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THis blog covers anything to do with Oahu Real Estate, Homes on Oahu, Beachfront Homes on Oahu, Kailua Real Estate, Honolulu Real Estate, Buying a Home on Oahu, and local topic interest. It is published by a Realtor on Oahu, with one of Oahu's top boutique real estate brokerages.
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I just posted regarding Honolulu Magazine's recent ranking of Hawaii public schools. Another resource, Schooldigger.com, also has ranking the Hawaii public shcools. In this case, they don't use student, teacher and parents satisfaction scores to affect the rankings. They do use the same standardi...
05/06/2008
It's out again. The 4th annual list of Hawaii's top public schools. This is a report on 258 public schools in Hawaii using DOE data, as well as satisfaction scores from parents, teachers and children. According to this report, the two top rated public schools in Hawaii were #1 Momilani Elementary...
05/04/2008
Forget your troubles when you step inside the gate to this charming, beautifully landscaped 3BR, 2BA bungalow, with approx. 1457 sq. ft. living area.   This enchanting home was rebuilt in 2004 with new electrical, plumbing, roof, siding and more. Upgrades include bamboo flooring, plantation shutt...
05/03/2008
Oahu overall has seen no increase or decrease in the median price for single family homes between 1st quarter 2008 and first quarter 2007, remianing constant at $620,000. However the number of units sold has declined by more than 22%. Oahu median condominium prices overall rose by just over 3%, g...
05/03/2008
The Honolulu Advertiser reported today that Oahu 2007 4th quarter sales statistics were up 4.5% from 2006 at this time. Out of 291 metropolitan areas, Honolulu/Oahu was ranked 56th nationally for 4th quarter 2007 price gains (as compared to 4th quarter 2006). This report was based on Office of Fe...
02/27/2008
Compiled using statistics from the Honolulu Board of Realtors MLS. SP is sale price. LP list price at time of sale. DOM is days on market. Neighborhood Year Sold Avg SP Med SP %SP/LP Avg DOM Med DOM 2006-2007  %Change Avg. Sold Price AIKAHI PARK 2007 18 $909,255 $850,000 97.00% 36 15 2.24% " 2006...
02/15/2008
In a recent report of Sperlings Best Places, which ranked the "Most Secure" large metropolitan areas in the US, our lovely city of Honolulu was ranked right up there. This ranking system is based on crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorism thr...
02/09/2008
The Royal Iolani, Diamondhead Tower #2605 FEE AVAILABLE for $249,250 (together $654,250) Interior Features Incredible Diamondhead and City/Ocean views from Living Area, kitchen and both bedrooms, Oak laminate flooring, granite counters and ceramic tile in KI/BA. Master suite with 2 large closets,...
12/11/2007
530 Portlock Road in the Hawaii Kai region of Honolulu At $15,900,000, this property is the most expensive sold (so far) in 2007, topping the $11 million dollar beachfront lot on Kailuana Place, which was sold earlier this year in Kailua. This custom-built (in 2005) beachfront property has 4BR an...
10/15/2007
September 2007 Market Data from Honolulu Board of Realtors Median Single Family Home Price for September 2007: $650,000 No change from August 2007 (also at $650,000) Up 4.8% from September 2006 (was $620,000)Median Condo Price for September 2007: $335,000  Up 3.1% from August 2007 (from $325,000)...
10/15/2007
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