Aloha! It’s Eric & Julie with 365Hawaii
We’re out around the Big Island talking about what really happened this year and what we think is coming next as we head into 2026.
What are we seeing for the near future of West Hawaii? People keep asking us about parking in Kona, tourism numbers, new businesses, the volcano, and what’s happening with real estate. Nothing fancy, just what we’re seeing on the ground as locals who live and work here.
In this video we talk about:
• 🚗 What’s going on with parking around Kona and downtown
• 🏝️ Tourism trends — fewer visitors, higher costs, and when deals might show up
• 🌋 Kīlauea volcano — the eruptions this year and what we think 2026 could look like
• 🏡 Real estate in West Hawaiʻi — prices, inventory, buyers vs sellers
• 🏪 Downtown Kona businesses — what’s opening, what’s struggling, and why
• 💬 Community issues, leadership, and why we’re still optimistic about Kona
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What Do We See Ahead for the Local Real Estate Market in West Hawaii?
We’ve been making videos like this since 2018, and our goal is always the same —
👉 share the real Hawaii, not just the postcard version.
0:00 Intro
0:46 Parking Predictions
5:58 Downtown Kona / Tourism trends
16:32 Kilauea Volcano
19:20 Real Estate Predictions
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