Real Estate Market Stats June 2023

A decline from May 2023’s median sales price of $1,150,000 for single-family homes was seen in the Kauai real estate market in June 2023. These houses spent an average of 85 days on the market. 119 single-family houses were now listed actively, with 40 new listings coming online in 2023 and 56 in 2022. In contrast to the 42 sold listings in June 2022, there were 35 sold listings in June 2023.

The median sales price for condominiums was $685,000. The average number of days on the market was 48. There were 66 active condominium listings, 42 new listings in 2023, and 38 new listings in 2022. In contrast to the 45 condos sold in June 2022, there were 30 condos sold in June 2023.

The median price for land listings was $700,000, and the average number of days they were on the market was 83. With 16 new listings in 2022 and 13 new listings in 2023, there were 99 active land listings. Seven sold land listings were listed in June 2023, the same number as in June 2022. These figures show a generally stable market in Kauai, with some differences in sales volume and prices across various property types.

A reduction from May 2023’s median sales price of $515,000 for single-family homes was seen in the Big Island real estate market in June 2023. These houses spent an average of 67 days on the market. There were 554 single-family houses already on the market, with 240 new listings coming online in 2023 and 341 in 2022. In contrast to the 256 sold listings in June 2022, there were 200 sold listings in June 2023.

On the Big Island, the median sales price for condos was $600,000, and the average number of days they were on the market was 38. There were 98 active condo listings, 69 new listings in 2023, and 78 new listings in 2022. In June 2023, 78 condominiums were sold, which is a reduction from the 86 sold in June 2022.

The median price for land listings was $45,000, and the average number of days they were on the market was 106. With 302 new listings in 2022 and 241 new listings in 2023, there were 1,109 active land listings. In contrast to the 248 sold listings in June 2022, there were 196 sold land listings in June 2023. According to these figures, the Big Island real estate market exhibits some price and volume swings across various property categories, possibly reflecting changes in consumer preferences and market dynamics.

June saw a cooling trend in the O’ahu real estate market, with a decline in sales and median prices for both single-family homes and condos. Compared to the same time last year, the monthly median sales price for single-family homes was $1,050,000, a 4.5% decline. The median sales price of a condo decreased by 4.5% to $510,000. Sales of single-family homes fell by 30.5% year over year, while those of condos fell by 24.9%. In spite of these losses, the market continued to move quite quickly, with the majority of properties being under contract in less than two weeks.

Multiple variables, including a move from fierce buyer competition to a moderating environment, consistently low inventory, and shifting affordability because of higher average mortgage rates, were blamed for the market shift. The increase in average mortgage rates in June had a significant impact on pending sales, with contract signings falling both year over year and month over month. Pending sales in the single-family housing market decreased by 10.5% from June 2022 and 24.3% from that month. The condo market had a decrease of 17.2% from the previous year and 18.1% from one month prior. Sales were almost a third lower than they were a year ago for both the second quarter and the entire year, despite a second quarter that saw double-digit sales growth compared to the first.

After the sharp increase seen in 2021 and the first half of 2022, property prices on O’ahu have slightly steadied over the first half of 2023. For single-family homes, the year-to-date median sales price was $1,050,000, which is a 5.5% reduction from 2022. Both June 2023 and year-to-date single-family house sales were largely concentrated in the $800,000 to $999,999 price bracket. Condominiums’ year-to-date median sales price was $500,000, which was just 2.9% less than the same figure for June 2022. The market saw a decrease in the proportion of transactions that closed above the asking price, while active inventory in the single-family home and condo markets grew compared to the same time last year, even though it will still be below pre-pandemic levels in 2020.

There have been notably fewer new listings in the local Maui real estate market, with single-family homes seeing a 46.2 percent decline and condominium properties seeing a 25.5 percent decline. However, there has been a little gain in pending sales, with condominium properties seeing an increase of 1.2 percent and single-family homes experiencing a decline of 6.3 percent. With a 14.6 percent decline in single-family homes and an 8.6 percent decline in condominium buildings, the supply of available homes has also shrunk.

The median sales price has had conflicting results in spite of the drop in new listings and inventory. The median sales price of single-family homes has significantly decreased, falling by 19.6 percent to $1,007,000. Condominium residences, on the other hand, have experienced a rise in median sales price of 21.9 percent, hitting $984,450. This shows that market patterns for various types of properties are diverging.

The data also shows changes in the length of time it takes to sell a home. Days on the market for single-family houses have increased by a moderate 4.5 percent, whereas days on the market for condos have increased by a significant 71.6 percent. A change towards a buyer’s market is also indicated by the fact that the months’ supply of inventory has grown by 33.3 percent for single-family houses and 68.8 percent for condominium homes.

