Hawaii Kai Real Estate

Top Pet-Friendly Hotels on the Mainland

Barbara Abe — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:21:00 GMT

TripAdvisor.com has released the results of its latest survey of US travelers and pets, rating the best places to stay with your best friends. 61% of pet owners traveled with their pets last year, 33% often took them, and 5% always did. For amenities...(read more)

New Senior Section in my Hawaii Kai Web Site

Barbara Abe — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:34:00 GMT

Be sure and check out the senior page on my web site, for resource links and information about what's going on here on Oahu in senior housing. One new development underway for Seniors is 15 Craigside, in Honolulu, and Hale KaLae will also attract...(read more)

Fannie May Survey Shows Shift in Attitude toward Housing

Barbara Abe — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:24:00 GMT

Fannie Mae’s latest national housing survey finds that Americans are more confident about the stability of home prices than they were at the beginning of 2010, even though they lack confidence in the strength of the economy, 78% of respondents believe...(read more)

Koko Head Elementary Saved for Now

Barbara Abe — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:13:00 GMT

The Department of Education has approved a plan to redraw Hawaii Kai attendance boundaries to boost enrollment at Koko Head Elementary by about 150 students. The DOE had proposed closing either Koko Head or Kamiloiki. After public opposition to closing...(read more)

New Guides Available on Hawaii Kai, Oahu, Hawaii

Barbara Abe — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:16:00 GMT

I've just finished and posted 2 new guides for your reference. Read about the Greening of Oahu - the state's efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Read about Retiring on Oahu - is it for You? with good links to the state resources and...(read more)

New MLS Search Offered

Barbara Abe — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:00:00 GMT

As our busy real estate season approaches, I decided it was time to offer a more comprehensive search engine on my site. Be sure and try out the new MLS Search functions, where you can now save searches, set up various searches by filters, receive email...(read more)

February 2011 Real Estate Market Report for Oahu

Barbara Abe — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:01:00 GMT

The real estate market on Oahu posted very positive numbers for the month of February. Closed Sales, all properties, increased 13.1% Closed Sales, single family homes, increased 2.3% Closed Sales, condos, increased 20.9% Single Family Market Overview,...(read more)

Hawaii Kai Real Estate Market Report for February, 2011

Barbara Abe — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:39:00 GMT

Both Single Family and Condo sales in Hawaii Kai were slow in February, with 7 home sales and 14 condos closed. This compares to 2010 with 7 home sales and 6 condo closings. Single Family The 7 sales ranged from $684,000 for a 3/1.5 in Koko Head Terrace...(read more)

Home Sellers More Successful with a Realtor than without

Barbara Abe — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:43:00 GMT

A survey just released by HomeGain.com, of 1,000 homeowners, which asked if they used a realtor or sold by owner (FSBO), showed 83% used a realtor. Of those, 59% were successful, vs only 39% of FSBOs, which is a 50% higher closing rate for sellers who...(read more)

Groundbreaking Starts Honolulu Rail

Barbara Abe — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:06:00 GMT

Tuesday, Feb. 22, the formal groundbreaking will begin the long-awaited Honolulu Rail system. projected to cost $5.5 billion. Sen Inoye has said he will do all he can to secure federal funding to help the project. The city's High Capacity Transit...(read more)

Oahu January Real Estate Statistics

Barbara Abe — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:07:00 GMT

The numbers were very positive in January for Oahu real estate sales, compared to January, 2010: +10.2% change in closed sales all properties; +11.2% change in closed sales single family; +9.5% change in closed sales condos. Single Family (as compared...(read more)

Hawaii Kai Market Activity January, 2011

Barbara Abe — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:33:00 GMT

7 homes sold in January in Hawaii Kai, ranging from $695,000 for a Cottages unit in the Peninsula, to $5,750,000 for a stunning view home on Poipu in Triangle. The Cottages unit was a 3/2 built in 2002, seling in only 5 days on market. The Poipu home...(read more)

Hawaii Kai Elementary Schools

Barbara Abe — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:42:00 GMT

After initially intending to close either Kamiloiki or Koko Head Elementary schools, the School Board has proposed to change the Hawaii Kai attendance areas in order to boost enrollment at the 2 schools. The idea won widespread support at a public meeting...(read more)

Cheaper to Rent or Buy in Honolulu?

Barbara Abe — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:12:00 GMT

Trulia.com's latest Buy vs Rent report states that in 72% of the 50 largest US cities, it is more affordable to buy than to rent a 2-bedroom home. In only 4 of the major cities, New York, Seattle, Kansas City, and San Francisco, is it more expensive...(read more)

Home Sales in US Surge in December

Barbara Abe — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:16:00 GMT

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales rose sharply in December, and sales increased for the fifth time in the past six months. Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes,...(read more)