Modern architecture with clean lines has been rearing its head in most global urban landscapes over the past decade. Its simplistic design and uncomplicated spaces can make any dweller feel relaxed and at home. Hawaii has not seen much of it, unfortunately. In fact, a truly modern home with interesting simply lines is a rarity, […]
Existing home sales rose in October while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 1.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million in October from a downwardly […]
It’s Fall in Kailua, finally. The air is cooler and you can feel the wintry weather coming…
Kainalu park has been a popular neighborhood from its inception and this new listing at 138 Kailuana Place is sure to please. The beautiful family home is a very short walk to the private Kailua Beach access in Kainalu Park. The 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home has a beautiful pool and entertaining area. This home […]
Oahu Hawaii real estate and housing sales statistics for the month of September 2011. According to the analysis conducted by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Single-Family Home Resales Oahu, Hawaii Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This […]
Those who have been fortunate enough to experience Kailua know how the lifestyle is laid back and friendly. This is very popular neighborhood which frames beautiful Kailua Beach on the island of Oahu. Many wish to call this place home and is the desired vacation spot in Hawaii of President Obama and Oprah Winfrey has […]
Oahu real estate sales statistics for the month of July 2011. According to analysis conducted by the Honolulu Hawaii real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Oahu Single-Family Home Resales Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This Month Compared To July […]
Hawaii real estate sales statistics for the month of June 2011 for Oahu. According to the analysis conducted by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Hawaii Single-Family Home Resales Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This Month Compared […]
Existing-home sales were down in May as temporary factors and financing problems weighed on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 3.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million in May from a downwardly revised 5.00 […]
Oahu Hawaii real estate statistics for the month of May 2011. According to the analysis conducted by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Oahu Hi Single-Family Home Resales Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This Month Compared To […]
Hawaii’s unemployment declined again in April from 6.3% to 6.1% says the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Comparing this to the national number at 9% and Hawaii looks as if it is doing quite well. Honolulu county came in at an ultra low of 4.6% while the Big Island had the worst number […]
The U.S. continues to remain a top destination for foreign buyers as international purchases surged by $16 billion this year, one of the highest increases in recent years. This is according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. According to the survey, total residential international sales in the U.S. […]
Existing home sales declined in April, although the market has managed six gains in the past nine months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, eased 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million in April from a downwardly […]
Hawaii Oahu real estate sales statitics for the month of April 2011. According to the analysis conducted by the Honolulu real estate board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Oahu Hawaii Single-Family Home Resales Number of Sales This Month Compared To Median* Sales Price This Month Compared […]
A bill before the state legislature would help revive the plan to redevelop the state owned land around the Aloha Tower Marketplace is gaining new strength. Last year the state agency that was in charge of the redevelopment was disbanded because of lack of support. The last proposed project was proposed by Texas developer, Ken […]
A Bill before the Hawaii Legislature would force mediation for those at risk of losing their homes before foreclosure can take place. The goal is to allow more people to remain in their homes under mortgage modifications and attempt to stem the tide of foreclosures here in Hawaii. The bill is based on a law […]
According to the Mortgage Monitor, an independent group that analyzes the number of mortgages nationally, the number of foreclosures surprisingly declined by a huge 11% last month to a level not seen since 2008. The improvement in the economy has allow more people to hold onto their properties. This is shown to be a good […]
Clearly for a great property there can be a lot of bidders not matter the asking price. David Matlin, head of MatlinPatterson Global Advisers, a private equity firm, has is co-op at 625 Park Avenue on the market and the word is from Jennifer Gould Kiel of the New York Post, the property has multiple […]
Occupancy rates for all of Hawaii hotels stood at 67% down only 1% from this week last year. This is a remarkable feat considering that Japanese arrivals have been down 17 to 25% since the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Even better news is that room rates actually rose from this time last year. Oahu occupancy […]
Visitor arrivals to Hawaii were up 4.2% in March and unexpectedly great number considering Japanese visitor arrivals from Japan declined 17.9%. The industry was getting ready for a phenomenal March when the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami occurred on March 11th. Visitor arrivals from Canada were up over 34% many were escaping wintry weather to […]