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May 28, 2025

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - May 2025

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. I hope that wherever you might be you are enjoying some early summer weather. Kona has had more rain than usual this month after a fairly dry spring. Summer is right around the corner with its sunny mornings and evening showers to keep …
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April 24, 2025

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - April 2025

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. I hope that wherever you might be you are enjoying beautiful spring weather.

At the beginning of April, the Real Estate market experienced a slowdown compared to March. I attribute this to the end of the busy winter season, on-going political uncertainty, and …
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March 27, 2025

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - March 2025

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. Have you spotted some whales in the waters off Hawai`i lately? If not, do a little whale watching from the shore or on an ocean tour before Hawai`i’s biggest annual visitors depart.

In the Real Estate market, March was a lot busier compared …
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Feb. 26, 2025

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - February 2025

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. Though February is a short month, I hope it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.

We had snow on atop both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa for a few days to give us a few cool evenings and mornings on our …
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Jan. 23, 2025

What's Going on Around Big Island - January 2025

-Mark Saturday, February 1, on your calendar so you don’t miss the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival. From 9am-3pm you can enjoy a full lineup of hands-on Japanese and multi-cultural activities and performances. There will be bonsai activities, hands-on mochi pounding, sake tasting, bon dancing, traditional tea ceremonies, food demonstrations …
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Jan. 20, 2025

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - January 2025

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. May this year be a steppingstone for each of you towards greater happiness, success, and fulfillment.

We are embracing the high season for all the businesses on our island. Many people have been visiting, both before and during the holiday season, and now snowbirds are …
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Dec. 6, 2024

What's Going on Around Big Island - November 2024

The holiday season is upon us and there are many events and activities planned. Here are a few suggestions for happenings to get you into the holiday spirit:

-Sunday, December 8, enjoy the Kailua Kalikimaka Holiday Concert featuring Amy Hānaiali`i from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Emma …
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Dec. 2, 2024

My Listings - Kona Vistas Subdivision

MLS 712357

Kona Vistas Subdivision

Currently Under Contract !

Panoramic Sweeping Ocean & Sunset Views!

76-4388 Leilani St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

3 Bed / 3.5 Bath + Den,  Living area 2,843 sq.ft., Land 16,001 sq.ft.


Offered for $1,800,000 
 
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Nov. 27, 2024

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - November 2024

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. May your Thanksgiving abound with reasons to be grateful.

In keeping with a recognized trend in the U.S. real estate market in an election year, following this year’s election the Real Estate Market has picked up. Suddenly, we have had more properties going …
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Oct. 24, 2024

Letter from Big Island, Hawaii - October 2024

Aloha from Chiaki Yamada with KW-Big Island. I hope you are enjoying the autumn months, wherever you are.

The upcoming U.S election is affecting the Real Estate Market all over the nation. In Hawai`i, because it is a Resort and second home market, the effect is even more …
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