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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
What's happening on Maui regarding housing these days?We are in dire need of more housing due to the wildfires in 2023.  Check out my Maui Newsletter for May 2025 to get the latest news on housing in the Lahaina burn zone, and elsewhere on the island.You'll find many links to the news stories and updates, along with the most recent sales statistics for housing and vacant land all over Maui County. There's also the sale of the most expensive oceanfront home this year, by Hawai'i Life and Concierge Auctions.If you just want a quick look, then CLICK HERE for the statistics from the Maui MLS for the month of April.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me know if you have any questions.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Est...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
While Kakaako and Waikiki often grab headlines, Hawaii Kai offers some of the best hidden value in Honolulu’s condo market — especially when it comes to high-rise living. Nestled along the marina with mountain and ocean views, Hawaii Kai is home to eight official high-rise buildings, most of which were built in the 1970s and 1980s and feature larger units, great amenities, and lower prices than their urban counterparts... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The April 2025 housing market stats are in — and the shift continues. While prices for single-family homes on Oahu are holding strong, the real opportunity right now lies in the condo market, where inventory is climbing and buyers are regaining control. Whether you're in the market for a luxury estate or a starter condo, understanding where the market is headed can give you a real advantage... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Home and Condo Sales Cool Down Ahead of Summer Sales activity softens as more listings and active inventory continue to build across the market HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, both single-family home and condo sales declined in April. Single-family home sales fell 8.0% year-over-year with 241 closed sales, while condo transactions dropped 8.4% to 395. Year-to-date, sales volume remains behind 2024 levels, down 5.3% for single-family homes and 2.3% for condos. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following statistics:   Single-Family Home Resales   Number of Sales Median Sales Price APRIL 2025 241  -8.0% $1,170,000  +6.4% APRIL 2024 262 $1,100,00   Cond...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
               Latest rates, based on 20 percent down, $200,000 owner-occupant mortgages. The rates and terms may vary; check with lenders for details. Rates may have changed click here to verify Wednesday, May 7, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.750 5.774 30-YR Fixed 6.375 1.875 6.643 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.875 6.660 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.500 0.750 5.616 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.000 6.189 5-YR ARM 5.375 2.000 6.575 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 1.875 5.803 30-YR Fixed 6.250 1.875 6.521 5-YR ARM 6.375 0.000 7.018 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.875 5.764 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.000 6.589 5-YR ARM 6.375 1.500 7.067 First Hawaiian Bank808-643-...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Tucked high above Hawaii Kai, Mariners Ridge offers some of East Oahu’s most breathtaking views — and right now, it’s one of the hottest real estate pockets with zero active listings. That’s right — as of May 2025, there are no homes available for sale on this coveted hillside, creating a unique window of opportunity for sellers and fierce competition among buyers... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
East Honolulu is home to some of Oahu’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods — and two of the most talked-about in 2025 are Aina Haina and Niu Valley. While they’re located right next to each other, the real estate dynamics in each community tell very different stories. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor, understanding how these two neighborhoods compare can make all the difference in your next real estate move... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you've been waiting for an opportunity to buy at The Watermark in Waikiki, your time may be now. In a dramatic shift, the number of active listings at this luxury condo building has jumped from zero in February 2025 to ten listings in May — a staggering 1,000% increase in inventory... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 4  25% 18 / 11  64% Median Sales Price $1M/ $1.285M  -22%   $1.4M/ $1.275M  10% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.9% / 90.6%  7% 95.9% / 96.0% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 74  -65% 28 / 49  -24% New Listings 7 / 6  17% 23 / 18  28% Pending Sales 6 / 10  -40% 18 / 19  48% Active Inventory 18 / 17  6% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 24 / 20  20% 70 / 67  4%  Median Sales Price $585,000 / $404,250  45% $517,500 / $500,000 4% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.4% / 97.5%  -2% 95.3% / 98.1%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 83 / 18  361% 50 / ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Looking for the perfect blend of security, privacy, and luxury on the island of Oahu? Gated communities in Honolulu offer a lifestyle that combines exclusivity with island beauty — whether you’re dreaming of ocean views, lush mountain valleys, or beachside bliss.In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the most sought-after gated communities in Honolulu, from Nuuanu to Hawaii Kai, where you’ll find everything from classic kamaʻāina estates to modern custom-built masterpieces... Read More
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By Rob Dalton, Big Island Vacation Rental Guru
(Waikoloa Vacation Rentals)
If you are attempting to market on your own these days it can be a daunting task.  You have a website, which is a project in itself keeping content up to date as well as making sure all your SEO stays up to date with Google's everchanging algorithms.  Then on top of that you have the growing popularity of social media and the dozens of popular platforms.  We will take a brief look at which platforms may be best for you.While this graph outlines which social media sites are the most popular it does not necessarily mean as a real estate professional they will generate business.  For example, LinkedIn is a popular site and is probably better used for networking with other agents or companies, but not as much for generating direct business traffic.On the other hand, YouTube still is probabl...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Condos along the Ala Wai Canal in the McCully/Moili'ili neighborhood of Honolulu. The area has a large community garden and dog park with promenades along the canal, making for an expansive recreation area for you and your pet.  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 9  -22%  20 / 20  0%    Median Sales Price $1.38M / $1.35M  2%  $1.438955M / $1.544M  -7% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.2% / 93.5% 0% 97.1% / 97.2% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 10 / 43  -77% 25 / 23  9% New Listings 15 / 19  -21% 44 / 38  16% Pending Sales 9 / 7  29% 28 / 24  17% Active Inventory 39 / 43  -9% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Close...
