Hawaii Randy's Blog

I have watched lenders one by one drop like flies over the last few months.  I see commercials telling consumers in trouble to contact their lender, because they want to help them.  I honestly do not believe it.  Have you ever tried to contact a lender for a short sale packet or to discuss not be...

The Kaneohe communities (zip code of 96744 and some connecting neighborhoods) have seen changes in the real estate market.  Single Family homes sales have softened. Average sales prices of single family homes year to date are up slightly.  In the month of September we saw a slight dip that was mo...

This report covers areas including: Kalihi Area, Kalihi Valley, Kalihi Uka, Kalihi upper, Kalihi Kai, and Kalihi Lower, which is part of Honolulu, Hawaii.  These numbers reflect only the totals and average sale prices. Single Family homes sales have softened. Average sales price of single family ...

This West Loch sales report covers both Westloch Estates and Westloch Fairway (part of zip code of 96706) in Ewa beach, Hawaii. West Loch has seen an increase of inventory and some slippage in sales volume and average sales price.  Sellers will find a lot of competition, while buyers will find so...

The September 2008 numbers are in. Single Family Home Sales saw a major dip in the median price and sales volume from August and the same period last year.  While prices had been fairly stable until September the challenges in the lending industry and tourism industry may have finally hit us in a...

PacRim 2008 is the Hawaii Association of REALTORS® annual conference.  This year it was held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on September 18 & 19, 2008. This year the internet was front and center.  Social networking and blogging, including Active Rain were featured topics at this convention. Bob ...

I have noticed a pattern of behavior among several real estate agents that makes me think representing yourself can be a bad idea.  I know attorneys and doctors use other professionals to represent themselves and maybe we should consider that in our industry as well. It seems that all logic goes ...

Kapolei - Corner Home Kekuilani Palms  MLS No.  2814914 91-1011 Ipolani St. -  Kapolei, HI  96707 This lovely home has a security alarm, split air conditioning, a modern kitchen with upgraded appliances, and upgraded high end front loading washer and dryer on pedestals.  2 bed / 2 bath/ 2 car ga...

This is the question on many people's minds. Here is a few of my observations.  Oahu prices are fairly stable compared to most parts of the country.  We have seen a slight slippage overall in median prices.  A few areas have seen larger drops like Ewa Beach, which has short sales, foreclosures an...

I was reading a post from WooHoo Celeste "Sally Cheeseman today.  Professional Attitudes & Behaviors Online. She discussed what we write about other agents.  It made a real good point.  Some agents post comments on the blogs about other agents, naming names and/ or companies in a negative light. ...