Lava Rock Realty Agents
Peggy Yuan, R(B), PB, CIPS, CRS, ABR, GRI - (808) 895-8863 | Peggy Yuan, Principal Broker and co-founder of Lava Rock Realty, LLC, is a glowing example of the courage it takes to make the "American Dream" come true! Born in Japan, Raised in Taiwan, Peggy immigrated to the US at an early age, gaining invaluable entrepreneurial experience working for her family import/export business in Orange County, CA. A licensed REALTOR® in the state of Hawaii since 1990, and Broker since 1995, Peggy speaks FOUR languages fluently; English, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin & Taiwanese, and as a Certified International Property Specialist she brilliantly serves her local, national and international clients with the understanding of cultural differences and language difficulties. Peggy believes wholeheartedly in the Hawaiian concept of 'ike loa(to seek wisdom) as evidenced by the "alphabet soup" after her name, and in her leisure time enjoys cooking, making crafts and traveling around the world meeting new people and learning about their culture. | | |
 |
"I wasn't born in Hawaii, but I got here as fast as I could!" A native of Los Gatos, CA, Katie knows first hand about the courage it takes to uproot and adventure into the unknown. An avid world traveler Katie thrives on the thrill of discovery, the humility of expanding her "typical American" viewpoint and the joy of returning home to the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. With her B.A. from UCLA, Ms. Minkus sold hardware in the computer industry and "survived" the 1990's dot-com boom and bust in the Silicon Valley. She also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University, something Katie says serves her well as Broker-in-Charge of Lava Rock Realty. Katie exercises her belief in the concept of malama ke 'aina by volunteering as Secretary for the Kona Board of Realtors Board of Directors, where she champions for affordable housing and ocean access for everyone. In her highly-valued "spare" time, Katie enjoys yoga, camping, collecting wine, and can often be found communing with the honu in Puako.
   | | |
 | Raised in Waimanalo and a Punahou School graduate, (Yes, President Barack Obama was a year ahead of her) Stacy Disney has always loved life in the country. Horseback riding body surfing and making flower leis filled her childhood. Stacy started selling real estate in 1986 in Honolulu and found Big Island life mo bettah! The Disney’s moved to Ahualoa along the Hamakua Coast in 2004. As a full service agent, Stacy is happy to assist corporate relocation clients, buyers and sellers of agricultural acreage, second home properties seekers and she especially loves working with first time home buyers. Let Stacy share her local connections, marketing skills and fun local kine stories to keep you smiling and insure your transactions flow nice and smoothly. Happy Sellers, Happy Buyers… The Power of the Web, Ask Stacy How! | | |
 | Lucy Aulani Clark is a native Hawaiian, born and raised in Kailua on the island of O’ahu, to a very old kama’aina family. Ms. Clark knows with every breath about the courage it takes to live on a rock - her grandfather and father were political leaders prior to and after Hawaii became the 50th state - courage runs through her veins! After 20+ years working in escrow and title on Oahu, (with ventures into commercial and residential leasing) six years ago Lucy transitioned into real estate sales and to the Big Island, a place she cherished from family vacations in Volcano as a child. It always comes back to the lava. Currently Lucy lives in upcountry Waimea, where she specializes in helping clients find the best location to suit their lifestyle - a task to which she is particularly well-suited given her wealth of personal knowledge and lifelong experience regarding island culture, business, variable climates, and community life. Malama ke ‘aina(to take care of the land) is a part of Lucy's heart and soul - in her "free" time she thoroughly enjoys working with native plants, hiking "secret" trails throughout the island, and collecting pohaku (stones) from around the world. Perhaps Lucy can best explain why it is permissible to bring stones from other places TO the Big Island, but very bad luck to carry lava away from our beautiful island home! | | |
 | Rebecca Ion first visited Hawaii in 1982, and in 2001 summoned the courage to relocate from her native California to live on the Kohala “gold” Coast of the beautiful Big Island. With perpetual spring weather, warm ocean waters and incredible sunsets, the island ambiance wraps its spell of glorious welcome around Rebecca daily – and she wouldn’t have it any other way! Over 30 years of experience in various real estate related industries gives Rebecca a multi-layered approach to her Hawaii real estate practice, a distinct advantage for her clients. From remodeling, designing and landscaping expertise to investment property, vacation rental and bare land procurement, Rebecca’s goal is simply stated, “You Deserve the Best!” A volunteer for the West Hawaii Mediation Center, Rebecca’s favorite pastime is “talking story” and she thoroughly enjoys the Hawaii outdoor lifestyle – shoreline walking, Hamakua gulch hiking and swimming with the honu. | | |
