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Smell the Kona Coffee
Over the years that I have lived here in Kona, I’ve contemplated planting coffee on my property. Not for commercial purpose, just for the love and fascination that I have for the product. A chance to...
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On Being an Attorney and a Realtor in Hawaii: Here to Help with Your...
A Short Introduction: A Law-Trained Hawaii Realtor Cheers and Aloha! My name is Joey Furlett, and I am a Realtor-Broker at Hawaii Life. But…I am also an attorney* (*but not at Hawaii Life– more on that...
View ArticleHawai’i Business Magazine Announces 2022 Top Performers in Real Estate
After identifying the leading real estate companies in Hawai’i and inviting them to submit their top performers, Hawai’i Business Magazine has announced the 2022 Top Performers in Real Estate. This...
View ArticleHonolulu Board of Realtors Legacy Podcast
The Honolulu Board of Realtors (HBR) has created a series of interviews called HBR Legacy Podcast, and the first one has been released. HBR was established in 1922 and they are celebrating their 100...
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Lori Decker is Staging, Listing, and Selling Kauai Homes
Hawaii Life agent Lori Decker has been staging, listing and selling Kauai properties since 2014. Lori has developed her design style and has collected local staging inventory to compliment Kauai’s...
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Real Estate Moments with Oahu’s Rose Medina Kemna
“Aloha everyone! This is Rose with another segment of Real Estate Moments with Rose,” is how Hawai’i Life Realtor Broker Rose Medina Kemna greets anyone who finds the posts in her popular, informative...
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Writing 500 Blog Posts for Hawaii Life
When I joined Hawaiʻi Life in May 2009 one of the attractions to me was the ability to blog. My very first post, May 16, 2009, was about the creation of a West Hawaii Planning Commission — up until...
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Working with Integrity & Living the Maui Lifestyle
From Portland to Maui I’m originally from Portland, OR although my Dad was born and raised on the Big Island. I spent a few years there in grade school while my parents divorced, and have many fond...
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Hawaii Life in Real Life – A Time of Connection
In a world gone more than a little mad, we all need time to stop, reflect, refresh, and connect. That is exactly what we did last week on the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. If you’re wondering what a...
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Savoring the Moments of This Year’s Aloha Aina Realtor Awards Program
Receiving my Aloha Aina Realtor Award at the HBR Winter General Membership Meeting Each year the Honolulu Board of Realtors holds its Aloha Aina Realtor Awards Program where they recognize excellence...
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Mauna Kea Realty To Operate as Hawaiʻi Life
The Multigenerational Legacy of the Kona-Kohala Coast’s Premier Real Estate Team Will Continue as Hawaiʻi Life Hawaiʻi Life, the state’s leading residential real estate brokerage by sales volume, has...
View ArticleInterview with a Maui Realtor
Interview with a Maui Realtor, Steve Nickens has been calling Maui home for 50 years. Maui is a special place to call home, it’s all about living the island life. Having raised four, now adult children...
View ArticleThe “Pro” Quarterback!
It’s good to see sellers interviewing multiple agents prior to listing. It’s an essential step when you don’t have an established relationship with an agent. It’s important to ensure the best fit...
View ArticleHouse Selling Tips
It’s time to sell your home! Where is the best place to start? There are simple things you can do to prepare your home to sell for the best price possible. I have listed 3 helpful tips below, for 5...
View ArticleWhich Oahu Real Estate Brokerage Should You Work For?
After just a few years in the real estate industry, the phone starts to ring with calls for recruitment. The longer you stay and the more deals you close in the business the more calls you receive. It...
View ArticleDoes Your Agent (Still) Have a License?
Last year was a license renewal year. There were over 20,000 licensed agents in the State of Hawaii at the end of 2022. As of January only 17,540 agents renewed their licenses. This means about 2500...
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Working With a Class Act
Why do I love Hawaii Life? I can give you lots of reasons — our great brand, our technologies and systems, our global reach, and especially our local vibe. But, those aren’t the real reasons I’m here....
