12 West Hawaii Real Estate | September 1, 2017 84 Percent of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment, Affordability a Growing Concern According to the National Association home is a good financial decision - the highest number since 2007. Yet six in 10 said that they are concerned about affordability and the rising cost of buying a home or renting in their area. Housing affordability was ranked fourth in the top-five issues Americans face in their area behind the lack of affordable health care; low wages and debt making it hard to save; and heroin and opioid drug abuse, and ahead of job layoffs and employment. The Villages at Mauna Lani Quality resort homes in the heart of the Mauna Lani Resort. Close to fi ne dining, boutiques and grocery. Owners receive golf discounts and beach access cards. Furnished 3BR 3.5BATH $969,000 - $1,699,000 69-1648 Puako Beach Drive Fronting a small white sand cove in Puako and situated in one of the most sought-after locations, with some of the most amazing views of ocean and Kohala Mountain. Nothing beats swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fi shing and watching sea turtles right in front of your home. This well-maintained resort quality three full suite home was designed by Lucky Bennett and professionally furnished. $3,995,000 FS of Realtors®’ 2017 National Housing Pulse Survey, concerns over housing affordability show clear demographic divides especially among unmarried and non-white Americans. More than five out of 10 unmarried and nonwhite Americans view the lack of available affordable housing as a big problem, compared to only 40 percent of married and white Americans. The survey, www.nar.realtor/reports/ housing-pulse-surveys, measures consumers’ attitudes and concerns about housing issues in the nation’s 25 largest metropolitan statistical areas and found that 84 percent of Americans now believe that purchasing a The Villages at Mauna Lani 69-1648 Puako Beach Drive Huge Price Reduction Ouli II Ouli II 839.1 Acres in South Kohala Ag or residential use. An access from the Uplands at Mauna Kea via the Hapuna gate may be granted subject to certain conditions. There is also access from Kawaihae Road. Spectacular ocean, coastline, mountain views and full of potential. NEW LISTING Offered at $12,000,000 FS Fairway Villas #O31 Fairway Villas #031 The Fairway Villas O31 is a top-fl oor unit with great pond views from the living/dining/kitchen area, the lanai and the master bedroom. The building has an elevator and the unit comes with an assigned parking stall. The O building is one of the best buildings, located in a very convenient location. It is the fi rst building on your left after the entry gate. It is within a very short walk to King’s Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace where you fi nd great restaurants and stores. The unit has been a popular vacation rental and will be sold furnished. $475,000 FS Tomoko Matsumoto REALTOR® Principal Broker Hapuna Realty RB-20042 Phone: 808.557.8689 Tomo@HapunaRealty.com www.HapunaRealty.com Nationally, 44 percent of respondents categorized the lack of available affordable housing as a very big or fairly big problem. In the top 25 densest markets, more than half see the lack of affordable housing as a big problem, an increase of 11 percentage points from the 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey. Low-income Americans, renters and young women most acutely feel the housing pinch. There is also greater concern about affordable housing among the working class (65 percent) than for public servants such as teachers, firefighters or police (55 percent). “Despite the growing concern over affordable housing, this survey makes it clear that a strong majority “Despite the growing concern over affordable housing, this survey makes it clear that a strong majority still believe in homeownership and aspire to own a home of their own.” – William E. Brown, NAR President
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