HPP market cools while South Hilo Market continues strong sales.
Julie Ziemelis with 365Hawaii & Real Broker and Kealohanui Browning from Team Nakanishi/Real gives you the East Hawaiʻi Real Estate Market Update for November (using October’s stats).
In this episode, we break down:
🏡 Hawaii Island median home prices and why they’re shifting
📍 South Hilo vs. Puna vs. HPP — inventory, sales, & negotiation trends
📊 Days on market and sales-to-list ratios across East Hawaiʻi
🌋 Lava Zones 1–3 and how they affect insurance + financing
📉 Why Puna buyers aren’t negotiating — and why new construction is rising
💬 How buyer behavior has changed in 2023–2024
🏡 Why budget-friendly homes are harder to move when new builds enter the market
📈 Inventory levels & what they mean for buyers and sellers right now
🧮 A deep dive into the proposed 50-year mortgage — does it actually help?
📉 The REAL cost difference between 30-year and 50-year mortgages
💡 Insights from NAR economist Lawrence Yun on interest rates (and why 3–4% rates are not coming back)
PLUS — Newly shares:
🌱 Cultural events
🎄 Local East Hawaiʻi holiday craft fairs
📚 Hawaiian cultural learning opportunities
🎤 A unique ‘oli (chant) festival you can actually participate in
🌺 Why understanding Hawaiian culture is key when moving to East Hawaiʻi
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating, this update gives you real numbers, real talk, and real local insight.
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Connect with us:
Julie Ziemelis | RS-85062 | REAL Broker
📧 Julie@Ziemelis.com
📞 808-333-1004
🌐 www.365hawaiiRE.com
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