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Meet the team

Get to know the 18 agents at Hawaii Life - Hawaii Kai.

Kyle Malmay

REALTOR® Salesperson

(1 review)

About Kyle

With nine years of real estate experience and over $37 million in sales, I bring a steady hand and a strong foundation to my work here at Hawai‘i Life. Originally from the gulf Coast, now proudly calling O'ahu home. I grew up in a small town in Louisiana, where I worked in my dad’s forestry business, an upbringing that taught me the importance of hard work, patience, and respect for the land. Those values still guide me today and align closely with the Hawaiian principle of mālama ʻāina. Over the years, I’ve built my real estate career on trust, follow-through, and lasting relationships. With more than 230 successful transactions and a business that runs mostly on referrals, I pride myself on helping people feel supported and cared for through every step of the process. Outside of real estate, I enjoy hiking, gardening, working with animals, and keeping bees. I also enjoy exploring the island with my rescue dog, Loki, and learning more about native plants and sustainable living. If you’re planning a move to the island from the mainland or abroad, I’ve done it and I’d be honored to help guide you before, during, and after the sale, all the way down to getting your dog and your car here. And if you already live on island, it would be a privilege to assist your ʻohana. For me, real estate isn’t just about the sale, it’s about helping people love where they live, every day. Aloha, Kyle

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Cherie Tsukamoto

REALTOR® Broker

About Cherie

In 1979, while living on the island of Kauai, I decided to enter the field of real estate. Fast forward 40 years and I can unequivocally say that it was one of the best and most life-changing decisions of my life. My small beginning on Kauai became an adventure of a lifetime! As a Broker-in-Charge and full-time Realtor, I continue to serve my clients and community with the same passion and enthusiasm that set me on this path many years ago. It's been quite a ride and one that I expect to continue for years to come! I live, work, and play in the beautiful community of Hawaii Kai, and I count myself fortunate to reside within walking distance to Sandy's Beach, the Hawaii Kai golf course, and the Koko Crater Botanical Gardens. All three of our children grew up playing sports, and most of our Saturdays were spent on neighborhood soccer fields, basketball courts, and baseball bleachers. Our roots go down deep here, and I love this marina-front community we call home. As empty-nesters, my husband and I now enjoy quiet dinners, good books, beach days, and serving in our local church.

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Chris Friese

REALTOR® Broker

About Chris

Born in Berlin, Germany, I emigrated to the United States with my family when I was 11. Moving from a cosmopolitan city when I was on the cusp of becoming a teenager, O‘ahu’s slow pace of life came as a surprise. Wearing the Hawaiian mu‘umu‘u was commonplace then, and a significant change from my city life. I joined the team at Hawai‘i Life in 2018. I like taking new ideas and new concepts and incorporating them into my everyday work. Hawai‘i Life and our culture are positive icons in the real estate industry, given our company’s tech-savvy and knowledge for all things digital in marketing. It gives me the freedom to be myself, and I can rely on the latest and greatest technology and info on an island-wide basis, with experts on every island. I've been in the real estate industry for such a long time in Hawai‘i that I have helped different clients sell the same properties two or three times over, especially in the prestigious Diamond Head, Black Point, and Kahala areas of Honolulu. I've closed more than 1,000 real estate transactions throughout my career, serving clients across the island of O‘ahu. My classes have included industry ethics instruction to both new agents and experienced ones as part of a continuing education curriculum. I enjoy assisting other agents when they hit a roadblock or are looking for an answer on some complex matter. I enjoy the new opportunities that each day brings, along with the unique challenges that each transaction presents. I love digging deep to solve the problem and engaging with realtors I have not worked with before — winning them over to create a successful, happy ending for our clients. I am committed to service excellence with a focus on achieving exceptional results for my clients, and that keeps my clients coming back. Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions a person will make in their lifetime. It deserves a skilled professional to see the process through from beginning to end. I am passionate about art, enjoy painting, and have shown my contemporary work in several local exhibitions. I am bi-lingual in German and English. Please contact me with any real estate questions you may have. Aloha, Chris

