OPEN HOUSE: Iokua Place in Waimea, Sunday, March 22 from Noon to 4 pm

March 20, 2015|Juanita Montgomery|Our Listings: Open Houses

64-5302 Iokua Place, Kamuela View property details, map and additional photos Recently remodeled and upgraded with top of the line appliances and cupboards, this lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has nice separation for guests or extended families with the additional studio apartment accessed by french doors at ground level. Located on the lush, green side of Waimea, the views of the mountains and ranchlands...

Get Creative: Sunset Ridge at Waikoloa Home on a Half Acre Lot

Do you envision a lower elevation property near the coast with enough space to plant fruit trees or a garden? Yet with a manageable size and price? You may need to look no further than MLS 274325, a Sunset Ridge at Waikoloa home on one of the few half-acre lots in Waikoloa Village. The terraced steps behind the 3 bedroom, 2 bath home lead to the top of the lot where there are forever views of the Kona-Kohala coastline with Maui in the distance. This home's open floor plan is typical of the casual, island-style living that the Big Island offers. With vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors that lead to the open-air lanai, you are always a part of the tropical warmth and beauty of the Islands. The big plus: a photo-voltaic system that will save you money on your utility bill. It's economical, practical and puts you one step closer to a sustainable lifestyle. Waikoloa Village is a thriving community with schools, churches, a local bank branch... Read More

Kilauea: A Large or Small Volcano?

January is Volcano Awareness Month. Learn more at: hvo.wr.usgs.gov Understanding Hawaii Island Volcanoes Because we live on an Island with an active volcano, understanding the history of our island's development helps give us a more visceral sense of what the future may hold. We have veritable ring-side seats to the earth’s physical drama as it unfolds daily. It has been 31 years since Kilauea started its current eruption phase and, according to this Volcano Watch article, scientists are learning that the size of a volcano may determine the eruption rate. However, they are not certain whether Kilauea is a small volcano or a part of the larger volcano, Mauna Loa. "Is Kīlauea merely a small bump on Mauna Loa's side or does it deeply cut into Mauna Loa's edifice, effectively wedging apart the older and larger volcano? The answer to this question has direct bearing on the eruptive activity that we should expect from Kīlauea in... Read More

The Olamau Race: Hawaii's Ultimate Outrigger Canoe Challenge

The Olamau Race, which had its start in 2012, brings together some very tough, hard-core paddling enthusiasts as it is a 3-day event with long paddles each day. This year’s race started in Laupahoehoe and ended in Kailua-Kona after navigating around the north end of the Big Island. Read More

NEW LISTING: North Kona Country Living in Puu Lani Ranch

One of the premier subdivisions in North Kona, Puu Lani Ranch is a private, gated enclave ideal for those with horses as well as those who want to enjoy a lovely country setting in close proximity to the Big Island's beaches, golf courses and hiking. Puu Lani Ranch is only 20 minutes from Kailua-Kona town at a pleasant elevation for cool nights and comfortable days. Read More