After 24 years of helping families buy homes on Oahu, I can tell you the single biggest hurdle for local buyers isn't the monthly payment — it's the down payment. Saving cash while paying Honolulu rent is brutal, and I've watched plenty of well-qualified families put their …

Every year, thousands of people dream about moving to Oahu.

They picture turquoise water, swaying palm trees, year-round sunshine, and a lifestyle that feels worlds away from the stress of the mainland. In many ways, that dream is real. Living on Oahu can be an incredible experience.

But after helping …

The best STVR condos on Oahu are concentrated in three resort communities where short-term rentals are legally permitted: Waikiki (condotels like the Ilikai and Waikiki Shore), Ko Olina (primarily the Beach Villas at Ko Olina), and Turtle Bay / Kuilima Estates on the North Shore. Outside these zones, legal daily rentals …

First-Time Homebuyer in Hawaii: Is It Actually Possible?

I get this question a lot from local people — people who grew up in Hawaii, work here, and desperately want to own a piece of the island they call home. And the question is usually delivered with a combination of …

This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom 1,265 sq ft home in Las Brisas of Ewa Beach is ready for its new owners. It is situated on a coveted rim lot with no rear neighbors! The home offers added privacy and beautiful mountain views from the primary bedroom.

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According to resales figures released today by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, the monthly median sales price for both single-family homes and condos fell 4.5% year-over-year. The single-family home monthly median sales price in June was $1,050,000, and $510,000 for condos. Single-family home sales dropped 30 …

Are you considering buying a piece of paradise in Hawaii? With its stunning natural beauty, unique culture, and laid-back lifestyle, it's no wonder so many people dream of owning a piece of real estate in the islands. But before you take the plunge, here are some things you should …

The Hawaii Market already crashed, but you may not have noticed. 

The median price in January showed signs of a market that declined all of last year, and that is now picking up dramatically.  The median price fell from the peak of $1,153,500 in May 2022 …

The first quarter of 2022 closed with new record median sales prices for both single-family homes and condos at $1,150,000 and $515,500, respectively. How did that happen?

Fewer single-family homes were sold in March and the first quarter, with the most significant decline occurring in the $899 …