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Honolulu Hawaii is the Best Place to Live
13 years ago
Happy New Year!
We have certainly had a lot of bad news lately.
Honolulu consistently ranks in the “Best” lists among major magazines, however.
Fortune Magazine rated Honolulu as the #67 best place to live in 2009.
It also rated it as the one of the Best places for a long life.
Business Week listed Honolulu at Number 1 in the US from a study done by Mercer Consulting.
No. 28: Honolulu – U.S.
Mercer score: 103.1
2007 rank: No. 27
GDP: $13.86 trillion (2007 est.)
Population: 303,824,646 (total country); 380,000 (total city)
Life expectancy: 78.14 years
A handy calculator shows you how to figure out the difference between where you live and Honolulu. For example, if you make $50,000 in Los Angeles, you will need to make $53,987 since the cost of living is 8% higher. Here’s the catch: employers in Honolulu typically pay 1.9% less than employers in Los Angeles. That explains a lot, doesn’t it? Anyone that has tried to get a job here knows that pay rates are typically lower. My guess is because of the sheer number of retail and tourism jobs, which tend to bring the median wage down. The closest similar income I found is DC – Washington. Even San Francisco costs less than Hawaii.
If you want to get a good comparison of Hawaii home costs (PDF) compared to the mainland, see Paul Brewbaker’s (Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with Bank of Hawaii), reports. They are excellent. He has data on domestic and Japanese arrivals, employment, tourism, inflation, growth (including Honolulu’s CPI or Consumer Price Index) and forecasts. Good stuff.
Unfortunately, the number of bankruptcies in Hawaii hit a 3-year high last week, according to the Star Bulletin. Foreclosures are up as well, with the majority apparently being held by Countrywide Home Loans, particularly on the Leeward and Ewa areas. It’s going to get worse before it gets better, it would seem.
Now is a great time to visit your local library, bookstores (don’t forget Jelly’s Honolulu or in Aiea!) and parks. Go camping! Start a blog! Get in shape. Stay positive, and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.
Aloha,
Frank
Honolulu Homes and Hawaii Real Estate from Frank Diaz
03 years ago
Hi Everyone!
Started this blog for 2009. As always you can reach me at Frank(at)HawaiiHome.biz
Frank Diaz, (RA)
MBA, e-PRO, REALTOR®
East Oahu Realty
808.723.0900 cell
808.791.2277 direct
Pool Reflection at a Honolulu Hawaii Home
Aloha,
Frank
About Hawaii Home – Contact Us
93 years ago
by Frank
in Uncategorized
I can be reached at 808 723 0900 or frank @ hawaiihome.biz or at East Oahu Realty.
I have bought or sold over $20 million in real estate for my clients and specialize in condominiums and single family homes. I can locate specific properties and information on any island, including taxmaps, liens, lot sizes, loan information, zoning, etc.. Some of these areas include Honolulu, Hawaii Kai, Kahala, Portlock, Kaneohe, Kailua, Pearl City, Mililani, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Aiea and Salt Lake.
I use the latest technology (databases, internet searches/listings, virtual tours, e-mail newsletters) to find or market your home. I use search engine marketing to reach specific buyers nationally and internationally. As your agent, I will:
Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to that of your neighbors.
Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media. Sites will include:
Craigslist Oahu, Google Base, AOL Real Estate, Cyberhomes, Trulia, Homescape, MyREALTY, Zillow, Oodle.
Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local Hawaii real estate market, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, Retired.
MBA, e-Pro Certified.
Member of:
• Honolulu Board of Realtors
• Hawaii Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
Aloha,
Frank Diaz, (RA)
MBA, e-PRO, REALTOR®
East Oahu Realty
808.723.0900
808.791.2277 direct
866.241.8814 fax
http://hawaiihome.biz/
