Sales of single-family homes rose by 14.7 percent in May 2014, while condominium sales rose by 1.1 percent from May 2013. The median price paid for single-family homes in May increased by 8.3 percent from the same month last year to $682,000. The median price for condominiums increased by 12.7 percent from May of last year to $355,000. According to the Days on Market indicator, single-family homes were on the market for an average of 20 days, while condominiums were on the market for an average of 21 days.
“These robust numbers point to a very active market,” said Julie Meier, president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. “Even though inventory has been increasing, it’s been outpaced by demand. People are snapping up properties as soon as they hit the market creating more demand and competition among buyers, which in turn raises prices. With median prices at a near all-time high and strong demand, we may see more homeowners putting their properties on the market.”
The public is encouraged to visit the Board’s Internet web site at www.HiCentral.com to see what’s happening in the housing market. The public has the ability to search through 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, price range or both. HiCentral.com provides useful information about buying and selling real estate in Hawaii.
Established in 1922, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® is one of the largest of 1,500 boards of REALTORS® in the nation, and, with over 5,300 members, it is one of the largest trade organizations on Oahu. Membership is available to licensed real estate brokers, agents, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry who pledge to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. For more information, call (808) 732-3000 or visit www.HiCentral.com.
(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 time delay between the signing of a sales contract and the closing of escrow is usually between one and three months.)
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