Admin

Honolulu, HI Real Estate News

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, February 5th, 2025   Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.500 2.000 5.942 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.000 6.656 5-YR ARM 5.000 2.125 6.462 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.625 0.750 5.742 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.750 6.292 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.750 6.551 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.500 2.000 5.951 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.125 6.546 5-YR ARM 6.875 0.000 7.219 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.500 2.250 6.081 30-YR Fixed 6.375 1.875 6.704 5-YR ARM 6.125 1.500 7.114 First Hawaiian Bank...
Comments 3
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! 🌺 If you're looking for high-rise living in the heart of Honolulu, Kapiolani Boulevard offers some of the best condo options on Oahu. Nestled near Waikiki, Ala Wai Canal, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this vibrant neighborhood is home to a mix of luxury, mid-range, and classic condominiums that cater to various lifestyles and budgets... Read More
Comments 1
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Hawaii Collectors Expo (34th Annual)Feb 21 at 4:00PM - Feb 23 at 5:00PM Hawaii Collectors Expo is an annual 3-day event where vendors / exhibitors from all over the island and the mainland showcase their wide range of collectibles.The expo offers an in-person marketplace for vendors to promote and sell a variety of collectibles ranging from Anime, Sports Cards, Coin & Stamp collecting, Hawaiiana, Action Figures, Vintage Sports & Movie Memorabilia, Comics, Art, Vintage clothing, Jewelry, Toys, Trades Cards, Funko Pop and much more! TICKETS:General Admission: $10 and Children 11 and under Free. Please note: Tickets available at Blaisdell Center Box Office on the day of event. LOCATION:Neal S. Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI   For expert Real Estate Sales and Pet Friendly Pr...
Comments 0
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Thinking of buying a condo in Oahu?  Before you dive into paradise living, it’s crucial to understand the hidden costs—especially maintenance fees. These fees, also known as "strata fees" in Canada and Australia, can vary significantly depending on the building, amenities, and location... Read More
Comments 3
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, December 2024   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 5  0% 72 / 60  20% Median Sales Price $1.15M / $995,000  16% $1.21M / $1.1235M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 87.1% / 100.0%  -13% 98.8% / 96.4%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 92 / 17  441% 16 / 19  -16% New Listings 4 / 6  -33% 99 / 91  9% Pending Sales 4 / 5  -20% 81 / 68  19% Active Inventory 14 / 19  -26% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 20 / 21  -5% 304 / 312  -3% Median Sales Price $802,500 / $650,000  23% $555,000 / $560,000  -2% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 100.0%  -2% 98.0% / 98.2%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 3...
Comments 0
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, December 2024   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 13 / 16  -19% 152 / 145  5% Median Sales Price $990,000 / $1.175M  -16%    $1.375M / $1.3M  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.2% / 99.6%  0% 97.6% / 98.7%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 8 / 13  -12% 15 / 17  -12% New Listings 16 / 8  100% 225 / 194  16% Pending Sales 18 / 10  80% 173 / 163   6% Active Inventory 46 / 43  7% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 5 / 3  67% 78 / 60  30%  Median Sales Price $740,000 / $700,000  6%  $711,000/ $867,500  -18% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.2% / 98.6%  -1% 98.4% / 98.8%  0% Median Days on Market Unt...
Comments 0
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
                        Celebrate the Lunar New Year!!                                January 25 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMHolo Holo Hawaii Kai Towne Center TODAY; Saturday, January 25, 2025, starting at 11 AM, as the festivities kick off with the Wah Ngai Lion Dance at the Marina Docks stage and a special appearance by the Narcissus Festival Court.The celebration continues with an exciting kung fu demonstration and a lively lion dance skit that will captivate the whole ʻohana. You’ll also have the chance to feed the lion for good luck and prosperity in the year ahead!Don’t miss this exciting event that brings culture, blessings, and fun to the community. See you there! LOCATION:Hawaii Kai Towne Center 333 Keahole St Honolulu, HI      
Comments 2
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, December 2024   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 9 / 4  125%  103 / 89  16%    Median Sales Price $1.69M / $1.8465M  -8%  $1.65M / $1.521M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.4% / 100.5%  -1% 97.0% / 95.7%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 16 / 7  129% 17 / 18  -6% New Listings 7 / 5  40% 158 / 142  11% Pending Sales 7 / 6  17% 111 / 101  10% Active Inventory 32 / 36  -11% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 27 / 19  42% 479 / 476  1% Median Sales Price $403,000 / $440,000  -8%  $405,000 / $408,000  -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.9% / 96.6%  1% 97.5% / 98.5%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sa...
Comments 2
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Can you believe that home sales in Waialae-Kahala were up 450%? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate here to report on the local market update for December of 2024... Read More
Comments 2
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, December 2024   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 2  -100% 5 / 9  -44% Median Sales Price - / $1.045M $1.1M / $1.182M   -7% Percent of Original List Price Received - / 97.1% 93.0% / 96.3%  -3% Median Days on Market Until Sale - / 0  37 / 7  429% New Listings 1 / 2   -50% 14 / 14  0% Pending Sales 0 / 0   7 / 5  40% Active Inventory 8 / 6  33% ---    Condos December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 47 / 44  7%  503 / 560  -10%  Median Sales Price $703,000 / $812,000  -13%  $769,000 / $715,000  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.3% / 97.1%  -4% 96.0% / 96.9%  -1%    Median Days on Market Until Sale 49 / 25  96% 53 / 34  56% New ...
