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6 West Hawaii Real Estate | March 16, 2016 MLS Statistics A history of Kona sales MLS Market offers choices for home, condo buyers 2014. House and condo sales were actually up year-over-year by a small amount. “This year will probably be similar in land sales since availability hasn’t changed much, but condo sales have been sluggish since last summer, leaving us with a surplus of almost 100 extra condos on the market right now,” said Gretchen Osgood, broker and owner of Hawaiian Isle Real Estate. Houses have been selling at approximately the same rate but they too have a surplus of 70 more than were available last February. “If you have long-term plans to live in Kona, then now might be a good time to take advantage of this excess inventory to grab the property you have been considering since interest rates are still at historic lows,” said Osgood. North Kona Land Sales 1992 thru December 2015 KONA CONDO VALUES A drop in land sales in 2015 was the big difference between the total sales for 2015 and Kona Sea Villas Beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom plus a loft with a closet. Kona Sea Villas is a low density project where every unit has a garage and additional parking space. Upgraded with new cabinets and nice cork fl oors. Located in the quiet section of the project. $411,000. Ali‘i Lani Best price unit in project. Resort amenities, 2 parking stalls this Alii Lani unit is priced to sell. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom freshly painted ground fl oor unit. Too good to be true. Nice courtyard. Easy to see. ONLY $249,000. SHARLY WARD, License # RB12705 RB Elite Pacifi c Properties ABR, ASPM, CRS, GRI • Accredited Staging Professional Master • 2015, 2012 West Hawaii Today Best Real Estate Agent • 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award • email: sharlyward@gmail.com • 938-9533


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