O‘ahu Home and Condo Sales Cool Down Ahead of Summer Sales activity softens as more listings and active inventory continue to build across the market HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, both single-family home and condo sales declined in April. Single-family home sales fell 8.0% year-over-year with 241 closed sales, while condo transactions dropped 8.4% to 395. Year-to-date, sales volume remains behind 2024 levels, down 5.3% for single-family homes and 2.3% for condos. 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 APRIL 2025 241  -8.0% $1,170,000  +6.4% APRIL 2024 262 $1,100,00   Cond... 05/11/2025

               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, May 7, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.750 5.774 30-YR Fixed 6.375 1.875 6.643 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.875 6.660 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.500 0.750 5.616 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.000 6.189 5-YR ARM 5.375 2.000 6.575 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.875 5.803 30-YR Fixed 6.250 1.875 6.521 5-YR ARM 6.375 0.000 7.018 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.875 5.764 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.000 6.589 5-YR ARM 6.375 1.500 7.067 First Hawaiian Bank808-643-... 05/08/2025

Tucked high above Hawaii Kai, Mariners Ridge offers some of East Oahu’s most breathtaking views — and right now, it’s one of the hottest real estate pockets with zero active listings. That’s right — as of May 2025, there are no homes available for sale on this coveted hillside, creating a unique window of opportunity for sellers and fierce competition among buyers... Read More 05/07/2025

East Honolulu is home to some of Oahu’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods — and two of the most talked-about in 2025 are Aina Haina and Niu Valley. While they’re located right next to each other, the real estate dynamics in each community tell very different stories. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor, understanding how these two neighborhoods compare can make all the difference in your next real estate move... Read More 05/03/2025

If you've been waiting for an opportunity to buy at The Watermark in Waikiki, your time may be now. In a dramatic shift, the number of active listings at this luxury condo building has jumped from zero in February 2025 to ten listings in May — a staggering 1,000% increase in inventory... Read More 05/01/2025

  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 4  25% 18 / 11  64% Median Sales Price $1M/ $1.285M  -22%   $1.4M/ $1.275M  10% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.9% / 90.6%  7% 95.9% / 96.0% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 74  -65% 28 / 49  -24% New Listings 7 / 6  17% 23 / 18  28% Pending Sales 6 / 10  -40% 18 / 19  48% Active Inventory 18 / 17  6% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 24 / 20  20% 70 / 67  4%  Median Sales Price $585,000 / $404,250  45% $517,500 / $500,000 4% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.4% / 97.5%  -2% 95.3% / 98.1%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 83 / 18  361% 50 / ... 04/28/2025

Looking for the perfect blend of security, privacy, and luxury on the island of Oahu? Gated communities in Honolulu offer a lifestyle that combines exclusivity with island beauty — whether you’re dreaming of ocean views, lush mountain valleys, or beachside bliss.In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the most sought-after gated communities in Honolulu, from Nuuanu to Hawaii Kai, where you’ll find everything from classic kamaʻāina estates to modern custom-built masterpieces... Read More 04/27/2025

Condos along the Ala Wai Canal in the McCully/Moili'ili neighborhood of Honolulu. The area has a large community garden and dog park with promenades along the canal, making for an expansive recreation area for you and your pet.  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 9  -22%  20 / 20  0%    Median Sales Price $1.38M / $1.35M  2%  $1.438955M / $1.544M  -7% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.2% / 93.5% 0% 97.1% / 97.2% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 10 / 43  -77% 25 / 23  9% New Listings 15 / 19  -21% 44 / 38  16% Pending Sales 9 / 7  29% 28 / 24  17% Active Inventory 39 / 43  -9% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Close... 04/25/2025

  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1   -100% 2 / 2  0% Median Sales Price - / $1.1M  - $1.395M / $1M  40% Percent of Original List Price Received - / 96.5%  - 92.4% / 94.7%  -2%  Median Days on Market Until Sale - / 38  - 38 / 38  0% New Listings 1 / 1  0% 3 / 2  50%  Pending Sales 0 / 0  - 2 / 2  0% Active Inventory 8 / 4  100% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 50 / 38  32%  134 / 96  40%  Median Sales Price $805,000 / $747,000  8% $780,000 / $624,250  25% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.8% / 95.5%  0% 95.8% / 96.2%  0%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 78 / 92  -15% 56 / 45  24% New Listings 92 / ... 04/22/2025

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March 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 1 / 0  0% 1 / 0  0% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 1 / 0  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 80 / 82  -2% 212 / 237  -11% Median Sales Price $492,500 / $440,500  17% $456,000 / $435,000  5% Percent of Original List Price Received 94.8% / 97.9%  -3% 94.9% / 97.0%  -2% Median Days on Market ... 04/18/2025

