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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, 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, February 4, 2026  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.322 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.375 5.924 5-YR ARM 4.750 2.375 6.013 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.250 0.750 5.365 30-YR Fixed 5.625 1.750 5.787 5-YR ARM 5.000 1.750 5.981 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.331 30-YR Fixed 5.500 2.250 5.789 5-YR ARM 5.125 2.000 6.346 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 4.875 1.750 5.360 30-YR Fixed 5.625 1.875 5.935 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.500 6.364 First Hawaiian Bank808...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O'ahu Housing Market Begins 2026 with Stable Single-Family Home Sales, Softer Condo Activity Homes priced at $500,000 and below account for 146 sales in January as overall market activity remains steady HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, O'ahu's housing market opened 2026 with generally steady conditions compared to January 2025, with single-family home sales holding relatively stable and condominium activity softening year-over-year. Properties priced at $500,000 and below accounted for 146 year-to-date sales in January, with more than 1,000 active listings available in that price range. Overall, single-family home sales totaled 194 transactions, down 1.0% from a year ago, while condominium sales declined 4.8% year over year t...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
35th Annual Hawaii Collectors ExpoCalling all collectors, it’s time to get on the brick-a-brack track to The Hawaii Collectors Expo! This annual 3-day event is where you can deep dive into the wide world of collectibles and curiosities. The Expo offers an in-person marketplace for vendors to promote and sell a variety of collectibles ranging from Vintage clothing, anime, sports cards, rare coins, Hawaiiana, movie memorabilia, toys, jewelry, antiques, trading cards, arts and much more.This is the islands biggest 3-day collectible show representing vendors from around the state, mainland and Japan and are NOT affiliated with any other collectors show.Tickets on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com or at the Box office.www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=hawaii+collectors+expoFor more info, please e...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, December 2025   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 5  0% 60 / 72  -17% Median Sales Price $1.45M / $1.15M  26% $1.29M / $1.21M  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.0% / 87.1%  -11% 96.8% / 99.8% -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 22 / 92  -76% 31 / 16  94% New Listings 7 / 4  75% 105 / 99  6% Pending Sales 7 / 4  75% 72 / 81  -11% Active Inventory 28 / 14  100% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 23 / 20  15% 299 / 304  -2% Median Sales Price $525,000 / $802,500  -35% $535,000 / $550,000  -3% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.8% / 98.1%  0% 96.5% / 98.0%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 33 / 3...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, December 2025   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 18 / 13  38% 194 / 152  28% Median Sales Price $1.2925M/ $990,000  31% $1.3M/ $1.375M  -5% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.9% / 99.2%  -1% 98.1% / 97.6%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 10 / 8  25% 18 / 15  20% New Listings 15 / 16  -6% 261/ 225  16% Pending Sales 12 / 18  -33% 207 / 173  20% Active Inventory 51 / 46  11% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 6 / 5  20% 86 / 78  10%  Median Sales Price $696,250 / $699,000M  -24%  $613,794/ $711,000  -14%   Percent of Original List Price Received 90.3% / 97.2%  -7% 94.6% / 98.4%  -4%  Median Days on Market U...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, December 2025   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 12 / 9  33% 113 / 103  10%  Median Sales Price $1.423M / $1.69M  -16%  $1.52M / $1.65M  -8% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.7% / 99.4%  -6% 97.0% / 97.0%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 59 / 16  269% 23 / 17  35% New Listings 9 / 7  29% 157 / 158  -1% Pending Sales 8 / 7  14% 124 / 111  12% Active Inventory 31 / 32  -3% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 35 / 27  30% 461 / 479  -4% Median Sales Price $390,000 / $403,000  -3%  $380,000 / $405,000 -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.8% / 97.9%  -2% 95.9% / 97.5%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, December 2025   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 0  0% 8 / 5  60% Median Sales Price - / - $1.125M / $1.1M  2% Percent of Original List Price Received - / -  88.4% / 93.0%  -5%  Median Days on Market Until Sale  - / - 48 / 37  30% New Listings 0 / 1  -100%  11 / 14  -21%  Pending Sales 0 / 0  9 / 7  29% Active Inventory 3 / 9  -63%  ---    Condos December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 45 / 47  -4%  579 / 503  15%  Median Sales Price $800,000 / $703,000  14%  $762,500 / $769,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.1% / 93.3%  2%  94.9% / 96.0%  -1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 71 / 49  45%  58 / 53  9% New Listings 86...