HAPUNA REALTY BLOG

Do Sellers Need to Be Present at Closing in Hawaiʻi?

In Hawaiʻi, real estate closings look a little different than on the mainland, and one of the most common questions sellers ask is whether they need to be physically present…

Catherine Klug | Oct 29, 2025

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2025

November 7-16, 2025 | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii At 6 a.m. in the Kona coffee growing area of the Big Island the world is painted in pastels. Clouds cling to the volcanic…

Hapuna Realty | Oct 2, 2025

A Modern Retreat in Volcano

There are few places where you can step outside your front door and feel the living energy of the earth itself. Volcano, a small town on the Big Island of…

Zach Larsen | Oct 1, 2025

Vog and Real Estate in Hawai’i

Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Unique Landscape Los Angeles has smog, London has fog, and Hawaii’s Big Island has vog. Vog, short for volcanic smog, is created when sulfur dioxide from Kilauea Volcano…

Catherine Klug | Sep 25, 2025

Discover Waikōloa’s Ancient Forest on a Huaka’i

Living on the Big Island, we’re surrounded by incredible natural wonders, and the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve is one of those special places that’s worth experiencing. If you haven’t been…

Hapuna Realty | Sep 9, 2025

Staging: Your Home’s Best First Impression

If you’re thinking of selling your home, here’s a secret: staging can be the difference between attracting potential buyers and leaving them unsure of how a space will work. As someone…

Sydney Dunne | Sep 3, 2025

Hawai’i Island Traditions at The Firehouse Art Gallery

The rich cultural heritage of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island is on display in a new exhibition at The Firehouse Gallery in Waimea. “Hawaiʻi Island Traditions,” running from July 31 through September…

Hapuna Realty | Aug 25, 2025

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Real Estate Success

Our four-legged friends offer more than companionship—they teach powerful lessons that apply directly to real estate. As a broker and dog lover, adopting these traits can boost productivity, strengthen my…

Catherine Klug | Aug 20, 2025

Why You Should Buy the Lowest Cost 3BR Condo at Waikoloa Beach Resort

Welcome to Waikoloa Beach Resort — one of Hawaii’s most sought-after destinations for vacationers and full-time residents, nestled along the sun-soaked Kohala Coast. Revered for its world class golf courses, crystal…

Sydney Dunne | Aug 14, 2025

The Heart Behind Lot 10 at Hapuna Estates

The Big Island of Hawai‘i is a place of breathtaking natural beauty. From the lush Eastside to the sunny Westside, you’ll encounter everything from an active volcano to the majestic…

Kemi Kidani | Aug 12, 2025

Mauna Lani’s Twilight Tradition Lives On

Under the Full Moon On the Big Island, stories live in the land and come alive through the music that connects generations. For over two decades, the Twilight at Kalāhuipua‘a concert…

Sydney Dunne | Jul 30, 2025

13 Steps to Elevated Living

A Home Above It All in Waikoloa Village There are homes that check the boxes and then there are homes that elevate every box to a new level. Welcome to…

Catherine Klug | Jul 28, 2025

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