The Park at Keeaumoku: A New Way to Live in Honolulu

If you've been searching for a newer condominium in Honolulu without paying Kakaako's premium prices, The Park at Keeaumoku deserves a closer look. Located in the Pawaa neighborhood, just minutes from Ala Moana. This exciting new community …

Ala Moana vs. Kakaako: Which Honolulu Neighborhood Is Right for You?

Honolulu offers some of the most beautiful and dynamic neighborhoods in the world, and few are more desirable than Ala Moana and Kakaako. Although these communities sit side-by-side, each offers a distinct lifestyle, architectural style, and price point. If …

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since One Ala Moana welcomed its first owners? This luxury condo development, perched atop Ala Moana Shopping Center, was one of Honolulu’s most talked-about projects when it launched. But now that a decade has passed, it’s time to look back and ask: Was …

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. In some cases, they can …

Aloha, this is David Buck and today we’re going to do a tour of all of the condos 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 …

Aloha! This is David Buck and today I'm on the corner of South Street and Queen Street in Kakaako and the reason I'm here is I want to point something out to you. So often in my business (in real estate) you get asked "is it necessary to …

65 Years as the 50th State

I can't believe a week ago, August 16th, 2024 marked 65 years of Hawaii being the 50th State in the United States, which is officially called "Admissions Day". Here we are 65 years later and I thought it would be fun to talk …

A little over a month ago, we noticed a $10 million price drop for a penthouse condo at One Ala Moana.

History of One Ala Moana

For those of you that don’t know, One Ala Moana is a high end luxury condo on the back side of Ala Moana shopping …

Can you guess which neighborhoods or areas saw the largest residential sales on Oahu in 2023? 

Highest Oahu Sales

The largest home sale on Oahu took place on Kahala Avenue. It was an oceanfront estate for $15 million. 

4505 Kahala Ave. Sold for $15 Million

However it was …

Can you believe that Waialae-Kahala home prices were up 116% last month? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate here to give you the local market update for April of 2023. We're going to jump into Waialae-Kahala in a second, but first we're going to start …