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| Total Unique Visitors: 475228 |
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| Honolulu, HI - Tips for Selling in 2011 |
| 2011-03-19 10:54:56 |
Our real estate market will still be a challenge for sellers this year. Hawaii has a large inventory of bank-owned and distressed properties, which will pressure valuations for sellers who just want to sell, rather than have to sell. Oahu is so diverse, that many areas are not affected as much as others, such as Ewa Beach, so local advice and a market analysis by a Realtor experienced in your Oahu community is invaluable.If you hope to sell this year, you'll need to position your property to be competitive and position yourself to be flexible and negotiable. Besides the normal recommendations of cleaning, decluttering, and staging your home, here are a couple of ideas from Taniya Nayak of "Designed to Sell" as reported by RISMedia.com.
"Q: What do people need to do to sell a home in this market?A: For starters, you need to figure out what you're overlooking, what I call forgotten fixer-uppers-things you don't notice anymore. Use a digital camera to take photos, upload...
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| Notes from Hawaii Kai on the Tsunami caused by the recent earthquake in Japan |
| 2011-03-12 20:05:08 |
Many of us in the Islands have friends or relatives in the devasted areas of Japan, and our sincere good thoughts are with them and their families. Here's a little insight into the effect on Hawaii.After tsunami warnings, and evacuations where necessary in low-lying areas throughout the islands, we were thankfully spared any major damage. Waves tore boats from their moorings and wrecked piers, but the damage was far less than scientists feared. Water swept over the beach in Waikiki and surged over the break wall, but stopped short of the hotels. In Keehi Small Boat Harbor, about 200 boats were damaged or broke free. At Haleiwa Harbor, piers were destroyed but no boats were damaged. Governor Neil Abercrombie said, "All of us had that feeling that Hawaii was just the most blessed place on the face of the Earth today."
A Hawaii disaster official's initial damage estimate for state property was at least $3 million. Damage to private prop...
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| the Greening of Oahu |
| 2011-03-12 19:38:21 |
I now offer a new report on the efforts Hawaii is making toward energy independence. Request a free copy on my web site. Along with this, I've rededicated myself to helping others keep our island paradise clean and green, so will be highlighting green issues as well.The February issue of Honolulu Magazine includes a special section on the New Hawaii Home, a very exciting project under construction in Kaimuki. This is the combined effort of more than 70 professionals in all the building, supply, and design trades, to create a home which - if managed wisely and well - will run off the electric grid and provide a model to the state and country of sustainable living. Visit the blog of BIAHawaii (Building Industry Assn of Hawaii) for more information, or r...
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| Hawaii Kai Home Search |
| 2011-03-08 20:53:22 |
I'm pleased to report that I have upgraded the MLS search feature I offer visitors to my web sites. You can now save searches, create searches using many filters, and receive updates by email.Try out the page on www.BarbarasHawaii.com or the MLS search page on www.MovetoHawaiiKai.com and let me know if it fits your needs. I'd appreciate feedback so I can make the features exactly what you, the visitor to my web site, wants. Aloha,Barbara Abe, Realtor808-226-2537barbara@barbarashawaii.comwww.movetohawaiikai.comwww.barbarashawaii.comhttp://barbaraabe.gmragent.com/ http://barbarashawaii.blogspot.com/
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| Hawaii 2010 Census Data |
| 2011-02-26 19:14:29 |
According to data released by the 2010 census, Hawaii's population grew about 12.3% to 1,360,301 people in the last decade. The largest jumps were in Maui (20.9%) and Hawaii (24.5%) counties.In Honolulu County, on Oahu, the Ewa Gentry area saw the largest percentage growth, 359.4%, out of all areas in the state. In 2000 there were 4,939 residents, but by 2010, there were 22,690. Pearl City had 54% growth, to 47,698 people.
Urban Honolulu is the most populous area, with 337,256 people. Oahu tallied 953,207 residents.
It is hard to predict whether any Oahu districts will require changes in voting representation. Despite the large growth on Hawaii (Big Island) and Maui, they are unlikely to see more seats in the state Legislature.
