Category Archives: Big Island Real Estate

Why Is Volcanic Soil Good For Farming?

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on February 22, 2012

Five volcanoes created the Big Island and their eruptions continue to form the land today. While lava and ash can be highly destructive it also makes for some of the most fertile soil in the world.  Plants spring up from … Continue reading →

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Affordable Paradise

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on February 19, 2012

Have you been flipping through travel magazines and wishing you could live near palm trees and pristine beaches? Do you daydream about packing up your things and starting a new life in Hawaii? Well, what’s stopping you? Is it because … Continue reading →

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Retire in KaMilo Private Community

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on February 9, 2012

Imagine waking up off the Kohala Coast and your first decision is should I go for a swim or go try out my new clubs on the golf course today.  Life on the Big Island can be a tranquil experience … Continue reading →

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South Kona Coffee Plantation

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on January 20, 2012

Have you ever thought about owning your own coffee plantation? Imagine waking up in the morning and brewing your own Kona coffee from cherries that were picked only a few feet from your doorstep. While you’re thinking about it picture … Continue reading →

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Escape to Milolii

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on January 5, 2012

Milolii, the last Hawaiian fishing village, is a secluded small town south of Kailua-Kona. You won’t find expensive restaurant or fancy resort hotels, but you will find the genuine Hawaii. Locals have lived here for generations because of the privacy … Continue reading →

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Mauna Lani Resort Advantage Program

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on December 27, 2011

Thinking about moving to the KaMilo private community? Well, one detail you may not know is that all KaMilo homeowners are eligible for membership in the Mauna Lani Advantage program. Imagine wining and dining at the annual golf tournament’s private … Continue reading →

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Live Like A King

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on December 15, 2011

In 1810 King Kamehamea the Great conquered the Hawaiian Islands and became the first king of Hawaii. He made his home on the Big Island next to the stunning Keauhou Bay. From here he ruled over the Kingdom of Hawaii. … Continue reading →

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Kohala Ranch

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on October 22, 2011

In North Kohala, on the Big Island, the land is rural, the vistas unobstructed, and the feel is best described as small town. Kohala Ranch is a private community located in the lower end of North Kohala just past Kawaihae … Continue reading →

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Living Off the Grid

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on October 3, 2011

Have you ever thought about moving away from the hustle of the city? Is it your dream to live out into the country, far enough away that your view isn’t obstructed by electrical lines? With battery backed-up power systems it … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Historical Homes

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on August 24, 2011

Buying a house is an experience like no other. Not only are you purchasing a piece of property, but you are also investing in your family’s future. The home you buy today could be part of your family for generations … Continue reading →

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