Most of my luxury sellers think their biggest decision is which agent to hire. It isn't. It's the price they put on the property the first week it hits the market. I've been selling homes on Oahu for 20+ years, and the high end forgives almost nothing right now. …

Last updated: October 2026. I refresh this page every quarter when new sales data closes, so the numbers below reflect the most recent Oahu figures I can stand behind. If you're reading this months later and want live numbers for a specific building or neighborhood, send me a note …

There's a particular kind of morning that only happens in Diamond Head. The trade winds are still cool, the light comes in low and gold over the crater, and somewhere below your lanai you can hear waves breaking on the reef at Cromwell's Cove. If you've ever wondered what it …

If you've searched "cost of living in Hawaii," you've probably already seen the headline stat: Hawaii is the most expensive state in the country, full stop. That part is true, and it's not close — multiple independent indices put Hawaii's overall cost of living somewhere between 84% and 93% above …

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 …

The Hawaii Real Estate Market has calmed across the board, but demand for homes remains steady.

Properties are sitting the market for notably longer before closing. Single family homes are spending nearly 4 times as long on the market compared to last year while condos are spending …

The number of sales dropped 20% since last year but median sale prices have risen again. Last year was a crazy year of sales and things have now normalized.

Despite the Year-over-year sales drop, the last 4 months have remained steady - The average number of single family homes …