Bloom Garden and Art Festival @Salt at Our Kaka'ako Apr 18th & 19th, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm     A two-day event full of plant and flower themed hand made items from local business's around Oahu. Featuring live plants, plant arrangements, handmade pottery, educational booths and more! Free admission, lots of parking, and always a pet friendly event!     PRICE:   Free   LOCATION: The Barn @ SALT At Our Kaka'ako 327 Keawe Street Honolulu, HI     04/14/2025

Bizet'sCARMENApril 11 & April 13, 2025 | Blaisdell Concert HallPerformed in French with English supertitles. HOT’s 2024/2025 Season concludes with Bizet’s smoldering tale of seduction and addiction, Carmen, filled with some of opera’s most beloved melodies.Not a soul can resist Carmen’s seductive charm, not even the naïve Don José, who abandons his childhood sweetheart and his military career to follow her. But Carmen is a fiery gypsy with an appetite for smuggling and for powerful men. When she abandons him for a charismatic bullfighter, Don José’s infatuation turns to murderous obsession. What fate, or choice, waits for the woman no man can tame?Carmen will be presented in a staged concert version with the orchestra on stage, fully visible to the audience and part of the landscape of ... 04/10/2025

Aloha, Oahu homeowners and future buyers! 🌺 The March 2025 real estate stats are in, and they reveal an interesting shift in the Honolulu housing market. From rising home prices to a spike in condo inventory, this month’s data gives us key insights into where the market may be headed... Read More 04/08/2025

O‘ahu Housing Market Sees Mixed Activity in March Single-family home median price ticks up, while condo median remains the same HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®,O‘ahu’s housing market closed out the first quarter of 2025 with mixed results. In March, single- family home sales dipped 10.4% year-over-year, with 206 sales, while condo sales rose 7.3%, with 369 units sold. The median sales price for a single-family home rose 5.5% year-over-year to $1,160,000, up from $1,100,000 in March 2024. The condo median price remained unchanged at $500,000. While the average sales price for single-family homes reached $1,819,326—a figure influenced by a single transaction in the Kāhala area for $65.75 million—excluding this sale results in a... 04/07/2025

               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, April 2, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.125 5.706 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.875 6.387 5-YR ARM 5.875 0.000 6.680 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.000 5.530 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.750 6.165 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.750 6.551 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.000 5.695 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.000 6.277 5-YR ARM 6.250 0.000 6.968 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.750 5.744 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.356 5-YR ARM 6.000 1.500 6.989 First Hawaiian Bank808-64... 04/05/2025

In the heart of Kakaako, one of Honolulu’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Waihonua has become a standout name in luxury condo living. Since its completion in 2015, this elegant residential tower has provided residents with a perfect blend of urban convenience and island luxury. Now, 10 years later, we can truly assess its performance in the Oahu real estate market... Read More 04/01/2025

  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, February 2025   Single Family Homes February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 6 / 1  500% 13 / 7  86% Median Sales Price $1.525M / $880,000  73% $1.455M / $1.1M  32% Percent of Original List Price Received 94.8% / 97.9%  -3% 94.8% / 97.3%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 23 / 37  517% 31 / 18  72% New Listings 6 / 6  0% 16 / 12  33% Pending Sales 2 / 6  -67% 12 / 9  33% Active Inventory 17 / 20  -15% ---    Condos February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 21 / 26  -19% 46 / 47  -2% Median Sales Price $525,000 / $608,000  -14% $442,500 / $606,000  -27% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.2% / 97.8%  -3% 95.3% / 98.3%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 50 /... 03/31/2025

Did you know that you could buy land today in Kahala for cheaper than you could a dozen years ago? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're gonna talk about land for sale in Kahala and why it's a discount compared to historic levels. First off We're gonna start off with this house behind me... Read More 03/29/2025

  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, February 2025   Single Family Homes February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 13 / 8  63% 25 / 18  39% Median Sales Price $1.42M/ $1.285M  11%   $1.28M/ $1.345M  -5% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.4% / 95.8%  2% 95.3% / 96.9%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 56  -54% 28 / 49  -43% New Listings 22 / 17  29% 37 / 33  12% Pending Sales 17 / 11  55% 34 / 23  48% Active Inventory 45 / 45  0% ---    Condos February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 3 / 5  -40% 9 / 12  -25%  Median Sales Price $605,000 / $1M  -40%  $594,000 / $712,500 -17% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.2% / 100.0%  -5% 97.4% / 98.4%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 61... 03/28/2025

Condos along the Ala Wai Canal in the McCully/Moili'ili neighborhood of Honolulu. The area has a large community garden and dog park with promenades along the canal, making for an expansive recreation area for you and your pet.  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, February 2025   Single Family Homes February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 4  25%  13 / 11  18%    Median Sales Price $1.6M / $1.715M  -7%  $1.49791M / $1.6M  -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 92.7% / 103.0%  -10% 97.4% / 100.0%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 121 / 4  2925% 31 / 6  417% New Listings 15 / 9  67% 29 / 19  53% Pending Sales 12 / 12  0% 19 / 17  12% Active Inventory 38 / 33  15% ---    Condos February Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 202... 03/24/2025