The Oahu real estate market in August 2025 revealed some of the most dramatic year-over-year changes we’ve seen in years.

Home Sales on the Rise

The standout winner was the corridor from Aina Haina to Kuliouou, where home sales soared 125% compared to last year, jumping from four sales to …

Over a decade ago, real estate broker David Buck warned us about the dangers of using platforms like Realtor.com. In 2014, he called out misleading advertising, unclear property statuses, and lack of transparency in leasehold versus fee simple listings. Fast forward to 2025, and not only do those issues …

The Oahu real estate market continues to shift in 2025 — but instead of broad island-wide trends, it’s the neighborhood-level data that reveals the most important insights. In this April 2025 update, we break down which local areas saw the biggest spikes in home and condo sales, along with notable …

Looking for the perfect blend of security, privacy, and luxury on the island of Oahu? Gated communities in Honolulu offer a lifestyle that combines exclusivity with island beauty — whether you’re dreaming of ocean views, lush mountain valleys, or beachside bliss.

In this blog, we’ll take you through some of …

Did you know that you could buy land today in Kahala for cheaper than you could a dozen years ago? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're gonna talk about land for sale in Kahala and why it's a discount compared to historic …

Introduction

Aloha! 🌺 The Oahu real estate market kicked off 2025 with some major shifts, from record-breaking home price increases to dramatic sales growth in key neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, staying updated on the latest trends will help you make the best real estate decisions …

Aloha! 🌺 If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a luxury home in Honolulu, the neighborhoods of Black Point, Diamond Head, and Kahala are among the most prestigious addresses in Hawaii. With breathtaking oceanfront views, private gated communities, and multimillion-dollar estates, these areas represent the pinnacle of Oahu’s luxury real estate …

Can you believe that home sales in Waialae-Kahala were up 450%? This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate here to report on the local market update for December of 2024. 

Local Neighborhood Report for Homes

A year ago, in December of 2023, there were only 2 …

Aloha! This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're going to report on the luxury market recap for 2024. 

Highest Luxury Home Sales of 2024

First off, we're going to start off with the single family homes and there we saw 8 transactions …

Aloha! Today we’re going to talk about the difference between fee simple and leasehold ownership in Hawaii.

Fee Simple Ownership

Fee simple ownership is the most traditional kind of ownership that people are used to. Otherwise known as “freehold” in that you own the land beneath the property. For instance …