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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know Right NowAs we step into 2026, the Oahu real estate market is showing clear signs of renewed momentum. December 2025 wrapped up with strong activity across both single-family homes and condos, offering important signals for buyers, sellers, and investors heading into the new year... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Find a New Best Friend at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival, January 11th, 2026Hawaiian Humane Society is hosting a dog adoption event during the Japanese Cultural Center’s 2026 New Year’s ʻOhana Festival.Shelters are currently facing high capacity, making these community events vital for spotlighting long-stay pets and reducing barriers to ownership. Research shows that adoption specials—including fee-waived events—do not impact the quality of care or commitment a pet receives in its new home, making these initiatives a win-win for the community and the animals. When: Sunday, January 11, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMWhere: Japanese Cultural Center (2454 South Beretania St, Honolulu) Can’t adopt right now? You can still support their mission by fostering, volunteering, or donating to help ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Housing Market Closes 2025 with Gains in Sale Mortgage rates, insurance costs, and broader economic conditions influenced O‘ahu’s housing market in 2025 HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, O‘ahu’s residential markets closed out 2025 on a positive note, with December transactions rising by double digits in both markets. Single-family home sales jumped 18.4% year-over-year, with 270 transactions compared to 228 in December 2024. The condo market ended the month with 360 units sold, an 11.5% increase from 323 units a year ago. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics:   Single-Family Home Resales   Number of Sales Median Sales Price DECEMBER ...
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By Lance Owens, Broker-in-Charge | LUVA Real Estate
(Kona Home Team (LUVA llc))
The National Association of REALTORS recently released a consumer guide titled How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient. While the guidance is solid, much of it is written with mainland housing conditions in mind. Hawaii homes live differently, and energy efficiency here requires a localized approach that accounts for climate, airflow, and how homes are actually designed and used.Energy costs in Hawaii are among the highest in the country. Many homes rely less on sealed construction and constant air conditioning and more on natural ventilation and passive cooling. As a result, energy efficiency in Hawaii is often about working with the environment rather than trying to control it.Design and airflow come firstOn the Big Island especially, many homes are designed to take advantage of M...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Honolulu Condo Insurance Outlook 2026: Stabilized, but at a Premium.As we kick off 2026, the "condo insurance crisis" that defined the last two years in Honolulu has shifted gears. We are no longer in free-fall, but we have certainly landed on a new, higher plateau.Here is the snapshot of the market right now:The Panic has Subsided: The mass non-renewals of 2024 are largely behind us. Thanks to the activation of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF) and legislative pressure (Act 296), capacity has returned to the market. "Uninsurable" buildings are becoming rare again.The Price of Stability: While availability is back, "cheap" insurance is not. Premiums have stabilized—and in some cases dropped 10–15% from their peak—but owners should not expect a return to pre-2023 rates. High mainte...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verify Wednesday, December 31, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.322 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.375 5.924 5-YR ARM 4.875 2.125 6.114 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.125 0.750 5.240 30-YR Fixed 5.500 2.000 5.684 5-YR ARM 4.750 2.000 5.961 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.408 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.250 5.964 5-YR ARM 5.625 0.000 6.427 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 4.875 1.750 5.360 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.125 5.959 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.500 6.364 First Hawaiian Bank80...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 2 / 7  -71% 55 / 67  -18% Median Sales Price $1.6125M / $1.53M  5% $1.28M / $1.23487M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 85.2% / 100.0%  -15% 96.8% / 99.1% -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 76 / 19  300% 31 / 16  94% New Listings 11 / 6  83% 98 / 95  3% Pending Sales 10 / 6  67% 65 / 77  -16% Active Inventory 31 / 22  41% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 17 / 25  -32% 276 / 284  -3% Median Sales Price $475,000 / $495,000  -4% $537,500 / $545,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.0% / 97.7%  -1% 96.4% / 98.1%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 19 / 15  27% 176 / 139  27% Median Sales Price $1.485M/ $1.4M  6% $1.3175M/ $1.4M  -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.0% / 100.0%  -3% 98.1% / 97.6%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 41 / 13  215% 19 / 16  19% New Listings 15 / 20  -25% 246/ 209  18% Pending Sales 14 / 15  -7% 195 / 155  26% Active Inventory 53 / 55  -4% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 2 / 7  -71% 80 / 73  10%  Median Sales Price $696,250 / $699,000M  0%  $620,000 / $700,000  -11%   Percent of Original List Price Received 96.9% / 100.0%  -3% 94.8% / 98.5%  -4%  Median Days on Market U...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 12 / 5  140% 101 / 94  7%  Median Sales Price $1.63M / $1.75M  -7%  $1.535M / $1.65M  -7% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.9% / 100.0%  -2% 97.5% / 97.0%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 15 / 17  -12% 19 / 19  0% New Listings 7 / 9  -22% 148 / 151  -2% Pending Sales 11 / 11  0% 116 / 104  12% Active Inventory 34 / 37  -8% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 44 / 45  -2% 282 / 407  -6% Median Sales Price $379,500 / $420,000  -10%  $380,000 / $405,000 -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.6% / 98.0%  -2% 96.0% / 97.5%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
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By Theresa Harden, PB SFR e-Pro Realtor
(Hawaii Dream Realty LLC)
Mele Kalikimaka a Hauoli Makahiki Hou!  All the very best of the Season to all our Staff, agents, managers, clients, owners, guests, tenants, neighbors, and ohana. May your Holidays be filled with health, peace and prosperity. Below are some holiday quotes we would like to share with you. The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas. -- W. C. Jones There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions. -- Bill McKibben This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  May The Happiest Season Bring You Plenty of It! Mele Kalikimaka - Merry Christmas to ALL!P E A C E   o n  E A R T H !     For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Property ManagementIn Honolulu, HawaiiCONTACT HI Pro Realty TODAY!
