Honolulu, HI Real Estate News

By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, September 2022   Single Family Homes September Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 0  0% 6 / 8   -25% Median Sales Price $0.0 / $0.0  0% $1.3625M / $1.0575  29% Percent of Original List Price Received 0.0% - 0.0% 98.2% / 100.8%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0   0% 21 / 12   75% New Listings 0 / 1  -100% 12 / 18  -33% Pending Sales 1 / 0   7 / 9  -22% Active Inventory 3 / 6  -50% ---    Condos September Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 58 / 54  7% 600 / 548  9% Median Sales Price $695,000 / $405,000  72%    $753,500 / $655,000  15% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 98.8%  -1% 98.0% / 97.6%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 30 / 30  0%  28 /...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, September 2022   Single Family Homes September Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 0  0% 1 / 3  -67%   Median Sales Price 0 / 0  0% $1.5M / $1.1M  36% Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 0  0% 90.9% / 100.0%  -9% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0% 103 / 13  692% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 1 / 4  -75% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 2 / 6  -67% Active Inventory 0 / 0  0% ---    Condos September Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 92 / 107  -14%  1,044 / 1,023  2% Median Sales Price $437,000 / $418,350  4%   $429,000 / $400,000  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.8% / 100.0%  -1% 98.8% / 97.6%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 15 / 14  7% 18 / 30  -40% New Listings 12...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Children's Discovery Center Hosts:Spooky Science Workshop 1PM - 3PM Oct. 22, 29, and 30th Halloween is the perfect time for oozing, bubbling, spooky science! Join us for a day filled with spooktacular fun. Workshop includes 45 minutes of activities and play in our exhibit galleries.You may also like the following events from Hawaii Children's Discovery Center: Next Saturday, 22nd October, 10:00 am, Spooky Science Workshop 10am - 12pm in Honolulu This month, 29th October, 09:00 am, Kids in the Kitchen in Honolulu This month, 30th October, 10:00 am, Keiki Costume Ball 10am - 12pm in Honolulu  MISSION:The Children’s Discovery Center is designed to inspire learning, nurture curiosity and promote imaginative play. Children experience, explore, investigate and discover things about themselves...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Paradise PeepShow Presents: Creature FeatureThursday October 20th, 2022Hosted at Nextdoor, 43 Hotel Street, in the heart of Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown. Paradise PeepShow will transport you back in time, to the heyday of Hawaii's live cabaret, with this flirtatious and titillating show! We invite you to peer into the peephole…It’s so nice we do it twice! 2 shows in 1 night! 6pm Door - 6:30 Show8pm Door - 8:30 ShowParadise Peepshow is a theatrical production that plays homage to the 1940’s heyday era of the Chinatown Red Light District.This holiday production is a 21+ seated cabaret. Guests will sit at candle-lite speakeasy tables, providing an authentic vintage atmosphere.  PARADISE PEEPSHOW PRESENTS: CREATURE FEATURE!This wildly successful show features Honolulu’s spooktacular top ta...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Its time to get your spook on at these Keiki Friendly Halloween Events in Honolulu Halloween at Royal Hawaiian CenterCostume Contest: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 to 6 p.m.Trick-or-Treating: Sunday, Oct. 23, and Monday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to closeRetailers with balloons on their storefronts will be passing out candy on not one, but two, weekends this year. Be sure to fuel up and get a free trick-or-treat bag at the Pāʻina Lānai Food Court or Waikīkī Food Hall. Plus, the center’s annual Halloween Keiki Costume Contest is happening at Royal Grove. Infants to 10-year-olds will have a chance to win first-, second-, and third-place prizes in four categories: ages 0-2, ages 3-5, ages 6-10 and ‘ohana costumes (parent and child costume combo).2201 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī, royalhawaiiancenter.com  Halloween a...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Sales of O‘ahu Homes Cool Amid Rising Mortgage Rates Median sales prices remain relatively flat, active inventory builds gradually HONOLULU – According to resales figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, rising mortgage rates are weighing on home sales. Year-over-year, single-family home and condo sales dropped 34.4% and 19.3%, respectively, and compared to August 2022, single-family home sales were down 11.5%, while condo sales dipped 2.4%. Pending sales activity was also muted compared to last year, with contract signings falling 43.7% for single-family homes and 30.7% for condos.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 ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® 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, September 28, 2022  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR Acclaim Capital Mortgage383-5931NMLS#304090 15-YR Fixed 4.875 1.940 5.257 30-YR Fixed 5.999 1.447 6.186 5-YR ARM       Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union531-3711NMLS#377314 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.875 5.717 30-YR Fixed 5.875 1.750 6.149 5-YR ARM       American Savings Bank, F.S.B593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.125 5.834 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.875 6.387 5-YR ARM       Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636NMLS# 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.375 5.746 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.214 5-YR ARM 4.625 2.500 5.159 Finance Factors, Ltd.548-3300NMLS#...