# Jana J Troute > Boutique Konabased real estate brokerage serving KailuaKona and West Hawai'i. Fullservice agency led by longtime island broker Jana J. Troute, handling primary homes, resort properties, land, and investment transactions with local expertise and modern marketing. local boutique brokerage, neighborhood expertise, fullservice listings & transactions, MLS/digital marketing, primary homes, resort/luxury, land & investors ## Agent Bios - [Shelley Shimabukuro Kailua-Kona Real Estate Agent | Connect](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/shelley-shimabukuro): Kailua-Kona real estate agent profile for Shelley Shimabukuro at Kona Pacific Realty, with biography, contact details, and client testimonials. - [Jana J. Troute Real Estate Agent Kona - Local Expert](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/jana-troute): Kailua-Kona agent Jana J. Troute's profile highlights her long Hawaii career, leadership roles, and Kona Pacific Realty, LLC. - [Kailua-Kona Real Estate Agent | Mark Johnson](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/mark-johnson): Profile of Mark Johnson, a Kona Pacific Realty agent serving Kailua-Kona and Hawai'i Island. - [Kailua-Kona Real Estate Agent & Local Expert | Emily T. Gail](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/emily-gail): Emily T. Gail is a Kona Pacific Realty agent serving Kailua-Kona and the Kohala Coast on Hawai'i Island. - [Work With Irina Koroleva, Kona Real Estate Agent](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/irina-koroleva): Kona Pacific Realty profile for Irina Koroleva highlights her Kailua-Kona contact details, Big Island specialties, and client testimonials. - [Kit Carver Kona Real Estate Agent | Kona Pacific Realty](https://konapacificrealty.com/agent/kit-carver): Kit Carver's Kailua-Kona profile highlights his Hawai'i Island brokerage role and West Hawai'i real-estate expertise. ## Neighborhood Guides - [North Kona Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living](https://konapacificrealty.com/neighborhoods/north-kona): North Kona neighborhood listing page with luxury home search results, census demographics, nearby businesses, and school placeholders. - [South Kona Real Estate - Homes, Lifestyle & Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/neighborhoods/south-kona): South Kona neighborhood page lists property search results, demographic snapshots, local points of interest, and nearby school placeholders. - [South Kohala | Neighborhood Guide | Kona Pacific Realty](https://konapacificrealty.com/neighborhoods/south-kohala): South Kohala real-estate listings page featuring active Kamuela properties from Kona Pacific Realty. - [North Kohala Real Estate Guide | Kona Pacific Realty](https://konapacificrealty.com/neighborhoods/north-kohala): North Kohala, HI real estate neighborhood page listing homes, local demographics, and nearby points of interest. ## Featured Properties - [69-1870 PUAKO BEACH DR](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/69-1870-puako-beach-dr-kamuela-hi-96743-723276): Luxury oceanfront 4-bed, 4.5-bath furnished residence on Puako Beach Drive in Kamuela, HI listed for sale - [75-6026 ALII DR 2203](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/75-6026-alii-dr-2203-kailua-kona-hi-us-96740-725079): Leasehold 1-bed, 1-bath Kona Makai oceanfront condo in Kailua-Kona with STVR license, turnkey furnished. - [Sold Homes in Kailua-Kona by Kona Pacific Realty, LLC](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/sold): Listings of past sold residential properties across Hawaii Island towns including Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Kamuela, sale prices. - [73-1255 KAIMINANI DR](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/73-1255-kaiminani-dr-kailua-kona-hi-us-96740-723802): Residential listing for a 4-bed, 3-bath Kailua-Kona home in Kona Palisades with downstairs ohana unit. - [Kailua-Kona Properties for Sale | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/sale): Listings of residential properties for sale across Hawaii Island including Kailua-Kona, Kamuela, Waikoloa, and Captain Cook. - [92-8651 ORCHID PKWY](https://konapacificrealty.com/properties/92-8651-orchid-pkwy-ocean-view-hi-us-96737-725224): 1-acre vacant lot for sale in Ocean View, HI with electricity available and potential panoramic ocean views. ## Buyer Guides - [First Time Buyer's Guide | Kailua-Kona, HI Homes](https://konapacificrealty.com/buyers-guide): Kona Pacific Realty publishes a step-by-step first-time home buyer's guide for navigating the purchase process. ## Seller Guides - [Kailua-Kona Seller's Guide | Kona Pacific Realty](https://konapacificrealty.com/sellers-guide): Kona Pacific Realty's sellers page focuses on free home valuation. ## Tools - [Home