http://realestateblog.adrhi.com Great Source for Hawaii Information & Real Estate Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:43:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, I haven’t posted anything in a long while. I have been working on many things to improve our business online. We are in the processing of interviewing some new great agents to join our team. We have a couple super prospects that are close to making a commitment. ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/quick-update/ In the month of March there were 282 single family homes that sold and 392 condos according to the Honolulu Board of Realtors MLS. That was a decrease of 14.5% for the number of single family homes sold compared to the same month last year and a 27.5 % decrease ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-hawaii-march-market-statistics/ Purchasing real estate is one of the biggest investments a person can make in a life time. It is important to hook up with the right Realtor. Especially with what has happen in the real estate market lately. Home prices have adjusted from the last real estate bubble. Lenders were ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/what-makes-a-great-real-estate-agent/ The Big Island of Hawaii has seen the sales volume in the residential market decrease over the past year since the peak in 2006. Causing great buying opportunities Islandwide. Big Island MLS Sales Statistics - Sales Volume LOCATION PROPERTY TYPE 2006 2007 % INCREASE/ ENTIRE ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/big-island-real-estate-market-update/ American Dream Realty can help you locate a new home from all Hawaii new home developments. Our specialty is helping buyers locating their dream Hawaii home. We'd love the opportunity to assist you with your Hawaii real estate needs. Call us and find out how we can help you ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hawaii-new-homes-new-home-developements/ Hawaii real estate on Oahu during December, sales of 240 single-family homes and 353 condominiums were reported through the Board's MLS, decreases of 30.6 percent for single family homes and 22.9 percent for condominiums, compared to the same month last year. This brings total single-family home sales on Oahu ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/december-housing-stats/ The Hawaii real estate market on Oahu continues to slow down. The third quarter of 2007 for single family home sales compared to the third quarter of 2006 for the number of homes sold is down by 10.5%. The same time period median home sales prices we are down 2.3%. The ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-hawaii-real-estate-market-update/ After browsing real more real estate blogs from around the world I came across a Mississauga Ontario real estate website blog that shows that prices in some parts of the world are doing much better compared to the US.  As a matter of fact real estate prices have been consistently ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/mississauga-real-estate-market-investments/ National Relocation a major real estate portal that offers many useful services when you are relocating to a new area or just in your own bakyard. Just launched their new rentals section with the new design.  Owners, property managers and landlords can list their apartments for rent and homes for ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/homes-condos-apartments-for-rent/ We have information and links to most of the Oahu Schools on our Hawaii real estate site. You can find more information about schools and city information on National Relocation. Some of the best private schools in the nation are on Oahu. Iolani school is known for its academic excellence. It ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-top-private-schools/ Hawaii foreclosures are on the rise. According to some of the stats, Hawaii foreclosure listings have doubled over the past year.  There were 313 foreclosures filed on properties in the third quarter. That was 105% increase than the third quarter last year. Hawaii is still among one of the states ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hawaii-foreclosures-vs-nationawide-foreclosures/ Despite media reports of a slowing national real estate market, it seems that the Boston Real Estate market remains vibrant and strong, specifically Boston luxury real estate. In fact, Boston’s top neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Financial District and South End have all seen continuous growth during the ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/boston-real-estate-not-so-bad/ I was reading blogs from around the real estate industry recently to find out where the market might be doing relatively better.   I found this Denver real estate blog that said that prices there have gone up every month since March. That was enough for me to call the author, Denver ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/denver-real-estate-investments/ The Hawaii real estate market is a mixed bag these days. The inventory continues to grow which is great for buyers. Two years ago buyers were hard pressed to get an offer accepted on a property. It seemed there were always multiple offers and the price of the home values ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hawaii-resort-real-estate-market/ National Relocation is just re-launching some of their services and channels. They have re-done the site structure so they can have all their services more custom and taylored for each service they offer. The mortgages channel is not geo located any more. It has more information on ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/national-relocation-services/ Danielle Contreras is ADR's featured San Jose real estate agent that specialises in relocation. She is also our featured Los Gatos and Cupertino Real Estate Realtor. Danielle is a buyers agent that knowledgable about her mnarket place and has experience to fulfill her clients needs. She is always continuing her ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/danielle-cotreras-san-jose-realtor/ ADR relocation directory is proud to have Katrina Harman as a referral partner.  Katrina is a pro that has been selling Fresno real estate for many years.  She has great area and market knowledge. Her Fresno county real estate search features homes in Clovis, Kingsburg, Selma, Sanger and many more ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/katrina-harman-frenso-real-estate-relocation/ American Dream Realty just rolled out their new relocation real estate agent site. It has area information that is helpful for buyers relocating to a new community plus it also has area MLS searches from the area.  If it does not directly go to a search in the area you ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/american-dream-realty-relocation-real-estate/ Found a very interesting site that services the Hawaii real estate market.  