Oahu Year End 2011 Real Estate Report

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For years we have experienced a steady, dramatic decline in New Listings coming onto the market as owners refuse to give up more equity or simply do not have enough equity in order to sell for a profit. Now we can see that this past year has brought a much needed change to the market as more and more home owners are coming onto the market to sell... More »

Relocating to Hawaii - Tips for a Smooth Move

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The lure of the Islands is beckoning. Even if it's just in your dreams, it's out there, softly nudging you under the surface. Should you listen to your heart, and move to Hawaii? Hawaii appeals to all the senses. It's in the velvety feel of the trade winds... More »

A Case for Reaching the Bottom? Current Trends in the Hawaii Real Estate Market

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This article is about 'reaching the bottom' in the current real estate cycle for Oahu properties. The data currently available can either be interpreted as a change in the market place that will lead us to a bottoming of the market or, the current data may mean that this is nothing more than a regular, seasonal thing that the height of the market brings us every year. Time will only tell. More »

Down Payment and Other Real Estate Facts & Myths

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Mortgage rates remain at record low rates making home ownership an attractive but sometimes stressful choice for first timers.  Over the past 6 or so years, rising prices have added to the intensity. If you have tried unsuccessfully to buy in the past, you probably experienced some frustrations. It was like jumping onto a moving vehicle – it’s great once you get on, but until then you’re chasing a speeding target! More »

What's Really Happening in the Oahu Real Estate Market

What you don't know about this, may loose you your sale! More »

8 Trends You Need to Know

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The Slump is So Over. It's been replaced with a strange market with stable or slightly increasing home prices, and a shortage of properties to buy. The inventory of homes to buy has declined in every price range for both condos (down 7%) and single family homes (down 12%) compared to last year. More »

Oahu Distressed Property Report Mid-Year 2011

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As of June 30th the number of Distressed Single Family Homes In Escrow (A.C.S.) is a huge 80% and for Distressed Condos the figure is 71%. There obviously remains a rather large demand for Distressed Properties from Buyers on the Island of Oahu... More »

What Is Really Happening In the Hawaii Real Estate Market - December 2006

Before I begin to explain what is happening with Oahu Single Family Homes I would like to take a minute to acquaint you with the map above that will explain what is happening on the Island of Oahu. These arrows are based upon a ratio of Total Homes/Condos in Escrow that have just gone into Escrow with an accepted offer, as compared to Total Inventory of both categories that is For Sale. ACS (Active Continue To Show) data is only at worst case, 3 Days Old. Below are just some of the Neighborhoods with the Current Percentages for Dec. 4th. '06.
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Secret Real Estate Code

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A humorous look at what those descriptive ads really mean! More »

Georgia On My Mind

I am writing this article while I am in Atlanta Georgia visiting my aged parents who are in their mid 80's. I have not been home for almost three years and it was high time I visited them to see how they are doing and to 'reconnect.' My parents purchased their first home at the age of 78 after my Father worked many long years, serving in the U.S. Army. They are frugal, very much unlike what we all are today, as they both are products of the 'Great Depression Era.' More »

Cost vs Value - How Remodeling Pays

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Wondering if it is worthwhile to renovate you home? It's a burning question for homeowners who know that they will be selling sooner or later. Who wants to pony up the cash if you will just be trading dollars - or worse, won't get your money back when selling time comes? More »

Oahu Real Estate End of Year '08 Report

Oahu Real Estate '08 Report More »