Valuation in Kailua-Kona - Discover Your Property's Worth](https://konapacificrealty.com/home-valuation): Kailua-Kona home valuation landing page offering an instant property valuation tool and free estimate request. ## Featured Blog Posts - [South Kohala, HI Real Estate Market: First-Time Tips](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/what-first-time-buyers-need-to-know-about-the-south-kohala-hi-market): A blog guide for first-time buyers navigating the South Kohala, HI real estate market. - [What's Changing on Ali'i Drive This Summer | Kailua-Kona](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/whats-actually-changing-along-alii-drive-this-summer): A Kailua-Kona blog post tracks summer changes along Ali'i Drive, centering on the Kona Inn Restaurant reopening and local waterfront shifts. - [South Kona Mauka vs Oceanfront Homes: Which Suits You?](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/south-kona-mauka-vs-oceanfront-how-to-choose): A South Kona real estate guide comparing mauka and oceanfront living, from climate and upkeep to recreation and lot styles. - [Essential Guide to Buying a Home in North Kohala, HI](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-north-kohala-hi): Guide to buying a home in North Kohala, HI, covering budgeting, financing, inspections, negotiations, and settling into the community. - [North Kona Condo vs House: Which Fits Your Budget?](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/condo-or-house-in-north-kona-how-to-decide): A North Kona real-estate guide comparing condo and house ownership, costs, rental rules, and site risks. - [Best Oceanfront Condos Kona - Top North Kona Buildings](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/best-oceanfront-condo-buildings-in-north-kona): Guide to evaluating North Kona oceanfront condo buildings, covering ownership type, rental rules, coastal hazards, HOA health, and financing. - [Sell Your South Kohala Resort Condo Faster | Waimea](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/sell-your-south-kohala-resort-condo-faster): A Kona Pacific Realty guide explains how to sell a South Kohala resort condo faster through pricing, staging, and documentation. - [South Kohala: Resort vs Village Living for Waimea Buyers](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/south-kohala-resort-or-village-living-how-to-choose): A Kona Pacific Realty guide compares South Kohala resort living with Waikloa Village for buyers weighing lifestyle, dues, and rental potential. - [Smart Home Upgrades North Kohala - Transform Your Living](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/smart-home-upgrades-every-north-kohala-homeowner-needs): A North Kohala home article outlines smart upgrades for energy use, security, irrigation, solar, and connected living. - [Secure the Best Mortgage Rates in North Kona, HI](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-mortgage-rates-in-north-kona-hi): Kona Pacific Realty outlines ways buyers in North Kona, HI can improve mortgage rates and compare loan options. - [North Kohala Buildable Land Buyer Guide & Checklist](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/evaluating-buildable-land-in-north-kohala): A Kona Pacific Realty guide to evaluating buildable land in North Kohala, from zoning and water to hazards, access, permits, and budgets. - [Hidden Gems in South Kohala HI - Explore Coastal Treasures](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-south-kohala-hi-you-need-to-discover): Directory guide to South Kohala, HI highlights, including historic sites, beaches, adventures, and luxury resorts. - [Waikoloa Village HOA Fees vs AOAO: What Buyers Need](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/hoa-vs-aoao-fees-in-waikoloa-village): A Waikoloa Village guide compares HOA and AOAO fees, what they cover, and how buyers should evaluate costs, reserves, rentals, and insurance. - [Maximize Home Sales in South Kona with Virtual Tours](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/how-to-use-virtual-tours-when-selling-your-home-in-south-kona-hi): Kona Pacific Realty's guide explains how South Kona sellers can use virtual tours to showcase coastal views and island-living features. - [Top Neighborhoods to Invest in South Kona HI | 2025 Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-invest-in-south-kona-hi-this-year): Directory guide to South Kona neighborhoods for real estate investors, highlighting vacation rentals, agritourism, and residential opportunities. - [Best Time to Sell in South Kohala: Resort vs Upcountry](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/when-to-list-in-south-kohala-resort-vs-upcountry): Blog advising when to list South Kohala properties, contrasting Kohala Coast resort condos with Waimea upcountry homes. - [Key