Yes - it seems to be more than just a blip on the radar screen - July proved to be the third month in a row that Kailua Kona home sales exceeded last years numbers. We didn't just exceed it by a small percentage - we beat last years numbers by 96% !
Condo sales even increased for this month - 15% over last years - I believe it is the first time this year that condo sales have seen an increase over last years numbers.
Over all home sales for the big island saw an 18% increase, and condo sales seen a 6% increase.
I have the full report on my webpage - just follow the link below to ww.KonaHomeTeam.com and download the full report
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
Always like to leave you with a photo - I went to Honolulu 2 weeks ago and sent to the Porsche Car show - this was just one of the beauty's
Aloha all
Many people have asked this question over the last 2 months, and this is a blog that has been kind of hard to write!
Back in July I received a call from my mother - dad has had a bad fall and broke his hip. Don't ask me why - but my gut told me this was it - somehow you just know these things. So he went in for a routine operation, actually came out of it OK, walked a few feet the next day, but on day 2, he fell into a ??? I don't know, it wasn't a code, but he had to be put on life support. Mom actually called me when they were hooking everything up. My big question - was why - why are we hooking all this up? I asked her to stop. She actually took it pretty good, but told me to call my brothers and get their blessings also. We all agreed and made the decision to remove everything - now my dad - was a great man - but his health had failed him in the last 8 years - he was only 74, but had the body of a 90 year old man. So it wasn't a real difficult decision to make (a hard one to actually carry thru though)
Without dragging this out to far - I jumped on a plane back to my home town (Las Vegas) and we pulled the life support - he sat up - starting pulling all the tubes - and said get me the F*** out of here - much to our amazement and excitement - he wanted to go home. By no means was he ready to go home - but he was determined - get me the F*** out of here, me being the oldest son - I understood and gave in. ( a few hours later I was panic stricken at the life sentence I had just committed my mother to - heck I would be gone in a couple of weeks - and she would have to care for him, a month? a year? 5 years ? ???) . We had Hospice set hm up in the living room, in front of his new flat screen TV, remote control in hand. He was set!
The day after he came home - all of his friends showed up - an imprompt to party - it was his 74th birthday. He made sure that everybody had a drink in there hand, we all had fun, it was a great day.
The next day his health decreased dramatically - we all realized he just needed to get out of that hospital, and come home to die, Needless to say - he passed away in 8 days.
God - when its my time to go - let me have that one last HOORAY !
He had lots of different careers, but his fondest memories were the 18 years he spent at the Silver Slipper Casino on Las Vegas Blvd - in fact he was one of the closing managers - they day the shut down - funny - I remember him telling me, they all walked outside, closed the doors behind them and looked at each other - who's got the keys - in the 18 years he had been there - the doors had never been closed? They had to go to the hardware store and buy a bunch of chain - and chain the casino doors together :)
So here we are 2 months later - thank goodness for my career choice (and my brother Rick Owens, sister in-law, Tammy Owens - they own a Re-Max office in Illinois) We were able to spend a month with my mother, and help her get things back in order.
I love my dad, Donald E. Owens (Don), he was a great, man, had a great life, a great family, and I am going to miss him. He is the reason, I am who I am! Its just part of life's cycles, and I am OK with it - life goes on.
Now, more than ever it is time for me to be that man - to my wife, and 8 year old son - the last few weeks have been camping, swimming, motorcycle riding, horse back riding, and just celebrating life!
SO - I AM BACK - FULL SPEED AHEAD - AND MANY BLOGS TO COME, Its time to get you all updated on the current market conditions - keep an eye out for updates
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
Dad - this one was for you.
Donald Owens in his prime
As of 9:00 am on July 23, we are dead even with July 2008 home sales - so unless we dont sell another home for the rest of the month, id venture to say we are going to surpase last years sales. I know I am really stepping out on a limb making a preditcion like that - but you know, I was raised in Vegas.
Even better news for Kailua Kona real estate, is the fact that the amount of money exchanging hands this month is up over + 39.% over last years, and we still have a week to go.
Remember I am talking about North Kona Home Sales, I will follow later on the Condo market.
I always like to leave with a nice Hawaii photogragh
My 8 year old son Dean and I down at South Point 3 weeks ago - got in a good ride.
