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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(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 verifyWednesday, July 1, 2026  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.000 5.645 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.875 6.359 5-YR ARM 5.250 1.875 6.162 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.500 0.875 5.636 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.625 6.153 5-YR ARM 5.500 1.625 6.185 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.000 5.823 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.000 6.277 5-YR ARM 5.500 2.000 6.418 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.125 5.804 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.356 5-YR ARM 5.875 1.500 6.789 First Hawaiian Bank808-643-...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, May 2026   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 7 / 4  75% 37 / 25  48% Median Sales Price $1.6M / $1.26425M  27% $1.435M / $1.375M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.1% / 90.5%  3% 97.0% / 96.9%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 7 / 88  -92% 33 / 28  18% New Listings 13 / 5  160% 51 / 36  42% Pending Sales 10 / 3  233% 41 / 25  64% Active Inventory 25 / 20  25% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 20 / 27  -26% 109 / 121  -10% Median Sales Price $487,500 / $498,000  -2% $410,000 / $522,500  -22% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.4% / 98.7%  0% 97.5% / 95.5%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 36 / 40  -10% 39 ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Could this be one of the last chances to buy into Kakaako before prices move higher?Honolulu's newest luxury boutique condo tower, Kaliu, is already more than 50% sold, yet developer pricing has not increased since launch. For buyers looking at Hawaii real estate, that combination is getting harder to find. 🌴Located on the front row of Ala Moana Boulevard, Kaliu is designed to offer premium Diamond Head and ocean views, luxury finishes, and an exclusive residential experience with only 285 residences.... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, May 2026   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 19 / 14  36% 70 / 71   -1% Median Sales Price $1.6149M/ $1.2M   35% $1.3825M/ $1.32M  5% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.3% / 100.6% -2% 97.8% / 97.9%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 9 / 20  -55% 15 / 20  -25% New Listings 23 / 23  0% 104 / 105  -1% Pending Sales 24 / 22  9% 88 / 90  -2% Active Inventory 50 / 48  4% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 10 / 5  100% 38 / 36  6% Median Sales Price $545,000/ $615,000  -11%  $903,000 / $607,500  49%    Percent of Original List Price Received 94.1% / 87.5%  8% 96.2% / 95.5%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 90 / 21  329% ...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, May 2026   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 13 / 12  8% 43 / 39  10% Median Sales Price $1.59M / $1.8245M  -13% $1.577M / $1.52M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.1% / 97.5%  -2% 97.6% / 97.1%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 12 / 27  -56% 13 / 30  -57% New Listings 17 / 10  70% 71 / 64  11% Pending Sales 14 / 4  250% 52 / 42  24% Active Inventory 33 / 37  -11% ---    Condos May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 44 / 43  2% 170 / 175  -3% Median Sales Price $390,000 / $370,000  5% $380,000 / $375,000   1% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.5% / 97.1%  -4% 96.7% / 95.2%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 47 / 43  9% 45 / 5...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series     Every last Saturday in June, July and August of 2026, join emcee Kimo Kahoʻāno on Waimea Valley’s Main Lawn for an afternoon of Hawaiian mele and hula. Bring your dance moves, your aloha spirit, and your friends and family.      Concert 1: Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 PM | Main Lawn 4:00 – 5:00 PMEi Nei — Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner 5:00 – 6:00 PMJerry Santos & Kamuela — Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner 6:00 – 7:00 PMThe Vitals — Hawaiʻi-based reggae collective Featured HālauHālau Hula ʻO Napunaheleonapua — Kumu Rich Padrina     Concert 2: Saturday, July 25 | 4:00 PM | Main Lawn 4:00 – 5:00 PMNick Laʻa — Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Artist 5:00 – 6:00 PMMicah G — Hawaiʻi-born Reggae & R&B Artist 6:00 – 7:00 PMHo‘onu‘a — Nā Hōkū Hanohano & Gra...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Could your next home come with ocean views from nearly every room? 