More Homes Available for Sale on O‘ahu
A bigger inventory of homes for sale is usually good news for buyers but other data suggests they should not break out the champagne.
Real Estate
“Home for Sale” Sometimes Means Renters are Displaced
About 40% of Hawai‘i households are renters. Their relationships with their landlords can be friendly and supportive. But this two-part report examines when the wants and needs of tenants and landlords conflict, with perspectives from both sides.
Records Broken as the Rich Buy Hawai‘i Homes
During the first half of this year, 424 homes, condos and vacant land parcels sold for $3 million or more. The top price: $36.1 million for an oceanfront estate on Kaua‘i.
Sell Your Hawai‘i Home and You'll Likely Make a Big Profit
One analysis says there were huge gains statewide, with the biggest average profit during the second quarter of this year at 110.5% on Hawai‘i Island.
Yen Is Weaker, But Japanese Investors Still Bullish About Hawai‘i Real Estate
Tourists from Japan are coming back, with lots more expected this fall, and some will be looking to buy a piece of paradise
First-half Report: Number of Homes Sold on O‘ahu Higher Than Each of Last Four Years
But June’s numbers plus some leading indicators suggest a softening in the real estate market
The Rich and Famous Love the Neighbor Islands
Those with homes there include Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, Jason Momoa, Michael Dell and Willie Nelson. But don’t expect to see all of their names on the deeds.
Hawai‘i’s Luxury Real Estate Market is Strong But May Be Tapering Off
One signal of the slowing market is fewer offers: “Instead of getting five or six offers you may have one or two.
Sea Level Rise Intensifies Debate Over How Hawai‘i Uses Its Coastlines
A UH report asks decision-makers: What are the most important values and uses for the remaining oceanfront as the sea continues to rise?
