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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Discover why Black Point, an elite gated community in East Oahu, currently has zero homes for sale. Explore recent market data, local history, and why this could be a rare opportunity for sellers to step forward... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Kakaako is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, and this update gives you the inside scoop on the biggest developments you need to know about.The centerpiece? A new pedestrian bridge across Ala Moana Boulevard is now open, offering easier access to the oceanfront and elevating the area’s walkability.You’ll also find a growing skyline featuring... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you're a veteran or active-duty service member eyeing a move to Hawaii, your VA loan benefits might be your greatest asset. In a recent 4th of July real estate breakdown, expert David Buck shared key updates and insights on the VA loan landscape across Oahu.Assumable VA Loans: A New TrendVA loans with locked-in low rates from years past are now being offered to buyers as “assumable” loans. That means military families could inherit sub-3% mortgage rates—a rare deal in today’s market.Hawaii's High BAH Rates: A Powerful Wealth-Building ToolHawaii boasts some of the nation’s highest Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. When paired with 100% VA financing, this gives service members a real opportunity to build equity instead of renting or living on base... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - 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, July 2, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.750 5.647 30-YR Fixed 6.125 2.125 6.412 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.625 6.637 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.375 0.750 5.491 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.750 6.165 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.750 6.551 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.875 5.675 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.125 6.289 5-YR ARM 6.250 0.000 6.968 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.500 5.704 30-YR Fixed 6.125 2.000 6.460 5-YR ARM 6.500 1.500 7.194 First Hawaiian Bank808-643...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Ten years ago, David Buck took viewers on an HGTV journey across Oahu, showing Keala and Dan three distinct properties within a $600K–$750K budget. The search spanned a historic Punchbowl home, a marina-front Hawaii Kai condo, and a newer single-family home in Ewa Beach. Today, we're taking a look back at what each of those properties is worth now—and the results may surprise you... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you’re eyeing a condo in Kakaako, Honolulu’s trendiest neighborhood, prepare yourself—not just for the sticker price, but for the monthly maintenance fees. In his latest market breakdown, David Buck from Harcourts Island Real Estate reveals the surprising costs hiding behind those ocean-view windows... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, May 2025   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 4 / 4  0% 25 / 25  0% Median Sales Price $1.26425M / $1.001M  26% $1.375M / $1.2M  15% Percent of Original List Price Received 90.5% / 96.2%  0% 96.9% / 96.9% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 88 / 34  159% 28 / 32  -13% New Listings 5 / 7  -29% 36 / 36  0% Pending Sales 3 / 8  -63% 25 / 32  -22% Active Inventory 20 / 19  5% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 27 / 26  4% 121 / 133  -9% Median Sales Price $498,000 / $522,000  -5% $522,500 / $585,000  -11% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.7% / 100%  -1% 95.5% / 98.4%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 40 / 17  135% 49 / 19 ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you're searching for a beautifully updated, centrally located one-bedroom condo in Honolulu, Unit 404 at Punahou Sunset is a must-see. With 654 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, this unit offers a rare combination of comfort, convenience, and value.Originally built in 1960, the building underwent a major renovation in 2019. The condo now features vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek, modern bathroom with dual shower heads. Even the lanai has been enclosed to enhance usable space... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, May 2025   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 14 / 8  75% 71 / 56  27% Median Sales Price $1.2M/ $1.56875M  -24%   $1.320M/ $1.4075M  -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.6% / 92.1%  9% 97.9% / 96.7%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 20 / 60  -67% 20 / 16  25% New Listings 23 / 20  15% 105 / 85  24% Pending Sales 22 / 12  83% 90 / 66  36% Active Inventory 48 / 48  0% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 6  -17% 36 / 31 16%  Median Sales Price $615,000 / $532,500  15% $607,500 / $607,000 0% Percent of Original List Price Received 87.5% / 99.6%  -12% 95.5% / 99.2%  -4% Median Days on Market Until Sale 21 / 8  163% ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you're house-hunting on Oahu, chances are you're feeling the squeeze from high mortgage interest rates. With rates climbing from historic lows of around 2.75% to nearly 7%, it’s no wonder many buyers are hesitating... