I have a real issue when our local news paper - WEST HAWAII TODAY - prints such a negative report about sales in our community. If you can imagine a respected newspaper, going to an agent, one that has a total sales count here in Hawaii (Big Island) of 3, thats right THREE SALES. And quotes him throughout the article for reference points! Thats just not RIGHT !
So what do you do? You write an article here on Activerain, you guys have such a huge force when it comes to search engine results, I just hope that the truth gets out. by the way I did write a letter to the editor - I will let you guess as to whether or not I heard back from him :) ???
Here is the letter, and post I did on cragslist !
Island Real Estate continues to DECLINE!!!
Please - West Hawaii Today, verify your facts before printing such negative material. Fact: Agent quoted in West Hawaii Today Article - according to Hawaii MLS - has a total of -3- that's correct - THREE - sales here on the Big Island? You think you might want to pick someone with more experience here on the Big Island ? Just a thought, when you have such an effect on the community!
Myth: 651 Single Family Homes for sale in North Kona (as reported)
Fact: 364 Single Family Homes for sale in North Kona (as of 11/4/09) I follow this on a monthly basis and we average around 360 - 400 a month - so I have no idea where 651 comes from.
Myth - North Kona Home Sales down -3% !!! (as reported)
Fact - North Kona Home Sales are up, year to date 4.67% and that still doesn't paint a clear picture because the WORLD came to a screeching halt the first 4 months of this year, but take a real look as to where Kona is headed!
Fact - Sales for the last 6 out of 10 months straight, have been either equal to, or exceeded last year sales .
Fact: October Home Sales - UP over 63% from last October
Fact: September Home Sales - Up over 41% from Sept of last year
Fact: August Home Sales - UP over 60% from last August
Fact: July Home Sales - UP 100% !!!
Fact: June Home Sales - UP over 27% from last June
Fact: May Home Sales - Even with last May
We can go on and on, but the bottom line is the entire community would have better served by a - Glass half full attitude, rather than a glass being half empty. Just think if West Hawaii Today was responsible enough to make headlines like this - KONA HOME SALES EXCEED OR MATCH LAST YEAR SALES - 6 MONTHS IN A ROW !!! Or OCTOBER SINGLE FAMILY HOME - SALES UP OVER 63% !!! West Hawaii Today, you have a huge effect on how outsiders view our community, although we will never have another chance to regain respect from the tourist that were here that day, the ones that got off the cruise ship, or stepped off the airplane, and picked up your paper, and thought we are in such a depressed economy that it was not a good time to buy yet - I know , because I heard it. You do have an opportunity to do RESPONSIBLE journalism, and report true MLS facts, and this time - PICK an agent that has sold more than 3 homes in Hawaii - PLEASE. Make that agent show you proof of what they are saying - you have plenty of reports to verify claims. In the meantime - THE GLASS IS HALF FULL - things are looking up Hawaii .
http://KonaHomeTeam.com - Click on Featured Listings to the left and they are sorted by price.
Aloha and have a great day! Lance Owens (RS) (808) 936-8383 Email me direct Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
Visit my website below for more listings, current Hawaii MLS market reports, Maps, Big Island Links, Kona Coffee, Mortgage Calculator, Weather Reports, and more! http://KonaHomeTeam.com Aloha Kona Realty Inc. 78-6740 Alii Dr. - Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740 Serving these areas: Kailua Kona, Keauhou, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Waimea, West Hawaii, and Hawaii Island . abcdefg
West Hawaii, more specifically the Kailua Kona area has seen a 63% increase over last Octobers sales - on Single Family Homes. This doesn't appear to be some blip on the horizon, at least not from where I sit. We have 7 months in row now that have at least met, actually 6 have exceeded, last years sales . This is great news for both Buyers and Sellers, here's why.
