Esther Y C Atwell, Realtor

10/21/2026

Work from home - with a view!

10/20/2026

Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Not even close. 📉 FHA, VA, and even conventional loans often allow as little as 3–5% down. Let’s bust that myth!

Get in touch with us and we will go over all of your options - a home is closer than you think!

10/18/2026

Morning commutes look better when the skyline is your backdrop. 🌇 Who else loves a sunrise city view?

10/15/2026

Looking for a new favorite restaurant? Consider Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine! Has anyone already been there?

New American in Hilo, HI

10/15/2026

📍 Price Improvement 📍 This recently reduced home at Mahimahi St in Pahoa won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at (808) 430-3577 for more information!

Don't miss this piece of paradise in Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates! This lush lot on a no-through street comes with access to a community center equipped with a pool and various parks, including ones BBQ areas. It is minutes from the newly built Puna Kai Shopping Center and Pahoa Town, whe...

10/13/2026

Don’t judge a home by its dated carpet or wild paint colors. 👀 Look for good bones: a solid foundation, functional layout, natural light, and roof/HVAC in good shape. Check for potential in overlooked areas—unfinished basements, underused garages, or outdated kitchens that could easily be modernized. Cosmetic updates are easy; structural issues are expensive. Know the difference before you buy!

10/12/2026

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10/09/2026

Building your perfect home isn't just about finding a house—it's about finding the right partner to guide you. From location to lifestyle, the right real estate agent makes all the difference. Let's find your dream home together!

10/07/2026

City parks = the ultimate backyard. 🌳 Where’s your favorite green space in the city?

10/06/2026

Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market reflected a typical seasonal slowdown in September as activity eased heading into the final months of the year. Single-family home sales totaled 135 (-22% YoY), while the median price declined 15% to $499,000. Condo activity also moderated, with 32 sales (-35% YoY) and a $604,500 median (-6%). Despite fewer transactions, single-family homes moved more quickly than a year ago, with median days on market improving to 37 days from 49, highlighting continued buyer activity within select areas and price points.

Regionally, the single-family market showed considerable variation. Puna remained the island’s primary volume driver with 67 sales (+3% YoY)—nearly half of all September transactions—and its median increased 8% to $399,000. Kaʻū also increased to 13 sales (+30%), while activity slowed considerably in higher-priced West Hawaiʻi: North Kona recorded 20 sales (-43%) and South Kohala 15 (-25%). That shift in the geographic mix of sales likely contributed to the lower island-wide median. Condo activity followed a similar pattern, with North Kona recording 18 sales (-40%) and South Kohala 10 (-33%), together accounting for nearly 90% of all condo transactions. With relatively small transaction counts and meaningful differences between districts, September’s island-wide figures continue to reflect Hawaiʻi Island’s highly localized market dynamics.

For a full report, including market activity by region and area, send me a message and I'll be happy to provide a complete PDF of the September stats.