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE 11TH ANNUAL PA'AKAI AWARDSSATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st 6pm-7pm HSTKGMB World Premiere LivestreamThe virtual program and Paʻakai Awards will make its premiere on Saturday, October 1st, 6-7PM HST, live on KGMB, and streaming online at hawaiinewsnow.com, and on their social media platforms.  It will be re-broadcasted on October 2nd on KHNL and October 3rd on K5. We are excited to honor Fred Hemmings as our Paʻakai awardee and Haley Kailiehu & Noʻeau Peralto as our Hoʻokele recipients for their impact on the stewardship of ‘āina and cultural-based work.The night of storytelling and uplifting our Hawaiian values and future leaders promises to be entertaining and inspiring We will continue our online auction featuring unique art and one of a kind experiences. 100% of...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, August 2022   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 3 / 7  -57% 59 / 90  -34% Median Sales Price $1.295M / $1.182M  10%  $1.325M / $1.15M  15% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 111.8%  -11%   100.0% / 99.5%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 10 / 10  0% 9 / 19  -53% New Listings 9 / 9  0% 66 / 88  -25%   Pending Sales 3 / 8  -63% 51 / 84  -39% Active Inventory 18 / 14  29% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 33 / 45  -27% 369 / 411 -10% Median Sales Price $525,000 / $650,000  -19%   $564,750 / $580,000 -3% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.6% / 98.7%  0% 100.0% / 98.8%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Marvel at the night sky and discover Hawai‘i’s special place in the universe at the free ‘Ohana Stargazing event at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako.SALT at Our Kaka'ako is Pet FriendlyEnjoy guided star tours using high-quality telescopes on the parking garage rooftop. Through various cultural and educational activities, you’ll also learn how the moon, sun, and stars influenced traditional Hawaiian life and guided early navigators. SALT Parking Garage Rooftop Activities• Bring your own blankets, pillows, chairs, and equipment to recline and stargaze at your leisure, or use a provided high-quality telescope for a guided constellation tour after sunset.• Participate in Ask an Astronomer Q&A sessions to learn about upcoming astronomical events and how to enhance your at-home stargazing experience.• He...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, August 2022   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 23 / 18  28% 145 / 186  -22% Median Sales Price $1.339M / $1.5265M  -12%   $1.405M / $1.175M  20% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.5% / 100.0%  -2%   100.5% / 100.0%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 16 / 11  45%  12 / 13  -8%   New Listings 23 / 31  -26% 177 / 214  -17% Pending Sales 17 / 26  -35% 150 / 199  -25% Active Inventory 37 / 40  -8% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 23 / 18  28%  145 / 186  -22%  Median Sales Price $1.339M / $1.5265M  -12%    $1.405M / $1.175M  20% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.5% / 100.0%  -2% 100.5% / 100.0%  0%    Med...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, August 2022   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 14 / 15  -7% 91 / 114  -20% Median Sales Price $1.46075M / $1.5M  -3%  $1.62M / $1.4105M  15%   Percent of Original List Price Received 101.9% / 101.7%  0% 100.5% / 100.0%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 14 / 8  75% 13 / 12  8%  New Listings 14 / 17  -18% 118 / 147  -20% Pending Sales 11 / 13  -15% 100 / 123  -19% Active Inventory 25 / 32  -22% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 55 / 59  -7%  541 / 463  17%  Median Sales Price $410,000 / $445,000  -8%   $410,000 / $394,500  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.1% / 100.0%  -1% 100.0% / 98.3%  2% Median Days on Marke...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
The Royal Hawaiian Band“E Kani Mau”Ka Pāna Aliʻi ʻO HawaiʻiFrom its royal beginnings in 1836, The Royal Hawaiian Band has entertained audiences in Hawaiʻi and around the world for 186 years. Once known as the “King’s Band,” it was created by King Kamehameha III and became a staple of daily life by performing for state occasions, funerals, and marching in parades.Today, the Royal Hawaiian Band is an agency of the City and County of Honolulu and is the only full-time municipal band in the United States. The band performs and marches in over 350 concerts and parades each year.Since the onset of the pandemic, the Royal Hawaiian Band adapted to various services to the community. After losing their "musical voice", they transitioned to assisting city initiatives, such as: food distribution, s...