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Each January, the Sony Open returns to Waialae Golf Course on Oahu, bringing renewed attention not just to the tournament, but to one of the island’s most desirable real estate locations. As of 2026, the story remains unchanged: there are zero homes for sale directly on Waialae Golf Course. This article explains why inventory is so limited, which neighborhoods border the course, and what this trend says about demand for Oahu golf course real estate... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, December 2025   Single Family Homes December 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 0 / 0  0% 2 / 1  100% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 1 / 1  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos December Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 78 / 72  8% 927 / 998  -7% Median Sales Price $502,500 / $552,500  -9% $440,000 / $450,000  -2% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.7% / 96.0%  -2% 95.2% / 96.4%  -1% Median Days ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Find a New Best Friend at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival, January 11th, 2026Hawaiian Humane Society is hosting a dog adoption event during the Japanese Cultural Center’s 2026 New Year’s ʻOhana Festival.Shelters are currently facing high capacity, making these community events vital for spotlighting long-stay pets and reducing barriers to ownership. Research shows that adoption specials—including fee-waived events—do not impact the quality of care or commitment a pet receives in its new home, making these initiatives a win-win for the community and the animals. When: Sunday, January 11, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMWhere: Japanese Cultural Center (2454 South Beretania St, Honolulu) Can’t adopt right now? You can still support their mission by fostering, volunteering, or donating to help ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Housing Market Closes 2025 with Gains in Sale Mortgage rates, insurance costs, and broader economic conditions influenced O‘ahu’s housing market in 2025 HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, O‘ahu’s residential markets closed out 2025 on a positive note, with December transactions rising by double digits in both markets. Single-family home sales jumped 18.4% year-over-year, with 270 transactions compared to 228 in December 2024. The condo market ended the month with 360 units sold, an 11.5% increase from 323 units a year ago. 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 DECEMBER ...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Honolulu Condo Insurance Outlook 2026: Stabilized, but at a Premium.As we kick off 2026, the "condo insurance crisis" that defined the last two years in Honolulu has shifted gears. We are no longer in free-fall, but we have certainly landed on a new, higher plateau.Here is the snapshot of the market right now:The Panic has Subsided: The mass non-renewals of 2024 are largely behind us. Thanks to the activation of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF) and legislative pressure (Act 296), capacity has returned to the market. "Uninsurable" buildings are becoming rare again.The Price of Stability: While availability is back, "cheap" insurance is not. Premiums have stabilized—and in some cases dropped 10–15% from their peak—but owners should not expect a return to pre-2023 rates. High mainte...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, 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, December 31, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.322 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.375 5.924 5-YR ARM 4.875 2.125 6.114 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.125 0.750 5.240 30-YR Fixed 5.500 2.000 5.684 5-YR ARM 4.750 2.000 5.961 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 4.875 2.125 5.408 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.250 5.964 5-YR ARM 5.625 0.000 6.427 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 4.875 1.750 5.360 30-YR Fixed 5.625 2.125 5.959 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.500 6.364 First Hawaiian Bank80...