West Hawaii Events Calendar – August/September 2023
While much of the country is still enjoying summer, Hawaii sends its students back to school on August 7th, so for parents, the routine of driving to school, meetings and…
6 Insider Tips You Must Know About Moving to Hawaii
After 18 years living of living on Hawaii Island and talking to hundreds of people moving to the Hawaiian islands, we give you the 6 things that can either make…
What Do You Need to Do To Have a Legal Short Term Vacation Rental on Hawaii Island?
Thinking of investing in a short term vacation rental in Hawaii? You will be a business owner if you do and you will need to get a General Excise Tax license and a Transient Accommodation Tax license. Here's what you need to know.
West Hawaii Events Calendar March-April 2023
Three years ago this month, all the fun shut down when the pandemic started and all of the festivals and events were halted for two long years. We are seeing…
Hawaii County and State Officials Work To Crush the Housing Crisis in 2023
Climbing Out of the Hawaii County Housing Crisis I recently wrote a post on my "365 Things to Do in Kona" page about ringing the bell about our County and…
Where is the inventory? Hawaii Island Real Estate update December 2022
In our latest Hawaii Island wide update, we learn from five Realtors that homes are still sitting on the market longer, but new homes are slow to come to market.…
New Years Big Island Sunrise
Where do you go when you want to watch the sun rise over the island on New Years Day? Some people go up to the summit at Mauna Kea, but…
Hauʻoli makahiki hou! Happy New Year With 2023 Predictions for Hawaii Island
What will happen in 2023 to Hawaii Island for tourism, new businesses, housing and more? We give facts and opinions and views of our favorite places in Kona! Happy 2023!
Understanding the Hawaii County Transient Accommodation Rental (TAR) Issue
If you own a home on Hawaii Island and use it for short term vacation rentals, you need to watch this video as we discuss a new County led initiative…
Mauna Loa Eruption, One Crazy Week! Recap and Questions Answered
Who else goes to Mauna Loa THREE times in ONE WEEK to capture the experience of the Mauna Loa eruption on Hawaii Island? We do! We share what has happened…