Questions to Ask During an Open House North Kohala HI](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-during-an-open-house-in-north-kohala-hi): A North Kohala real-estate guide outlines the questions buyers should ask during an open house. - [South Kona Coffee Country Homes: What Buyers Should Know](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/buying-in-south-konas-coffee-country-what-to-know): Guide to buying South Kona coffee country homes, covering zoning, water, utilities, hazards, financing, and coffee-farm due diligence. - [South Kona Real Estate Glossary: 25 Essential Terms](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/south-kona-real-estate-glossary-25-local-terms): Kona Pacific Realty's South Kona glossary explains local real-estate terms, due-diligence checks, and official agencies for rural Hawaii property. - [Essential Home Inspection Tips Before Buying](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-home-inspection-before-buying): Kona Pacific Realty's guide explains how home inspections help buyers assess property condition before purchasing. - [Waikoloa vs Mauna Lani: Find Your Ideal Kohala Home](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/waikoloa-beach-vs-mauna-lani-which-fits-you): A Kohala Coast buyer's guide compares Waikoloa Beach and Mauna Lani on lifestyle, costs, rentals, and commute fit. - [Waimea vs Waikoloa Village Living: Lifestyle & Commute](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/waimea-or-waikoloa-village-lifestyle-and-commute-guide): A Kona Pacific Realty guide compares Waimea and Waikloa Village for climate, housing, commute times, schools, healthcare, and amenities. - [CPR in Hawaii North Kohala: Buyer's Guide for Kapaau](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/what-is-cpr-north-kohala-buyers-guide): Buyer's guide explaining CPR lots in Kapaau, North Kohala, with due-diligence steps on access, water, septic, financing, and insurance. - [Living in North Kona Hawaii: Climate, Costs & Lifestyle](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/what-it-is-like-to-live-in-north-kona): North Kona living guide covering climate, neighborhoods, housing, utilities, services, and ownership considerations on Hawaii Island. - [Staging Tips for a Quick Sale South Kona HI - Sell Fast!](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/staging-tips-for-a-quick-sale-in-south-kona-hi): Blog post shares home staging advice for a fast sale in South Kona, Hawaii. - [Waimea TAT, County TAT & Green Fee: Owner Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/tat-county-tat-and-the-new-green-fee-owner-guide): Kona Pacific Realty's guide explains Hawai'i lodging taxes, county rules, and a potential green fee for Waimea and South Kohala vacation rentals. - [Pre-Listing Checklist for South Kohala Homes](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/pre-listing-checklist-for-south-kohala-homes-and-condos): A South Kohala seller guide covering moisture repairs, curb appeal, condo documents, disclosures, and showing prep before listing. - [North Kohala, HI Acreage & Small Farm Planning Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/north-kohala-acreage-and-small-farm-planning-guide): A North Kohala guide to acreage due diligence covering zoning, water, access, hazards, and small-farm feasibility. - [Boost Home Value with Affordable Energy Upgrades](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/practical-low-cost-energy-upgrades-that-increase-home-value): Kona Pacific Realty outlines affordable energy upgrades that can raise home value in Kailua-Kona, HI. - [Fee Simple vs. Leasehold in South Kona Explained](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/fee-simple-vs-leasehold-in-south-kona-explained): A South Kona guide explaining fee simple and leasehold ownership, with financing, tax, insurance, and due-diligence considerations. - [Hawi vs Kapaau Moving Guide for North Kohala Buyers](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/moving-to-north-kohala-hawi-vs-kapaau): A North Kohala homebuying guide comparing Hawi and Kapaau on lifestyle, housing, services, commuting, utilities, hazards, and rules. - [Reading the South Kohala Resort Market as a Seller](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/reading-the-south-kohala-resort-market-as-a-seller): Kona Pacific Realty outlines how South Kohala sellers should price and market resort properties amid higher inventory and longer days on market. - [Life in South Kona's Coastal Communities: A Local Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/everyday-life-in-south-konas-coastal-communities): A Kona Pacific Realty guide to daily life, services, and housing patterns in South Kona's coastal communities. - [Living Close to Nature in North