Category Archives: Kailua – Kona

$9.68 Million for Kona Campus

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on February 13, 2012

The Big Island is about to get a new campus. After eight years of planning the Hawaii Community College at Palamanui will soon start its first phase of building and should be ready for students within the next two years. … 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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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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Big Fish – Big Tournament – Big Island

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on June 23, 2011

The 2011 Kona fishing tournament season kicks off on June 25. This summer people from all over the world will come to Hawaii’s Big Island with the hope of catching the much sought after Pacific blue marlin. Prizes will be … Continue reading →

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Only in Hawaii – Kona Coffee Farms

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

What’s so special about Kona coffee? Is it the flavor? Is it the rarity of the beans? (At $20-$50 a pound it sells for three to five times as much as other coffee beans.) Or is it something else? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Big Island Hawaii – More Miles Than Red Balloons

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

Big Island Hawaii – More Miles Than Red Balloons Approaching Kailua-Kona along Highway 19 and driving past mile marker 99, a song from the 1980’s, ’99 Red Balloons,’ rose up from my subconscious to play it’s catchy melody and lift … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Comfort Zone on the Kona Coast of Hawaii

by Kristi Van Pernis, R(B) on October 11, 2010

A year and a half ago you couldn’t get me into the ocean – now I swim with triathletes at the most famous spot on the Kona Coast, the Kailua-Kona pier. Our pier is the start and finish of the … Continue reading →

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Go Surfing Now… Don’t Watch the Dow!

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on August 26, 2010

Go Surfing Now!  Don’t Watch The DOW! I probably don’t need to tell you, but I may need to remind you, that there is another world out there, very easy to reach and a better deal than ever.  Hawaii has … Continue reading →

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Love Mangos?

by Deborah Au, PB, R(B), DR, ABR, GRI, President on July 29, 2010

The Hawaii Healing Garden Mango Festival is this Saturday, July 31st at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort from 10am to 5pm, free admission. Mango lovers rejoice during this day filled with special events and activities including live music, hula and … Continue reading →

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Big Island Homes Sales Keep Climbing!

by Dodie MacArthur, R(B) CEO and Owner on July 13, 2010

Good news! 161 homes on the Big Island sold in June, reports the Hawaii Information Service. It was another good month for Big Island single-family home and condominium sales as they are up more than 50% compared to this time … Continue reading →

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