Sellers: Great News, the buyers are back, and they are opening up their wallets! (sales up 63%)
Buyers: Great News, nice selection of inventory, and as a general rule of thumb we are back at 2003 prices (prices down by 9% from last October)
For the complete report, visit my website below and click on the tab to the left - MLS Market Reports -
What do you do when the only news paper in town - West Hawaii Today - splashes across its headlines
Island Real Estate continues to DECLINE!!! Please - West Hawaii Today, verify your facts before printing such negative material. Myth: 651 Single Family Homes for sale in North Kona (as reported) Fact: 364 Single Family Homes for sale in North Kona (as of 11/4/09) I follow this on a monthly basis and we average around 380 - 400 a month - so I have no idea where 651 comes from. Myth - North Kona Home Sales down <3%> !!! (as reported) Fact - North Kona Home Sales are up, year to date 4.67% and that still doesn't paint a clear picture because sales were at a standstill the first few months of this year. Fact - Sales for the last 7 months straight, have been either equal to or exceeded last year sales . Fact: October Home Sales - UP over 60% from last October Fact: September Home Sales - Up over 41% from Sept of last year Fact: August Home Sales - UP over 60% from last August Fact: July Home Sales - UP 100% EXACTLY Fact: June Home Sales - UP over 27% from last June Fact: May Home Sales - Even with last May Fact: April Home Sales - UP over 30% from last April We can go on and on, but the bottom line is the entire community would have better served by a - Glass half full attitude, rather than a glass half empty attitude. JUST THINK HOW BETTER SERVED WEST HAWAII WOULD HAVE BEEN BY THIS ! Imagine a headline - KONA HOME SALES EXCEED OR MATCH LAST YEAR SALES - 7 MONTHS IN A ROW !!! West Hawaii Today, according to the HAWAII MLS, you quoted an agent that shows 3 sales in Kona for the last 5 years - maybe next time - we might want to do things a little different.
Aloha Condos has just added unit 5-103 at Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club. KKSRC 5-103 is an amazing oceanfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor unit.
To celebrate this new unit we are offering a super deal. From now through December 18th, you can get this unit for $99/night. That’s right, book now and get an oceanfront unit in Kona for $99/night.
View more photos of this property at:
http://www.alohacondos.com/bigisland/keauhou-kona-surf-and-racquet-club/5-103
This unit is also for sale $619,000 !!!
Lance Owens | Aloha Kona Realty Inc | 808-936-8383
78-6800 ALII DR # 5103, Kailua Kona, Hi, HI
Absolute Ocean Front - Vacation Rental Approved !!!
2BR/2BA Condo
offered at $619,000
Year Built
1979
Sq Footage
1,170
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 partial
Floors
1
Parking
Unspecified
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$1,075 per month
DESCRIPTION
October 18, 2009 Absolute Ocean Front Condo – 2 bedroom / 2 bath - Fee Simple Unit $619,000.
Check out the Vacation Rental site they signed up on!
http://www.alohacondos.com/bigisland/keauhou-kona-surf-and-racquet-club/5-103
Sought after - First Floor unit – Building #5 - with the best of both worlds – Ocean Front - out of the living room and Master Bedroom, Golf Course, out of the Guest Bedroom and Kitchen – What more could you ask for? Ok I will add one more thing – this complex is well known for –Vacation Rentals – just Google the complex name, and look at the Booking dates – incredible -and it’s legal!
Unit amenities
• Absolute Ocean Front (Living Room and Master)
• Golf Course Frontage ( out front door/ Guest Bed/Kitchen)
• Ground Floor Unit (get out, walk around – cast your fishing pole, smell the flowers)
• No Stairs – no waiting for elevators - no confinement
• In unit - Laundry
• Tiled Through out
• Tiled Lanai
• Sold furnished
Complex amenities include
• Gated Community
• 3 Tennis Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Mature Landscaping
• Walking paths along Ocean
• Sandy Beach at North End
• On a Walking meter of 1- 10, I would give this one a - 9+ -
• .3 miles to Kahaluu Beach (best snorkel place in Kona)
• .3 miles to Keauhou Shopping center (shopping/dining/entertainment)
• .2 miles to Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel (Dining/entertainment)
View more photos of this property at:
http://KonaHomeTeam.com – Click on Featured Listings to the left and they are sorted by price.
http://KonaForeclosures.com – Click here to sign up for instant updates on the Hawaii MLS system
Aloha and have a great day!
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Email me direct
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
Visit my website below for more listings, current Hawaii MLS market reports, Maps, Big Island Links, Kona Coffee, Mortgage Calculator, Weather Reports, and more!
http://KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Dr. – Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740
Serving these areas:
Kailua Kona, Keauhou, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Waimea, West Hawaii, and Hawaii Island .
Lance Owens | Aloha Kona Realty Inc | 808-936-8383
78-6800 ALII DR # 5103, Kailua Kona, Hi, HI
Absolute Ocean Front - Vacation Rental Approved !!!
