Buying a home just got a lot more affordable. A true down payment assistance program through the National Housing Fund is now available, and it could put real money toward your new home, with no strings attached.

• Up to $41,400 in free money, covering up to …

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 homeownership dreams on …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 30.5%, and condo sales dove …

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 know …

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, all the …