Quote: Thomas Edison

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 31, 2011

“Be courageous.  I have seen many depressions in business.  Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous.  Be brave as your fathers before you.  Have faith!  Go forward!” – Thomas Edison Share this:ShareEmailPrintShareDiggStumbleUponReddit

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December 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Hawaiki Tower

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 24, 2011

Summary If you’re looking for a specific Hawaiki Tower apartment, you best not delay if one comes to market.  Four of the last five apartment sales were done in under 10 days.  Maintenance fees are quite low compared to those of surrounding Kakaako condos and the chart below shows that eager buyers have kept the number of … Continue reading December 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Hawaiki Tower

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Honolulu Rail Transit Progressing

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 16, 2011

The following article appeared in a recent Honolulu Board of Realtors publication.  In my opinion, there are many unanswered rail concerns, but time will tell if the information supplied by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is correct. “From Kapolei to the heart of urban Honolulu, work is underway for the city’s rail transit project. … Continue reading Honolulu Rail Transit Progressing

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December 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 12, 2011

Summary As you can see in the chart below, Hokua sales continue to be very strong.  And because sales are steady, the number of apartments available for sale is at an all time low.  There are five apartments with different floor plans for sale, but current buyers won’t have much choice about their floor height.  Given this, sellers have a … Continue reading December 2011 Honolulu Condominium Market Report: Hokua at 1288 Ala Moana

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Honolulu Real Estate Statistics: November 2011

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: December 7, 2011

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® released the November 2011 residential resales statistics.  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 Compared to Prior Year Median* Sales Price Compared to Prior Year November 2011 251 … Continue reading Honolulu Real Estate Statistics: November 2011

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