2BR/2BA Condo
offered at $619,000
Year Built
1979
Sq Footage
1,170
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 partial
Floors
1
Parking
Unspecified
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$1,075 per month
DESCRIPTION
Feb. 14, 2009
Absolute Ocean Front Condo – 2 bedroom / 2 bath - Fee Simple Unit
Sought after - First Floor unit – Building #5 - with the best of both worlds – Ocean Front - out of the living room and Master Bedroom, Golf Course, out of the Guest Bedroom and Kitchen – What more could you ask for? Ok – Price – how about rolling them back to 2004 prices? DONE . Ok I will add one more thing – this complex is well known for –Vacation Rentals – just Google the complex name, and look at the Booking dates – incredible -and it’s legal!
Unit amenities
• Absolute Ocean Front (Living Room and Master)
• Golf Course Frontage ( out front door/ Guest Bed/Kitchen)
• Ground Floor Unit (get out, walk around – cast your fishing pole, smell the flowers)
• No Stairs – no waiting for elevators - no confinement
• In unit - Laundry
• Tiled Through out
• Tiled Lanai
• Sold furnished
Complex amenities include
• Gated Community
• 3 Tennis Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Mature Landscaping
• Walking paths along Ocean
• Sandy Beach at North End
• On a Walking meter of 1- 10, I would give this one a - 9+ -
• .3 miles to Kahaluu Beach (best snorkel place in Kona)
• .3 miles to Keauhou Shopping center (shopping/dining/entertainment)
• .2 miles to Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel (Dining/entertainment)
View more photos of this property at:
http://KonaHomeTeam.com – Click on Featured Listings to the left and they are sorted by price.
http://KonaForeclosures.com – Click here to sign up for instant updates on the Hawaii MLS system
Aloha and have a great day!
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Email me direct
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
Visit my website below for more listings, current Hawaii MLS market reports, Maps, Big Island Links, Kona Coffee, Mortgage Calculator, Weather Reports, and more!
http://KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Dr. – Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740
Serving these areas:
Kailua Kona, Keauhou, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Waimea, West Hawaii, and Hawaii Island .
Lance Owens | Aloha Kona Realty Inc | 808-936-8383
76-6408 PUALANI STREET, Kailua Kona, Hi, HI
3BR/2BA Single Family House
offered at $450,000
Year Built
2003
Sq Footage
1,950
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 partial
Floors
1
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
16,601 sqft
HOA/Maint
$475 per month
DESCRIPTION
This is like no other Short Sale listing you've seen! Located in The Terrace at Kona Vistas, an intimate gated community on the rising slope of Hualalai above Kailua-Kona town and bay. Not only are you in a nice community to begin with, you are in a gated portion of that community which will enhance your new home's atmosphere of quiet, secluded elegance. The master suite is remarkable, with double-basin vanity, massive closet space and spacious glass block, walk-in shower. Most major appliances are Whirlpool brand, however the kitchen's cooking surface is Jenn Air. Landscape maintenance (yes, even your lawn) is provided by the Association. The Terrace Association dues are $475.00 a month; $75.00 every 3 months for Kona Vista dues, which include tennis court privileges. All this makes for a great retirement home or vacation home. No need to worry about your landscaping for far less than many condo fees - it just makes sense.
This is a Short Sale - subject to lenders approval. Owner has completed short sale packet for lending institution.
View more photos of this property at:
http://KonaHomeTeam.com – Click on Featured Listings to the left and they are sorted by price.
http://KonaForeclosures.com – Click here to sign up for instant updates on the Hawaii MLS system
Aloha and have a great day!
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Email me direct
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
Visit my website below for more listings, current Hawaii MLS market reports, Maps, Big Island Links, Kona Coffee, Mortgage Calculator, Weather Reports, and more!
http://KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Dr. – Suite 5, Kailua Kona, Hi 96740
Serving these areas:
Kailua Kona, Keauhou, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Waikoloa, Waimea, West Hawaii, and Hawaii Island .
Lance Owens | Aloha Kona Realty Inc | 808-936-8383
75-5621 PALANI RD, Kailua Kona, Hi, HI
Auto Dealership in Kailua Kona - the old Mckenna Volkswagen Dealership
Retail/Commercial
offered at $599,000
Year Built
1984
Sq Footage
5,487
Floors
2
Parking
Uncovered spaces
Lot Size
43,000 sqft
Maint
$0 per month
DESCRIPTION
The old Volkswagen store, near the corner of Palani Rd, and Kuakini HWY
You want to talk about Location and Visibility!
