Price of Paradise

Median Sales prices for the month of July 2016 continue to rise for single family homes and condominiums on Oahu.  However, we are beginning to see a slowing down in our market, with less sales compared to July of 2015.  For several years now, we have seen an average of a fairly stable 4-5% appreciation in value but this increase is showing signs of flattening.




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