Off-Grid Opportunity on the Big Island

July 14th, 2010 No Comments

Living “off the grid” is a common goal for many who choose to move to Hawaii. Thanks to our abundant rainfall–much of which occurs at night–and our ample sunshine, living off-grid is definitely an option in many areas of the Big Island.

Eddie and Shannon Underwood of our Keauhou office recently listed a home in East Hawaii, not far from Pahoa, that could make adopting an off-grid Hawaii lifestyle a much easier transition for the right buyer.

Puua-Kapoho Rd

MLS 236554 Puua-Kapoho Road

NEW OFF-GRID LISTING:
Puua-Kapoho Rd - $279,500

This permitted home is situated on 10.18 acres and is completely off the grid.

Here, water is provided by a catchment system (the tank and liner are new) and power is solar with propane (the batteries for the solar system are new). A new on-demand hot water system has also been installed.

Recent upgrades include new cabinets and flooring in the kitchen as well as interior and exterior paint.

View Property Detail for MLS 236554 | View Bing Map

Living in Harmony with the Land

Sustainability requires a dedication to living in harmony with the land. Learning to grow food that is suited to the micro-climate where you are located can be a significant challenge for off-grid living and self-sufficiency. This property offers a giant leap in the right direction for anyone seeking to make the shift toward a sustainable lifestyle. With approximately 300 macadamia nut trees and an acre of white pineapple, plus banana, tangerine, lemon and lime trees already established, the new owner of this property will have a head start in producing their own food.  And, there is plenty of room for animals.

Request a showing for this property by completing this form, or please contact us directly at 808.329.5255, ext 5259.

Additional Resources

Download the Guidelines on Rainwater Catchment Systems for Hawaii – PDF, a publication of University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

Read More »

2010 Mid-Year Sales Statistics

July 8th, 2010 2 Comments

Inspect What You Expect

It’s an old but relevant adage–and when you are deciding which Big Island brokerage you will trust with your business, we know that you have options. Determining which company is most capable of helping you meet your real estate goals is a process, and since a key part of our job is to provide timely information to assist our clients in making the best possible decisions in today’s market, we invite you to take a look at where Clark Realty Corporation stands at the midpoint of 2010.

Sales as of June 30th

So far this year, we have represented just over 300 transaction sides on the Big Island of Hawaii. The maps below show where our agents are active–when we say “island-wide” we really mean it!

Big Island sales

We Make the Big Island Home

As a local, independent brokerage, we strive to set the highest standards of service for our clients. At the end of the day, we are all part of a ‘very small Big Island’ community and it is not uncommon for our clients to also be (or to become) our neighbors and friends.

If you have questions about listing with us, we would appreciate the opportunity to “talk story” with you, either over a casual cup of coffee or in a formal listing presentation.

Or, if you are thinking of buying on the Big Island, whether your objective is purchasing a large-acreage Hamakua coast property or an acre of vacant land in the Puna district, a Kohala coast condo with an ocean view or a classic Hilo plantation style home, we have agents who are ready to go the extra mile to be sure your questions are answered and your transaction goes as smoothly as possible.

We also offer developer services for larger projects and we have an experienced commercial team ready to provide information about commercial real estate opportunities around the Big Island.

Inspect what you expect–and we will be working hard to ensure your expectations are exceeded.

Contact us:  Hilo | Kailua-Kona | Keauhou | Waimea | Kohala Coast-Mauna Lani

*REsearch Maps Copyright (C) 2010 MLS Hawaii, Inc

Read More »

Hawaii Fire Department Requests July 4th Caution During ‘Exceptional Drought’

July 1st, 2010 1 Comment

kohala drought

Ranchers must supplement food for cattle during drought

With D4 Exceptional Drought conditions already declared for the Kohala coast and potentially in Kau, the Hawaii Fire Department has issued a request for anyone planning to use fireworks on the 4th of July to use extreme caution.

More specifically, the Fire Department is asking Big Island residents to opt for attending a scheduled public display and avoiding consumer fireworks altogether.

