Archive for March, 2009
Honolulu Population Growth
March 30th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
According to the Census Bureau, Honolulu’s population grew from 900,525 to 905,034 people from July of 2007 to the same in 2008. Though it is a small amount of growth, it sure beats the shrinkage I hear some other states are experiencing.
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10 Real Estate Blogs Worth Reading
March 27th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
I have found that bloggers are really good sources for information on specific real estate markets. If you have any interest in the markets below, just click on the link and it will take you to a very knowledgeable blogger in that area.
San Diego, California Real Estate
Saint Louis, Missouri Real Estate
Arlington, Virginia Real Estate
Annapolis, Maryland Real Estate
Santa Monica, California Real Estate
Davis, California Real Estate
Saint Paul, Minnesota Real Estate
Big Bear, California Real Estate
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Looks Like A Tear Down, But Look Again!
March 26th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
This rough beauty can be found in Kaimuki. At first it looks like it might be too late to save, but a closer look shows that it is worth investing the time and effort to bring her back from the brink. Here the details that caught my eye.
•The stone work in the foundation and stairs leading to the front porch
•The siding miter joints at the corners
•Circular attic vents
Here is what a new owner should expect to do in a remodel.
•Change plumbing pipes, as they are probably the original galvanized steel
•Electrical box and wiring. Expect knob and tube wiring and a substandard 60-watt electrical fuse box
•All of the windows should be changed from jalousies to the original double hung models
•Painting inside and out
•Resurfacing of wood floors
•Replacing of other floors
•Repair of termite damaged wood
•Possible shoring up of foundation footings
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Vintage Kaimuki Darling
March 25th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
Can you say “Neat as a pin”! Here is another example of a lovingly cared for vintage home in Kaimuki, Honolulu. Enjoy the picture, because I don’t have much more to say.
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5 Things That Turn Buyers Off To Your Home!
March 24th, 2009 categories: For Sellers
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Vintage Home Simplicity
March 23rd, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs
Kaimuki must be Honolulu’s hide out for the most classic kamaaina homes. This home is in the area of 18th Avenue and it is about as simple as it gets. Note the single wall construction, simple roof lines and casement windows.
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Feds Move May Be Good For Honolulu Real Estate
March 20th, 2009 categories: The Market
You may have heard that the Federal Reserve has put a plan in motion to buy 1.2 trillion dollars of long-term government bonds (that would be $1,200,000,000,000?). The Wall Street Journal has an article outlining many of the issues.
“Clearly it’s great news for homeowners looking to refinance, and for homebuyers seeking new loans. The Fed’s announcement has pushed down long-term interest rates, and that in turn has driven down mortgage rates. Rates on thirty-year fixed loans have dropped as low as 4.5% following the news. That’s a bargain by historic standards. Get ‘em while you can.”
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My crystal ball says the following might come to pass. Read the rest of this entry »
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Downtown Honolulu Condo 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths
March 19th, 2009 categories: Condos For Sale, For Buyers
This unit is located in the preferred tower of the Harbor Square Condominium development near the corner Richards and Queen Streets. The common areas exude a quiet elegance that is not often found in today’s newer condominium projects. The maintenance fee includes your water, hot water, electricity, basic cable and central air conditioning (the prevailing winds should minimize the necessity for A/C). Another thing that makes this building so appealing is the fact that it is a 5 to 10 minute walk from all of the business that goes on in downtown Honolulu. By living here you can eliminate your commute and get more sleep or have time to stroll to the gym.
Clark Hatch fitness Center
24 Hour Fitness
Here are a few things that make this unit extra special. Read the rest of this entry »
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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit?
March 18th, 2009 categories: For Buyers, For Sellers
I finally found a decent explanation of the recently passed first time homebuyer tax credit. In summary, “It ain’t a simple critter”. In other words, if you are a first time homebuyer, don’t automatically assume that you will get a $8000 tax credit. Read the rest of this entry »
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Honolulu Rental Rates Drop
March 18th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs, The Market
If you are a landlord, you may want to read this article about rental rates in Honolulu.
“The 6.8 percent drop follows three years of roughly flat rental rates that occurred while the local housing market remained relatively stable after a five-year boom in which average monthly rental rates soared by almost $900 from 2000 to 2005.”
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