East Honolulu
update winter ISSUE 2016 Page 1: Market Update Page 2 & 3: Active & Sold Listings Aina Haina • Niu Valley • Kuliouou Page 4: UH Baseball Spring Schedule Seminar Information • Community Savings
SEAN TAKAMORI
Realtor-Associate | RS-72402 | 808.389.7326 | SeanT@BetterHawaii.com | SeanTakamori.com
Meet Sean Takamori
Your East Honolulu Expert •
Over 40 transactions closed in East Honolulu
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Top 2% of all Oahu Real Estate Agents, 2014
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Top 100 Realtors - Most Transactions Hawaii Business Magazine, 2015
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Voted “Best In Real Estate”, by Honolulu Magazine subscribers & industry peers, 2015, 2014 & 2013
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Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Platinum Award Winner, 2014
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Top 2.5% of BHGRE Realtors Nationwide
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Aloha Aina Award Nominee, 2015, 2014 & 2013
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Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist
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University Masters in Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University
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University of Hawaii (BA Psychology)
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University of Hawaii Baseball (1997-2000) - 2 time All WAC 2nd Team Outfielder - ‘99, ‘00
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Son of Iolani (class of 1995)
2015 Year End Update: Low Inventory & Low Interest Rates Drive the Market Niu Valley Homes Hit $1.1 Million!
The median sales price of a single family home in Niu Valley was $1.1 million in 2015, up 22% from 2014 when the median was $900,000.
Aina Haina Home Prices Remain Steady
For 2015 the average sales price of a Single Family Home in Aina Haina was $943,069, up just slightly over 2014 which was $941,077. The median sales price dropped slightly from $894,000 in 2014 to $880,000 in 2015.
Kuliouou Home Prices Rise Slightly
In 2015, the median sales price of a single family home in Kuliouou was $835,000, up 3% from 2014 when the median sale price was $811,000.
Oahu Median Sales Price is $700K
Across Oahu, the median sales price of a single family home rose 3.7% from $675,000 in 2014 to $700,000 in 2015. Total number of SFH sales on Oahu increased by 5.2% with an average of 20 days on market.
Inventory Low from Aina Haina to Kuliouou & Homes Selling Quickly
With the number of new listings down 8% from 2014, the median days on market until sale was 26 days for single family homes from Aina Haina to Kuliouou.
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Find out how Team Takamori can help you reach your real estate goals!
For a FREE comparative market analysis and consultation specifically tailored to your home, contact Sean Takamori, your East Honolulu Expert, at (808) 389-7326, or email him at SeanT@BetterHawaii.com, or visit his website at SeanTakamori.com. *Data taken from the Honolulu Board of Realtors December 2015 Local Market Updates & Monthly Statistical Report & Matrix.HiCentralMLS.com
FREE Home buying Seminar saturday, march 5th • 10:00-11:00aM
Better Homes and Gardens real estate Advantage Realty (Kahala Mall, Upper Level Next to the Escalator) Hue Le Hong
Realtor-Associate RS-76860
Sean Takamori Realtor-Associate RS-72402
Melissa Nakagawa Realtor-Associate RS-74822
Refreshments will be provided. Limited seating available, RSVP required. Learn more on Page 4 of this newsletter or call 738-3659.
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Aina Haina • Niu Valley • Kuliouou
Aina Haina
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ACTIVE PROPERTIES: Property Address (Tenure) List Price - Beds/Full Baths/Half Baths Roofed Living Area / Land Area
SOLD PROPERTIES: Property Address (Tenure) - Sold Price (Sold Date) Beds/Full/Half Baths Roofed Living Area / Land Area
This map represents data compiled from public & private sources. Compiled from MLS as of February 2016. Every precaution was taken, yet errors may have occurred. Refer to current tax assessor maps for actual parcel location or dimensions. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty does not warrant, guarantee or make representations on the use of this map data, or related materials in terms of completeness, accuracy, reliability or otherwise. If your property is listed with another real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. Š 2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty. Better Homes and GardensŽ is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and COMPANYGardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. An Independently Owned and Operated Franchise.
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Sean Takamori Realtor-Associate | RS-72402
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Sean Takamori Realtor-Associate | RS-72402 Kahala Mall, Upper Level 4211 Waialae Ave, Box 9050 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
(808) 389-7326 SeanT@BetterHawaii.com SeanTakamori.com The Takamori Ohana: Sean, Colten, Hayden & Nina
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Our goal is to educate the people of Hawaii about the real estate process so that they can plan for their future and make sound financial decisions. Our free seminars will focus on a variety of topics including Home Buying, Downsizing and Senior Living Options, Selling Your Home, Investment Properties and 1031 Exchange, and Trust Planning.
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(Kahala Mall, Upper Level Next to the Escalator)
Join us for the second session of our real estate seminar series! We will be presenting valuable and relevant information about how to prepare for a home purchase, common mistakes to avoid, and basics of the home buying process. Guest speaker Lorna Chan, from Island Pacific HomeLoans, will be present to discuss the mortgage process, including pre-qualification and tips to improve your credit score. We guarantee that you will leave this seminar armed with useful information and ready to start home hunting!
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Refreshments will be provided.
Limited seating available. Please RSVP. Call 738-3659 or Email TeamTakamori@BetterHawaii.com.
client testimonial “Sean Takamori was professional in every sense. He helped us to understand the entire process of purchasing a home and walked with us every step of the way; from our first home visit, to picking up our new keys. Sean had supreme knowledge of the market in Hawaii and got us exactly what we wanted. I feel like I would be doing my friends and family a favor by recommending Sean Takamori and his team. He was able to take away the fear and stress of being first time home buyers and helped us to find the home of our dreams. I am very thankful we found Sean and will use him again for any sale or purchase we make in the future without question. ~ Micah & Angel
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Detailed Comparative Real Estate Market Analysis OR Monthly Personalized Real Estate Updates Call Sean at 389-7326 to learn more!