Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, August 2026   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 15 / 9  67% 71 / 41  73% Median Sales Price $1.38M / $1.25M  10%  $1.435M / $1.3M  10% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.6% / 96.8% 1% 97.0% / 96.9% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 30 / 20  50% 36 / 26  38% New Listings 5 / 5  0%    81 / 67  21% Pending Sales 10 / 10  0% 80 / 48  67% Active Inventory 15 / 14  -18% ---    Condos Augus Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 26 / 25  4% 187 / 180  4% Median Sales Price $432,500 / $540,000  -20% $470,000 / $526,500  -11% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.4% / 97.3%  -1% 96.8% / 96.2%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 36 / 43  -16% ... 09/29/2026

Could Oahu’s real estate market be changing more than you think?Hawaii Kai home prices jumped 26%, while North Shore condo prices surged 44% in August 2026.The latest Oahu real estate market update also shows a mixed picture for sales, with some neighborhoods seeing increases while others experienced declines.The numbers are especially interesting when you look at individual neighborhoods and condo communities. Short-term rental rules are also an important factor for buyers considering North Shore properties.Want to see what’s happening in your Oahu neighborhood?Read the full August 2026 Oahu real estate market update and share your thoughts in the comments... Read More 09/28/2026

  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, August 2026   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 21 / 16  31% 128 / 130   -2% Median Sales Price $1.35M/ $1.2975M  4% $1.39M/ $1.3M  7% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.8% / 100.5%  -5% 98.7% / 98.7%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 17 / 8  113% 14 / 16  -13% New Listings 19 / 22  -14% 173 / 185  -6% Pending Sales 21 / 20  5% 145 / 150  -5% Active Inventory 52 / 55  -5% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 6 / 10  -40% 67 / 62  8% Median Sales Price $878,750 / $762,500  15% $660,000 / $620,000  6%    Percent of Original List Price Received 90.9% / 90.3%  1% 95.7% / 93.7%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 34 ... 09/27/2026

  Local Market Update  Makiki & Mo'ili'ili Honolulu, August 2026   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 9 / 12  -25% 77 / 65  18% Median Sales Price $1.295M / $1.51625M  -15% $1.6375M / $1.52M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.7% / 98.9%  0% 97.9% / 98.5%  -1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 20 / 34  -41% 13 / 21  -328% New Listings 10 / 15  -33% 108 / 116  -7% Pending Sales 8 / 12  -33% 78 / 81  -4% Active Inventory 28 / 43  -35% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 49 / 37  32% 310 / 293  6% Median Sales Price $389,000 / $4125,000  -6% $372,693 / $377,500   -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.7% / 97.7%  -1% 96.0% / 95.9% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sal... 09/25/2026

Waikiki Makers Market - Monday 9/28 - 4PM - 8PMGrab your friends, bring the Ohana, and holo holo to the Waikiki Makers Market!The perfect Monday evening spot to check out one-of-a-kind local finds and score some ono grinds.The Details When: Monday, September 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Waikiki Beach Walk (226 Lewers Street, Honolulu) Admission: FREE! What’s in Store?Ono Eats & SweetsCome hungry because the food line-up is seriously top-tier! Grab a hot bite from Santi’s Paella, savory Dicks Lechon, or fresh French crepes from LA CREPE PARISIENNE. Need something sweet? Cool down with a smoothie from Oh's Kitchen or pick up local treats like Diamond Head Taffy and Honolulu Crispy Beef Jerky.Local Crafts, Jewelry & ApparelSupport local artisans and creators while shopping for uniqu... 09/24/2026

  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, August 2026   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1  -100%  2 / 7  -71%  Median Sales Price $0 / $1.05M  0%  $952,500  / $1.2M  -21%  Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 80.8%  0% 95.2% / 88.6%  7% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 50  0%  2 / 46  -96% New Listings 0 / 1  -100%  7 / 10  -30%  Pending Sales 1 / 0  0% 2 / 8  -75% Active Inventory 3 / 7  -57%  ---     Condos August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 54 / 66  -18%   436 / 389  12%  Median Sales Price $820,000 / $932,000   -12%  $797,000 / $767,500  4% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.0% / 95.3%  1%  95.6% / 94.9%  1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 54/ 61   ... 09/23/2026

