oahu: Will The Holidays See the Normal Real Estate Slow Down on Oahu? - 11/27/09 12:24 AM
In Hawaii we do not see the extreme winter slow down as in parts of the mainland. The weather is nice year round here. But even with that said the holiday season usually sees a lull in real estate activity.
This year may see the trend bucked a bit. The last … (7 comments)
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oahu: A Real Estate Alert - Buyers and Sellers Beware! - 03/12/09 10:56 AM
If you are looking to buy or sell a home you may want to ask a question of you real estate agent before making a decision on whether to work with them.
Do you do this full time? In other words is this their primary source of income?
In my county … (25 comments)
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oahu: Signs The Real Estate Market is Not All Bad - 01/25/09 05:04 PM
There are signs the real estate market is not all bad.
The newspaper is not giving you that message. It almost appears the new media is determined influence the real estate market rather than report on it.
In the last few weeks I am seeing signs of things picking up in many … (95 comments)
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oahu: 2009 Military Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) for Honolulu County - 12/25/08 11:53 AM
As we get to the end of another year a few things will change. One of them is the Basic Housing Allowance for our active duty troops stationed in Honolulu County (Island of Oahu). The rates had a slight decrease from the 2008 levels. Those who are already stationed here will … (10 comments)
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oahu: Oahu (Honolulu County) - Residential Real Estate Sales for September 2008 - 10/02/08 10:02 PM
The September 2008 numbers are in.
Single Family Home Sales saw a major dip in the median price and sales volume from August and the same period last year. While prices had been fairly stable until September the challenges in the lending industry and tourism industry may have finally hit … (3 comments)
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oahu: Buy or Sell Real Estate on Oahu or Just Wait? - 09/23/08 04:29 AM
This is the question on many people's minds.
Here is a few of my observations.
Oahu prices are fairly stable compared to most parts of the country. We have seen a slight slippage overall in median prices. A few areas have seen larger drops like Ewa Beach, which has short … (24 comments)
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oahu: Oahu (Honolulu County) - Residential Real Estate Sales for June 2008 - 07/26/08 03:16 PM
The June 2008 resales numbers are in.
Single Family Home Sales volume is down from the period last year, although median prices made a rebound in May they saw a dip in June.
Condominium Sales had a similar drop in volume while the median price which showed a modest increase … (0 comments)
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oahu: Some Real Estate Agents Stopped Working - 07/17/08 06:43 PM
Among the real estate agent in my area who claim to be doing poorly, I have found many have simply stopped working. I try to make appointments to show listings and find a third of the agents not returning phone calls or e-mails in any reasonable period of time. Hard to … (26 comments)
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oahu: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for June 2008 - 07/05/08 06:44 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both Mililani Mauka and Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley and Waipio Acres).
Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. Mililani has remained a balanced market … (8 comments)
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oahu: Waipio Gentry - Real Estate Sales Activity For June 2008 - 07/05/08 04:16 PM
Waipio Gentry Area also includes Crestview and Seaview.
Single Family homes sales have softened. Year to date average sales prices of single family homes have gone down from the same period of time last year. Sales volume year to date has also gone down increasing the averages day on the market. … (1 comments)
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oahu: A Day in Paradise - 07/04/08 11:59 PM
My schedule has been so busy the last couple of years, that I never seem to enjoy quality time in Hawaii.
The other day I made a commitment to change that. I bought a couple of sets of snorkels, masks and fins.
Today my oldest son Daniel and I hit the … (35 comments)
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oahu: Real Estate Consumers Have Changed in a Positive Way - 06/30/08 12:16 PM
As the real estate market has changed from the insanely hot market of a few years ago; I have seen a big change in the consumers and their habits.
When the market was hot, homes would sell in a matter of days with multiple offers. If a home owner priced their … (26 comments)
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oahu: Record High Prices, Yet all I Hear is Gloom and Doom - 06/24/08 02:36 PM
There seems to be a big difference between reality and perception in the real estate business.
While looking at the numbers for Oahu (Honolulu County) for May 2008 something jumped off the page at me. The median price for condos and townhouses hit a record all time high. The median price … (29 comments)
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oahu: Oahu (Honolulu County) - Sales of Existing Homes & Condominiums for May 2008 - 06/23/08 03:56 PM
The May 2008 numbers are in.
Single Family Home Sales volume is down from the period last year, but median prices are making a rebound. Prices at the 2007 levels.
Condominium Sales had a similar drop in volume while the median price has shown a modest increase.
With … (4 comments)
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oahu: The News is Bad yet Our Hawaii Economy Keeps on Going - 05/24/08 05:05 PM
If I were to get all of my information from the news, I would believe the sky is falling.
Gasoline prices that are matching the price of milk in Hawaii.
Mortgage companies closing their doors all over the country.
Airlines raising price, filing bankruptcies, parking planes and closing their … (20 comments)
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oahu: Fairway Village #156 - On Mililani Golf Course For Sale - 05/16/08 02:15 PM
$400,000 for this rarely available 2bed/ 2 bath split level townhouse with 2 car garage. This home is a golf course frontage unit.
Sit out on you lanai and enjoy the many acre backyard (Mililani Golf Course) that some else cuts the grass.
It has an upgraded kitchen with custom Corian … (16 comments)
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oahu: I Can Sell Your Home in One Day - 05/07/08 01:23 PM
Did the title get your attention? When asked by potential clients how long will it take me to sell their home; I respond I can sell your home in one day.
I am serious; I can sell any home in one day. I am very good at what I do. If … (30 comments)
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oahu: Honolulu County (Oahu) Real Estate Sales Figures – 1/1/08 thru 3/31/08 - 04/02/08 10:11 PM
Sales volume has seen slippage since the last two years, while median sales price has stayed stable and average sales prices showed an increase over the same period last year.
With interest rates remaining low and a good selection of inventory, buyers will continue to find the home of their dreams on … (2 comments)
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oahu: I Live in Paradise and Every Day is Spring - (Spring Inspiration & Positive Views) - 04/02/08 03:08 PM
While growing up in Chicago we always looked forward to the weather warming up, the plants blooming and the birds returning. Spring was a wonderful time of year when we were children. The days got longer and summer vacation was just around the corner.
Spring was also a time of renewal … (64 comments)
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oahu: Oahu (Honolulu County) - Sales of Existing Homes & Condominiums for February 2008 - 03/13/08 09:47 PM
The February 2008 numbers are in.
Single Family Home sales began to slow the end of the year and continued on January and February. Even though sales volume is considerably off, median sales prices have stayed fairly stable.
Condominium sales had a drop in volume while the median price has shown … (0 comments)
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