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Honolulu Board of Realtors Releases June 2011 Resales Statistics -


The Honolulu Board of Realtors released the June 2011 resale statistics for the MLS data this morning. The statistics appear steady.

Single Family Home sales for June 2011 had a median price of $562,500, 3.4% below last year's median. The number of sales came in 15.9% lower than last year, at 248 transactions. The average days on market is slightly higher in comparison to the year to date average in 2010, coming in at 37 days compared to 31 last year.

Condominium and Townhouse sales for June 2011 had a median price of $301,000, up .3% from last June. The number of sales came in 19.9% lower than last year, at 354 transactions. The average days on market is about the same in comparison to the year to date average in 2010, coming in at 41 days compared to 40 last year.

In both markets, inventory is down this year in comparison to June 2010. The months of remaining inventory for single family homes is down 7.7% at 6.1 months. The condominium and townhouse market inventory is down 3.3% at 5.8 months of remaining inventory.

Source: Honolulu Board of Realtors Monthly Indicators Report June 2011 [PDF]

If your are curious about your neighborhood's local performance, check out the Honolulu Board of Realtors Local Market Updates for June 2011. [PDF]

Using Twitter to post the Honolulu Real Estate Related News feeds...


Iolani buys property for future expansion

Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 2:41pm HAST
Iolani buys property for future expansion
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - by Randi Petrello
"Iolani School bought 5.5 acres of property next to its Honolulu campus for $23 million..."

Iolani School buys 5.5-acre parcel adjacent to campus for $23 million

"Iolani School announced today that it has purchased 5.5 acres of land adjacent to its campus for $23 million..." by Advertiser Staff 6/30/09

Study: CFOs see no recovery until 2010

Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 12:36pm HAST
Study: CFOs see no recovery until 2010
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)

A new Duke University survey of chief financial officers suggests that the global recession will last well into 2010 – with harsh effects on the economy.

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"Home prices forecast to drop 17% in 3 years"

Home prices forecast to drop 17% in 3 years

By Andrew Gomes
Advertiser Staff Writer

University of Hawai'i economists are predicting that O'ahu is in store for a multiyear housing price decline of about 17 percent.

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Economic slowdown likely to last until 2010

BY GREG WILES Advertiser Staff Writer June 13, 2008

"The latest forecast on Hawai'i's economy projects deteriorating tourist arrivals, unemployment and inflation this year, with anemic activity continuing into 2009..." <-click for full report.

Consumer confidence at 16-year low

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 9:40 AM HAST Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
"Consumer confidence sunk to a 16-year low in May, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index published Tuesday..." <- Read full story.

Small-business owner optimism declines

Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 9:37 AM HAST
"The optimism level among owners of small businesses continues on a five-quarter decline, according to latest results of a quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index reported Tuesday..." <-Read full story.

Recent Pacific Busines News Stories...

Study forecasts halt in economic growth in all four Hawaii counties
"All four Hawaii counties will see zero economic growth in 2008, reflecting the slowing state and national economy, according to a new report..." <- Read Full Story.


National Realtors' group sees improvement
"A National Association of Realtors study shows house sales remained soft in March, but the organization is forecasting sales will begin to improve over the summer..." <- Read Full Story.


Honolulu, Kahului top summer destinations
"Two Hawaii locations are on Travelocity's list of top booked domestic destinations for summer..." <- Read Full Story.

Economic Reports in Pacific Business News...

Lingle: Hawaii economy is strong
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Friday, April 25, 2008 - 3:10 PM HAST
"Gov. Linda Lingle said Friday that Hawaii's economy is strong, despite recent setbacks that included the shutdown of the state's second-largest interisland airline..." <- Read full report.


Consumer confidence hits 26-year low
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Friday, April 25, 2008 - 8:49 AM HAST
"Consumer confidence across the country has dropped to its lowest level in 26 years..." <- Read full report.

Ward Neighborhood Developer's Plans...

Developer unveils more plans for Ward
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Wednesday, April 16, 2008
"The master plan for Honolulu's Ward Centers could include up to 4,300 residential units along with retail and commercial space..." <-Read full story.

Honolulu Ranks among "smartest"...

Honolulu among the 'smartest' cities
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"Honolulu ranks 13th among the "smartest" 100 metropolitan areas in the United States, according to a new study..." <-Read full story.
Poll: Fewer Americans looking to buy homes
by Adam Kress Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"As the housing crunch drags on, a new poll shows fewer Americans are looking to buy homes..." <-Read full story.

Oahu Home Resales...

Home resales down 28% on Oahu
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"Sales and prices of Oahu's single-family homes were down for the first quarter of 2008..." <-Read full story.

University of Hawaii Productivity...

UH Manoa faculty productivity cited
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

""Several graduate programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked high in a new report based on faculty productivity..." <-Read full story.

Hawaii's Foreclosures

Hawaii foreclosure rate 45th in country
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"The number of foreclosures in Hawaii is up significantly compared with March 2007, but the number still is low in comparison with the rest of the country..." <-Read full story.

Sales Stats for March.

Quarterly Oahu home sales down 22%
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 10:53 AM HAST
"Home prices on Oahu were flat during the first quarter of 2008, although the number of sales was down when compared to last year..." <- Click for full story.

Waikiki Beachwalk Update...

Waikiki Beach Walk polishes Hawaii image
By Andrew Gomes
Advertiser Staff Writer

"The first year was successful for most tenants open for business..." <- Click for story.

A Waikiki Mortgage Office Closed...

Stanton Mortgage Waikiki office closed, president says he will stay in business
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:32 PM HAST
"The Stanton Mortgage office in Waikiki closed on Friday, but the company's president said the business would continue in a new location..." <- Click for full report.