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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha, this is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're down at the Gold Coast at Diamond Head. What we're going to talk about today is how some of these buildings being on the oceanfront here at Diamond Head need a lot of TLC and maintenance. In particular, spalling and painting... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verifyWednesday, November 27, 2024  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.125 5.834 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.125 6.540 5-YR ARM 5.500 2.000 6.870 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.875 0.875 6.012 30-YR Fixed 6.250 1.875 6.430 5-YR ARM 5.250 1.875 6.573 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.250 5.863 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.302 5-YR ARM 6.625 0.000 7.337 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.500 2.250 6.081 30-YR Fixed 6.125 2.500 6.510 5-YR ARM 6.000 1.500 7.137 First Hawaiian Bank808...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, October 2024   Single Family Homes October Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 9 / 8  13% 60 / 46  30% Median Sales Price $1.3M / $1.15M  13% $1.2M / $1.1235M  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.3% / 95.6%  4% 98.8% / 95.6%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 44  -41% 16 / 27  -41% New Listings 10 / 10  0% 89 / 75  19% Pending Sales 7 / 5  40% 71 / 55  29% Active Inventory 22 / 21  5% ---    Condos October Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 27 / 24  13% 259 / 274  -5% Median Sales Price $465,000 / $572,500  -19% $550,000 / $560,000  -2% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.6% / 99.0%  -1% 98.1% / 98.1%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 42 / 12  250...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
For those of you that aren't as familiar with Anchorage, it's on the very back of Hawaii Kai Drive on Makaa Street. It runs primarily along the marina. It's a great neighborhood and a quiet street. You have homes both on the marina and off the marina. As of today, in MLS, there's not one home for sale in Anchorage... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, July 2024   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 2  -100% 2 / 4  -50% Median Sales Price $0 / $1.43125M   0%  $1M / $1.24375M   -20% Percent of Original List Price Received 0.0% / 92.1%  0% 94.7% / 92.1%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 26  0% 38 / 15 153% New Listings 1 / 0  0% 5 / 6  -17% Pending Sales 3 / 0  0%   6 / 3  100% Active Inventory 4 / 3   33% ---    Condos July Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 47 / 41  15%  296 / 319  -7%  Median Sales Price $715,000 / $732,000  -2% $724,250 / $680,000  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.1% / 96.4%  0% 96.1% / 96.8%  -1%    Median Days on Market Until Sale 46 / 53  -13% 53 / 40 ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, July 2024   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales No Recorded Sales* No Recorded Sales* Median Sales Price $0 / $0  0% $0 / $0  0% Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 0%  0% 0 / 0  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 0 / 0  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos July Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 87 / 78  12% 625 / 657  -5% Median Sales Price $480,000 / $389,775  23%  $435,000 / $412,000  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.5% / 96.9%  -1% 96.7% / 97.2%  -1% Median Days on Market Unt...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
2024 Pokémon World Championships!Fri and Sat Aug 16 and 17, 2024 , 9:00AM - 8:00PMSun, Aug 18, 2024, 9:00AM - 5:00PMThe Pokémon World Championships is the pinnacle of competitive Pokémon – featuring the best Pokémon players from around the globe, the official Play!Pokémon family-friendly event features competitive play from Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO. Players will compete in the three-day event for a prize pool of over 2 million dollars, the title of Pokémon World Champion, and return invitations for the following year’s Worlds!But the fun doesn’t stop there… attendees will also have access to exclusive merchandise at the Pokémon Center pop-up shop, the Pokémon Village, photo opps with Pikachu and friends, and so much more! TICKETS:https://worlds...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Clear the Shelters Adoption EventSaturday, August 10, 2024 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024With shelter capacity critically high, the Hawaiian Humane Society has teamed up with NBC Universal, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Greater Good Charities to help our shelter pets find loving homes – and YOU can make a lifesaving difference! Now through September 10, 2024, we’re offering 100% waived fees for all animals 7 months and older. Plus, because kittens do better in pairs, when you adopt two kittens, the second adoption fee is completely waived. Find your purr-fect pair today! Offered at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus, Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili, and our off-site adoption partners, Pounce Hawaiʻi and select PETCOs islandwide. Can’t adopt? You can still make a life-changing difference by fostering thro...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
 Peter Pan: A Flight to NeverlandHawai'i Symphony OrchestraFriday, August 16, 20249:30 AM 10:30 AMWaikiki Shell(map) Free Admission!!! - say no more!“All children grow up, except one.”Take flight to a Neverland of magic and pirates with the music of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard’s sweeping score to the timeless tale of believing and growing up, Peter Pan! Performances are under 45 minutes, perfect for keiki, family, and fans of movie soundtracks! Note: This concert will be music only, not accompanied by a film screen. Sarah Hicks, Conductor Michael-Thomas Foumai, narrator Program:Williams, John - Flight to Neverland from Hook            Howard, James Newton - Peter Pan, Suite for Orchestra    Zimmer, Hans - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest     Tickets: Ple...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Well, I'm not sure if that $3 million price reduction got your attention? 3239 Noela Drive in Diamond Head just reduced by $3,000,000 earlier this month. This is the 2nd $3 million price reduction (the last of which took place in June) since it's been on the market... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Single-Family Home Sales Heat Up in July Single-family home sales rose 20.1%, while condo sales declined 7.8% year-over-year   HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, July saw year-over-year single-family home sales jump by 20.1%, from 224 to 269, while condo sales declined 7.8%, with 389 sales compared to 422 in July 2023. Compared to one month ago, sales in both markets rose slightly, up 4.3% in the single-family home market and 9.6% in the condo market.Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics: Single-Family Home Resales   Number of Sales Median Sales Price JULY 2024 269  20.1% $1,140,000  4.3% JULY 2023 224 $1,120,000  Condominium Resales   ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Hele Mai Waikīkī Aquariumʻs Trash Bash Coastal Cleanup! Malama the environment with a day of coastal care and along the way, enjoy refreshments, snacks, educational games, and giveaways!Youʻre invited to join our cleanup, connect with current Waikīkī Aquarium volunteers, and learn how to get involved while making a difference at this yearʻs Trash Bash! Event Time: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMeeting Address: Waikīkī Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Sign Up Here https://forms.gle/e8H9Ug4uMV5K3Ljs8 Check-in anytime between 10:00AM and 11:30AM at the gated lawn entrance of the Aquarium (to the left of the front entrance) to sign in and pick up a bucket/bag and tools for cleaning up the surrounding parks and beaches around the Aquarium. All supplies and col...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verifyPosted July 31st  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.125 2.125 5.578 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.875 6.260 5-YR ARM 5.500 1.875 6.931 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.875 1.000 6.032 30-YR Fixed 6.250 1.750 6.418 5-YR ARM 5.875 0.875 7.087 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.875 5.803 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.875 6.265 5-YR ARM 7.000 0.000 7.849 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.000 5.784 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.356 5-YR ARM 6.375 1.500 7.583 First Hawaiian Bank808-643-4663 15...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! Here we are on the corner of Leahi Ave. and Pualei Circle and today we're going to do a walking tour of Pualei Circle. As we promised a few weeks back, we did a a tour of the Gold Coast, which is going to be across Kapiolani Park behind here. We're going to start at the very base here at Pualei Circle... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Home Sales Maintain Stable Trend Through First Half of 2024 Single-family home sales rose 6.7% in the first half of 2024, while condo sales fell by 5.8% HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, June saw a modest increase in single-family home sales, up by 4% year-over-year, totaling 258 transactions. However, June condo sales experienced the largest year-over-year decline this year, dropping 24.5% from last year, with 355 units sold. In the first half of the year, single-family home sales grew 6.7% compared to the same period in 2023, while condo sales declined by 5.8%.Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics: Single-Family Home Resales   Number...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verifyPosted July 3rd  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.625 1.875 6.050 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.250 6.681 5-YR ARM 5.875 2.125 7.325 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 6.375 0.875 6.514 30-YR Fixed 6.500 1.750 6.671 5-YR ARM 6.250 0.875 7.387 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.750 2.000 6.207 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.000 6.661 5-YR ARM 7.000 0.000 7.849 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.750 1.875 6.277 30-YR Fixed 6.375 1.750 6.692 5-YR ARM 6.375 1.500 7.728 First Hawaiian Bank808-643-4663 15-...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! This is David Buck and today we're going to take you on a walking tour of the Gold Coast. It's something I've done countless times with my clients here at the very end of Kalakaua Ave. at Diamond Head. What we have behind me is Sans Souci Beach Park and the Natatorium is directly behind me. We're going to start on Kalakaua and make our way down to Coconut Ave... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Summer Reading Challenge - For All AgesTue, Jul 02, 2024 , 6:00amReaders of All Ages are invited to join the Hawaii State Public Library System's Summer Reading Challenge from June 1 – July 31, 2024!EVENT FORMAT:In-person and virtual LOCATION:All Hawaii Public Libraries478 South King St.Honolulu, HI PRICE:Free This summer’s theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our communities.If you join and log minutes, you will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize of four roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines to travel and build your own new stories!For more information, visit the web link below or call your local public https://www.librarieshawaii.org/summerreading/ THREE EASY WAYS TO JOIN: ONLINE: Go to th...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, May 2024   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 4 / 7  -43% 25 / 21  19% Median Sales Price $1.001M/ $1.1M  -9% $1.2M / $1.1M  9% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.2% / 100.0%  -4% 96.9% / 94.8%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 34 / 14  143% 32 / 17  88% New Listings 7 / 6  17% 36 / 30  20% Pending Sales 8 / 1  700% 32 / 18  78% Active Inventory 19 / 22   -14% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 26 / 23  13% 133 / 133  0% Median Sales Price $522,500 / $585,000  -11% $585,000 / $571,500  2% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 97.3%  3% 98.4% / 97.5%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 17 / 36  -530% 19 / 32  ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! I'm going to give you a quick walk through of my listing here at 204 Poipu Drive in Koko Kai. We put this one in escrow pretty quick. It's a very special property. I'm going to give you a quick walk around and then show you a little bit of the professional video... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and I just spent the past 5 days out and about on Oahu talking about the 71 things us as Realtors do when working with Buyers. I had to edit this video a little bit because I started off talking about the 99 things that Realtors do. It turns out, there's A LOT more... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, May 2024   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 8 / 11  -27% 56 / 50  12% Median Sales Price $1.568750M / $1.2M  31%    $1.4075M / $1.267M  12% Percent of Original List Price Received 92.1% / 94.8%  -3% 96.7% / 94.6%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 14 / 25  76% 16 / 29  -45% New Listings 20 / 13  54% 85 / 67  27% Pending Sales 12 / 10  20% 66 / 66  0% Active Inventory 48 / 35  37% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 6 / 5   20% 31 / 25  24%  Median Sales Price $620,000 / $592,500  -47% $620,000 / $637,000  -5% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 94.5%  -2% 99.2% / 99.5%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 11 / 4...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
What we're going to cover today are the 3 main neighborhoods out here, which are going to be Portlock, which is everything along the ocean behind me. Then, Triangle, which is above it to the left. Then, Koko Kai is going to be the 3rd MLS neighborhood. I'm going to walk you through all 3, talk about the ins and outs of them and why it's a great spot to live here in Hawaii Kai... Read More
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