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 2 / 7  -71% 55 / 67  -18% Median Sales Price $1.6125M / $1.53M  5% $1.28M / $1.23487M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 85.2% / 100.0%  -15% 96.8% / 99.1% -2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 76 / 19  300% 31 / 16  94% New Listings 11 / 6  83% 98 / 95  3% Pending Sales 10 / 6  67% 65 / 77  -16% Active Inventory 31 / 22  41% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 17 / 25  -32% 276 / 284  -3% Median Sales Price $475,000 / $495,000  -4% $537,500 / $545,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.0% / 97.7%  -1% 96.4% / 98.1%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 19 / 15  27% 176 / 139  27% Median Sales Price $1.485M/ $1.4M  6% $1.3175M/ $1.4M  -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.0% / 100.0%  -3% 98.1% / 97.6%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 41 / 13  215% 19 / 16  19% New Listings 15 / 20  -25% 246/ 209  18% Pending Sales 14 / 15  -7% 195 / 155  26% Active Inventory 53 / 55  -4% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 2 / 7  -71% 80 / 73  10%  Median Sales Price $696,250 / $699,000M  0%  $620,000 / $700,000  -11%   Percent of Original List Price Received 96.9% / 100.0%  -3% 94.8% / 98.5%  -4%  Median Days on Market U...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 12 / 5  140% 101 / 94  7%  Median Sales Price $1.63M / $1.75M  -7%  $1.535M / $1.65M  -7% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.9% / 100.0%  -2% 97.5% / 97.0%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 15 / 17  -12% 19 / 19  0% New Listings 7 / 9  -22% 148 / 151  -2% Pending Sales 11 / 11  0% 116 / 104  12% Active Inventory 34 / 37  -8% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 44 / 45  -2% 282 / 407  -6% Median Sales Price $379,500 / $420,000  -10%  $380,000 / $405,000 -6% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.6% / 98.0%  -2% 96.0% / 97.5%  -2% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  May The Happiest Season Bring You Plenty of It! Mele Kalikimaka - Merry Christmas to ALL!P E A C E   o n  E A R T H !     For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Property ManagementIn Honolulu, HawaiiCONTACT HI Pro Realty TODAY!
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0% 8 / 5  60% Median Sales Price $920,000 / - $1.125M / $1.1M  2% Percent of Original List Price Received 76.7% / -  88.4% / 93.0%  -5%  Median Days on Market Until Sale  367 / - 48 / 37  30% New Listings 0 / 1  -100%  11 / 13  -15%  Pending Sales 0 / 1   -100%  9 / 7  29% Active Inventory 5 / 9  -44%  ---    Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 50 / 42  19%  534 / 456  17%  Median Sales Price $790,000 / $892,500  -11% $765,000 / $770,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.1% / 96.0%  -1% 94.9% / 96.1%  -1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 36 / 59  -39% 58 / 5...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, November 2025   Single Family Homes November 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 0 / 0  0% 2 / 1  100% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 1 / 1  0% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos November Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 63 / 74  -15% 849 / 926  -8% Median Sales Price $405,000 / $462,500  -12% $430,000 / $442,500  -3% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.0% / 96.0%  0% 95.3% / 96.4%  -1% Median Day...
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Hawai‘i’s Shop Local Pop-UpThe community is invited to Hawai‘i’s Shop Local Pop-Up, a premier shopping event dedicated to showcasing the state's small businesses. Attendees can discover a variety of one-of-a-kind treasures, including: Handcrafted jewelry Island-inspired apparel Stunning artwork Delicious treats  Event DetailsThe pop-up takes place on the Mall Level 2 of the Ala Moana Center, located in the Makai Wing near Target and Lexbreezy. Most events run from 10 AM to 4 PM, providing a family-friendly environment with free entry.   For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Property ManagementIn Honolulu, HawaiiCONTACT HI Pro Realty TODAY!
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By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR®, GREEN - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Tis' the Season for Honolulu Property Taxes, Ho, Oh No!Ever felt like understanding property taxes is like trying to navigate Ala Moana Shopping Center parking during the holidays? Well, my friends, you're not alone! Here in Honolulu, the property tax system can seem as perplexing as wrapping a bicycle, but don't fret! We're here to break it down into spare-ribbed sized, bites.Grab your favorite bevy, kick off yo slippahs, and let's unravel the mysteries of keeping your property taxes affordable.  The Big Secret: It All Starts with Your "Tax Class"! Forget what you think you know about property taxes elsewhere. In Honolulu, the biggest game-changer isn't just what your property is worth, but how the City sees it. We're talking about tax classifications, and they make a HUGE difference—l...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The Diamond Head real estate market is showing rare opportunities that haven’t been seen in more than a decade. While this iconic luxury neighborhood is known for its exclusivity and premium pricing, several properties are now trading at, or near, prices last seen ten years ago. For buyers who have been waiting for the right moment to enter this market, 2025 is presenting an unexpected window... Read More
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