2 offices, small kitchen area, downstairs with waiting room & deck
4 offices upstairs with deck
6 service bays with lifts
Service office/write up area
Parts Dept
Land area according to tax records
43,424sqft in upper lot
14,215sqft lower lot
Building area according to tax records
5,487sqft
There are a few non conforming issues when the addition was put in - back in 2002.
The 2 pop outs off the back of service and parts, and the wash bay. Seller will remove before sale if buyer requests.
Specifics:
$8,500. a month lease for Upper lot (renegotiates in 2012, expires in 2022 - owner willing to negotiate a new 20 year lease if you want )
$1,100. a month for lower lot lease (month to month only - has been forever)
$599,000 for all improvements, including equipment, lifts, building, furnishings. You couldnt build half this building for that price!
Seller is motivated - and may carry some of the paper for the improvements
Use your imagination - this lot used to be the Ford dealership, then Budget Rent a Car, back to a Auto Dealership, most recently being Kia, before that it was VW, and Hyundai.
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com
www.KonaHomeTeam.com
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
- 4 offices upstairs, 2 down, parts dept, 6 service bays with Lifts
LOCATION FEATURES
- High Visibilty near the corner of Palani rd and Kuakini Hwy
This is only the 2nd time this year that Condominium sales have out numbered last years sales, if you follow my blog on home sales you will see they have exceeded last years numbers 5 months in a row - obviously a trend.
So is this the beginning of the Condo trend? We will just have to wait and see.
2009 sales saw a 40% increase over last years numbers, but with a <29%> drop in median prices, don't just look at the numbers though, you need to talk to a Realtor and read deeper into this. We had sales as low as $109,000 and as high as $1,550,000 - just all over the board.
Log onto my website below for a look at the full report.
Ok I am going to throw in a plug for my favorite listing
Ocean Front - 2/2 condo, gated community, Resort style setting. tennis courts, pool, volleyball court, oh and did I mention that not only does this unit sit absolutely ocean front, but it backs up to the Kona Country Club golf Course - what else could you ask for? New Pricing to set around $619,000 - recently upgraded furnishings and entered into the AlohaCondos.com vacation rental pool!
Master Bedroom Below - Ocean is out the door to the left
Photo below is your view when you stand at the door from the master bedroom, or living room
September 2009, Kailua Kona (North Kona) home sales have increased over last September's sales by a whopping 41%, and this makes it 5 months in a row that we have seen increases over last year! This also puts us up now for the - year to date - over last years sales.
In fact, did you know there are now 34 homes In the Kailua area for under $300,000 - according to today's " Hawaii MLS " . Shoot me an email if you want the list.
Island wide sales actually show a 44% increase over last Septembers numbers, with the year to date being slightly off by <3%> - I haven't really been following the entire island trend, but all the reports are on my website, you can pull them up for review if you like. I tend to follow the area's I sell in most.
For the full September 2009, Big Island, REal Estate Market report please visit my website below and click on the tab to your left - MLS Market Reports - .
I know, Monday is the beginning of the work week, Tuesday is, well it is the second day of the work week. But I was having so much fun this weekend, it just kept going until - Today! So - as you may be able to tell from the photograph - I may have been a little distracted when I took your calls this week. (Robert - thank you for understanding)
It all started with an innocent camping trip we had planned down at South Point. The day before we loaded up to leave , we made some calls and found a great little Vacation Rental where the owner was nice enough to give us a last minute booking deal. A very quaint home on 7 acres, fenced, manicured, and lots of different fruit trees - orange, lemon, lime, guava, bread fruit, ..... The kids had a blast riding there bicycles around the property while we packed up all the gear, for day trips down to these riding areas. Anyway, Monday morning came around - just couldn't make myself pack up and leave. So we just stayed a little while longer :) Good Friends, Good Times, and Family :)
Whats all this have to do with Real Estate.? read below
There are some great deals, just a few miles away from these riding areas !
An 8 acre parcel, on the road down to this area is listed at $180,000 with Owner financing available! Has me thinking ???
Only 3.29 miles away !
Young Guns - ready for the wild, wild, west - or I should say the Wild, Wild, South
So if your someone that is looking for a Realtor, that knows what your talking about when you say you have an active life, and your looking for property that can enhance that active life - you need to give me a call. Whether its, camping, hiking, horses, or motorcycles - I have the experience you need.
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