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Honolulu County, HI Real Estate News

By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Oahu housing market in May 2025 continues to show a tale of many neighborhoods — with some areas booming and others cooling. But this month’s biggest surprise? The Windward Coast emerged as the strongest-performing region, dominating three out of four key categories in both homes and condos... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Have you thought about buying some land on Oahu?Well, it might not be as easy as you think. Today we're gonna talk about three things to consider when you're buying vacant land on Oahu. And if you stick around to the very end, I'm going to share some bonus tips as well. And a little bit about myself, my name is David Buck. I'm the Principal Broker of Harcourts Island Real Estate here on Oahu. And over the past decade or so, if you go to Google, "Vacant land for sale on Oahu," my website shows up normally the top couple results outside of like the national portals... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, May 2025   Single Family Homes May 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 May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 90 / 127  -29% 390 / 471  -17% Median Sales Price $462,000 / $390,000  18% $449,000 / $430,000  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.2% / 97.4%  -1% 95.7% / 97.0%  -1% Median Days on Market Unti...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Whether you’re moving to Oahu for work, family, or lifestyle, one of the first questions you'll face is: How do I find a place to rent — safely and efficiently? With inventory tight and scams on the rise, navigating Oahu’s long-term rental market can feel overwhelming. But with the right strategy and resources, you can find a great rental without getting burned.In this guide, we’ll break down the best way to search, what to avoid, and where to turn when listings feel too good to be true... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you're dreaming of waterfront living in East Oahu, specifically along the Hawaii Kai Marina, brace yourself: as of May 2025, only two true marina front single-family homes are on the market. With record-low inventory and continued buyer interest, the Hawaii Kai marina market is hotter than ever, and sellers are in an exceptional position... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Oahu real estate market is no longer “one size fits all.” As we dive into the May 2025 housing data, a clear divide has emerged: single-family homes and condos are moving in different directions. While home prices remain strong amid tight inventory, condos are tipping into buyer’s market territory with rising supply and longer days on market... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
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...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
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
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
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
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - 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, June 4, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.000 5.814 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.000 6.656 5-YR ARM 5.500 1.625 6.612 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.500 0.875 5.636 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.750 6.292 5-YR ARM 5.500 1.750 6.541 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.125 5.843 30-YR Fixed 6.250 1.875 6.521 5-YR ARM 6.250 0.000 6.894 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.125 5.804 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.125 6.601 5-YR ARM 6.500 1.500 7.194 First Hawaiian Bank808-643...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
With mortgage rates hovering around 7% and homes spending over 120 days on the market, many Hawaii Kai homeowners are wondering: “Is this really the right time to sell?” While conditions might feel uncertain, there are actually strong indicators that this summer may be a smart window to list your property — especially if you’ve owned your home for more than a few years... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, April 2025   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 3 / 10  -70% 21 / 21  0% Median Sales Price $1.28M / $1,179,870  8% $1.375M / $1.259,739  9% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 99.7%  0% 98.3% / 96.9%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 8 / 20  -60% 28 / 32  -13% New Listings 8 / 11  -27% 31 / 29  7% Pending Sales 4 / 5  -20% 22 / 24  -8% Active Inventory 21 / 20  5% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 24 / 406  -40% 94 / 107  -12% Median Sales Price $525,000 / $608,000  -13% $522,500 / $590,000  -11% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.8% / 98.5%  -5% 95.1% / 98.4%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 48 /...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, April 2025   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 15 / 16  -6% 57 / 48  19% Median Sales Price $1.4M/ $1.1825M  18%   $1.375M/ $1.295M  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.8% / 95.8%  1% 97.4% / 96.9%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 25 / 14  79% 20 / 15  33% New Listings 25 / 21  19% 82 / 65  26% Pending Sales 16 / 14  14% 68 / 54  26% Active Inventory 52 / 42  21% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 15 / 7  114% 31 / 25  24%  Median Sales Price $625,000 / $620,000  1% $605,000 / $620,000 -2% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.9% / 100.0%  -4% 95.9% / 99.2%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 31 / 11  1...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
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, April 2025   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 9  -22%  27 / 29   -7%  Median Sales Price $1.57M / $1.595M   -2%  $1.498955M / $1.595M  -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.8% / 97.5%  -4% 97.1% / 97.4%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 38 / 23  65% 31 / 23  35% New Listings 10 / 17  -41% 54 / 55  -2% Pending Sales 10 / 12  -17% 38 / 36  6% Active Inventory 39 / 45  -13% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Chan...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, April 2025   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 1 / 0   - 3 / 2  50% Median Sales Price $1.2M / - $1.24M / $1M  24% Percent of Original List Price Received 92.4% / - 92.4% / 94.7%  -2%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 46 / - 46 / 38  21% New Listings 3 / 0  - 6 / 3  200%  Pending Sales 1 / 0  - 3 / 2  50% Active Inventory 9 / 4  125% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 49 / 52  -6%  183 / 148  24%  Median Sales Price $650,000 / $745,000  -13% $760,000 / $699,500  9% Percent of Original List Price Received 92.0% / 96.0%  -4% 95.1% / 96.1%  -1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 79 / 65  22% 67 / 50  34% New Listings 109 / 88  24%...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, April 2025   Single Family Homes April 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% 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 April Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 88 / 107  -18% 300 / 344  -13% Median Sales Price $428,750 / $480,000  -11% $445,000 / $444,000 0% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.1% / 96.0%  0% 95.3% / 96.9%  -2% Median Days on Market...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Oahu real estate market continues to shift in 2025 — but instead of broad island-wide trends, it’s the neighborhood-level data that reveals the most important insights. In this April 2025 update, we break down which local areas saw the biggest spikes in home and condo sales, along with notable price jumps that could impact your next real estate move... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
While Kakaako and Waikiki often grab headlines, Hawaii Kai offers some of the best hidden value in Honolulu’s condo market — especially when it comes to high-rise living. Nestled along the marina with mountain and ocean views, Hawaii Kai is home to eight official high-rise buildings, most of which were built in the 1970s and 1980s and feature larger units, great amenities, and lower prices than their urban counterparts... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The April 2025 housing market stats are in — and the shift continues. While prices for single-family homes on Oahu are holding strong, the real opportunity right now lies in the condo market, where inventory is climbing and buyers are regaining control. Whether you're in the market for a luxury estate or a starter condo, understanding where the market is headed can give you a real advantage... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
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...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - 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, 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-...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
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
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
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
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
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
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