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🌿 NONI: A Little Funky, A Lot of Hawaiian History!You may recognize noni by its unusual appearance—or that unmistakable ...
10/23/2026

🌿 NONI: A Little Funky, A Lot of Hawaiian History!

You may recognize noni by its unusual appearance—or that unmistakable smell when its fruit ripens—but there’s much more to this fascinating Hawaiian plant than meets the eye!

Brought to the islands by early Polynesian voyagers, noni has played a meaningful role in Hawaiian culture for centuries. As part of lāʻau lapaʻau, traditional Hawaiian healers used its fruit, leaves, roots, and bark for ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues.

Modern researchers are exploring noni’s antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory properties, although its health benefits in humans still require more scientific evidence. Noni also served practical purposes, including producing natural dyes, making it a valuable resource in everyday island life.

It may not be the sweetest-smelling fruit on Kauaʻi, but its rich history and cultural significance make it something truly special!

The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid Year Report!What happens to your home’s value when the house next door sells for eight f...
10/20/2026

The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid Year Report!

What happens to your home’s value when the house next door sells for eight figures? That’s one of the questions The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid Year Report digs into.

It also looks at buyers with $1M to $3M ready to spend who can’t find the right home, and how demand is shifting in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Aspen as the climate changes.

On Kauaʻi, $1M is often where the search starts, not where it ends. It might be a modest home with a yard in Kapaʻa or a starter home in Kalāheo, and the rest of the world may not call that luxury. But being able to buy a home on Kauaʻi at all is something to celebrate. It takes hard work, sacrifice, and a lot of saving, and when that family finally gets the keys, it’s their castle. Whether you’re shopping at $1M or $3M, the inventory squeeze in this report will sound very familiar. A lot of what’s in it is playing out right here on the island.

The report’s chapter on The New Guard follows AI money as it heads into real estate, and we see that firsthand. Many of our buyers are tech professionals from the Bay Area and beyond who relocate to Kauaʻi and keep right on working remotely. They log off from a video call and are at the beach in ten minutes. For a lot of them, the island isn’t a vacation anymore. It’s home.

Grab a cup of coffee and give it a read. The full report is at the link in our bio, or at gregbloss.com/the-agency-red-paper

Curious how these trends are showing up on Kauaʻi? We’re always happy to talk story.

10/16/2026

Wake up to breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views from this beautifully renovated, top-floor 1-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo at Lae Nani!

Located in the highly desirable Building 5, this fully furnished, move-in-ready residence features split A/C, an open floor plan, and a private lanai overlooking the Pacific.

Situated within Kauaʻi’s Visitor Destination Area (VDA), enjoy the flexibility of a full-time residence, island getaway, or vacation rental.

Just steps from the sandy shores of Lae Nani Beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing.

This gated oceanfront community offers lush tropical grounds, a swimming pool, and tennis and pickleball courts.

Ideally located along Kauaʻi’s Royal Coconut Coast, you’re just a short walk from restaurants, shopping, farmers markets, and miles of scenic oceanfront walking and biking along the Ke Ala Hele Makalae coastal path!

Hawaiian green sea turtles, known as honu, are an important part of Kauaʻi’s marine ecosystem and hold a special place i...
10/13/2026

Hawaiian green sea turtles, known as honu, are an important part of Kauaʻi’s marine ecosystem and hold a special place in Hawaiian culture.

These gentle creatures help maintain healthy ocean habitats and are a treasured part of what makes our island so special. When honu come ashore, they are often simply resting and soaking up the warm Hawaiian sun. Please show them the respect they deserve by staying at least 10 feet away, never touching them, and allowing them to rest undisturbed.

By protecting our honu today, we help ensure future generations can experience the same incredible beauty and wonder of Kauaʻi. 🐢🌴

🎈Happy 15 years to The Agency! Here’s to many more…We’re incredibly honored to represent The Agency here on Kauaʻi and t...
10/06/2026

🎈Happy 15 years to The Agency! Here’s to many more…

We’re incredibly honored to represent The Agency here on Kauaʻi and to bring together our local knowledge of the island with the reach, resources and relationships of a global real estate brand.