The risk of brush fires is especially high in South Kohala. Unnecessary fires put property at risk and result in high costs to taxpayers.

Three public events are scheduled around the Big Island for Sunday, July 4th

Hilo Bay Blast – Activities begin with the “Hot Rides Expo” at 10 am. The Hawaii County Band will perform its 4th of July concert in the Bandstand at 7 pm. The concert is performed in synchronized coordination with the Lehua Jaycees Fireworks Exhibition, which begins at about 8 pm.

Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade and Fireworks - Parade begins at 5:30 pm, Grand Marshal is Senator Daniel K. Inouye. There are 65 entries in the parade, including Mayor Billy Kenoi, community groups and military and veterans units.  Fireworks, provided by Hawaii Pyrotechnics and Explosives, will begin around 8:30 pm over Kailua Bay.

4th of July Extravaganza at Waikoloa Bowl/Queens’ MarketPlace – The Waikoloa events begin at 10 am with a Keiki Zoo Choo Train Ride. Other events include face-painting and the 19th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race “Boot Scootin & Boogie” at the King’s Shops.  Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats play at the Waikoloa Bowl at 6 pm and the fireworks begin at 8 pm, set to music by the band.

Our Clark Realty ohana wishes everyone a safe and Happy July 4th!

Read More »

Featured Condo: Fairway Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort

June 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Fairway Villas interior

MLS 233842 Turn-key 2-Story Unit

Fairway Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort #A4

Welcome to luxurious tropical living with stunning views extending over the 1st fairway of the renowned Waikoloa Beach Golf Course!

This well-maintained two-story unit has both fairway and Kohala mountain views and is in walking distance to Waikoloa Resort amenities as well as outdoor recreation opportunities.

View Property Detail for MLS 233824

Resort Living on the Kohala Coast

Fairway Villas exterior

Cathedral Windows Showcase Views

Golf, shopping, world-class restaurants and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  The Kohala coast of Hawaii offers all this and so much more for residents and visitors.

A few ways to enjoy an afternoon or evening without going far from home:

Request a showing for Unit #A4 or please contact our relocation/referral coordinator, Mary Murphy, at 888 272-5662 for more information about this or other South Kohala condo listings.

Read More »

2010 Pacific Hurricane Season Underway

June 20th, 2010 No Comments

North East Pacific

The Eastern Pacific hurricane season officially began on May 15, but earlier this evening, the first hurricane of the 2010 Pacific season formed approximately 365 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico, according to a bulletin from the National Hurricane Center.

Currently a Category 1 hurricane, Celia poses no threat to land and is expected to continue to move to the West at about 7 mph for the next few days.

Hurricane Monitoring

Central North Pacific

The National Hurricane Center (in Miami) monitors and names storms that form in the North East Pacific basin east of 140°W longitude.

Responsibility for monitoring the area from 140°W longitude to 180° longitude belongs to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center located in Honolulu.

If a storm that forms in the Eastern Pacific moves into the Central Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center turns over monitoring of the system to CPHC.

Emergency Preparedness

In addition to high winds, hurricanes also bring heavy rains that can cause flash flooding. High waves and storm surge are other hazards that can cause damage to property and loss of life.

For a complete emergency preparedness checklist, please visit CPHC’s Actions to Take When a Hurricane Nears Hawaii and view the “Be Red Cross Ready” Hurricane Checklist (pdf) from the Hawaii Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Although NOAA has predicted a below-normal 2010 hurricane season for the Eastern and Central Pacific, officials remind us that “it only takes one hurricane (or even a tropical storm) to cause a disaster.”  The time to prepare is now.

For a list of emergency shelters in Hawaii (including those designated for individuals with special needs and pet-friendly shelters), please view this Public Emergency Shelters brochure (pdf).

“Hurricane Watch” means hurricane/tropical storm conditions are possible in the specified area of the Watch, usually within 48 hours

“Hurricane Warning” means hurricane/tropical storm conditions are expected in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 36 hours.

Read More »
« Older Entries
Newer Entries »
Subscribe to RSS Feed Follow us on Twitter!