Street, a thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the John E. Gamalieson subdivision of Kaumana. Set … Lisa Heaviside January 29, 2026
Big Island How an Owned Photovoltaic (PV) System Adds Real Value to Your Home As energy costs continue to rise in Hawai‘i, more buyers are actively seeking homes with owned photovoltaic (PV) systems—and for … Lisa Heaviside January 25, 2026
Big Island Understanding Real Estate Pricing in Hawai’i One of the most common questions buyers and sellers ask is: “How is a home’s price determined?” While many people … Lisa Heaviside January 20, 2026
Big Island Private Tropical Home with Lush Fruit Trees and Energy-Efficient Features Welcome to this thoughtfully designed home that lives larger than expected. A leaded-glass front door opens to a spacious great … Lisa Heaviside December 9, 2025