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Archive of posts and articles about Honolulu real estate


Media advisory: downpayment clarification

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There is some misinformation in the media lately about the required…

Existing home sales decline in economic uncertainty

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Existing-home sales weakened against a backdrop of an eroding…

30-year fixed rate mortgages fall to their lowest level in 37 years

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From Market Watch:  30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 37-year low The…

Judge allows Ilikai foreclosure

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From The Pacific Business News:  Judge ok's Ilikai Foreclosure A…

Realtors Push for 4.5 Percent Interest Rate Buy-Down

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A federal mortgage interest buy-down program would help spark…

NAR: Interest Rate Drop Good Sign, But Government Must Continue to Help Families

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The National Association of Realtors® is urging the federal…

Central Pacific Bank takes advantage of the US Treasury’s capital repurchase program

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From Central Pacific Bank:   press release dated December 10,…

NAR: Pending homes sales holding in stable range

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Pending home sales eased against a deteriorating economic backdrop…

Hawaii plans to create electric car network

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From the Wall Street Journal:  Hawaii makes big bet on electric…

NAR says Fed’s buying of Fannie, Freddie debt will drive down interest rates and help to stabilize housing

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Great news for home buyers, home sellers and the U.S. economy…

Commercial Real Estate Index shows slowing activity expected

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The economic downturn will slow commercial real estate markets…

Home prices rise in some metros, Buyers more active in other areas

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Four out of five metropolitan areas recorded lower home prices…

Apple opening a new store in Waikiki?

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We noticed that Apple has applied for a new building permit here…

Honolulu Lawmakers look to increase tax on house sales

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February 17, 2005 Honolulu: Lawmakers look to increase tax…

Oahu: Walker Estate is safe for now

January 2, 2007 Oahu: Walker Estate is safe for now The…

Honolulu Plan approved for housing on Kakaako waterfront

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September 8, 2005 Honolulu: Plan approved for housing on Kakaako…

centex plans new condo at koolina

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Oahu: Centex plans new condo at Ko Olina Centex Destination…

Oahu group targets illegal bed and breakfast

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Oahu: Group targets illegal bed and breakfast units A group…

waikiki grand opening of the aqua palms

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Waikiki: Grand Opening of the Aqua Palms The 260 unit condotel…

Honolulu lower inflation for first half of 2005

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August 16, 2005 Honolulu: Lower inflation for the first half…