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 …

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 $899,999 and below …

When will Hawaii real estate slow down? Are prices going up or down this year? I get these questions often, with so many people feeling left out of the market. In January, prices continued to rise in Hawaii, with single family median prices at over $1mil and condo median prices …