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Is Now the Perfect Time to Sell in Mariners Valley?A surprising real estate trend is unfolding in Hawaii Kai. Mariners Valley — a charming neighborhood nestled at the back of this sought-after area — currently has no active listings. That’s right: not a single home is available for sale.What’s Behind the Drought?David Buck of Harcourts Island Real Estate highlights this in his latest market update. With only one property under contract at $1.45 million and just two home sales in the last six months averaging $1.419 million, this tight inventory signals an opportunity.Homes in Mariners Valley, built mainly between 1969 and 1972, remain highly desirable. And since we’re deep in the traditional buying season, the lack of listings could give prospective sellers a competitive edge... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - 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, May 2025   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 12 / 11  9%  39 / 40   -3%  Median Sales Price $1.8245M / $1.415M   29% $1.52M / $1.5294M  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.5% / 100.8%  -3% 97.1% / 98.1%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 27 / 8  238% 30 / 16  88% New Listings 10 / 20  -50% 64 / 75  -15% Pending Sales 4 / 7  -43% 42 / 43  -2% Active Inventory 37 / 48  -23% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Cl...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Hawaii Kai Townhomes & Marina Condos You Need to See 🏝️Aloha, this is David and today we're going to do a tour on the townhomes here in Hawaii Kai because we did a video a little while back about some of the high rises which you see directly behind me but now I want to cover all the townhomes here in Hawaii Kai. There's some incredible projects some of which are gonna be directly on the marina such as Kuapa Isle here behind me is the Moorings and Gateway Peninsula out the back.We're going to cover these in no particular order, kind of alphabetical in a sense, and we're gonna be starting with Colony at the Peninsula, which is on the other side of the marina here. So I hope you enjoy this tour of townhomes here in Hawaii Kai... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, May 2025   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 1 / 0   - 4 / 2  100% Median Sales Price $808,000/ - $1.22M / $1M  22% Percent of Original List Price Received 92.9% / - 92.7% / 94.7%  -2%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 /  - 29 / 38  24% New Listings 2 / 0  - 8 / 2  300%  Pending Sales 4 / 1  - 300% 7 / 3  113% Active Inventory 9 / 4  100% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 46 / 54  -15%  229 / 202  13%  Median Sales Price $757,500 / $748,500  1% $760,000 / $732,500  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.7% / 96.0%  -2% 94.8% / 96.1%  -1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 93/ 66  41% 69 / 53  30% New Listings 79 / 90  -12...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, May 2025   Single Family Homes May 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 May Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 90 / 127  -29% 390 / 471  -17% Median Sales Price $462,000 / $390,000  18% $449,000 / $430,000  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.2% / 97.4%  -1% 95.7% / 97.0%  -1% Median Days on Market Unti...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Whether you’re moving to Oahu for work, family, or lifestyle, one of the first questions you'll face is: How do I find a place to rent — safely and efficiently? With inventory tight and scams on the rise, navigating Oahu’s long-term rental market can feel overwhelming. But with the right strategy and resources, you can find a great rental without getting burned.In this guide, we’ll break down the best way to search, what to avoid, and where to turn when listings feel too good to be true... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Oahu housing market in May 2025 continues to show a tale of many neighborhoods — with some areas booming and others cooling. But this month’s biggest surprise? The Windward Coast emerged as the strongest-performing region, dominating three out of four key categories in both homes and condos... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Have you thought about buying some land on Oahu?Well, it might not be as easy as you think. Today we're gonna talk about three things to consider when you're buying vacant land on Oahu. And if you stick around to the very end, I'm going to share some bonus tips as well. And a little bit about myself, my name is David Buck. I'm the Principal Broker of Harcourts Island Real Estate here on Oahu. And over the past decade or so, if you go to Google, "Vacant land for sale on Oahu," my website shows up normally the top couple results outside of like the national portals... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
If you're dreaming of waterfront living in East Oahu, specifically along the Hawaii Kai Marina, brace yourself: as of May 2025, only two true marina front single-family homes are on the market. With record-low inventory and continued buyer interest, the Hawaii Kai marina market is hotter than ever, and sellers are in an exceptional position... Read More
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