Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, September 2021   Single Family Homes September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 17 / 12  42% 131 / 77  70% Median Sales Price $1.45M / $1.4175M  2%   $1.411M / $1.225M 15% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.0% / 100.0%  -4% 100.0% / 97.6%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 21 / 8  163% 13 / 21  -38% New Listings 23 / 13  77% 170 / 127  34% Pending Sales 17 / 10  70% 140 / 92  52% Active Inventory 37 / 38  -3% ---    Condos September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 77 / 48  133%  540 / 348  55% Median Sales Price $420,000 / $382,500  10%   $398,00 / $376,000  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.6% / 96.9%  3% 98.5% / 96.7%  2% Median Days on Market Un... 10/23/2021

  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, September 2021   Single Family Homes September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 2  -100%  8 / 7  14% Median Sales Price $0.0 / $880,000  0%   $1.057M / $880,000 20% Percent of Original List Price Received 0.0% / 98.5%  0% 100.8% / 95.2%  6% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 6  0% 12 / 6  100% New Listings 1 / 1  0% 18 / 12  50% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 9 / 6  50% Active Inventory 6 / 4  50% ---    Condos September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 54 / 28  93%  548 / 274  100% Median Sales Price $405,000 / $691,000  -41%   $655,00 / $657,000  0% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.8% / 94.1%  5% 97.6% / 95.8%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 30 / 76  -6... 10/21/2021

 Skeleton Key Hawaii presents FRIGHTMARES!KOA Theater's 4th Annual Haunted House!FRIGHTMARES is a walk-through haunted house, from the crew who brought you  CURSE OF THE CRYPT, CARNEVIL OF SCREAMS and MUTANT MASSACRE, in a brand-new location! KOA Theater and Skeleton Key Hawaii have moved to 780 S. Beretania St.,  to a much larger space - 3x the size of our old Kailua location means 3x the scares! Feeling nervous? Anxious? Are your phobias taking over your life?Don't worry, Dr. Wolfgang Romero's patented hypnosis technique will take you down the rabbit hole of your own mind, where you come face-to-face with your deepest fears and emerge on the other side as a healthy, well-adjusted citizen.  After all, Dr. Romero's unconventional "immersion therapy" technique has rid countless souls of ... 10/19/2021

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, September 2021   Single Family Homes September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 0  0%  3 / 1  200% Median Sales Price $0.0 / $0.00  0%   $1.1M / $1.29M -15% Percent of Original List Price Received 0.0% / 0.0%  0% 100.0% / 95.6%  5% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0% 13 / 8  63% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 26 / 3  767% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 6 / 1  500% Active Inventory 0 / 1  -100% ---    Condos September Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% Closed Sales 107 / 46  133%  1,023 / 478  114% Median Sales Price $418,350 / $417,500  0%   $400,00 / $391,000 2% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 95.2%  5% 97.6% / 95.2%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 14 / 59  -76% 30 / 46  -35% N... 10/17/2021

Report Animal Cruelty There have been some horrific reports of animal cruelty in our community and much of it reflects the dark affects of metal illness, perhaps some of which is a result of the pressures of the ongoing Pandemic. Please, if you are witness to animal abuse report it immediately, don't wait!Often times the incidents are precursor to violence that extends outward in many directions, that if left unchecked can lead to death, not only of pets and animals, but of human beings as well.All tips of potential animal cruelty and abuse are investigated. For animal emergencies, please call 911 or The Hawaiian Humane Society Investigators at 808 356-2250.Animal CrimeStoppers also take anonymous tips and sometimes pay rewards.When reporting via phone, please have the following informa... 10/15/2021

LUXURY RESORT LIFESTYLE IN WAIKIKI Hawaii is a tropical paradise of unparalleled character and those of us who live and recreate in this amazing environment often extoll just how lucky we are to be able to live here.  If you have ever wondered what living the LUX life in Hawaii might engender, here's a taste of the high-life in this high floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach.To view the full compliment of listing photos, pleas visit our website below.Contact HI Pro Realty LLC - Lic# RB21531  listing agents Kimo or Lawrence for a showing. CALL or TEXT +1 (808) 926-7667  - 24 hour notice, pre-qualified only. Masks required.WEBSITE:     https://www.ritz-carlton-residences-waikiki-3106.com The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki offers the amenities an... 10/13/2021

