David's Blog

Can you believe we’re already in February? 🌺 As we step into 2025, the Oahu real estate market is showing some interesting trends. Home prices are rising, inventory is increasing, and condos are taking longer to sell... Read More

Aloha! 🌺 If you're looking for high-rise living in the heart of Honolulu, Kapiolani Boulevard offers some of the best condo options on Oahu. Nestled near Waikiki, Ala Wai Canal, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this vibrant neighborhood is home to a mix of luxury, mid-range, and classic con...

Thinking of buying a condo in Oahu?  Before you dive into paradise living, it’s crucial to understand the hidden costs—especially maintenance fees. These fees, also known as "strata fees" in Canada and Australia, can vary significantly depending on the building, amenities, and location... Read More

Can you believe that home sales in Waialae-Kahala were up 450%? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate here to report on the local market update for December of 2024... Read More

Aloha! This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're going to report on the luxury market recap for 2024... Read More

Curious what homes are for sale on Waialae Golf Course this year? Read More

Can you believe that Oahu home sales were up over 25% this past month? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate. Today, we're going to talk about market stats for December of 2024. Happy New Year to everyone by the way! Read More

Aloha! Today, we're here in Waikiki and we're going to talk about the differences between Waipuna on Ena Road and The Wailana on Ala Moana Blvd. These are two significant landmark properties that have been in Waikiki since the late 1960's to early 1970's. I'm going to break down the difference be...

I can't believe it's been 10 years since we filmed the HGTV episode with Sam and Lucie Silveira here on the Windward side of Oahu in Kailua and Kaneohe. We're back at where the episode initially started... Read More

So often in real estate, I get asked "what can happen when the land lease expires on leasehold property?" There's a reason why I'm in Kailua today. The reason why is years ago, there was some low rise apartments across the street from me here. They were leasehold condos... Read More