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, August 2026   Single Family Homes August 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 August Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 58 / 76  -24% 487 / 611  -20% Median Sales Price $434,500 / $380,000  14% $470,000 / $430,000  9% Percent of Original List Price Received 93.8% / 93.1%  1% 94.6% / 95.4%  -1% Median Days o... 09/20/2026

Could this be one of the best-value 2-bedroom condos in Waikiki?Unit 2108 at 1717 Ala Wai offers something buyers want:a 21st-floor location with incredible ocean views. 🌊The remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo featuresan updated kitchen, granite countertops, and new appliances... Read More 09/17/2026

Experience the Magic: Carnival of the Nearly Extinct AnimalsGet ready for an unforgettable 80-minute theatrical concert experience that brings endangered species from around the globe to vivid life.Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals is a visually breathtaking, interdisciplinary production combining live music, dance, poetry, and larger-than-life puppetry. Designed to delight and inspire audiences of all ages, this one-of-a-kind performance celebrates the beauty of our natural world and the vital importance of conservation.Performance Highlights Breathtaking Dance: Featuring dynamic performances by dancers from Ballet Hawaii and Dance Heginbotham. Live Music: Led by Hawaii Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Iggy Jang. Captivating Storytelling: Interwoven narration by acclaimed Hawaiʻi ... 09/16/2026

What would it be like to wake up 37 floors above Honolulu?Royal Iolani 3705 offers elevated island living with incredible Diamond Head and ocean views. 🌴This three-bedroom, two-bath residence features a 2020 remodel, granite countertops, travertine floors, central air, and a spacious open lanai.The views stretch across Diamond Head, Waikiki, the Ala Wai Golf Course, and the Waianae Mountain Range.Residents also enjoy a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna, barbecue areas, and secured parking... Read More 09/15/2026

Oahu’s real estate market continues to show a major divide between single-family homes and condos. In August 2026, the median price of a single-family home on Oahu jumped 12.2% from a year earlier, reaching $1.24 million.At the same time, the Oahu condo market experienced declining sales, slightly lower prices, and increasing inventory... Read More 09/13/2026

Nearly Half of August Condo Sales on O'ahu Closed Below $500,000 More than 1,200 listings remained available at that price point as the single-family median rose 12.2% on stronger sales above $1.3 million HONOLULU – According to resale figures released this week by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, More than 1,300 O'ahu properties priced at $500,000 and below have sold during the first eight months of 2026, with buyers closing on 183 properties in that price range in August to bring the year-to-date total to 1,397 sales. At month's end, 1,232 active listings remained available in that price range. Through the first eight months of the year, 33% of all single-family home sales closed below $1 million, while 47% of condo sales closed below $500,000. Using data collected from its computeri... 09/10/2026

               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 verifyPosted September 2nd, 2026  Lender Term/Type Interest Rate % Points % *APR American Savings Bank808-593-1226NMLS#423168 15-YR Fixed 5.625 1.875 6.006 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.125 6.639 5-YR ARM 5.500 2.000 6.273 Bank of Hawaii877-616-2636 15-YR Fixed 5.875 0.750 5.992 30-YR Fixed 6.375 1.625 6.532 5-YR ARM 5.875 1.625 6.332 Central Pacific Bank808-544-0500NMLS#416603 15-YR Fixed 5.500 2.250 5.991 30-YR Fixed 6.250 2.250 6.558 5-YR ARM 5.625 2.000 6.467 Finance Factors808-548-3300NMLS#449916 15-YR Fixed 5.625 1.875 6.149 30-YR Fixed 6.375 2.125 6.730 5-YR ARM 6.125 1.500 6.965 First Hawaiian Bank808-6... 09/04/2026

  Local Market Update  Downtown and Nu'uanu Honolulu, July 2026   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 13 / 1  1200% 56 / 32  75% Median Sales Price $1.5M / $1.255M  20%  $1.45M / $1.3475M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.5% / 96.9%  -1% 97.0% / 96.9% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 60 / 56  7% 37 / 27  37% New Listings 14 / 10  40% 76 / 62  23% Pending Sales 13 / 8  63% 70 / 38  84% Active Inventory 25 / 30  -17% ---    Condos July Year to Date 2025 / 2024 Change% 2025 / 2024 Change% Closed Sales 26 / 18  44% 161 / 155  4% Median Sales Price $525,000 / $586,500  -10% $480,000 / $525,000  -9% Percent of Original List Price Received 97.2% / 96.6%  1% 97.2% / 96.1%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 41 / 55  -25% 40... 08/30/2026