RE Hawaii appears to offer a way for Hawaii FSBO's ( For Sale By Owners) to list their properties for sale.  It looks like they list Oahu real estate, Maui real estate, Kauai real estate and the big ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/re-hawaii-hawaii-fsbo-site/ Goin2travel.com is  a vacation rentals website site that has just released its real estate section.  It will have real estate listings around the world just like its rental section. They are offering real estate lings in such areas as Hawaii, Florida, Newport Beach, Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas, Colorado, Myrtle ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/goin2travel-real-estate-free-listings/ During June, sales of 338 single-family homes and 547 condominiums were reported through the Board's MLS, decreases of 8.2 percent for single-family homes and 14.7 percent for condominiums, compared to the same month last year. This brings total single-family home sales on Oahu to 1,902 for the first six months ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/june-oahu-real-estate-update/ CCIM: The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation conferred by the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI), is awarded to experts in the disciplines of commercial real estate brokerage, asset management, valuation and investment analysis. The designation is earned by completing the intensive CCIM education program, passing a comprehensive examination ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/real-estate-definitions/ What may not be good for the investors who bought condos intending to "flip" over the past couple of years, has turned into good news for buyers and investors who waited. According to our local Board of Realtors, condominium sales in the Grand Strand dropped 41 percent in the first quarter ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/myrtle-beach-real-estate-news/ Searching for homes here on Oahu can be very fun and exciting. Honolulu is one of the most exciting cities in the world to live. Honolulu real estate can be whatever you need it to be: family home, corporate condo, vacation getaway, or international pied a terre. American Dream Realty ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/searching-for-honolulu-real-estate/ Recently I had contacted San Diego Realtor Bob Wilson about investing in a second home in San Diego.  He was very honest, helpful and had great knowledge of the market. He gave me the straight truth of what it was doing. He had explained to me that the market had ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/san-diego-real-estate-investment/ During the first quarter, the number of sales declined from last year and the median prices (home values) were stable. It looks like we are in a more normal market compared to a couple years ago, when it seemed like the wild west. Multiple offers and buyers paying over ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-real-estate-prices/ The vacation rental struggle continues.  The city & county of Honolulu cuts fines in an effort to stop illegal rentals. In an effort to stop the rentals, the city raised daily fines from $50 to $1,000 in 2005. The city has found that collecting the money has not been so easy. Approximately ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hawaii-vaction-rental-struggles/ Oahu is known as “the gathering place”, home to Honolulu the state capitol. Oahu used to be the county as well. Before being renamed as Honolulu city & county.  When house hunting for Oahu real estate.  You may soon find out that the island has many different neighborhoods and communities to ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-house-hunting/ The Hawaii lengend Don Ho dies at 76 years of age.  He had suffered heart problems a couple years ago and had to have a pace maker inplanted. Ho entertained some Hollywood's biggest stars and 1000's of tourists for four decades.  For Many people a trip to Hawaii was incomplete without seeing his ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/don-ho-dies-at-76/ National Relocation.com has relaunched their site on a new PHP platform. They were previously on .net and found it to be not as flexible as they needed it to be. National Relocation is in the early stages of building out a major real estate relocation portal. It is a one stop ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/national-relocation/ During March, sales of 330 single-family homes and 541 condominiums were reported through the Board's MLS, a decrease in sales of 15.8 percent for single family homes and 22.3 percent for condominiums, compared to the same month last year. The median price paid in March for a single-family home was ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-real-estate-market-update/ More and more people are turning to American Dream Realty to help them find "their" slice of Kapolei real estate. This is the fastest-growing region in Hawaii, and the amenities are keeping pace. With eight golf courses, excellent and innovative schools, parks aplenty, and a location that is only 30 ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/kapolei-real-estate/ Honolulu is both a commercial hub and a historic city, and Honolulu real estate allows you to live in the heart of Hawaii while still being close to businesses, shopping and other urban amenities. Honolulu boasts universities, high-rise business centers, research facilities, a convention center, galleries, and more. If you ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/honolulu-real-estate/ Oahu real estate can be anything you want it to be. Oahu is one of the most "versatile" of all the islands, allowing you to go to work in a high rise, catch the sunset over a secluded beach, and then dance the night away at Waikiki. There are numerous ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/oahu-real-estate/ Maui Real Estate     Maui real estate is among the most coveted in the world. This island is famous for its lush beauty, pristine beaches and "Aloha" lifestyle. American Dream Realty can help you make a home on this island with a minimum of effort on your part. We listen ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/maui-real-estate/ Hawaii Real Estate     Moving is a big decision, and you have so much to consider that you want to make sure you have the best information you can get about Hawaii real estate. American Dream Realty stays on top of every property available, so that you can be sure ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hawaii-real-estate/ This is a Hawaii real estate blog brought to you from American Dream Realty.  It will have great Hawaii real estate market information plus great things to do and see while living in the Hawaiian Islands. It will also provide information while traveling to Hawaii.  While you are vistiting our ... http://realestateblog.adrhi.com/hello-world/