June 2019 Oahu Real Estate Market Update

OAHU HOUSING SALES DOWN, WHILE PRICES UP IN JUNE

Sales of single-family homes and condominiums on Oahu slowed in June according to resales figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. The analysis conducted by the Board using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system show the following statistics:

Single-Family Home Resales

Number of Sales Median Sales Price
June 2019 327 $800,000
June 2018 365 $782,388 2.3%

Condominium Resales

Number of Sales Median Sales Price
June 2019 473 $432,500
June 2018  547 $420,000 3.0%

 

During June 2019, single-family home sales decreased by 10.4 percent and condominium sales decreased by 13.5 percent from the same month last year. The median prices paid increased modestly with singlefamily homes up by 2.3 percent to $800,000 and condos up by 3.0 percent to $432,500. While new listings for single-family homes declined by 8.9 percent from June 2018, overall inventory increased by 16.7 percent. The number of newly listed condos increased by 6.3 percent, as did overall inventory by 13.8 percent. According to the Days on Market indicator, the median days for single-family homes was 18 and 27 for condominiums.

“While sales volume in June may have declined from last year, the Oahu housing market remains very active and competitive,” said Jenny L. Brady, President of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Even with the increases in inventory, we’re seeing the majority of sold properties on the market for less than 30 days. Additionally, sellers who are working with REALTORS® are closing with median prices at 98.2 percent of the original list price for single-family homes and 97.2 percent for condos. REALTORS® have the knowledge and experience to position and prepare properties for optimal sales performance and to help navigate the complex process of selling a home.”

The information contained in this report is provided to the National Association of REALTORS® and the Hawaii State Department of Economic Development, Business and Tourism for its official reports. This report reflects information about resales of existing properties only and does not include new home sales. All of the MLS information is compiled from sales reported during the cited months; this data is known only after closing of escrow.

The public is encouraged to visit www.hicentral.com to see what’s happening in the housing market. Consumers have the ability to browse Oahu single-family home and condominium listings, available for sale and for rent, and to see a comprehensive guide of homes that will be open to visit this Sunday. All searches can be done by geographic location and/or price range, and hicentral.com provides useful information about buying and selling real estate in Hawaii.

About the Author

Brandon Lau grew up in Kailua and currently resides in Honolulu with his wife Andee and children Caylah, Elijah, and David. His eighteen years in real estate led him to become a Partner at ChaneyBrooks Choice Advisors. Over the past 10 years he has developed the team and systems that has created a high level of service and value for his clients.

What differentiates Brandon and his team is his consultative approach to real estate. He advises clients with relevant data and expert insight to help them make the best choices in real estate. Good choices in planning for long term dispositions, negotiating for the best price or knowing when not to pursue an investment are ways his consultative services will give you an advantage in the marketplace. His bottom line is providing service with the utmost integrity and expertise.