Asians make up the largest ethnic population throughout the state, 38.6% with about 525,100 people. There are roughly 135,400 native Hawaiians in the state, and 336,600 whites. As of 2010, there a...
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| Hawaii State of the State Message |
| 2011-01-28 21:43:48 |
Our new Governor, Neil Abercrombie, delivered his first Hawaii State of the State address January 24. As reported by the StarAdvertiser.com, he warned "The state is at risk of an economic collapse, called for spending cuts on public workers, welfare and health care for the poor, and new taxes on pensions, alcohol, soda and time shares to balance the budget."
"I will take full responsibility for our current situation, but with that responsibility comes an obligation to tell the truth. The truth is that our canoe, which is our beloved Hawaii, could capsize. We are in that unnerving moment when we could all huli, when we could turn over. All of us are at risk, and all of us have to face this," he said. His new administration will have to rely on emergency monies to get through the fiscal year ending in June. He also projects a two-year budget deficit in excess of $700 million.Here are highlights of the fiscal measures Abercrombie proposed, as printed by the StarAdv...
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| Renting in Paradise - Oahu's Most & Least Expensive Neighborhoods |
| 2011-01-21 19:14:01 |
A recent blog post on Honolulu Magazine by Jenny Quill reported on Oahu's most expensive and affordable neighborhoods for renters. If you are thinking of moving to Oahu and renting while you learn the different communities, this is a good resource. Quill took numbers from the 2nd half of 2010, which vary by number of bedrooms (and, of course, location). The further from town, the less expensive, generally (one exception would be our North Shore).
Here are her conclusions:"Two-Bedroom Apartments
Least-Expensive Areas:Waianae Coast $898Ewa $900Waipahu ...
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| Honolulu Rail Moves Forward |
| 2011-01-21 19:00:17 |
As reported recently by the StarAdvertiser.com, the Honolulu elevated rail project has ben given the federal OK to break ground, as federal officials approved the EIS for Honolulu's mass transit system. This is a real milestone for Honolulu, which has tried for decades to implement rail transit as an alternative to car-based transportation into and out of Honolulu."The city expects to break ground on Honolulu's rail system in March, moving ahead with construction of the $5.5 billion transit project after receiving final environmental approval from the Federal Transit Administration." The 20-mile project has met all the requirements of the environmental review process, which has been the main hurdle to beginning work. The paper article said, "The record of decision[issued ...
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| Honolulu Forecast to be One of 10 Best US Housing Markets in 2011 |
| 2011-01-16 20:45:52 |
According to Clear capital's U.S. Home Values report released Jan 7, US home prices are forecast to decline 3.7% this year. However, Honolulu is one of the 10 markets scheduled to rise, in fact #3!10 Markets on The Rise In 2011:1. Washington, DC: 6.5% price increase 2. Houston, TX: 3.6% price increase 3. Honolulu, HI: 3.4% price increase 4. Memphis, TN: 3.2% price increase 5. Columbus, OH: 2.1% price increase 6. Dallas, TX: 1.4% price increase 7. New York, NY: 1.3% price increase 8. Birmingham, AL: 0.9% price increase 9. Pittsburgh, PA: 0.8% price increase 10. New Orleans, LA: 0.5% price increase Isn't it time you seriously considered an investment in Honolulu real estate?Barbara Abe, Realtor808-226-2537barbara@barbarashawaii.comwww.movetohawaiikai.comwww.barbarashawaii.comhttp://barbaraabe.gmragent.com/ http://barbarashawaii.blogspot.com/
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| Buying a Home in Hawaii Kai is a Good Long-Term Investment |
| 2010-12-31 18:46:41 |
Historical data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) (adjusted for inflation by Businessweek.com) show that in 18 of the 25 largest metro areas in the U.S., the value of homes purchased in 1990 had increased by 2010, often by double digits. For the millions who bought during the boom and now want or need to sell, those numbers don't offer relief. But many more have owned their homes long enough to realize a gain on their asset, just not as much as if they had sold a few years ago.Homeowners who buy for the long term have historically seen the value of their investment increase over the years. In inflation-adjusted terms, the median U.S. home sale price in the third quarter remains approximately 9.5% higher than in 1990, despite falling 26% from peak levels...
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