| From “The Cloisters”in Morro Bayto “Domestic Goddess” on the Kohala “Gold Coast” of Hawaii – Jan Nores only seems like a movie star. In reality, Jan authentically lives and breathes malama – she takes care of her clients, her ‘ohana and her Hawaii lifestyle. With over 22 years experience searching for homes, remodeling and decorating them on the Central Coast of California, Jan shifted her focus to the beautiful Big Island in 2003 and our lives have been enriched - Ho’owaiwai. It Takes Courage toride the waves at 69’s,something Jan also does on a regular basis. “I just love the water! I’m always jumping in to snorkel, swim or board” she enthuses with a huge smile on her face... Lucky we live Hawaii. Lucky Jan has knowledge and expertise in a demanding field where excellence is everything. Want a unique home? She can help you build one if the one you want doesn’t exist – she’s built 6 custom homes already! Contact the “Domestic Goddess” – she knows, has built, sold or decorated ‘em all. Malamalama,Jan Nores! | |
| Originally hailing from the eastern seaboard , Beverly Giza tells it like it is: "the first time I set foot in Hawaii I felt like I had arrived home." After receiving her BS in Geology from Mount Holyoke College , Bev made it a priority to return "home" to Hawaii, earning her Master of Science degree in Geology and Geophysics from UH Manoa . "Lucky you live Hawaii" Bev would tell herself as she mapped a large part of the geology of the leeward side of Kohala Mountain on the Big Island for her thesis and planned her eventual return. It takes Courage to work in mining and petroleum geology - something Bev did for years in Wyoming, Arizona, and Georgia before finally returning home to the Big Island in 2002. Talk about malama ka 'aina, Bev knows how to take care of the land! Positioned as the Kohala Mountainexpert, Bev enjoys assisting her clients with all aspects of home ownership in Hawaii and in her personal time enjoys practicing hula, yoga, walking her dogs around Kohala Ranch, and visiting the island's beaches as much as possible. Welcome home, Bev. | |
| It Takes Courage to walk confidently in a world where your first name is engraved on just about every gold and silver bracelet in town – “Sweetheart ” takes it all in stride. “I’ve been living in the beautiful town of Waimea since I was 13,” asserts Kuuipo Mark, “I’m used to it, I love it here, and have thoroughly embraced the lifestyle of this area.” A graduate of Parker School, Kuuipo received her BA in Business Administration from UH Hilo - 'Ike loa! With pride in providing exceptional and uniquely warm service, Kuuipo’s natural enthusiasm radiates as she walks her clients through the process of finding a home that perfectly compliments their lifestyle and fulfills their dreams. In her free time, Kuuipo loves to snorkel and is learning to scuba dive the waters along the Kohala Coast. |
| Le'ale'a, (have fun) Cindy Stone! It Takes Courage to admit that the thing you like to do the most is to have fun, but for Cindy Stone, Lava Rock Realty's Property Manager, it's a way of life. "I think life is meant to be Lived!" cries Cindy, as she heads to the beachto collect shells and commune with the Honu. But don't let Cindy's laid-back style fool you – she's as sharp as a tack and scarily efficient when it comes to her work. From 8 successful years in the Mortgage Industry (Cindy is currently a loan officer with Central Pacific Bank) to building her own home in Waimea, Cindy makes it all look easy. Born in North Carolina, Cindy grew up in Colorado Springs before moving to California in the early 90's. "I was a nomad," she confides, a warm smile on her face. What brought Cindy to Hawaii? "Love" she claims with all sincerity. It's love all right – this outdoor girl loves her lifestyle full of kayaking, good food, travel, culture, hiking, gardening, beach, camping, and of course, fun! |
| It Takes Courage in a group of high-powered, professional Realtors, to admit, "I didn't grow up wishing to be a Realtor." That's the sort of person Heidi Perriera is – no pretense! She is who she is, she's been where she's been and for Heidi, it was pure joy to realize, "real estate is the perfect job for me!" A local Big Island girl, born and raised and having lived all over the county – from Kona to Hilo, through Waimea to Kawaihae, Heidi has seen it all. As "Director of First Impressions" for another now-retired Broker, Heidi got to see first hand the difference she could make in people's lives. And she was hooked. "It's exciting to be able to assist everyday people overcome obstacles they didn't think were possible, and to help them make their dreams come true!" Spoken like the veteran Realtor she has become, Heidi hasn't let her success go to her head. "It's been quite a ride having started in the trenches, but I enjoy all aspects of real estate - from working directly face to face with clients to handling all of the "behind the scenes" work so vital in every real estate transaction." Ho'okupono, Heidi!
|
| Dahl Young is a Big Island girl! Born and raised in Hilo, Dahl is grateful and proud of her Big Island roots, but that’s not all she’s known. With a degree in Asian Studies from UH Manoa, Dahl traveled to Japan on a student exchange program and then lived on Oahu for 14 years before returning to the Big Island to raise her family in Kamuela. “I wanted my kids to experience the same laid-back and relaxed lifestyle that I enjoyed as a child,” Dahl says with quiet confidence. Real Estate has always been a true passion for Dahl - weekends being an opportunity to cruise through open houses and keep an eye on the market. “My mother always encouraged me to pursue this business because she felt my love for real estate coupled with the patience I have while working with many different personalities would be a perfect combination for success.” When her mother passed away, Dahl finally understood the importance of living a meaningful life every day, and thus began a new career as a full-time Realtor with her inheritance. That’s courage! Focused on the business of helping Sellers and Buyers with ho’okupono and a work ethic that would make her mother proud, Dahl is every bit the success her mother had always imagined she’d be. |
|