View ArticleWomen Who Mean Business
Have you ever been nominated for an award? Won one? How do you feel when you are the center of attention? If you are at all like me, you probably feel a bit sheepish. Out of sorts. Uncomfortable. Don’t...
View ArticleCareer Day at Koko Head Elementary School, Hawaii Kai, Oahu
The distant sounds of children at play lift the spirit of Hawaii Kai on Oahu, Hawaii. Koko Head Elementary School has been embedded into the weavings of my family, located as a cornerstone of Hawaii...
View ArticleHawaii Life’s Got Talent – Ikebana Artistry
As you know, talent comes in many shapes and forms. At Hawaii Life, we have a diverse group of agents and staff, each gifted with their own passions, gifts, and talents. Our agents are professional and...
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What Do Realtors Do All Day, Every Day?
Do you know what Realtors do all day, every day? They help people with real estate. But, Realtors are so much more than salespeople who help buyers and sellers. According to a recent article by the...
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Hawai‘i Life Appoints Maui Real Estate Broker Tom Tezak as the Director of...
Hawai’i Life Maui broker Tom Tezak has stepped into the role of Director of Global Affiliations. As the newly-appointed Director, Tom will build on the work of the Hawai’i Life Global Affiliations...
View ArticleReal Estate as a Practice
People think of real estate as a sales profession and it is. But, when I think of my real estate business, I think of it as a practice. Much like the field of law, the more cases one does, the more...
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The Power of Community: Join us in Fundraising For Our Volunteer Firefighters
As friends and community members, I invite you to please consider joining me as we Kākoʻo manawaleʻai kinai ahi (Support our Volunteer Firefighters)! Saturday, January 6, 2024, Kohala Ranch in...
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Unveiling Hidden Gems
How to Find Extraordinary Off-Market Properties in Hawaii Hawaii has long been a dream destination. While traditional real estate search platforms such as the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Zillow...
View ArticleCongratulations to Noel Pietsch Shaw and Erik Hinshaw for This Park Lane Ala...
We are pleased to share of the recent luxury penthouse sale of Noel Pietsch Shaw and Erik Hinshaw which were featured in various luxury magazines and publications. This oceanfront penthouse in Honolulu...
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It’s All About the Energy – Finding the Right Listing Agent
Finding the right real estate agent can make a real difference when it comes to buying or selling real estate on the Big Island of Hawaii. Today, I want to share my insights on how listing agents can...
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Hawaii Association of Realtors Leadership Academy
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Hawaii Association of Realtors Leadership Academy (HARLA). As a Certified Speaker and Coach with the John Maxwell Team, I enjoyed presenting to...
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Flavors of Neighbors Gala Fundraiser for Hawaii Homeownership Center
Mahalo to Hawaii Life colleagues and Matt Beall, Principal Broker, for the Bronze Sponsorship! Thank You to the Many Sponsors Who Made This Event Successful! It was an honor to be on the event...
View ArticlePurchasing Maui Real Estate? Why a Buyer’s Agent is Essential
Buying a home is no small matter – after all, it’s something many of us will do only a handful of times over the course of our lives! Here’s a Q & A about what makes a real estate agent so...
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Transformative Coaching for Sustained Success: 8 Questions With Cherie Tsukamoto
In the competitive arena of real estate, the right coaching can transform good agents into exceptional ones, guiding them to sustained success and profound client satisfaction. Enter Cherie Tsukamoto,...
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Roy Vandoorn Steps Up As Hawai’i Life’s New Principal Broker
Roy’s appointment comes with great confidence and recognition from within the company. Many of his colleagues are already familiar with his dedication and professionalism from working with him as he...
View ArticleTips for Finding Your Perfect Real Estate Agent in Hawaii
The title is a bit of a loaded question with a few different ways to look at the answer. Generally speaking, the best agent to work with is an agent you know, trust, and feel will do the best job...
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Celebrating 15 Years With Hawaii Life: A Journey of Growth and Success
Last month marked my 15th anniversary with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, and what an incredible journey it has been! Back in 2008, I began this path with referrals from Hawaii Life while working...