Comments 0
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, December 2024   Single Family Homes December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 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% 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 December Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 72 / 69  4% 998 / 1074  -7% Median Sales Price $552,500 / $430,000  28% $450,000 / $425,000  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.0% / 96.4%  0% 96.4% / 96.9%  -1% Median Days on ...
Comments 3
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Curious what homes are for sale on Waialae Golf Course this year? Read More
Comments 2
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Dog and Cat Adoption Event at Petco BeretaniaSaturday, January 18, 2025Petco Beretania11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Hawaiian Humane Society has teamed up with Petco Beretania to help dogs and cats find loving homes! Stop by to meet our adoptions team and some of the wonderful pets looking for love on:Saturday, January 18, 202511:00 am to 2:00 pmPetco Beretania1121 S Beretania St.,Honolulu, HI 96814Check out all available adoptees here. If you’ve been considering pet adoption, don’t miss this opportunity! Hawaiian Humane has an unprecedented number of adoptable pets, including puppies, kittens, adult dogs and cats, and more. Find your new best friend today! Did you know?The average cost to provide the level of care and services that we offer each adoptable animal in our care is approximately $5...
Comments 1
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
O‘ahu Housing Market Closes 2024 with Positive Momentum Report summarizes 2024 and December 2024 residential real estate activity HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, December closed out the year with a jump in sales for both single-family homes and condos. Single-family home sales totaled 228, a 25.3% increase from the previous year, while condo sales rose 18.8% to 323 compared to last December. Year-over-year, the median days on market for single-family homes shifted slightly from 18 to 20 days, while the condo median days on market rose from 26 to 36 days. Both markets recorded a modest year-over-year uptick in median sales prices, with single-family homes increasing 5.8% to $1,054,500 and condos growing 5.9% to $540,000, sett...
Comments 0
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha! Today, we're here in Waikiki and we're going to talk about the differences between Waipuna on Ena Road and The Wailana on Ala Moana Blvd. These are two significant landmark properties that have been in Waikiki since the late 1960's to early 1970's. I'm going to break down the difference between the two and why these could be good condo options here in Waikiki... Read More
Comments 1
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, January 1, 2025  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.750 1.750 6.158 30-YR Fixed 6.625 1.750 6.886 5-YR ARM 6.000 1.875 7.013 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 6.250 0.875 6.389 30-YR Fixed 6.500 2.000 6.695 5-YR ARM 5.500 2.000 6.698 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.625 2.125 6.099 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.125 6.674 5-YR ARM 6.750 0.000 7.242 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.625 1.875 6.149 30-YR Fixed 6.500 1.875 6.833 5-YR ARM 5.875 1.500 7.012 First Hawaiian Bank808-...
Comments 0
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
 Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!Happy New Year 2025  Make HI Pro Realty your Property Manager in Honolulu Why choose HI Pro Realty as your property manager? No-hassle managementElectronic owner statements that can be accessed at any time in your personal Owner PortalEmergency maintenance servicesPeriodic property evaluation and planningMarket your properties to various websites and listing services in a uniquely tailored rental listing formatThorough background checks of all prospective tenantsProvide professional lease agreements and execute leasesPerform move-in and move-out inspectionsCollect deposits, rent and late feesArrange and manage maintenance, repairs and projectsHandle evictions and take legal action, if necessaryWe specialize in PET FREINDLY management services with a Pet Rental Adde...
Comments 6
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, November 2024   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 9  -22% 67 / 55  22% Median Sales Price $1.53M / $1.336M  13% $1.23487M / $1.148M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 97.6%  2% 99.1% / 96.1%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 19 / 21 -10% 16 / 24  -33% New Listings 6 / 10  -40% 95 / 85  12% Pending Sales 6 / 8  40% 77 / 63  22% Active Inventory 22 / 20  10% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 25 / 17  47% 284 / 291  -2% Median Sales Price $495,000 / $455,000  9% $545,000 / $557,50  -2% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.7% / 98.2%  -1% 98.1% / 98.1%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 63 /...
Comments 0
By Kimo Stowell, REALTOR® RS-76763 - Honolulu Hawai'i
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, November 2024   Single Family Homes November Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 15 / 12  25% 139 / 129  8% Median Sales Price $1.4M / $1.2M  17%    $1.4M / $1.3M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 99.6%  0% 97.6% / 98.4%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 13 / 13  0% 16 / 18  -11% New Listings 20 / 18  11% 209 / 186  12% Pending Sales 15 / 10  50% 155 / 153   1% Active Inventory 55 / 49  12% ---    Condos November Year to Date 2024 / 2023 Change% 2024 / 2023 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 3  133% 73 / 57  28%  Median Sales Price $699,000 / $615,000  14%  $700,000/ $945,000  -26% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 97.6%  2% 98.5% / 98.9%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sal...
Comments 2
By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Aloha, this is David Buck and today we’re going to do a tour of all of the condo along the Ala Wai Canal, which front Ala Wai Blvd. For those of you that don’t know, Ala Wai Blvd is a one way street here in Waikiki on the mauka side of Waikiki. It’s literally on the mountain or Mauka border of Waikiki.,, Read More
Comments 0