Constant Contact email newsletter software has finally made BIG inroads on the BIG Island, and each day I receive multiple emails from other real estate agents, most of them about properties that aren’t in my geographical focus and aren’t in my the geographical focus of my prospects and clients either. However, they are often good for the entertainment value.
I’ve kept one in my in-box for a couple of weeks just for the daily smile it provokes, and I thought on this beautiful, sunny, vog-free day in Hawi I would share it with my readers.
The property description begins: “Ocean Views! Mountain Views! ” …..drumroll…..”Eruption Views!” (Click to more info on my website including a map of Big Island Lava Zones if you want to imagine where the property might be located.) The house has many desirable features and it is on an acre of land. Like the flyer goes on to say, it may be the best value on the market today. That is, if you care for eruption views!
A hui hou,
Beth
Beth Thoma Robinson R(S)
beth@hawaiipalmproperties.com
Cell: 808-443-4588
Hawaii Palm Properties, Inc
Office in downtown Hawi near Bamboo restaurant 8
08.889.1295 phone 808.889.1296 fax
www.hawaiipalmproperties.com
If you have visited Kona or the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, undoubtedly you have heard of the "Green Flash".
The phenomenon is real: on a truly clear evening, you can watch the sun drop into the Pacific and momentarily see a green glow spread across the horizon. This photo from the Halii Kai Ocean Club demonstrates the perfect conditions:
The Green Flash is also a drink I remember downing at a waterfront bar or two! [OK, click here for a Green Flash Recipe courtesy of Absolut Vodka]
This post, however, is about a different kind of Green Flash--a "green", earth-friendly, news bulletin.
The Big Island Visitors Bureau has just launched a webpage for visitors who wish to travel green. The site features not only ecotourism options, but also "sustainable travel" tips, for visitors who want to learn more about Hawaiian culture as a model for sustainability, or just reduce the impact of their travel by frequenting hotels and businesses that exemplify green business practices.
Many of my clients were drawn to the Big Island in search of a greener lifestyle. For additional resources if you'd like to research the sustainable movement here, feel free to email me for my growing database of information.
A hui hou!
Beth Thoma Robinson R(S)
beth@hawaiipalmproperties.com (808) 443-4588
Located in downtown Hawi near Bamboo restaurant
It is an overcast day in Hawi, with temperatures a few degrees cooler than they have been lately. If tomorrow's weather is like today's, the competitors in the Ironman Triathlon should appreciate Mother Nature's assistance.
For the past couple of weeks, looking out the window from my office I have seen lean, mean bicyclists passing, not the typical tourist bicycle tours. Today I arrived to find we have porta-luas lined up in our parking lot. Although most people think of Kailua-Kona when they think of the Ironman, the bicycle route takes competitors all the way up the Kohala Coast to turnaround in our little town. Here’s what our office parking lot looked like on race day a few years back:
We're proud to be part of the action! What a great inspiration in these challenging times. GOOD LUCK to all the Ironmen and Ironwomen participating this year, and MAHALO to all the volunteers who make it happen.
Aloha
Beth Thoma Robinson R(S)
"Community" is more than just developer-speak for a subdivision or project when it comes to North Kohala. We actually do have a new...or revised...subdivision coming soon, but mostly we are a small town/rural area with only a few developer-sponsored "communities". There are several annual events that bring out EVERYONE in our diverse community, and last Saturday we had a booth at the Kohala Country Fair.
Maybe because we are Hawaii PALM properties, our booth was in between the Aikane Nursery and the Coqui Frog Coalition! It was a prime location, under the Banyan tree in downtown Hawi.
The Fair's theme was Caring for the Earth and there was a very active "Green Zone" with a seed exchange and information about sustainable agriculture and new technologies. Even the plates and utensil in the food area were all biodegradable!
Music is one of the elements that binds our community together. Our broker, Elaine Christianson, sings with a ukulele group called "Mixx Plate" and their rich harmonies bring sweetness to favorite Hawaiian mele.
If you missed it this year, put a note in your calendar now for the first Saturday in October 2009!
A hui hou!
Beth
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The vog-free sunny skies of North Kohala and the Kohala Coast resorts of Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani and Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawai'i: great places to live your Hawaii Life!
E komo mai—welcome to Kohala on the Big Island! Like most of my clients, this corner of paradise is my chosen home rather than my birthplace. I live and work in North Kohala (Hawi area) because I treasure its physical beauty and the sense of community, values, and Hawaiian culture. I also love the classic lifestyle of the Kohala Coast resorts, where I worked for the developer of the Kolea and Hali’i Kai oceanfront condo communities.
I offer you the diverse skills of a “professional chameleon” to work as your trusted advisor in Big Island real estate. As a PhD economist by training, I understand markets. As an 11-year veteran of Wall Street, I understand finance. As an entrepreneur, I ran both an artistic talent management business and a membership organization providing education for high net worth families. I’ve invested in real estate and managed my own rentals since I was in college. When my husband and I became full-time residents in Hawaii in 2005, I saw real estate as a natural avenue to continue to serve the client base I’d been working with for 30 years.
It really is a BIG Island, so I concentrate on only the districts of North and South Kohala (I can refer you to great agents elsewhere on the Big Island or throughout Hawaii).
Although there are modest starter homes from the $300,000s in the Hawi area, most of our Kohala and resort properties would be in the $500,000 to $5 million+ range.
Sellers--I take listings here in the Hawi/Kapaau area as well as in the Kohala Coast resorts, and if you have a property to sell I can bring the best of Internet technology to help us find the perfect buyer. I understand how to sell land and equestrian properties.
Buyers--Whether you are looking for a carefree second home in a luxurious Kohala Coast resort community, searching for a unique lot to build a “green” residence, planning for future retirement, or seeking savvy investment opportunities, I can help you sort through the options, guide you through the transaction and get you situated in the community. We often have pocket listings or ideas of who might consider selling to the right person, so don't be afraid to ask.
Sustainable agriculture is alive and well here in North Kohala, Hawi area and Waimea. And if you are interested in an equestrian property, acreage, or ranch, my horse consults free of charge!
Beth was my real estate agent on the purchase of two condos at the oceanfront Hali I Kai community. As a real estate investor and developer, I am very particular about the quality of the properties I buy and whom I deal with. Officially, Beth was working for the developer, but I felt like she was working for me. Many real estate agents try to sell you what they have, rather than listening to what you want. Beth listened to find me the right units, and creatively addressed my concerns during the months I was under contract in a shifting market. I appreciated her professionalism and initiative.
Michael J Newell Coeur D'Alene, Idaho (re: oceanfront Kohala Coast condos)
When we first considered buying property on Big Island we contacted a number of Realtors. Beth was the only Realtor who responded to our many questions the same day, always with a thoughtful considered response. She impressed us with listening very carefully to our specific needs and requirements so we were able to use our limited time to maximum effect. Her detailed local knowledge helped us to identify a property to buy on our second visit and we still have a great working relationship. We would have no hesitation in recommending her for buyers of either land or the many types of property on the Island.
Andrew and Corinne Latham, CA and Hawi
I want to thank you again for all your time and help that you gave us. If anyone else asks about a realtor to buy or sell, I will certainly send them your way. You are very competent and so prompt with all your communications. Continued blessings on your work!
Much Gratitude,
Francis Clare Fischer, Splendora, TX (re: sale of single family home in North Kohala)
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