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0% 8 / 5  60% Median Sales Price $920,000 / - $1.125M / $1.1M  2% Percent of Original List Price Received 76.7% / -  88.4% / 93.0%  -5%  Median Days on Market Until Sale  367 / - 48 / 37  30% New Listings 0 / 1  -100%  11 / 13  -15%  Pending Sales 0 / 1   -100%  9 / 7  29% Active Inventory 5 / 9  -44%  ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 50 / 42  19%  534 / 456  17%  Median Sales Price $790,000 / $892,500  -11% $765,000 / $770,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.1% / 96.0%  -1% 94.9% / 96.1%  -1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 36 / 59  -39% 58 / 5...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales No Recorded Sales* No Recorded Sales* Median Sales Price $0 / $0  0% $0 / $0  0% Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 0%  0% 0 / 0  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 2 / 1  100% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 1 / 1  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 63 / 74  -15% 849 / 926  -8% Median Sales Price $405,000 / $462,500  -12% $430,000 / $442,500  -3% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.0% / 96.0%  0% 95.3% / 96.4%  -1% Median Day...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Hawai‘i’s Shop Local Pop-UpThe community is invited to Hawai‘i’s Shop Local Pop-Up, a premier shopping event dedicated to showcasing the state's small businesses. Attendees can discover a variety of one-of-a-kind treasures, including: Handcrafted jewelry Island-inspired apparel Stunning artwork Delicious treats  Event DetailsThe pop-up takes place on the Mall Level 2 of the Ala Moana Center, located in the Makai Wing near Target and Lexbreezy. Most events run from 10 AM to 4 PM, providing a family-friendly environment with free entry.   For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Property ManagementIn Honolulu, HawaiiCONTACT HI Pro Realty TODAY!
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Tis' the Season for Honolulu Property Taxes, Ho, Oh No!Ever felt like understanding property taxes is like trying to navigate Ala Moana Shopping Center parking during the holidays? Well, my friends, you're not alone! Here in Honolulu, the property tax system can seem as perplexing as wrapping a bicycle, but don't fret! We're here to break it down into spare-ribbed sized, bites.Grab your favorite bevy, kick off yo slippahs, and let's unravel the mysteries of keeping your property taxes affordable.  The Big Secret: It All Starts with Your "Tax Class"! Forget what you think you know about property taxes elsewhere. In Honolulu, the biggest game-changer isn't just what your property is worth, but how the City sees it. We're talking about tax classifications, and they make a HUGE difference—l...
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By Steve Gibson, Showing you beautiful homes
(Skyabove)
Lana'i is the smallest publicly accessible and inhabited island of Hawaii. It has long been a sanctuary for those who prioritize discretion, world-class luxury, and a profound connection to nature, offering an unparalleled escape from the frenzy of modern life. Yet, beyond its stunning, secluded beaches and tranquil atmosphere, Lana'i is rapidly solidifying its position as a powerful and strategic asset for high-net-worth investors. For those strategically looking to diversify their portfolio with an exclusive, appreciating physical asset, the Lana'i real estate market in 2025 presents an extraordinarily compelling and unique investment case.A Market of Scarcity and Strength: The 2025 Market SnapshotThe Lana'i real estate market has consistently defied broader regional and national econ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Diamond Head real estate market is showing rare opportunities that haven’t been seen in more than a decade. While this iconic luxury neighborhood is known for its exclusivity and premium pricing, several properties are now trading at, or near, prices last seen ten years ago. For buyers who have been waiting for the right moment to enter this market, 2025 is presenting an unexpected window... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Single-Family Home Sales Rise as Condo Sales Slip in November Single-family and condo median pricing both ticked downward HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, Oʻahu’s housing market ended November 2025 with a mixed performance between property types. Single-family home sales increased 18.7% year-over-year to 241 transactions, while condominium sales declined 7.3%, falling from 341 to 316. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics:   Single-Family Home Resales   Number of Sales Median Sales Price NOVEMBER 2025 241  18.7% $1,10,000 -1.3% NOVEMBER 2024 203 $1,115,000   Condominium Resales   Number of Sales Median Sales Price NOVEMBER 2025 316  ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verify Wednesday, December 3, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.000 5.303 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.125 5.900 5-YR ARM 4.875 2.125 6.264 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.125 0.750 5.240 30-YR Fixed 5.500 1.875 5.672 5-YR ARM 4.750 1.875 6.085 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.331 30-YR Fixed 5.500 2.250 5.789 5-YR ARM 5.625 0.000 6.501 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 4.750 2.125 5.291 30-YR Fixed 5.500 2.375 5.854 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.500 6.439 First Hawaiian Bank808...
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By Theresa Harden, PB SFR e-Pro Realtor
(Hawaii Dream Realty LLC)
Honolulu-based agency recognized for consistent performance and customer service excellenceHONOLULU December 2, 2025 - Hawaii Dream Realty LLC has secured the #5 position out of 27 real estate agencies in Waikiki, according to BusinessRate's July 2025 rankings. The achievement reflects the company's sustained commitment to client satisfaction and market expertise in one of Hawaii's most competitive real estate markets.Strong Performance Metrics Drive RecognitionThe real estate investment brokerage earned a BusinessRate Score of 205 out of 300, demonstrating solid performance across multiple evaluation criteria. This comprehensive score reflects: All-Time Reviews Score: 122 out of 180, based on 26 customer reviews since 2016 Recent Reviews Score: 63 out of 100, showing positive current m...
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