Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. As the holidays approach, we are experiencing Hawai`i’s mild season change with cooler temperatures in the evenings and mornings.

In the real estate market, the continued low inventory is keeping the median price high, and it is taking longer to find a …

* We had a brief eruption in Halema`uma`u crater of the Kīlauea Volcano. The eruption began Sunday, September 10, and stopped on September 16. Though September is a slower month for visitors, those who were on-island flocked to Kīlauea for this viewer-friendly event. Of course, any eruption at Kīlauea …

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. In this moment, I am so grateful for all my friends and clients who have shaped my life, both personally and professionally. Thank you for your support!

Usually, September is one of the quietest months on the Big Island as the occupancy rates …

* On Aug. 8, three wildfires broke out in the South and North Kohala districts on Big Island. Very strong winds fanned the flames, which threatened residents and their homes above and below a section of Akoni Pule Highway. Homes in Kohala Ranch, Kohala Estates and Kohala by the Sea were …

Aloha   from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. I hope you are staying cool as the summer winds down and fall approaches.

My heart goes out to all of those on Maui who've been affected by the massive, destructive wildfires. Our brokerage has many affiliated agents who live on …

* Whew, summer is here with its warmer temperatures, higher humidity and afternoon showers. Stay hydrated everyone as itʻs too easy to forget to increase your liquid intake – water is the preferred best way to hydrate. Exercise in the early morning and later in the day; wear your sunscreen. As …