Nationally, the housing supply has grown by 3.8%, offering a three-month supply at the present sales rate. The lack of available properties has led to high costs for those buyers who are still looking, with a nationwide median sales price of $396,100. This indicates a loss of 3.1% over the prior year, which is the greatest yearly loss since December 2011. Most listings are sold in within a month due to the tremendous demand for houses that continues to exceed supply.

Housing Market Statistics

NATIONWIDE

Existing-home sales have declined for the second consecutive month, dropping by 3.4% nationwide due to higher interest rates affecting buyer affordability. Compared to the same period last year, sales are down by 23%, and contract signings have decreased by 20.3%. While some regions have seen declining sales prices, nationally they have decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, although more affordable markets continue to experience price gains.  With limited supply and homes selling quickly, the average time a home spends on the market is slightly over three weeks, according to the NAR.

MAUI INFORMATION

New listings have decreased for both single-family and condominium homes, while pending sales increased for single-family homes but decreased for condominiums. Inventory has increased for both types of homes. Median sales prices have risen for single-family homes and condominiums. The days on the market have decreased for single-family homes but increased for condominiums. The months supply of inventory has increased significantly for both types of homes. The combination of fluctuating interest rates and low inventory levels has contributed to lower home sales, as potential sellers are waiting for better market conditions.

BIG ISLAND INFORMATION

Compared to May of the previous year, less new listings for single-family houses, condominiums, and land were added to the Big Island real estate market. With 188 homes sold and a median sales price of $495,000, single-family homes had 508 active listings, 248 new listings, and 508 homes that were taken off the market on average after 64 days. Condominiums had 57 sold units, 69 new listings, 73 active listings, and an average of 54 days on the market. The median sales price was $550,000. With 1,148 current listings, 245 new listings, 202 sold lots, and an average of 105 days on the market, land had a median sales price of $34,250. All property types saw a decline in new listings overall, with condominiums having the highest median sales price and land taking the longest to sell.

OAHU INFORMATION

Sales of single-family homes and condos both decreased in April 2023 on O’ahu compared to the same month last year, by 43.0% and 37.5%, respectively. The dip in sales was 11.9% for single-family homes and 5.4% for condos, which was less drastic than March’s downturn. Despite the drop in sales, houses that were sold in April remained on the market for a shorter period of time than they did in March. Condos had a decrease in their median days on the market from 24 to 20, while single-family homes saw a fall from 36 to 24. Single-family homes decreased by 9.5%, and condominiums decreased by 2.0%, as measured by median sales prices. The market is generally stabilizing following the rise in interest rates and inflation, which is causing slower sales momentum but stable median prices because of low inventory.

September 2022 Newsletter

          Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC ~ The Hansen Ohana ~ September 2022

As we enter the Fall and Holiday Season of 2022 the real estate market continues to smooth out!  Inventory is increasing and prices have stabilized. Energy costs have a huge effect on inflation as the country and the world moves and operates on energy. A recession appears to be upon us with the traditional benchmark of 2 quarters of a fall in Gross Domestic Product, coupled with very high inflation. As of August 31 we experienced 8.3% annualized inflation. The cost of essential items including food, gas, rent, and higher mortgage rates attributes to these increases. The United States needs to move back to energy independence whether it is clean energy, solar, wind, ample supplies of gas, diesel, natural gas, clean nuclear energy and the like. If the United States can cautiously move away from fossil fuels to clean energy over time, maybe the technology will spread throughout the world and help solve some of the countries who pollute the most. I am not sure we can get there in 12 years as some have said, but we will get there, and we should hopefully move there without killing our economy and energy needs.

Maui’s Economy:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ We continue to attend economic seminars and watch the market. Single-family home prices have actually decreased over the last year by 5.9% to a median price of $983,575. Condos median price increased 26.6% to $820,000. New listings of single-family homes decreased 26.7%% and condominiums decreased by 30.7%. Months’ supply of Inventory of single-family homes increased 60% and condominiums increased 87.5%. Some may say interest rates are too high, but the reality is that we have all been spoiled by 3% mortgage rates over the last few years. How many remember 17% interest rates in the past? People were happy to pay 6% and now that rates are around 6%, Buyers are still hesitant, but with 8.3% inflation, home prices remain a good hedge against inflation. In addition, rents should continue to increase while your mortgage payment remains stable. Don’t forget that the interest portion of mortgage payments are deductible against your income while rents and not. Ask your Tax Professional about your personal situation. Current studies have shown that the monthly cost of owned homes verses rental homes becomes less expensive on average after 3 years while home values should continue to rise. We have seen price reductions on listed properties, however it appears that these reductions are not a decrease in value but rather Sellers adjusting to present market value.