The organizers have begun the permit process for Hallowbaloo 2021.Part of our economic recovery due to the effects of the Pandemic is allowing for large gatherings of people for events and activities that help support our local businesses, artists and musicians. We can't have these events unless everyone participates in reducing the spread of Covid-19.If all goes well and a safe and enjoyable festival can be had with requisite permits issued, Hallowbaloo will be held in Honolulu’s Chinatown on Saturday, October 30, 2021. A special note from the festival founder:"Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, your family and loved ones. Widespread vaccination across Hawaii is also critical to protecting the health and well-being of our frontline healthcare workers. In addition, 70% of Ha... 10/09/2021

2 Out of Every 3 Single-Family Homes Sell for Over the Asking Price in September  Year-over-year market activity continues to mark gains, but month-to-month closed sales dip HONOLULU – According to resales figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, closed sales of single-family homes and condos in September continued to outpace sales activity from the same time last year, recording 8.4% and 34.9% increases, respectively. However, sales dropped slightly compared to August, with single-family homes down 0.2% and condos dipping 8.9%. The median price for a single-family home remained at $1,050,000, while the median condo price rose 7.4% year-over-year to $478,000. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the f... 10/07/2021

 The Mandarin Oriental Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, HI $2,300,000 to $28,000,000 Market priced units will be approximately $2.3M for 2 bedrooms up to $28 Million for Penthouse units.   The Mandarin Oriental is a 36 story mixed use tower located on the corner of Kapiolani Blvd and Atkison Drive, across the street from the Hawai'i convention center. The complex houses the Ultra Luxury Mandarin Oriental Hotel featuring 232 rooms and suits, 107 of which are private residential condominiums designed by Salem Partners and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.  The Mandarin Oriental Residences are not available to the hotel as rooms for let but are private residences only. Owner occupant units are now available and HI Pro Realty would be pleased to represent you as your exclusive buyers agent.  The Mand... 10/06/2021

There's something new this year to scare the pants off of you!A new Halloween experience of 'haunted house' meets 'escape room', where over 24,000 sq feet of warehouse space has been transformed into an immersive and frightfully interactive Halloween venue.Bring your fellow fiends and family fatals together for a tour of trolleys like none other. Do you think you can escape in time? Enter if you dare. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hawaii Foodbank.. Recommended for ages 12+, but ultimately at parents discretion. General Admission Ticket- $25.00 Walk-ups are welcomed however, due to restricted capacity following COVID-19* guidelines, there may be a wait time, pre-orders are preferred.    https://hauntedtrolleyhi.com Graveyard Shifts Friday, October 08, 2021 7:00 pm - 11:0... 10/04/2021

               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 verifyWednesday, September 29, 2021  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR Acclaim Capital Mortgage383-5931NMLS#304090 15-YR Fixed 2.084 0.000 2.161 30-YR Fixed 2.920 0.000 2.963 5-YR ARM       Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union531-3711NMLS#377314 15-YR Fixed 2.125 1.750 2.516 30-YR Fixed 2.875 1.250 3.054 5-YR ARM 2.500 0.500 2.615 American Savings Bank, F.S.B593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 2.000 1.500 2.294 30-YR Fixed 2.750 1.750 2.936 5-YR ARM       Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636NMLS# 15-YR Fixed 1.875 2.125 2.175 30-YR Fixed 2.750 1.625 2.877 5-YR ARM 1.875 1.375 2.560 Central Pacific Bank54... 10/02/2021

 PetWalk Saturday, October 30, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am   The Hawaiian Humane Society is excited to announce that PetWalk is back! PetWalk is the signature annual fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society raising critical funds for the organization and the animals they serve. This year, the event will be hosted virtually with fun and unique opportunities to support  local animals in need! To register and keep up-to-date with all PetWalk information and the virtual event details click here.   Enter your pet in the Pet Costume Contest  Register your pet to be a contestant in the PetWalk Pet Costume Contest. This year, PetWalk will invite the top 10 costume contestants to strut their stuff during our PetWalk live stream on Saturday, October 30, 2021, streaming live on the Hawaiian Humane S... 09/30/2021

  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 9 / 5  80% 88 / 76  16% Closed Sales 7 / 6  17% 90 / 48  88% Median Sales Price $1.182M / $825K 43% $1.15M / $865.5K 33% Percent of Original List Price Received 111.8% / 96.0%  16% 99.5% / 95.9%  4% Median Days on Market Until Sale 10 / 34  -71% 19 / 26  -27% Inventory of Homes for Sale 23 / 33  -30% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 50 / 40  25% 487 / 365  33% Closed Sales 45 / 29  55% 411 / 229  79% Median Sales Price $650K / $550K  18% $580K / $570K  2% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.7% / 97.5%  1% 98.8% / 96.6%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 27 / 22  23% ... 09/28/2021

