Historical data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) (adjusted for inflation by Businessweek.com) show that in 18 of the 25 largest metro areas in the U.S., the value of homes purchased in 1990 had increased by 2010, often by double digits. For the millions who bought during the boom
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12/31/2010
Census Bureau data just released shows the population of Hawaii increased 12.3% in the last 10 years to almost 1.4 million residents. Hawaii is now the 40th most populous state, moving up past Maine and New Hampshire. The average national growth rate per state was 9.7%. Hawaii will still have t
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12/23/2010
The average Hawaii household income grew by nearly 30% from 2000 to 2009, according to new Census data released yesterday. The increase was almost enough to keep up with inflation. In 2009, median household income in Hawaii was $64,661 a year. According to 2000 U.S. Census Bureau data, it was $
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12/17/2010
Single Family Sales In November, 245 homes sold on Oahu. This compares to 163 in 2008, and 258 in 2009. Year-to-date, 2,742 homes have closed island-wide. This compares to 2,540 in 2008 and 2,418 in 2009. Median Sales Price In November, median price sold was $585,000. This compares to $600,000
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12/08/2010
Neil Abercrombie has become Hawaii's 7th governor, and has pledged to restore confidence in state government. Born in Buffalo, NY, the 72-year old has lived in Hawaii 51 years. He has spent 4 decades as a legislator in the state House and Senate, City Council, and US House of Representatives.Ab
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12/08/2010
While the numbers of sales decreased in November for both single family and condos in Hawaii Kai, there were some bright spots.Single Family 10 homes sold, from a low of $684,500 in Koko Head Terrace, to a high of $1,500,000 in Kealaula Kai. Six homes over a million closed in November, In 2009,
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12/03/2010