Category Archives: Big Island Real Estate News

Paul Mitchell’s Property Donated to Nature Conservancy

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on January 18, 2012

Paul Mitchell was best known for his hairstyling and hair care products, but he was also a long-time resident of the Big Island and loved the tranquility and beauty of the North Kona Coast. Recently his son, Angus Mitchell, donated … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Agreement Hawaii and China

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on December 1, 2011

Solar powered street lights? Geo-thermal warmed sidewalks? Hawaii may soon be the testing ground for renewable energy. On November 13, 2011 Governor Neil Abercrombie and Yu Ping, the Vice Chairman of the China Council for Promotion of International Trade signed … Continue reading →

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Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund

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

Our own Kristi Van Pernis and her husband Mark have been the proud sponsors of the Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund since 2001. Over the years the scholarship has been awarded 17 times to students pursuing studies in marine science, … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Deborah Au

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

With the 2011 Realtor Awards right around the corner we thought it was appropriate to spotlight Deborah Au, who was the recipient of the 2010 “Realtor of the Year Award” Deborah joined the MacArthur and Company |Sotheby’s International Realty team … Continue reading →

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Big Island Vacation Rentals

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

Have you planned a trip to the Big Island for Thanksgiving? Are your taking a vacation near one of our eighty beaches over the holidays? If so, you’re in luck because we recently added a vacation rental feature to our … Continue reading →

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MacArthur & Company | Sotheby’s International Realty Visits Canada

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on November 12, 2011

This last October MacArthur & Company | Sotheby’s International Realty hosted three real estate receptions in Canada. We hoped to reveal to Canadians the many wonderful opportunities that come with being a full or part time resident of the Big Island. … Continue reading →

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WMA Real Estate Standard Of Excellence WebAward

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on November 6, 2011

Our new website, www.BigIslandRealE.com, has been getting quite a lot of industry recognition this year. First we placed as finalist for the Inman News Innovator Awards, (Inman News is a publishing leader in real estate news) and now we have … Continue reading →

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Kohala Mountain Farm Pumpkin Patch

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on October 31, 2011

Our director of marketing, Stacy Hasegawa, has been doing some interesting side-projects for the Big Island community. Recently, she has been working hard on a farm in the Kohala mountains and coordinating a pumpkin patch event for Halloween. Families came … Continue reading →

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Kama`aina Come Home

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on October 20, 2011

For years Hawaiian families have watched their children go to the mainland for college. Their hope has always been that after commencement their kids would come back home. However, more often than not a taste of the mainland with its … Continue reading →

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MacArthur & Company Sotheby’s International Realty To Be Honored At San Diego Conference

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on October 17, 2011

Every year the who’s who in real estate flock to the annual Luxury Real Estate Conference, and this year MacArthur & Company / Sotheby’s International Realty will be one of the guests of honor at an evening where industry leaders … Continue reading →

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