  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021/ 2020 Change% New Listings 31 / 33  -6% 214 / 207  5% Closed Sales 18 / 19  -5% 186 / 109  71% Median Sales Price $1.5265M / $995K 53% $1.175M / $965K 22% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 96.5% 4% 100.0% / 96.5%  4% Median Days on Market Until Sale 11 / 31  -65% 13 / 27 -52% Inventory of Homes for Sale 65 / 117 -44% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 14 / 10  40% 108 / 85  27% Closed Sales 13 / 3  333% 91 / 33  176% Median Sales Price $655K / $485K 35% $585K / $540K  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.6% / 97.2%  0% 98.1% / 97.7%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 16 / 6  1... 09/26/2021

  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021/ 2020 Change% New Listings 17 / 9  89% 147 / 114  29% Closed Sales 15 / 11  36% 114 / 65  75% Median Sales Price $1.5M / $1.41M 6% $1.4105M / $1.225M 15% Percent of Original List Price Received 101.7% / 97.0% 5% 100.0% / 97.0%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 8 / 62  -87% 12 / 30  -60% Inventory of Homes for Sale 53 / 54  -2% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 78 / 75  4% 595 / 513  16% Closed Sales 59 / 47  26% 463 / 300  54% Median Sales Price $445K / $350K  27% $394K / $375K  5% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 97.6%  2% 98.3% / 96.7%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 15 / 44  -66%... 09/24/2021

Lionel Barts OLIVER at The Diamond Head Theatre October 15 - 31, 2021 Please Sir I want some more Musical Theatre! Diamond Head Theatre is ready to dish out a full plate this season with tasty line up of performances to satiate your musical taste buds, starting with a healthy helping of Lionel Bart's, Oliver.The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the conniving Fagin.When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, but Fagin fearing the exposure of his hideout, employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him... 09/22/2021

  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021/ 2020 Change% New Listings 3 / 1  200% 17 / 11  55% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0% 8 / 5  60% Median Sales Price $1.16M / $0  0% $1.0575M / $904K 17% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.9% / 0.0% 0% 100.8% / 95.1%  6% Median Days on Market Until Sale 12 / 0  0% 12 / 13  -8% Inventory of Homes for Sale 6 / 5  20% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 82 / 74  11% 613 / 547 12% Closed Sales 99 / 35  183% 494 / 246  101% Median Sales Price $785K / $560K  40% $670K / $652.5K  3% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.4% / 95.5%  4% 97.5% / 96.0%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 14 / 51  -73% 33 / 46  -28... 09/20/2021

 The Park Ward Village 333 Ward Ave. Honolulu, HI 96814 $600,000 - $3,000,000 Market priced units will be approximately $600K for Studios up to $3 Million for 3 bedroom units.   The Park Ward Village is a mixed use Pet Friendly 41-story tower that offers 546 luxury market priced units designed by Chicago-based firm Solomon Cordwell Buenz with fee simple ownership.   The Park Ward Village is the eighth Howard Hughes tower located in the Kaka'ako neighborhood - a 60-acre master planned community in the urban core of Honolulu. The Complex is a short distance to Ala Moana Beach Park and Yacht harbors with Ala Moana Shopping Center a few blocks towards Diamond Head with restaurants, retail shops, and many entertainment venues close by to the development. Owner occupant units are now availabl... 09/18/2021

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 4 / 3  33% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0%  3 / 1  200% Median Sales Price $1.88M / $0.00M  0%   $1.1M / $1.29M -15% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 0.0%  0% 100.0% / 95.6%  5% Median Days on Market Until Sale 13 / 0  0% 13 / 8  63% Inventory of Homes for Sale 0 / 1  -100% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 159 / 169  -6% 1208 / 1107  9% Closed Sales 148 / 55 169% 916 / 432  112% Median Sales Price $452.4K / $398K  14% $395K / $390K  1% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.2% / 95.8%  3% 97.3% / 95.2%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 26  0%  33 / 46  -28% In... 09/16/2021

 Get Your Thrill On and Step Right Up and Drop Right Off with Special Olympics 12th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser. Register Today for Special Olympics 12th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Thrill seekers will rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the Hyatt hotel in Waikiki, enjoying (or maybe not )the spectacular views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, all the while raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Hawaii.  To register to participate, visit www.sohawaii.org. Registration fee is $100 per participant. All participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations, must be 18 years of age by the day of the event, and weigh less than 300 pounds. Over the Edge has limited capacity so inte... 09/13/2021