Kohala, Hawai'i: Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/living-close-to-nature-in-north-kohala): A North Kohala lifestyle and real-estate guide covering rural living, microclimates, water, septic, and property-buying considerations. - [Upsizing or Downsizing in South Kona Without Stress](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/upsizing-or-downsizing-in-south-kona-without-the-stress): Guide to upsizing or downsizing in South Kona, with local market timing, water, wildfire, and closing-sequence advice. - [South Kona Home Ownership Costs Buyers Overlook](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/ongoing-ownership-costs-buyers-miss-in-south-kona): A South Kona buyer's guide to recurring ownership expenses, due diligence checks, and local maintenance planning. - [Sell Your Home in Captain Cook, HI: Expert Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-selling-your-home-in-captain-cook-hi): Guide to selling a home in Captain Cook, HI, covering pricing, marketing, inspections, closing costs, and moving. - [Condotel vs Condo North Kona: Key Resort Differences](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/condo-hotel-vs-condo-in-north-kona-resorts): A North Kona real-estate guide compares condo-hotels and conventional condos across use, taxes, financing, fees, income, and resale. - [South Kohala Weekend Guide: Waikoloa & Mauna Lani Tips](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/a-relaxed-weekend-guide-to-south-kohala-resorts): A South Kohala weekend guide highlights Waikoloa, Hapuna, Mauna Lani, and Waimea for beach time, dining, golf, and culture. - [Preparing Your South Kona Home for Off-Island Buyers](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/preparing-your-south-kona-home-for-off-island-buyers): A South Kona real estate guide for preparing listings that help off-island buyers evaluate rural, coastal, and utility details remotely. - [North Kohala Lifestyle and Culture: Explore Local Life](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/art-markets-and-everyday-life-in-north-kohala): A North Kohala guide to daily life, local markets, arts, and community routines in Hawi and Kapaau. - [South Kohala Short Term Rental Potential: What to Check](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/evaluating-short-term-rental-potential-in-south-kohala): Directory guide on evaluating South Kohala short-term rental potential, covering zoning, taxes, seasonality, management, and resort-area demand. - [Multi-Generational Living in South Kona, Hawaii](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/multi-generational-living-options-in-south-kona): Kona Pacific Realty blog post on South Kona multi-generational living options, zoning, and infrastructure checks. - [North Kohala Ocean View Neighborhoods: Which Fits?](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/comparing-north-kohalas-ocean-view-neighborhoods): North Kohala ocean-view neighborhoods are compared by lot size, access, water service, and upkeep across Hawi, Kapaau, Kohala Estates, Kohala Ranch, and more. - [South Kohala Resort Communities Guide | Compare Options](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/south-kohala-resort-communities-for-second-home-buyers): Guide to South Kohala second-home communities, comparing Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mauna Lani, Waikoloa Village, and Waimea-adjacent ownership. - [North Kohala Ag Dedication Deadline 2026: What Changes](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-september-1-deadline-quietly-resetting-every-north-kohala-ag-parcel): Kona Pacific Realty explains how Hawaii County's September 1, 2026 deadline may affect North Kohala agricultural parcels, taxes, and sales. - [After-Work Beach and Town Life in North Kona](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/after-work-beach-and-town-life-in-north-kona): North Kona neighborhood guide to after-work beaches, town life, transit, and homebuyer lifestyle fit along Alii Drive. - [The Storefront That Turns Into A Steakhouse After Dark In Waikoloa](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-storefront-that-turns-into-a-steakhouse-after-dark-in-waikoloa): A local real-estate blog examines how Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa is reshaping its tenant mix and hours around South Kohala residents. - [South Kohala Condo Insurance: How Master Policies Price Waikoloa](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-master-policy-is-quietly-pricing-south-kohala-condos): An analysis of how master hurricane insurance policies are reshaping condo financing and pricing across South Kohala. - [Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Race 2026: A Kailua-Kona Resident's