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, August 2022   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1   -100%  6 / 8   -25% Median Sales Price $0.0 / $1.16M  0% $1.3625M / $1.0575  29% Percent of Original List Price Received 0.0% - 100.9% 98.2% / 100.8%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 12   0% 21 / 12   75% New Listings 0 / 3  -100% 12 / 17  -29% Pending Sales 0 / 0   6 / 9  -33% Active Inventory 4 / 5  -20% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 61 / 99  -38%  542 / 494  10% Median Sales Price $615,000 / $785,000  -22%     $754,500 / $670,000  13% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 99.4%  -1% 98.0% / 97.5%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 18 / 14  2...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, August 2022   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1  -100% 1 / 3  -67%   Median Sales Price $1.88M  $1.5M / $1.1M  36% Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 100.0%  0% 90.9% / 100.0%  -9% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 13  0% 103 / 13  692% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 1 / 4  -75% Pending Sales 1 / 2  -50% 2 / 6  -67% Active Inventory 0 / 0  0% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2022 / 2021 Change% 2022 / 2021 Change% Closed Sales 103 / 148  -30%  952 / 916  4% Median Sales Price $340,000 / $452,400  -25%   $429,000 / $395,000  9% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.5% / 98.2%  1% 98.8% / 97.3%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 14 / 26  -46% 19 / 33  -42% New Listings 146...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off:The next scheduled event for household hazardous waste drop-off is Saturday, November 12, 2022.  Please call 768-3201 by Friday, November 4, 2022 to schedule an appointment, or email householdhazardouswa@honolulu.gov.For more information about household hazardous waste, visit the household hazardous waste page. Drop-off dates are scheduled every two months. Please have a list ready to include the type of product, container size and quantity of material before scheduling an appointment.  There is a 12 item limit and only items registered will be accepted on the day of the event.    Disposal of Household Hazardous WasteResidential households with large quantities of any type of HHW must call the City's Refuse Division for disposal instructions. Residenti...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Today, the Honolulu County Mayor will be holding the Mayor’s Remembrance Walk paying tribute to victims of the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks. The public is asked to join Honolulu first responders and Mayor Rick Blangiardi at the Mayor’s Remembrance Walk, witch will start at 5 p.m. Sunday evening in front of the Honolulu Police Dept. Headquarters. The Remembrance Walk, will first start with a blessing at HPD headquarters followed by the walk to Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters on Queen St. for a moment of silence. The walk will end with ceremonies at the eternal flame in front of Honolulu Hale. At this time people can offer lei in front of the memorial after the ceremony has concluded.Those who look to attend can get free parking at the Frank F. Fasi municipal parking lot. You are...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Hele mai Ala Wai for the Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race Sept 17th20,000 Rubber Duckies to Race for United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii.UCPA's favorite rubber duckies will take their dive into the infamous waters of the Ala Wai Canal, after a 2-year hiatus.  If your duckie is one of the top 50 finishers or last place duck, you could win great prizes.  Pre-race festivities on the Ala Wai Canal Promenade from 11am, with entertainment, keiki games and a duckie store.  Race time for the Kalakaua Avenue Bridge at 1:17pm.  It's always a duckie of a time!  To benefit UCPA of Hawaii. Adopt your duckies here! TIME:  Saturday Sept. 17th at 11:00AM - 3:30PM LOCATION:  Ala Wai Promenade  For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Property ManagementIn Honolulu, HawaiiCONTACT HI Pro Rea...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Sales of O‘ahu Homes Return to Pre-Pandemic Level Median sales price for condos dips to under $500,000 HONOLULU – According to resales figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, more than 300 single-family homes and more than 500 condos sold in August, which is near pre-pandemic annual average closed sales per month for single-family homes and above average for condos. Median sales prices remained on pace with recent months, with August’s single-family home median sales price rising 7.2% year-over-year to $1,125,500 and the condo median sales price marking a nominal decline of 0.3% to $498,500.Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics: Single-Family Home Resales   Number of Sales Med...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR Associate® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
PetWalk is back LIVE at Kapi'olani Park on October 29, 2022!This year's PetWalk is back in-person!PetWalk is Hawaiian Humane Society's signature annual fundraiser that raises critical funds for the organization and the animals they serve. This year's PetWalk is back in-person, so assemble all your furry footed friends to celebrate the occasion and help support over 30 programs and services provided by the Hawaiian Humane Society! REGISTRATION:Register to participate here, our official PetWalk 2022 website. Once confirmed, participants will receive information in regards to collecting exclusive swag. We encourage participants to engage with us on Hawaiian Humane Society social media pages.  INDIVIDUAL WALKER:As an Individual Walker, you can set up your personal walk page and begin fundra...
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