  Local Market Update  Diamond Head & Kapahulu Honolulu, July 2026   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 15 / 18    -17% 107 / 114   -6% Median Sales Price $1.4M/ $1.31M  7% $1.4M/ $1.3M  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.4% / 99.0%  1% 98.9% / 98.3%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 9 / 20  -55% 14 / 19  -26% New Listings 23 / 26  -12% 154 / 163  -6% Pending Sales 18 / 22  -18% 124 / 130  -5% Active Inventory 58 / 56 4% ---    Condos July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 12 / 11  9% 61 / 52  17% Median Sales Price $564,000 / $1.7M  -67%  $660M / $612,500  8%    Percent of Original List Price Received 95.6% / 93.4%  2% 95.8% / 95.0%  1% Median Days on Market Until Sale 60 / 100  -40% ... 08/29/2026

What happened to Oahu real estate in July 2026?Some Oahu neighborhoods saw dramatic changes in sales and prices, while others moved in the opposite direction.Downtown to Nuuanu recorded a 1,200% increase in single-family home sales, while the North Shore led Oahu with a 36% increase in median home price.The condo market showed signs of improvement too. Waialae to Kahala saw condo sales jump 167%, while its median sales price increased 412%.But there’s an important story behind that huge condo price increase involving leasehold properties and Kahala Beach Apartments.The July numbers show why neighborhood-level data matters when buying or selling real estate on Oahu.Read the full July 2026 Oahu Real Estate Market Update and see what’s happening in your neighborhood 08/28/2026

  Local Market Update  Makiki & Mo'ili'ili Honolulu, July 2026   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 14 / 9  56% 68 / 53  28% Median Sales Price $1.84M / $1.425M  29% $1.675M / $1.52M  10% Percent of Original List Price Received 99.0% / 100.0%  -1% 97.5% / 97.9%  0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 12 / 10  20% 13 / 19  -32% New Listings 12 / 17  -29% 98 / 101  -3% Pending Sales 6 / 10  -40% 70 / 69  1% Active Inventory 35 / 41  -15% ---    Condos July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 44 / 35  26% 261 / 256  2% Median Sales Price $373,250 / $375,000  0% $370,000 / $375,000   -1% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.2% / 96.0%  -1% 96.0% / 95.7% 0% Median Days on Market Until Sale 51 / 51  0% 46... 08/27/2026

  Local Market Update  Ala Moana & Kaka'ako Honolulu, July 2026   Single Family Homes July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 0 / 1  -100%  2 / 6  -67%  Median Sales Price $0 / $1.63M  0%  $952,500  / $1.22M  -22%  Percent of Original List Price Received 0 / 88.2%  0% 95.2% / 90.5%  5% Median Days on Market Until Sale 0 / 53  0%  2 / 39  -95% New Listings 0 / 1  -100%  7 / 9  -22%  Pending Sales 0 / 0  0% 1 / 8  -88% Active Inventory 8 / 7  14%  ---     Condos July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 56 / 40  40%   382 / 323  18%  Median Sales Price $895,000 / $882,000   1%  $795,000 / $749,000  6% Percent of Original List Price Received 96.1% / 94.6%  2%  95.5% / 94.8%  1%  Median Days on Market Until Sale 51/ 66   -23% 60 / ... 08/23/2026

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, July 2026   Single Family Homes July 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 July Year to Date 2026 / 2025 Change% 2026 / 2025 Change% Closed Sales 82 / 83  -1% 429 / 535  -20% Median Sales Price $450,000 / $410,000  10% $479,000 / $444,650  8% Percent of Original List Price Received 95.6% / 95.4%  0% 94.7% / 95.6%  -1% Median Days on Marke... 08/21/2026

Are you AND your pets disaster ready?When disaster strikes, having a plan for your furry, feathered or finned family members is just as important as having one for yourself. Being prepared comes down to two main things: knowing your nearest shelter and having a pre-packed emergency pet kit ready to grab at a moment's notice.What to Bring to an Emergency ShelterEmergency shelters don't stock pet supplies, so you'll need to bring everything your pet needs. Make sure to bring a crate or carrier that’s large enough for your pet to comfortably stand up and turn around in.Pack your emergency pet kit with: Food & Water: A 14-day supply of food and water in sealed containers (plus a manual can opener if needed). Gear: Leash, collar, and bowls. ID & Records: An ID tag with your current contact i... 08/15/2026