That extra 1k makes all the difference

1443 Kiukee Pl

This looks like a perfectly lovely house. But for 1.35 million, I don't expect a 4,338 sq.ft. lot, or tile countertops. Maybe that's just me. Perhaps they realized the price was a little high, so they knocked off a thousand. That's right, ONE thousand, or .07%. Surely that one thousand is what's keeping the buyers away.

Update (Sept 7th):
Price lowered to $1,299,000.

Update #2 (Sept 11th):
Price lowered to $1,229,000.

The beginning

This is meant to record my experiences in looking for a house in Kailua, Hawaii. Unfortunately for me, it's one of the most expensive areas on the island, but DH and I are both born and raised here, it's home, and where we want to stay.

About a month ago, we started looking at houses to get a feel for the market. We aren't ready to buy yet, but it's been fascinating watching what's happening in the mortgage and housing market. Along the way, we've seen a good bit of absurdity which I thought I'd share. Enjoy!