Will Waikiki Be Under Water in Our Lifetime?

Is Waikiki going to be underwater? That's a fear I get asked a lot from people looking to buy a condo here in Waikiki. What I'm going to do is start out with the worst case scenario because today we …

Well, it's been over 10 years since I did a blog article on why it's not good to use Zillow when you're looking for real estate here in Hawaii. My name is David Buck. I'm a full-time real estate broker. I've been practicing here since …

Aloha! 🌺 If you’ve been dreaming about owning a condo in Honolulu, now might be the perfect time to make your move. While the market has had its ups and downs, there are some unique opportunities right now that savvy buyers can take advantage of.

In this post, we’ll break …

Can you imagine owning a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo on Diamond Head’s iconic Gold Coast for 14% LESS than what it sold for 10 years ago? It sounds too good to be true — but it’s real!

Let’s talk about Unit 4B at the Kainalu, a hidden gem that just …

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 …

So often when we're selling real estate here in Diamond Head, people ask me "I'd like to buy something short term and legally vacation rental". Here we are at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel and this is literally going to be the only condominium here on the Gold …

Aloha, this is David Buck and we’re down at the Gold Coast at Diamond Head and we’re going to talk about the difference between condo and co-op ownership in Hawaii. What most people don’t know is this is the highest concentration and the reason we’re filming down here is this …

Aloha, this is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're down at the Gold Coast at Diamond Head. What we're going to talk about today is how some of these buildings being on the oceanfront here at Diamond Head need a lot of TLC and …

Local Neighborhood Update for Homes

Can you believe that home sales in Waialae - Kahala were up 200% last month? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're going to talk about the local market update for Oahu in October of 2024. First off, we …

Aloha! Here we are on the corner of Leahi Ave. and Pualei Circle and today we're going to do a walking tour of Pualei Circle. As we promised a few weeks back, we did a a tour of the Gold Coast, which is going to be across Kapiolani Park …