Today’s Inman News headline reads:“Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs.”That may be true nationally—but not here in North Kona.While the mainland sees pullbacks, our local data paints a different picture. From January through March 2025, both home and condo sales in North Kona are up—eclipsing 2024, 2009, and even 2008 numbers.📊 North Kona YTD Sales (Jan 1–Mar 31): 2008: 69 Homes | 47 Condos 2009: 42 Homes | 33 Condos 2024: 104 Homes | 67 Condos 2025: 107 Homes | 82 Condos This isn’t just a rebound—it’s sustained confidence. Buyers are still buying. Sellers are still selling. And the market is still moving.It’s a powerful reminder that real estate is local. National headlines don’t always reflect what’s happening in our neighborhoods, our communities, or right here on the Big Island.Want the real story—not the national spin? Talk to someone who’s lived and worked it.With 21 years of boots-on-the-ground experience in the North Kona market, I’ve seen every shift, surge, and slowdown (even volcano related) . Let’s talk about what’s really happening—and how it affects your next move.Aloha,Lance Owens RB-24133  808.936.8383 LUVA Real Estate | 75-240 Nani Kailua #8, Kailua Kona, HI 96740        REALTOR® / BROKER-IN-CHARGE • Residential homes, Condos, Land, Agricultural/ Equestrian/Large Acreage Hawaii Association of REALTORS® (HAR)      2025 President | 2023/24 State RPAC Chair     2023 HARLA Graduate National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)      2023-25 Director | 2024-25 RPAC Participation Council | Safety Advisory Committee | Region 13 Leadership NAR Designations       AWHD (At Home With Diversity) | PSA ( Pricing Strategy Advisor) West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® (WHAR)     2023 REALTOR® of the Year | 2018/2022 Preside