Current Market July 10, 2008
Current Local News .. .. KHON Channel 2
1 out of 501 homes received notices of service to foreclose, nationwide. Hawaii inflation rate is high and has been increasing over the last 7 years. Oahu population decreased about 1/10 of the population within a year. Less than 1,114 fewer people less resides now on Oahu. Population increased on Maui at 11%, Big Island at 16% and Kauai at 7%.
June 24, 2008
CNN tonight with Larry King Live interviewed Donald Trump while a "live auction" in Bakersfield, California was being broadcast. 1,000,000 foreclosed homes in California is recorded. Donald Trump reinforces his real estate advice by saying "NOW is the TIME to BUY! Banks are making deals."
Nationwide...Information source from Realty Trac, the online market place that shows foreclosure filings, default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were reported on , 649,917 properties in the first quarter 2008, up 23 percent from the previous quarter and up 112 percent from the first quarter of 2008. One in every 194 US households received a foreclosure filing during the quarter.
Market Statistics
Nevada, California, Arizona, Michigan & Florida post top state foreclosure rates. Hawaii Ranks 45
Maui's Market Place
From a year ago to current date:
Residential properties:
103 priced under $500,000, SOLD
15 priced under $400,000, SOLD
The lowest sold $190,000 on April 3, 2008
1981 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku
Fixer/Upper
These sold properties were not necessarily REO or short sale properties.
There are fixer uppers available priced at
$399,000.
REO's
Real Estate Owned (REO's) are bank owned properties. The lender takes ownership of the property, either through an agreement with the owner during pre-foreclosure and at times at an auction. The lender usually sells the property to recover the unpaid loan amount and other expense. They typically clear the title. The potential bargain is less than a pre-foreclosure. However, it has a secured title.