We’re also very grateful to be part of The Agency Oʻahu while representing the brand here on Kauaʻi. It gives us the best of both worlds—strong local relationships and personal service, backed by a network that extends far beyond the islands.

The Agency was founded in Beverly Hills in 2011 by CEO Mauricio Umansky, Billy Rose and the company’s founding partners with a vision to approach real estate differently. Since then, it has grown from a single office into an international brand with more than 190 offices across 17 countries—and growing.

Even with that incredible expansion, the focus on relationships, innovative marketing, collaboration and exceptional service has remained at the heart of the company. We’re proud to be part of The Agency’s story and even more excited about what’s ahead!

SOLD! 🌴 2240 Kuai Rd #3, PoipuWe are so happy to celebrate this sweet corner of Poipu! Tucked into Hale Kahanalu, a cha...
10/05/2026

SOLD! 🌴 2240 Kuai Rd #3, Poipu

We are so happy to celebrate this sweet corner of Poipu! Tucked into Hale Kahanalu, a charming boutique complex on a quiet cul de sac, this bright 2 bedroom end unit catches the tradewinds with ocean horizon views and is just a short stroll to Poipu Beach Park.

We had the joy of guiding both our seller and our buyer through this one, and we are sending big mahalo and warm aloha to each of them. Sold for $734,000.

Dreaming of your own spot near the sand? We would love to help!

10/02/2026

🎃 October on Kauaʻi gives us plenty of reasons to get off the couch—and chocolate and coffee are pretty convincing ones!

Here’s what’s happening this month:
FEATURED IN THE SLIDES
1 Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival — October 18, 10 AM–4 PM at Kilohana. Discover locally crafted chocolate, coffee, and the people behind them.
2 41st Kauaʻi Matsuri Festival — October 10, 9 AM–3 PM at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall. Celebrate Japanese culture through performances, food, and hands-on activities.
3 Kauaʻi Museum Heritage Jamboree — October 24, 9 AM–2 PM. Bring the ʻohana for cultural performances, activity stations, and voyaging passport fun.
4 KCA Fall Festival — October 23–24, 4–8:30 PM at Kauaʻi Christian Academy in Kīlauea. Two evenings of games, food, and family fun.
5 Keiki Halloween Parade — October 30, 11:30 AM–1 PM at Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea. Costumes and treats for keiki ages 4 and under.
MORE TO DO—NOT PICTURED IN THE SLIDES
6 Kapaʻa Art Walk — October 3, 5–9 PM in Old Kapaʻa Town. Local vendors, good food, and live music.
7 Makai Music & Art Festival — Wednesdays, 1–5 PM in Princeville. Browse local art and handmade goods while enjoying live music.
8 Kelli O’Hara at KCC — October 17, 7–9 PM. A Broadway voice for a special night out; tickets required.
9 Rice Street Block Party — October 24, 4–8 PM in downtown Līhuʻe. Live music, local vendors, and keiki activities.
10 Kukui Grove Halloween Festival — October 31, 10 AM–2 PM. Costume contests and trick-or-treating; contest pre-registration opens October 21.

Let’s support our local businesses, makers, and community groups while keeping those still recovering from the hurricane in mind. Save this list, share it with your adventure buddy, and check with organizers for updates before heading out!

Which one will we see you at? Let us know, maybe we’ll bump into you and say Boo! 👻

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕ Let’s be honest, for many of us coffee is less of a beverage and more of a requirement for ...
10/02/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕

Let’s be honest, for many of us coffee is less of a beverage and more of a requirement for becoming a pleasant human being. Fortunately, Kauaʻi has no shortage of amazing local coffee shops, growers, and roasters ready to get the job done.

So grab your favorite cup, support a local business, and give yourself a few minutes before anyone asks you an important question. Kauaʻi is paradise…especially after coffee!

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