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With housing recovering slowly, most economists predicted in a recent survey that it will take at least five years for average home prices to climb back to the levels they commanded in 2006. This year, some hard-hit areas may see another dip, but properties
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A report on NewsGeni.us was not encouraging for the real estate industry. While prices are up from last year, there is no clear trend toward a solid recover. Here are some excerpts from the article. "In the latest sign of renewed turbulence in the
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Building and modifying homes to accommodate multiple generations is increasingly popular as more Americans struggle to accommodate both their older parents and their grown children under the same roof. The National Association of Home Builders’
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According to detailed information about the characteristics of new homes completed in 2009 that was released recently by the Census Bureau, the size of new single-family homes completed declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square
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May, 2010 showed a positive trend in real estate for both Hawaii Kai and East Oahu. Single family homes, Hawaii Kai Closed sales - 15, up from 13 last year Median sales price - $885,000, up from $750,000 last year Average sales price - $1,583,233, up
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18 condos sold in Hawaii Kai in May, ranging in price from $361,000 for a 1 bedroom on the 6th floor of the Mauna Luan, to $735,000 for a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath waterfront home in Kuapa Isle. 16 single family homes sold in May, with a low of $530,000 for
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CoreLogic reports that 9.8% of all mortgages in Hawaii had negative equity in the 2010 first quarter, the 10th lowest percentage of any state in the country. Negative equity means the borrower owes more on the loan than the value of the home. The company
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The new company which is doing our Board of Realtors statistics now uses graphs in an easy-to-read format, and produces 3 reports: Monthly Indicators, Housing Supply Outlook, and Local Market Updates. If you would like any of these, just contact me for
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I'm asked the general question, "How's the market?" a lot, but interestingly, people don't really want a general answer. They want to know how the real estate market is in Hawaii Kai, or Portlock, or the Commodore condo building.
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The Honolulu Board of Realtors is publishing new statistical data now for neighborhoods on Oahu, organized by TMK. For Hawaii Kai, this is 1-3-9. The new format comes with graphs, with single family homes and condos on the same page. Shown are Year-to-Date
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March 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Punahou, Honolulu - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 404-1425 Punahou on March 14 from 2:00 PM to
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Koko Head Terrace, Hawaii Kai - Announcing a price reduction on 228 Nomilo Place, a 1,407 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $565,000 - Great Investment Chance. Property information
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A federal report suggests O'ahu home prices may be in a rebound, joining other indicators that a housing market turnaround is strengthening. The Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday reported that O'ahu single-family home values in the fourth
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February 2010 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Koko Head Terrace, Hawaii Kai - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 228 Nomilo Place on February 21
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Affordable location in Hawaii Kai • 1,407 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $599,000 - Great Investment Chance Koko Head Terrace, Hawaii Kai - Great location on cul-de-sac 2 short blocks from Hawaii Kai Library & Koko Marina shopping
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