Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 28, 2010

The Obama administration just reported the 2010 budget deficit will be $1,470,000,000,000.  That’s just for one year.  The administration tells us not to worry; the 2011 deficit will be a mere $1,420,000,000,000. I just saw a television news report that said the U.S. government is borrowing 41 cents of every dollar it spends.  Let me say … Continue reading Random Thoughts from Honolulu, Hawaii

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July 2010 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – Imperial Plaza

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 24, 2010

Summary I find the Imperial Plaza sales trend a little troubling.  Look at the graph below and you will see just six apartments sold in the last year.  That rate is half the rate of many other Kakaako condos.  There are several floor plan choices for sale and many are located on high floors with a … Continue reading July 2010 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – Imperial Plaza

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Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Resale Statistics – Second Quarter 2010

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 16, 2010

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® released the resale figures below based on data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.  The number of homes and condos sold are for the year-to-date for 2010 and 2009.  The median prices cited below are year-to-date for 2010 and 2009 as well.  Single Family Homes   2010 2010 2009 2009 Neighborhood Sold … Continue reading Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Resale Statistics – Second Quarter 2010

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July 2010 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – One Waterfront Towers

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 12, 2010

Summary Sales have been steady at One Waterfront Towers during the last seven months, but unlike other Kakaako condominiums, the inventory here has not declined.  Instead, it has increased.  The main objection owners and buyers share is the size of the maintenance fees and that a special assessment continues.    Many apartments are for sale, so buyers have lots of choices.  … Continue reading July 2010 Honolulu Condominium Market Report – One Waterfront Towers

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Honolulu Real Estate Statistics – June 2010

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: July 8, 2010

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® released resale figures for the month of June.  According to the analysis conducted by the Board, using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the statistics are: Single Family Home Resales   Number of Sales This Month Compared To Prior Year Median* Sales Price This Month Compared To … Continue reading Honolulu Real Estate Statistics – June 2010

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