Welcome to our Holiday Edition of the West Hawaii Real Estate Market Update! 🎅🎁
Grab your favorite beverage and join Julie Ziemelis and Lance Owens as we wrap up the year with real numbers, real stories, and real talk about what’s happening in the Kona condo and single-family home market right now.
This month had some surprises:
– Condos looked like they were headed for a brutal month… and then rallied at the end.
– Single-family homes jumped in sales and are holding steady in price.
– Buyers are seeing more opportunities, while sellers are adjusting to the new reality.
– And yes… the snow on the mainland is definitely pushing people our way. 😉
We cover:
🏡 November market numbers
📉 Why condo sales dropped early, then quickly recovered
📈 Single-family homes up 27%
💵 What price reductions really mean right now
🪜 First-floor vs second-floor vs third-floor condo value differences
💨 The ongoing eruption and how trade winds have saved West Hawaii’s air quality
💬 Why seller motivation matters more than ever
🌊 The importance (and real dollar value) of an ocean view
🤝 Behind-the-scenes drama you never see online
🧾 1031 Exchanges — who should be using them
🎄 Holiday vibes, predictions, and a warm mahalo to everyone who followed along this year
If you’re thinking about buying or selling on the Big Island, this episode gives you the real scoop—not just numbers, but how to interpret them so you can make smart decisions going into 2026.
➡️ Need help evaluating a property or condo complex?
Not all condos are created equal (views, fees, history, special assessments, tsunami exposure — it all matters). Reach out and let us help you break it down.
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Connect with us:
Julie Ziemelis | RS-85062 | REAL Broker
📧 Julie@Ziemelis.com
📞 808-333-1004
🌐 www.365hawaiiRE.com
Mahalo for an incredible year — and Happy Holidays from our ohana to yours! 🌺🎄
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