🌊Just listed in Kuliouou, this incredible East Honolulu property offers over 3,000 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, multiple ocean-view lanais, and beach access just across Kalanianaole Highway.From watching the surf at Paiko to enjoying panoramic views stretching from Hawaii Kai to Portlock, this home captures the best of Hawaii living. The flexible floor plan includes a separate studio space, bonus loft area, multiple private outdoor spaces, and room for multigenerational living or visiting guests... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, May 2026   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1  -100%  2 / 4  -50%  Median Sales Price $0 / $808,000  0%  $952,500  / $1.22M  -22%  Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 92.9%  0% 95.2% / 92.7%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 0  0%  2 / 29  -93% New Listings 2 / 2  0%  7 / 8  -13%  Pending Sales 0 / 4  -100% 1 / 7  -86% Active Inventory 8 / 6  33%  ---     Condos May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 44 / 46  -4%   265 / 229  16%  Median Sales Price $702,500 / $757,500  -7%  $780,000 / $760,000  3% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.2% / 93.7%  3%  95.2% / 94.8% 0%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 55 / 93  -41% 61 / 69 ...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, May 2026   Single Family Homes May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 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% 0 / 1  -100% Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 0 / 0  0% Active Inventory 0 / 1  -100% --- * Waikiki has very few single family residences and are rarely offered for sale.  Condos May Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 63 / 90  -30% 288 / 390  -26% Median Sales Price $520,000 / $462,000  13% $479,000 / $449,000  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 94.5% / 96.2%  -2% 94.1% / 95.7%  -2% Median Days on Market...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
 Hawaiian Humane Society Adoption Event at Petco Hawaiʻi KaiThe Hawaiian Humane Society is partnering with Petco Hawaiʻi Kai during the Koko Marina Craft Fair to help find loving homes for pets in need. Community members can meet dogs and cats available for adoption and speak with the Adoptions team.Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Petco Hawaiʻi Kai (7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy Ste C119b, Honolulu, HI 96825)The Hawaiian Humane Society is currently at critical capacity. Every pet adopted frees up valuable space for another vulnerable animal requiring assistance.https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/events/pet-adoption-event-at-petco-hawaiʻi-kai- Understanding the Cost of CareThe average cost to provide necessary care and services for each adoptable animal is approximate...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
The latest May 2026 housing numbers reveal two very different real estate stories on Oahu. Single-family homes remain firmly in a seller's market, with inventory at historically low levels and homes selling in just 13 days on average. 📈Meanwhile, the condo market may finally be showing signs of stabilization. Condo inventory has declined for the second consecutive month, prices are up 4% year-over-year, and months of supply are beginning to trend lower... Read More
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Did Honolulu's condo market just hit a turning point?The latest sales across Waikiki, Kakaako, and Makiki are telling three very different stories. One Waikiki condo recently sold for $415,000 after owners once expected it to fetch well over $600,000. Meanwhile, a Kakaako condo sold for $50,000 above recent comparable sales, showing that demand remains strong for the right property... Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Oʻahu Single Family Home Sales Rise in May As Condos Take A Dip Sales prices are stable but affordability continues to be a challenge HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, O'ahu's housing market showed mixed results in May, with single-family home sales gaining momentum while condominium activity remained below last year's pace. Single-family home sales increased 8.5% year-over-year to 255 transactions, while condo sales declined 9.4% to 339 closings. Median sales prices remained relatively stable, with the single-family home median easing 0.8% year-over-year to $1,166,000 and condo median increasing 4.0% to $520,000. Using data collected from its computerized Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, the Board reported the following...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(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 verifyWednesday, June 3rd , 2026  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.250 1.875 5.625 30-YR Fixed 6.125 2.000 6.372 5-YR ARM 5.250 2.125 6.185 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.500 0.875 5.636 30-YR Fixed 6.000 1.750 6.165 5-YR ARM 5.375 1.750 6.148 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.375 2.125 5.843 30-YR Fixed 6.000 2.250 6.302 5-YR ARM 5.500 2.000 6.351 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.250 2.125 5.804 30-YR Fixed 6.125 1.875 6.448 5-YR ARM 5.875 1.500 6.789 First Hawaiian Bank808-6...