Paul Brewbaker’s economic discussion: A recent economic discussion with Paul revealed many facets of our local, state, and our country’s economic situation. We are linked more than ever to global issues. The discussion covered many facets in our ever-changing world. His recommendation is to be prepared for events that may unfold for the future and learn from the past. Take care of your car, home (due to supply problems), and family. Be knowledgeable in your financial investments. For more in-dept information you might want to watch Paul Brewbaker in the following link to his recent one-hour interview. https://www.mauirealestate.net/mauirealestateradio/#video_14

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Bob Hansen PB R(B) 808-283-9456 RB-17532

Clint Hansen BIC R(B) 808-280-2764 RB-21616

Donna D. Hansen R(S) 808-280-1650 RS-49765

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Maui Market Stats

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March Newsletter

Hansen Ohana’s Maui Newsletter March 1, 2021

Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC

 Aloha from Maui.  If you are missing Maui and the sound of the ocean waves on our beautiful beaches,check out our live beach cam (now with sound) on https://www.mauirealestate.net/video.php?Size=Large.  You might even catch a view of the magnificent whales which are active this time of year.

As most states are experiencing, the Maui real estate market is dynamite right now.  Low interest rates coupled with low inventory is moving the market higher.  Median home prices as of February 28, were up 19.8% since a year ago at $895,000.  On the other hand, condos almost unchanged from last year at $556,990.  Total inventory of homes went down from 517 last year to 214 now for homes Condos remained around 503. Months’ supply of inventory for homes went from 5.4 to 2.2. Condos months’ supply went up from 3.9 to 4.3.  Due to low interest rates the affordability index for condos increased from 67 to 72 but the home affordability index fell from 50 to 45 from last year. With continued low interest rates and low inventory, the market appears to be relatively stable in terms of pricing for properties on Maui.  One very interesting statistic for me is the percent of listing price realized which over the years has remained relatively similar in the 97% range. This means a million-dollar asking price on average would close at about $970,000.  Well priced properties may receive multiple offers.  Pending sales hit an all-time high of 826 properties under contract at the end of February.

Regarding Condominiums the average visitor spends $3,800 per person. On Vacation home rentals the average tourist spends $3,400 on Maui vs. hotel visitors spend around $2,900 per person.  Due to Covid19 restrictions on travel last year vacation rental income was down. This year the vacation rental market has been very busy and visitors are coming back.  People need to relax in a safe place with good weather and Maui is the place.  Coming to Maui is getting easier with Covid19 on its way out but there are reasonable restrictions.  Check the www.hawaiicovid19.comwebsite for more information.

If you’re interested in something new, there are quite a few projects in a variety of price ranges planned for the next 10 years across Maui. Last month we saw renderings of some workforce housing being conceptualized in Kapalua across from Pineapple Grill and another up for approval in South Maui across from The Five Palms.  In addition to that there is a project currently underway in Wailea.  The Wailea Hills developmentincludes75 units for sale in 15 separate buildings.  They have beautiful floorplans, many with gorgeous views, underground parking and good locations.  Prices start in the mid $1.8’s million and up and seem to be selling pretty steadily with approximately 70% now under contract.  If you would like to view them virtually please let us know at: dad@mauirealestate.net and we will send you the links.  In addition, there is an application for a Wailea Project consisting of 289 condos, 51 zero lot line homes, 92 duplex homes and 146 multi-family units of which 23 units could be short term rentals, but this may take some time before they get final approval.

With so many potential buyers now glued to social media we have significantly increased our advertising online by offering additional video tours, virtual open houses, and tours as you can see by the links below:

 

Virtual Home Tours:

3149 Waakea Pl. Wailea: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ifodYr3xSpJ

Maalaea Surf Unit E3: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=efAg9rJzwQ2

145 N Kihei Rd Uni 512: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hYjUR6z8Rhn&mls=1

112 Walaka Unit 305: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qM4x1ppeqZU&brand=0

10 Kulani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I8kt8RPxOk&feature=youtu.be

 Click here for more Videos and Tours    All VR Tour Matterport Links

 

Please feel free to call any one of us for more information or email us at dad@mauirealestate.net

May all good things come your way – laughter, gratitude, good health and good friends

 

            Bob Hansen PB R(B)            Clint Hansen BIC R(B)       Donna D. Hansen R(S)

                808-283-9456                           808-280-2764                     808-280-1650

                  RB-17532                                            RB-21616                                RS-49765