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
Whats all this have to do with Real Estate - I dont know, but its good reading, oh ya, and maybe someone that loves fishing and wants to move to Kona, and needs a home that has good spot for their boat - will give me a call :) It only takes one sale to make it work ! Read below for the good stuff
Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.org Contributing Editor
It's usually all about the fishing at the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Monday was no exception, with 16 Pacific blue marlin tagged and five short nose spearfish and three ahi tallied.
But there were some non-fishermen at the weigh-in on Kailua Pier, too.
One is tournament founder Peter Fifthian.
"You know, I've never actually fished in this one," he said. "It's my job to see that everything is working smoothly, like a watch. I get the benefit of seeing everyone come to my hometown so it's like a reunion of sorts."
Fifthian also enjoys showing off his hometown.
"Kona is generally regarded as a good place to visit whatever your reasons," he said. "These gentlemen know the fishing is good, they know the water is good and they know it's well organized."
This year is special for Fifthian because so many of his old friends returned for the 50th anniversary celebration.
"The British Isles team is back. It's nice to have them," Fifthian said. "Shoalhaven is, too. They've been such great supporters of this tournament over the years. And Sydney Game Fishing Club. And Fremantle Sailing Club. They sent two teams."
This year's anglers come from Australia, Bermuda, British Isles, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tahiti and representing teams from around the U.S. including California, Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina.
"Fifty years ago New Zealand and Australia participated in the tournament allowing us to call ourselves an international tournament," Fifthian said. "We are so pleased to see many of our long-time tournament friends return to celebrate our golden anniversary."
Day One
OK, back to the fishing.
The tournament kicked off under clear, early morning skies as anglers acquainted themselves with Kona's legendary fishing fleet, skilled captains, ocean conditions and rules of the tournament.
By day's end, 16 Pacific blue marlin were tagged, adding valuable team points to the scoreboard.
Team Malaka was the first team to put points on the scoreboard.
Angler Steve Gunther took little more than 17 minutes to tag his estimated 200-pound Pacific blue marlin on 50-pound test line. By noon, Team Malaka's angler Tal Nizani tagged yet another Pacific blue marlin.
"We tagged the final fish of last year's 2008 HIBT and we're very excited to tag the first fish this year," Gunther said. "Our team is ready to be here in Kona to fish this great tournament."
Every HIBT team is required at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. to call in its action, whether it be a strike, hook-up or caught, and the location of where they are fishing.
At the end of the 41-team round-up, tournament radio control broadcasts the report, giving teams valuable information that helps with strategy.
The five-day Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament continues through Friday, July 24.
For the full article - follow the link below
http://www.hawaii247.org/2009/07/20/hibt-sixteen-pacific-blue-marlin-tagged-during-first-day/
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
I woke up this morning to this strange, but familiar sound, it turned out to be the humming from those large diesel engines powering these huge fishing boats - times 50, that's right - 50 charter boats setting out for the best fishing grounds. You ever watch 50 boats drag race - its pretty cool. Here is a photo of the leaders.
Here is a description from their website
Anglers from around the world will gather for five action packed days of tough competitive fishing. As the reel screams aboard some of Kona's finest charter boats, will you be ready to take on a Pacific blue marlin? To mark the golden anniversary, HIBT is opening up tournament registration to 50 teams. Anglers and teams from around the world are invited to apply early as tournament participation is expected to reach capacity. Teams will gather from the four corners, including Australia, Bahamas, Japan, Bermuda, Portugal, Uk, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and throughout the US including California, Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina, lured to sport fishing's famous Kona Coast in search of a prized Pacific blue marlin and their chance of capturing the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament's prestigious Governor's trophy!
Kona's fishing reputation was built 50 years ago when Peter S. Fithian founded the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT). Since then, HIBT has earned its iconic status in big-game fishing tournaments and is known as the grandfather of all big game fishing tournaments. This invitational tournament is built upon honor, prestige and strict adherence to International Game Fish Association rules for world records.
Why is the Kona Coast so famous in elite fishing circles? These fishing grounds boast warm, deep waters, sunny skies, Aloha Spirit and the ability to hook up a marlin just five minutes after the tournament starts!"
---Mahalo and Aloha
I will keep you posted if there is any breaking news today
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
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