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The 2025 Hawaii Housing Factbook by UHERO reveals that 75% of Hawaii households can no longer afford the median $950,000 price of a single-family home. However, homes in Big Island’s…

Luxury real estate sales have taken off in early 2025, especially for properties valued at $10 million or more. According to a Wall Street Journal analysis cited by Fortune, Los…

Homebuilder confidence across the U.S. has fallen to a two-year low, hitting 34 in May 2025, according to new data. With rising mortgage rates and ongoing economic uncertainty, the typically…

Mortgage application activity among U.S. homebuyers picked up for the second straight week, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Purchase applications rose by 2% from the previous week and…

In April 2025, Oahu's real estate market favored buyers due to increased inventory, yet sales remained lower compared to the same period in 2024. Single-family home sales decreased by 8%…

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Oahu's real estate market in April 2025 showed signs of softening, with increased inventory and longer days on market. Single-family home sales decreased by 8% year-over-year, while the median sales…

Hawaii lawmakers have approved a 0.75% increase in the hotel room tax, raising the total state tax from 10.25% to 11%. The increase takes effect on January 1. Including county…

Hawaii experienced a 2.5% increase in visitor arrivals in March compared to February, primarily driven by tourists from the mainland United States.The state legislature has passed the Green Fee legislation,…

Honolulu officials have intensified enforcement of the 90-day minimum rental law, especially in neighborhoods outside designated resort zones.Property owners are receiving fines and notices, with the city leveraging neighbor complaints…

In March 2025, Oʻahu's luxury single-family home market experienced a major surge in activity.Sales volume increased by over 84% compared to February, reaching the highest number of sales since August…

The Oʻahu luxury home market in Q1 2025 experienced mixed trends across segments.Sales of single-family homes priced from $2–$3 million slightly decreased by 4.17% year-over-year, while $3–$5 million home sales…

Oʻahu’s housing market closed the first quarter of 2025 with mixed results.Single-family home sales dropped 10.4% year-over-year in March, with 206 sales, while condo sales increased 7.3% with 369 units…

Starting September 30, 2025, Oʻahu will enforce a new rule requiring most residential property rentals to have a minimum rental period of 90 consecutive days.This regulation aims to curb the…

Real estate tokenization could revolutionize the industry by 2035, according to a recent report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and ADDX.The study projects that tokenized real estate assets could reach…

The Hawai‘i Legislature has taken a historic step by approving a "visitor green fee" aimed at protecting the state's natural resources and strengthening resilience against climate change.If finalized, the measure…

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is considering acquiring several properties in Iwilei and Kakaako to facilitate the expansion of the city's rail project.The targeted properties include: 560 Halekauwila…

Starting September 30, 2025, Oʻahu will implement a new regulation requiring most residential properties to have a minimum rental period of 90 consecutive days.This change aims to address the housing…

Tokenized real estate is projected to surpass $4 trillion by 2035, according to a Deloitte report. This growth is driven by the adoption of blockchain technology, enabling fractional ownership and…

Ulana Ward Village, a new residential development in Honolulu's Ward Village, is scheduled to welcome over 700 new residents by the end of 2025. Unlike other luxury projects in the…