Playbook](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-north-kona-residents-playbook-for-queen-liliuokalani-race-weekend): A resident-focused guide to navigating Queen Liliuokalani Race Weekend in Kailua-Kona. - [Things to Do South Kona Summer | See Local Picks Now](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-south-kona-summer-belongs-to-the-mauka-corridor): A South Kona real-estate blog post frames the mauka corridor as the island's summer cultural district, anchored by the Aloha Theatre and local markets. - [Best Time to List a North Kona Home? See Seller Tips](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/best-times-of-year-to-list-your-home-in-north-kona): Kona Pacific Realty's North Kona home-selling guide weighs seasonality, pricing, prep, and marketing to suggest March through May is usually the best listing window. - [Late Summer Evening Calendar North Kohala | Plan 2026](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-late-summer-evening-calendar-north-kohala-residents-actually-use): A local guide to North Kohala's late-summer markets, bon dances, stargazing, and evening dining in Hawi and Kapaau. - [North Kohala Home Selling Timeline: What to Expect](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/step-by-step-selling-timeline-for-north-kohala-owners): Guide to the North Kohala home-selling timeline, covering prep, disclosures, escrow, taxes, and estate-sale considerations. - [The Cesspool Math Behind Two Identical South Kona Listings](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-cesspool-math-behind-two-identical-south-kona-listings): A South Kona real-estate analysis explains how cesspool funding, geology, and location affect property costs and buyer due diligence. - [Summer Evenings in Waikoloa & Mauna Lani | 2026 Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/summer-evenings-on-the-kohala-coast-rewritten-for-2026): A Kohala Coast blog surveys 2026 summer dining, events, and venue changes from Waikoloa Stables to The Shops at Mauna Lani. - [South Kohala Resort Condo HOA Fees: What's Included?](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/what-your-hoa-check-actually-buys-in-a-south-kohala-resort-condo): A Waikoloa Beach Resort blog post breaks down how HOA dues, permits, and reserves shape South Kohala condo ownership costs. - [The Quiet Weeks Before Holualoa's Coffee Calendar Gets Loud](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-quiet-weeks-before-holualoas-coffee-calendar-gets-loud): A local guide to Holualoa's coffee harvest, monthly arts events, and annual Coffee & Art Stroll. - [The Rental Tax Class Most North Kona Condo Owners Haven't Claimed Yet](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog/the-rental-tax-class-most-north-kona-condo-owners-havent-claimed-yet): Kona Pacific Realty explains Hawaii County's new Long-Term Rental property-tax class for North Kona condo owners. ## Testimonials - [Hear What Our Clients Say | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC](https://konapacificrealty.com/testimonials): Kona Pacific Realty's testimonials page features client praise for agents Kit Carver and Irina Koroleva in Kailua-Kona. ## Core Pages - [Kailua-Kona Real Estate Agents | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC](https://konapacificrealty.com/): Real-estate landing page promoting an instant home valuation and free valuation request. ## Other Pages - [Contact Us | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC | Kailua-Kona](https://konapacificrealty.com/contact): Kona Pacific Realty's contact page lists office details and inquiry forms for buying, selling, renting, and other real estate interests in Kailua-Kona. - [Press | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC | Kailua-Kona](https://konapacificrealty.com/newsletters): Kona Pacific Realty's newsletters page indexes recent Hawai'i Island real estate newsletter posts and subscription prompts. - [Privacy Policy | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC | Kailua-Kona](https://konapacificrealty.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for Kona Pacific Realty, LLC's real estate website and services. - [Kailua-Kona Real Estate Blog | Kona Pacific Realty, LLC](https://konapacificrealty.com/blog): Kona Pacific Realty's Hawai'i Island real estate blog lists upcoming posts and recent topics for South Kona, North Kona, and South Kohala. - [Explore Kailua-Kona Neighborhoods - A Comprehensive Guide](https://konapacificrealty.com/neighborhoods): Kona Pacific Realty's Neighborhoods page highlights South and North Kohala plus South and North Kona on Hawai'i Island. - [Kona Pacific Realty, LLC | Kailua-Kona Real Estate Agents](https://konapacificrealty.com/team): Kona Pacific Realty's Kailua-Kona team page lists agents, recent sales, testimonials, and contact information.