Buying Advice 2026: One of the Toughest Real Estate Markets We’ve Seen in a Long Time on Kauai Halfway through the year, and it’s safe to say this has been one of the toughest real estate markets we’ve … Amy Frazier July 14, 2026
Activities Is a Solar-Powered Home in Hawaiʻi a Smart Investment? A solar-powered home in Hawaiʻi can be a smart investment, but only when the system, roof, ownership terms, and location … Hawai'i Life July 8, 2026
Buying Advice Retiring to Kauaʻi: Buying Property Before You Retire Retiring to Kauaʻi starts with a candid conversation about prices. The island-wide median for a single-family home was $1.2 million … Kristine Dugan July 8, 2026
Buying Advice Wailua Homesteads, Kauaʻi: Mauka (Mountain) Living on the East Side One of the neighborhoods I find myself describing most often to East Side buyers is Wailua Homesteads. It sits mauka … Kristine Dugan July 7, 2026
Arts and Culture Understanding Hawaiʻi Microclimates Before Choosing Where to Live Choosing where to live in Hawaiʻi is not only about the island, neighborhood, view, or price. Climate plays a major … Hawai'i Life July 7, 2026
Buying Advice Home Insurance is Changing in Hawaiʻi: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know Home insurance in Hawaiʻi has shifted in ways that directly affect whether a transaction closes. I’m having this conversation with … Kristine Dugan July 6, 2026
Buying Advice Kauai Housing Market Update: Why Prices Are Rising While Sellers Are Reducing If you’ve been following Kauai’s housing market, you may have noticed something that doesn’t seem to add up. Prices have … Lynda Gill July 1, 2026
Buying Advice What Is a Mortgage Buy Down and How Does It Help Kauaʻi Buyers and Sellers? The most common question I hear from buyers watching rates right now: Are they going to come down? They might. … Kristine Dugan July 1, 2026
Buying Advice North Shore vs South Shore Kauaʻi | Which Side Is Right for You? I get this question from almost every buyer I work with: North Shore or South Shore? It sounds like a … Kristine Dugan July 1, 2026
Agents How Local Guidance Helps Buyers Make Better Hawaii Real Estate Decisions Buying real estate in Hawaii is not the same as buying in many mainland markets. The islands may look small … Hawai'i Life June 22, 2026
Arts and Culture The Role of Family, Legacy, and Homeownership in Hawaii Real Estate In Hawaii, real estate is rarely just about square footage, finishes, or the next sale price. For many households, homeownership … Hawai'i Life June 22, 2026
Big Island Underrated Hawaii Neighborhoods Buyers Should Know About When people think about buying a home in Hawaii, the same names often come up first: Kailua, Kakaako, Wailea, Lahaina, … Hawai'i Life June 17, 2026