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On September 22, the Maui Planning Commission voted 6-2 to recommend hotel zoning for only 5 of the 48 vacation rental properties the County Council had sent it. A week later, the Council voted …

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On March 26, 2026, the Hawaii Real Estate Commission replaced its old condominium rules with a new set, Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapters 16-119.1 through 16-119.8. In June, Act 100 changed how some very small associations handle reserve study reviews. Neither made the …

Whether it's a Waikiki studio bought for the income or a Kaimuki rental held for 20 years, the question investment sellers ask is some version of "what do I actually walk away with?" The honest answer is that the sale price is rarely the number that matters. What matters …

If you have started searching for a home in Hawaii, you have probably noticed something that does not show up in most mainland markets: two nearly identical condos, same building, same floor plan, and one is priced hundreds of thousands of dollars below the other. Nine times out of ten, …

Buying a home on Oahu just got more within reach. A down payment assistance program through the National Housing Fund is available now, and it can put real money toward your purchase in the form of a forgivable second mortgage.

• Up to $41,400 toward your down payment, covering …

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.