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Barbara Abe

Agent Member Since April `07

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Blog Posts: 129
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Honolulu, HI  
United States

Phone: 808-396-9462
Home: 808-226-2537
Cell: (808) 226-2537
Fax: 808-396-2020

Barbara moved from her native England to Hawaii as part of her company's global expansion. After establishing herself on the island, she planned to go on to Australia and ultimately end up back in the U.K. A true adventurer, Barbara had already seen much of Europe, but she never made it back home. After a short time in the Islands, her perspective changed. She had found her ultimate destination.

Barbara has lived on Oahu longer than she did in England, and yet the excitement of waking up each morning to a view of the ocean is as strong today as it was when she arrived. β€œ"I have lived here so long, but every day I'm still amazed by the natural beauty,"” she says. β€œIt seems every day I see something that takes my breath away.”

While the business she came to the island to manage did not succeed, Barbara has found success as a businesswoman and entrepreneur. She started an import and wholesale business in the 1980s that developed and distributed Hawaiian Heritage playing cards. The experience introduced her to the history of the Hawaiian monarchy which, given her English background, had a special interest for her. In addition to her rewarding career in real estate, Barbara operates a bed and breakfast with her mother, Joan. The business is a great way to help people connect with the island.
7/23/2010 3:33:00 PM

Home Sales Dip Nationwide in June

A report on NewsGeni.us was not encouraging for the real estate industry. While prices are up from last year, there is no clear trend toward a solid recover. Here are some excerpts from the article. "In the latest sign of renewed turbulence in the housing ...

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7/17/2010 3:12:00 PM

Trends in Multi-generational Housing Fit Hawaii Lifestyle

Building and modifying homes to accommodate multiple generations is increasingly popular as more Americans struggle to accommodate both their older parents and their grown children under the same roof. The National Association of Home Builders’ International ...

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7/8/2010 7:33:00 PM

June Numbers for Hawaii Kai Real Estate Market Very Positive

The numbers for year-to-date sales and June closings in Hawaii Kai were both positive. Here are the details: Single Family June Sales 2009 - 15, 2010 - 17 Median Sales Price 2009 - $750,000, 2010 - $840,000 Average Sales Price 2009 - $924,667, 2010 - $837,706 ...

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7/3/2010 6:49:00 PM

Farmers Market in Hawaii Kai has New Name, Same Purpose

The Makeke o Maunalua Farmers' Market has a new name, but its mission remains to serve as the weekly community social for East Oahu residents to support local farmers. Opened a month ago in the parking lot of Kaiser High, it is now called the Hawaii Kai ...

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6/25/2010 6:31:00 PM

May Home Sales Statistics

According to the National Association of Realtors , existing-home sales remained at elevated levels in May on buyer response to the tax credit, characterized by stabilizing home prices and historically low mortgage interest rates. Gains in the West and South ...

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6/17/2010 3:40:00 PM

Home Sizes Declining Nationwide

According to detailed information about the characteristics of new homes completed in 2009 that was released recently by the Census Bureau, the size of new single-family homes completed declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet. ...

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6/13/2010 7:15:00 PM

Honolulu Jobless Rate 14th Best in New Study

Of 372 cities tracked by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Honolulu continues to have good numbers. The seasonally not-adjusted rate of 5.2% for Honolulu tied it with Billings, MT, as the 14th lowest, according to figures released by the agency. Bismark, ...

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6/8/2010 4:27:00 PM

Hawaii Kai and Oahu Real Estate Sales Activity, May, 2010

May, 2010 showed a positive trend in real estate for both Hawaii Kai and East Oahu. Single family homes, Hawaii Kai Closed sales - 15, up from 13 last year Median sales price - $885,000, up from $750,000 last year Average sales price - $1,583,233, up from ...

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6/2/2010 7:50:00 PM

Hawaii Kai Sales in May

18 condos sold in Hawaii Kai in May, ranging in price from $361,000 for a 1 bedroom on the 6th floor of the Mauna Luan, to $735,000 for a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath waterfront home in Kuapa Isle. 16 single family homes sold in May, with a low of $530,000 for a 3 bedroom/1.5 ...

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5/28/2010 6:13:00 PM

Solar Industry will Help Hawaii Job Market

You've probably seen on my Hawaii Kai Local Events page the solar open houses recently held in Hawaii Kai. Solar has a strong foothold here, and obviously Hawaii has the resource to make it a big industry. I've wondered for years why every house didn't ...

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