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January 2020 – O’ahu Housing

January 2020 - Oahu Housing

O‘ahu Real Estate Market Continues a Record-Setting Year

Single-family homes reach a new median sales price high of $917,500 while condo market activity heats up

The O‘ahu housing market continued to see strong sales throughout February, with single-family home sales increasing 5.3% and condominium sales soaring 41.1% over last year. Most notably, the single-family home market set a record median sales price of $917,500, a nearly 20% year-over-year increase and a 3.9% jump above last month’s record of $883,000.

Fierce competition between buyers continues, with 48.5% of single-family homes and 29.1% of condo sales sold above asking price last month. The record-setting pace of sales continued in February, as single-family homes spent only nine days on the market.
 
“Demand for limited inventory and increased purchasing power through low-interest rates has placed sustained upward pressure on prices,” said Shannon Heaven, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “While the record-setting median price and pace are good news for sellers, it creates a challenging environment for buyers who are up against the tough competition.”

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December 2020 Oahu Market Update

December 2020 Oahu Market Update

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December 2020 – O‘ahu’s Housing Market Rebounds

December 2020 - O‘ahu’s Housing Market Rebounds

O‘ahu’s Housing Market Rebounds with Year-End Spike in Activity

Record-low mortgage rates and low inventory drive heightened competition and modest increase in median sales prices for O‘ahu’s real estate market in 2020

Closed sales of single-family homes on O‘ahu were up 35.9%, and condo sales rose by 20.1% compared to the same period in 2019. New listings increased by 15.3% and 3.6% year-over-year for single-family homes and condos, respectively. Median sales prices for December 2020 were up 6.1% at $870,000 for single-family homes and 6.9% to $455,000 for condos.

“Instead of the typical seasonal lull, the O‘ahu real estate market saw steady – and even slight increases – in activity through the year’s end despite the ongoing effects of the pandemic,” said Shannon Heaven, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Record-low mortgage rates paired with cautious optimism around reopening continued to drive activity, allowing the market to surpass sales and near new listing levels compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.”

Total annual single-family home sales were up 2.3% over 2019, but condo sales remained down, declining 13.0%. Increased purchasing power from lower mortgage rates and heightened competition spurred by low inventory resulted in annual median sales price increases of 5.2% to $830,000 for single-family homes and 2.4% to $435,000 for condos. Total new listings were down by 17.7% for single-family homes and 14.4% for condos compared to 2019.

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November 2020 Local Market Update

November 2020 Local Market Update

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November 2020 – O’ahu’s Housing Market Holds Strong

November 2020 - O'ahu’s Housing Market Holds Strong

O‘ahu’s Housing Market Holds Strong Despite Limited Inventory

Overbidding and low inventory drive ultra-competitive market amid ongoing pandemic

Closed sales of single-family homes on O‘ahu increased 5.6% and remained relatively steady from last month, while condo sales decreased 6.2% compared to this same period the previous year. Year-to-date, single-family home sales are almost back on track with 2019 activity and were down just 0.7%. Meanwhile, the condo market is struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels and remained down by a double-digit percentage of 15.8%.

The number of single-family homes and condos sold above the original asking price skyrocketed 210.2% and 79.2%, respectively, compared to this time last year. Sales in both markets continue to move quickly, with single-family homes and condos spending a median of 10 and 16 days on the market, respectively.

“This seemingly new normal of buyers entering bids tens of thousands of dollars over asking price clearly reflects the urgent need for more housing,” said Tricia Nekota, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Despite limited inventory, the high demand for housing is keeping O‘ahu’s real estate market strong and steady throughout the public health crisis.”

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October 2020 Moanalua – Salt Lake Real Estate Spotlight

Moanalua - Salt Lake Real Estate Spotlight

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September 2020 Single-Family Home Market

Single-Family Home Market - September 2020

O‘ahu Single-Family Home Market Drives Activity Breaking Two Records

Single-family home market marks new record and steady recovery,
while condos continue to trail 2019 activity

O‘ahu’s single-family home market continues to make a steady recovery, the summer season ended on a high note with closed sales of single-family homes surpassing year-over-year activity by 12.7%, while condo sales marked a steady month-over-month improvement of 11.5%. Dynamic activity in O‘ahu’s single-family home market drove the median sales price to a record of $880,000 and properties are spending a record-low of just nine days on the market.

“The spike in demand for single-family homes may correlate to buyers’ pursuing a different quality of life and a new environment following the sharp shift in people working from home,” said Tricia Nekota, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Ultimately, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how buyers think about purchasing a home, causing them to reevaluate their housing goals and priorities.”

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August 2020 Makaha / Hawaii Kai Real Estate

August 2020 Makaha / Hawaii Kai Real Estate

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August 2020 Oahu Housing Market

August 2020 Oahu Housing

O‘ahu’s Housing Market Sees Mixed Activity Amid Ongoing Pandemic

Single-family home market marks new record and steady recovery,
while condos continue to trail 2019 activity

“A lack of inventory coupled with high demand from buyers looking to capitalize on historically low interest rates is driving a very competitive market for single-family homes on O‘ahu. This is an opportune time for sellers to list their properties as housing values continue to rise, and buyers are on the hunt for their forever homes,” said Tricia Nekota, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Our members have reemployed new technology and shifted how we serve our clients to ensure we keep O‘ahu’s real estate market moving. We continue to observe strict social distancing, use of face masks and sanitation to keep one another and our communities safe,” added Nekota.

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July 2020 Oahu Housing Market

July 2020 Oahu Housing Market

O‘ahu’s Housing Market Continues to Slowly Recover

Month-over-month sales and new listings up, market activity still trails 2019 levels

“We are seeing signs of increased activity driven by eager buyers looking to take advantage of record-low interest rates coupled with sellers who are slowly wading back in to put their properties on the market. This real estate activity indicates confidence in our local housing market and contributes to the recovery of Hawai‘i’s economy,” said Tricia Nekota, president, Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “With low inventory and continued declines in new listings, REALTORS® serve as a trusted partner to help buyers navigate this highly competitive market, where many properties are experiencing multiple offers that are well above the asking price. REALTORS® also work closely with sellers to manage high demand and multiple offers,” added Nekota.

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