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Diane Almadova

REALTOR® Salesperson

About Diane

I am all about providing excellent professional residential Real Estate services in Hawaii. I've traveled the world and have explored many wonderful and fascinating cultures. My love for global cultures stems from my own sense of connection to my Hawaiian heritage. Real Estate transactions can be stressful; however my natural style puts people at ease and is evident through my commitment to serve with love and compassion. With this gift of Aloha I am equipped to navigate just about any sale into smooth waters. While it may be easy to be fooled by my unassuming personality and kindness, I'm an excellent negotiator and ultimately, I deliver results to my clients. My dedication to a seamless client experience is backed by a wealth of expertise in organizing, event planning and customer service. I've worked tirelessly under pressure to orchestrate staff and produce immaculate guest experiences. My husband and I live in Hawaii Kai, where we have raised two children, and have been residents for over 50 years. Aloha, Diane D

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Galen Miura

REALTOR® Broker

About Galen

Hello - I’m a REALTOR BROKER with a Business Administration degree specializing in Accounting from the University of Washington, Seattle Washington. A Punahou alumni, I was born and raised on the island of O‘ahu. As a professional Realtor® since 1999, I’m proud to serve sellers, buyers and investors with their many real estate needs. I’m very knowledgeable about selling and buying residential, condominium, commercial and vacant land properties on O‘ahu. I’ve been a trusted real estate advisor to my many clients and offer them 20+ years of experience as a Realtor Broker. I deliver timely professional service, advice, support, and results to my clients. Before joining the Hawai‘i Life Life East O‘ahu office team, I served as Principal Broker and Owner of Realty Master, Inc. and as Vice President/ Senior Loan Officer for a major mortgage brokerage company, gaining invaluable insights and experience in industry leadership and lending that helps me serve my clients. I also served as a Senior Tax Manager at the Honolulu office of Ernst & Young, LLP. I currently hold a CPA license with a permit to practice in the State of Hawaii. My background in Federal and Hawaii taxes, IRC section 1031 exchanges, accounting and financial lending give me a distinct advantage in my real estate career, allowing me to help clients clearly define their financial goals, weigh their options in each transaction, and assess their bottom line.

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Harmoni Akao

REALTOR® Salesperson

About Harmoni

A Hawaii Kai native, Harmoni is a small business owner turned real estate agent. Her focus is on single family homes, condos and small multi-family investment opportunities. Harmoni promotes real estate ownership as a means to a better life- whether it’s an investment in your own primary residence or an investment in cash flowing rental properties. She is licensed in both Hawaii and California and is actively assisting clients in Honolulu, Hawaii and Santa Cruz, California. Harmoni’s educational background includes a Japan-focused MBA from Shidler College of Business at University of Hawaii, undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Japanese from Pacific University in Oregon and a one-year study abroad program at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka, Japan. She owned and operated an international student housing company in Honolulu for eight years prior to moving into the real estate realm. Travel, yoga and listening to podcasts are her favorite pastimes in addition to spending time with her husband and three children. Aloha, Harmoni Elliott

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About us

Hawai'i Life Hawaiʻi Kai serves Southeast Oʻahu, including Hawaiʻi Kai, Portlock, Koko Kai, and neighboring communities. Our team works across waterfront homes, luxury residences, condominiums, and investment properties in one of Honolulu's most desirable residential markets. We provide practical guidance backed by strong local market knowledge. Connect with our office to discuss buying or selling real estate in Southeast Oʻahu.

Seller review

6 months ago

Kyle did an excellent job helping us with the sale of our condo! He superbly explained the process e

Kyle did an excellent job helping us with the sale of our condo! He superbly explained the process every step of the way. He diligently worked to get the property shown and kept us filled in every step of the way. He was super responsive to every request and question. He truly made a terrifying process easy and a pleasure! I would definitely work with him again!

Kyle Malmay

(1 review)

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