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By Kona Home Team (LUVA LLC) Lance Owens (RB-24133), 2024 Real Estate Expert - Hawaii Island
(Kona Home Team (luva llc))
Today’s Inman News headline reads:“Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs.”That may be true nationally—but not here in North Kona.While the mainland sees pullbacks, our local data paints a different picture. From January through March 2025, both home and condo sales in North Kona are up—eclipsing 2024, 2009, and even 2008 numbers.📊 North Kona YTD Sales (Jan 1–Mar 31): 2008: 69 Homes | 47 Condos 2009: 42 Homes | 33 Condos 2024: 104 Homes | 67 Condos 2025: 107 Homes | 82 Condos This isn’t just a rebound—it’s sustained confidence. Buyers are still buying. Sellers are still selling. And the market is still moving.It’s a powerful reminder that real estate is local. National headlines don’t always reflect what’s happening in our neighborhoods, our communities, o...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1   -100% 2 / 2  0% Median Sales Price - / $1.1M  - $1.395M / $1M  40% Percent of Original List Price Received - / 96.5%  - 92.4% / 94.7%  -2%  Median Days on Market Until Sale - / 38  - 38 / 38  0% New Listings 1 / 1  0% 3 / 2  50%  Pending Sales 0 / 0  - 2 / 2  0% Active Inventory 8 / 4  100% ---    Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 50 / 38  32%  134 / 96  40%  Median Sales Price $805,000 / $747,000  8% $780,000 / $624,250  25% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.8% / 95.5%  0% 95.8% / 96.2%  0%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 78 / 92  -15% 56 / 45  24% New Listings 92 / ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
What do Star Wars and the Bible have in common? More than you might think. This Easter season, we take a step back from market updates to explore themes of life after death, divine guidance, and legacy — through the lens of scripture and sci-fi... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Oahu’s real estate market is showing clear signs of strength this spring, with March 2025 revealing double-digit growth in both home prices and sales volume across multiple neighborhoods. Whether you’re a homeowner thinking of selling or a buyer watching the market, these hyper-local insights can help you understand where the action is—and where the best opportunities may lie... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, March 2025   Single Family Homes March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales No Recorded Sales* No Recorded Sales* Median Sales Price $0 / $0  0% $0 / $0  0% Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 0%  0% 0 / 0  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% New Listings 1 / 0  0% 1 / 0  0% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 1 / 0  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos March Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 80 / 82  -2% 212 / 237  -11% Median Sales Price $492,500 / $440,500  17% $456,000 / $435,000  5% Percent of Original List Price Received 94.8% / 97.9%  -3% 94.9% / 97.0%  -2% Median Days on Market ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you've ever thought about buying property in Hawaii, you might’ve asked yourself this common question: “Do I have to be Native Hawaiian to own real estate?” The short answer? No — you don’t. But there’s a reason why the confusion exists... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Bloom Garden and Art Festival @Salt at Our Kaka'ako Apr 18th & 19th, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm     A two-day event full of plant and flower themed hand made items from local business's around Oahu. Featuring live plants, plant arrangements, handmade pottery, educational booths and more! Free admission, lots of parking, and always a pet friendly event!     PRICE:   Free   LOCATION: The Barn @ SALT At Our Kaka'ako 327 Keawe Street Honolulu, HI    
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By Kona Home Team (LUVA LLC) Lance Owens (RB-24133), 2024 Real Estate Expert - Hawaii Island
(Kona Home Team (luva llc))
Off-market listings — sometimes called pocket or private listings — have always carried big risks for sellers.While they’re sometimes pitched as a way to stay “private” or “in control,” the truth is simple: limiting exposure usually limits your results. Unless there’s a real need for privacy, keeping a home off the open market can cost the seller.Starting in May, Zillow — the country’s largest real estate portal — will permanently prohibit any listing that isn’t added to the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing.If a home is marketed to any buyer, it must be available to every buyer — or it won’t appear on Zillow or Trulia at all.(And yes — even those of us with a love/hate relationship with Zillow know that's where buyers are looking.)This change follows updates to NAR’s Clear Cooper...
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