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, April 2026   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 8 / 3  167% 30 / 21  43% Median Sales Price $1.355M / $1.28M  6% $1.425M / $1.375M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.8% / 100.0%  -4% 97.0% / 98.3%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 37 / 8  363% 37 / 28  32% New Listings 10 / 8  25% 38 / 31  23% Pending Sales 10 / 4  150% 31 / 22  41% Active Inventory 26 / 21  24% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 37 / 24  54% 89 / 94  -5% Median Sales Price $375,000 / $552,500  -32% $410,000 / $522,500  -22% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 93.8%  5% 96.2% / 95.1%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 40 / 48  -17%...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, April 2026   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 13 / 15   -13% 51 / 57   -11% Median Sales Price $1.45M/ $1.4M   4% $1.3M/ $1.375M  -5% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.2% / 96.8% 0% 97.2% / 97.4% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 44 / 25  76% 25 / 20  25% New Listings 22 / 25  -12% 81 / 82  -1% Pending Sales 16 / 16  0% 64 / 68  -6% Active Inventory 54 / 52  4% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 10 / 15  -33% 28 / 31  -10% Median Sales Price $1.3505M/ $625,000  116%  $1.1045M / $605,000  83%    Percent of Original List Price Received 90.8% / 95.9%  -5% 96.5% / 95.5%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 69 / 31  ...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Makiki & Moili'ili Honolulu, April 2026   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 4 / 7  -43% 30 / 27  -11% Median Sales Price $1.808250M / $1.57M  15%  $1.557M / $1.498955M  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 104.9% / 93.8%  12% 97.6% / 97.1%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 3 / 38  -92% 13 / 31  -58% New Listings 14 / 10  40% 54 / 54  0% Pending Sales 10 / 10  0% 38 / 38  0% Active Inventory 36 / 39  -8% ---    Condos April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 33 / 34  -3% 126 / 132  -5% Median Sales Price $355,000 / $375,000  -5% $370,000 / $375,000   -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.1% / 92.9%  6% 97.6% / 94.6%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 28 / 62...
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
Diamond Head Theatre Presents                                            FUNNY GIRL                                           MAY 22 TO JUNE 14   This timeless musical follows the journey of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a determined girl from New York's Lower East Side who dared to chase her dreams of center stage. Despite the skeptics who doubted she had the look of a traditional star, Fanny's unique wit, fierce individuality, and undeniable talent propelled her to become one of the most celebrated and historic performers to ever light up Broadway. Fanny’s meteoric rise to superstardom is beautifully captured through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s legendary, show-stopping score, featuring unforgettable classics like: "I’m the Greatest Star" "People" "Don’t Rain On My Parade"   Event Det...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Did you know some Oahu neighborhoods are seeing home prices jump while others are slowing down? 📈The April 2026 Oahu real estate market update revealed some surprising shifts across Honolulu and West Oahu.Home sales from Downtown Honolulu to Nuuanu skyrocketed 167% year-over-year, while Makaha to Nanakuli saw median home prices surge 31%. Meanwhile, the Wahiawa condo market posted a massive 135% increase in median condo prices.But here’s the bigger story… Read More
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By Kimo Stowell, James "Kimo" Stowell - REALTOR®, ABR®, GREEN
(HI Pro Realty LLC RB-21531 )
  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, April 2026   Single Family Homes April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1  -100%  2 / 3  -33%  Median Sales Price $0 / $1.2  0%  $952,500  / $1.24M  -23%  Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 92.4% 95.2% / 92.4%  3% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 46  0%  2 / 46  -96% New Listings 1 / 3  -167% 5 / 6  -17%  Pending Sales 0 / 1  -100% 1 / 3  -67% Active Inventory 6 / 9  -33%  ---     Condos April Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 58 / 49  18%   221 / 183  21%  Median Sales Price $682,500 / $650,000  5%  $790,000 / $760,000  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.6% / 92.0%  4%  94.9% / 95.1% 0%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 45 / 79  -43% 61 / 67...
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