Barbara Abe, Your Hawaii Kai Realtor

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 housing market, an industry group said Thursday that sales of existing homes fell 5.1% in ...

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’ International Builders Show this year featured a single-level residence with a master suite at each ...

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 feet. After increasing continually for nearly three decades, the average size of ...

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 also reported that in Honolulu 7.5% or 12,113 of all residential properties with a ...

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.  So when asked, I try not to say, "It's slow" or "Prices are down ...

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

[calendar:2010-02-21 2010-02-21] Koko Head Terrace, Hawaii Kai  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 228 Nomilo Place on February 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Property information

[photo:listing:11633479] 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 center. Excellent opportunity to buy in ...

New, naturally formed beach land above the high-water mark in Hawaii belongs to the public, not adjoining property owners, the Intermediate Court of Appeals has concluded.  The court upheld provisions of a 2003 law that declared that future land formed through accretion belonged to the state. The judges said, however, that oceanfront private ...

Single Family Homes 18 homes sold in Hawaii Kai in December, compared to 13 last year.  Median sales price was $784,500, vs. $885,000 in 2008. For the year, 182 homes sold, compared to 161 last year.  Median sales price was $795,000 vs. $850,000 in 2008. New listing activity decreased to 16 in December vs. 18 last year, and median ...