View ArticleA Big Mahalo!
I’ve been in leadership for a large part of my life, and I know from firsthand experience that leadership can be a thankless job. It’s not easy leading an organization and a team of people, especially...
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Real Estate Fraud Can Happen to Anyone, Even Realtors
Recently, my husband and I purchased a piece of property in Maine, close to where he grew up. It is a very rural area with little to no road traffic or neighbors. A few months after we closed, I...
View ArticleThe Value of Coaching
Do you find yourself procrastinating? Are you putting off important decisions? Do you need help navigating setbacks and disappointments? If so, consider hiring a coach. Guidance Toward Success A life...
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Celebrating My Journey: Hawaii Life Top Performer 2024
Reflecting on over four decades of my career in real estate, I am both honored and thrilled to be recognized as Hawaii Life Top Performer 2024 by Hawaii Business magazine. This prestigious award is a...
View ArticleHawaiian Canoe Regatta | A Sunday Showing Like No Other!
Aloha, We are extending an invitation to all agents and your buyers to watch the prestigious “Kane’ohe Kaupiko Regatta” when you are showing this beautiful property! Event Date: This coming Sunday...
View ArticleHawaii Life: How Do You Define Success?
How do you define success? If you run your own business, are in sales, or are responsible for your company’s bottom line, you may define success by numbers, rankings, and your net profit,...
View ArticleTransformative Coaching for Sustained Success
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel as if you just can’t make progress? Are you at a point of transition in your career? Your life? If so, consider coaching. Coaching focuses on where you are presently...
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One Year Later: Life After the Lahaina Wildfires
It is hard to believe that one year has passed since the Lahaina and Kula wildfires on August 8, 2023. In many ways it seems like it was yesterday while also feeling like we have lived 100 lifetimes....
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Palo Luckett Joins Hawai‘i Life Brokerage as a Managing Broker, Strengthening...
The local real estate industry is abuzz with news that Palo Luckett has joined Hawai‘i Life as a Managing Broker. With two decades of experience in real estate on Kaua‘i and a resume that includes key...
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Waikoloa Village Condominium Studio
Studio in Waikoloa Village Condominiums with coastline vistas expanding from the Mauna Lani Resort out to Kawaihae. This ground floor, corner end-unit overlooks the Village Course’s par three 6th tee...
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Reflections on the Holidays – from Hawaiʻi
Discipline. Over 600 articles written for the Hawaii Life website, also collected into a newsletter I send out at the end of each month for subscribers, clients and friends. Sometimes market analysis....
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Navigating Encroachments in Hawaii: What Homeowners Need to Know
Aloha! As a real estate broker with Hawaii Life, I work daily with homeowners and buyers navigating the complexities of property ownership here in the islands. One topic that often comes up in Hawaii...
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The Agents Behind Hawai‘i’s Top Sales in 2024– as Featured in Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury just dropped its feature on Hawai‘i’s top-performing agents, and Hawai‘i Life absolutely stole the spotlight. With record-breaking sales and a culmination of successes, this recognition...
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Kaimana Hila: Breathtaking Views and Impeccable Craftsmanship in Prestigious...
Perched on a prime hillside, Kaimana Hila is an exceptional residence in Honolulu’s prestigious Hawai‘i Loa Ridge. It offers sweeping views of Diamond Head, the Pacific Ocean, and Oʻahu’s lush...
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Hawai‘i Life Celebrates Alex Abreu’s 10 Year Anniversary & New Role as...
Hawai‘i Life is excited to announce that Alex Abreu has stepped into the role of Broker-in-Charge (BIC) on Maui. A trusted and dedicated member of the Hawai‘i Life team for more than a decade, Alex’s...
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Community Land Trusts – A Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis in Hawai’i
Most of our articles on Hawai’i Life these days are promoting our new listings – exposure that is much appreciated by our sellers, which is why I write those too. In addition, I try to give readers...
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