O'ahu Housing Market Recorded Slowdown in Overall Sales Activity in May Single-family homes show pricing resilience amid steady demand; condo market reflects shifting dynamics HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, Oʻahu’s housing market recorded a slowdown in overall sales activity in May, particularly in the condominium segment. Single-family home sales dipped 5.6% year-over-year to 235 closed sales, while condominium sales dropped 21.8% to 374 transactions. Year-to-date, sales remained below 2024 levels, down 5.3% for single-family homes and 7.2% for condominiums. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics:   Single-Family Home Resales   Number of... 06/09/2025

Across the U.S., more home sales are collapsing before they close — and Hawaii isn’t immune. According to Redfin, nearly 1 in 7 real estate contracts were canceled in recent months, making it the second-highest fallout rate ever recorded. While national headlines may sound dramatic, there’s real data behind the concern — and several local factors at play on Oahu, especially in the condo market... Read More 06/07/2025

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over a decade since the first residents moved into Ka Malanai at Kailua, the only significant new construction condo project on Oahu’s Windward side in recent memory. Built in 2014 by D.R. Horton, Ka Malanai brought fresh, modern condos to an area previously dominated by older townhome communities — and now, ten years later, the numbers are in... Read More 06/08/2025