I was born and raised in Hilo Hawaii. I cannot express how much I loved growing up here

on the Big Island and I had some of the best values taught and demonstrated to me from

wonderful parents.

For "high school" I attended Hawai Preparatory Academy (H.P.A.), again great memories

of not only school but the wonderful area of Waimea.

Then for "college" I left Hawaii briefly and received a Bachelor of Arts degree and also a

Bachelor of Science degree from Ripon College in Wisconsin "smak dab" in the MidWest of

the "Mainland" USA.

I came back to my home in Hawaii and have always been very hard working and got

involved with many jobs and ventures. I received my real estate salesman's license in 1971

and then worked hard to achieve my State of Hawaii Broker's license in 1973. I was planted

and established before the BOOM, and I've seen trends go up and come back down, you

could say I've been around!

I've been in real estate for 41+ years now!  My specialty in real estate is as the "buyer's

broker". Most everyone who has not been under a rock knows, we have been in a "BUYER'S

MARKET" for some years now and likely will for some years -- so my word to you is it's an

absolutely GREAT time to buy.

I have access to very experienced staff with access to wholesale contract rates --  highly

recommended by Pauline Frommer in Frommer's Guide to the Big Island, among others.

I regularly book airfares, rental cars, tours, arrange catering for big venues, place weddings,

arrange for deep sea fishing trips, excusions to our live volcano, luaus, -- you name it.

I have been involved in many businesses on the Big Island of Hawaii and even several in

Thailand.

I keep busy also with managing, advertising/promoting and keeping tenants or guests

booked, then cleaning and maintaining properties for long term and shorter term vacation

rentals for property owners. In more than one case I sold the property to the owners and we

maintain an excellent business balance year after year!

Several things I believe in are long term relationships (I'd rather keep your friendship than

sacrifice it for profit); in business contracts that are beneficial to both sides (where each

party gets good terms);  and  I also believe that our attitudes in life can make a big

difference -- that's why one of my favorite sayings is:

I am extremely humble and thankful for all the great folks and MANY true

"bruddahs" (friends) who've remained in touch with me over all the years.

I am SO PROUD for ALL my great kids, out making their own destinies -- and

now making new generations as my great grandkids appear!

Life has been fruitful and kind to me, I feel fortunate and blessed, and I love

when I can "pay it forward" -- to be able to reach out, share & actually help

others with the experience I've earned and the knowledge I've gained.

This web site and links to other pages on other sites of ours represent some of my current

businesses and services.

Please explore & enjoy -- (as you may know a website is never finished, always a work in

progress) and come back to see how we change and develop.

I'd love to hear from you personally -- give me a call, shoot me an email --  to "Talk Story"!