Good beer. Incredible scenery. Local flavor. There may be no better place to raise a glass than Hawaiʻi Island. In honor of National Beer Lovers Day, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the growing craft beer scene right here on the Big Island. As of September 2026, I count 5 public brewery/taproom destinations on Hawaiʻi Island, plus 1 private brewery. And because they’re spread across the island, visiting them can easily turn into a pretty incredible Big Island road trip. 🍻 Where...

What Rising Everyday Costs Mean for the Hawai‘i Real Estate Market If you’ve noticed your day-to-day expenses increasing lately, you’re not alone. From groceries to utilities to transportation, the overall cost of living has been shifting—and it’s quietly influencing the real estate market here on the Big Island. Here’s what that means in practical terms. Monthly Budgets Are Driving Decisions As everyday expenses rise, buyers are becoming more mindful of their overall financial picture. This...

Every real estate cycle has a moment that rarely makes the news. It doesn’t arrive with urgency or drama. There are no bold headlines declaring a comeback. There’s no sudden surge of confidence from the crowd. Instead, it begins quietly—when fundamentals start to realign, when certainty slowly replaces hesitation, and when prepared buyers and sellers begin moving with intention. That moment is happening now. And by 2026, it will be obvious to everyone. A Necessary Pause — and a Market Finding...