January 2020 North and South Kona and Kohala Real Estate Market Update

Buyers Snap Up Single Family Home Sales in Kona and South Kohala The West Hawaii housing market saw a banner month in January with increased sales activity this January compared to last year.  Sales Single family home sales increased 35% year over year in North Kona and 150% in South Kohala, according to sales statistics …

NOVEMBER 2019 HAWAII ISLAND MARKET REPORT

WELCOME TO THE HAWAII ISLAND MARKET UPDATE! An accurate market data report that gives you the reader an up-to-date view of the real estate market trends in North Kona and Hawaii Island. The 'Price Direction' and 'Rate of Price Change' are important indicators most are looking for. Note price data is based on past sales. …

2019-October 31st Kona Hawaii Market Update

Alas the latest data from Hawaii Information Service MLS system for the North Kona residential tells us that the market is still strong and active. We see the Kona residential inventory making the seasonal turn upward with an increase of 16 in the last 2 weeks. Pending sales have turned lower with this slow pre-winter …

Jan-July 2019 Kona Market Update

The latest data from Hawaii Information Service (our MLS service provider) for the North Kona residential is exciting.  North Kona district is a span of area from the Keauhou Resort area to above the Keaohole Airport out to Puu Lani Ranch. We see the Kona residential inventory has rebounded a bit form last reports recovery …

2nd Quarter 2019 Hawaii Island Market Statistics

The latest data from Hawaii Information Service for North Kona residential (Keauhou Resort to Upper Palisades above the airport) shows Pending Sales numbers a little lower than two weeks ago.  This is to be expected this time of year after the busy winter season.   The 30 day sales number remain at a very high level.  This …

1st Quarter 2019 Hawaii Island Market Statistics

Happy Aloha Friday! Its May in Hawaii Nei the weather is absolutely picture perfect and inviting enough for me to take a nice swim this afternoon at Magics maybe catch a few waves too! The latest data from Hawaii Information Service for North Kona residential shows a significant improvement since last report two weeks ago. …

Big Island of Hawaii January 2019 Market Stats

ALOHA! The latest data from Hawaii Information Service for North Kona residential market shows the Active Listings continues to climb.   Current active listings priced below $4.0M stands at 246, up 33% from last year.  Pending Sales improved from last report, but is still 15% less than the count this time last year. Median Prices continue to …

11/17/18 Kona Hawai’i Market Update

Happy Thanksgiving from the Big Island of Hawai'i! During this season of gratitude may everyones plate be full and your hearts content! The latest data from Hawaii Information Service for North Kona residential shows the from a year ago. Pending Sales are off by 17.  Both these numbers contribute to lowering the Pending Ratio.  Chart 1 …

9/1/2018 Kona Real Estate Market Update

The other night we had an amazing sunset at my house. Why SO amazing? As you can imagine we're pretty sunset snobby here in Hawai'i and this one was just beaming extra vibrant colors int he sky and peaceful. Listen to clip and you'll hear the evening ritual of the birds settling into the lychee …

6-1-18 Kona Hawaii Real Estate Market Report

The latest data from Hawaii Information Service indicates the Residential market quite strong. Inventory has rebounded from low of 142 to current 156 for homes  price to $4.0M. Median Price is at a new recovery high, ($639,000), for home price under $4.0M.   The shrinking lower priced inventory and increased demand in the higher price ranges continues …