As 2026 begins, it’s clear that Oahu luxury real estate remained resilient and competitive throughout 2025. To even qualify for the top 10 list this year, a home needed to sell for more than $8 million, a threshold that highlights continued demand …
View MoreLuxury real estate in Hawaii often comes with sky-high price tags, but not every investment story ends with profit. Recently, a trophy property in Kailua's prestigious Beachside neighborhood sold for $19 million, representing a $5 million loss from its last sale nearly two decades ago.
Originally built in 2001 …
View MoreKailua has long been a haven for those who appreciate timeless architecture and island living. This week, three mid-century modern homes have hit the market, offering a rare chance for buyers to own a piece of design history in one of Oahu’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
1. 141 Kuukama Street (MLS …
View MoreThe Oahu real estate market in August 2025 revealed some of the most dramatic year-over-year changes we’ve seen in years.
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 …
View MoreIf you're a veteran or active-duty service member eyeing a move to Hawaii, your VA loan benefits might be your greatest asset. In a recent 4th of July real estate breakdown, expert David Buck shared key updates and insights on the VA loan landscape across Oahu.
Assumable VA Loans …
View MoreIt’s hard to believe, but it’s been over a decade since the first residents moved into Ka Malanai at Kailua, the only significant new construction condo project on Oahu’s Windward side in recent memory. Built in 2014 by D.R. Horton, Ka Malanai brought fresh, modern condos to an area …
View MoreCan 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.
A year ago, in December of 2023, there were only 2 …
View MoreAloha! This is David Buck with Harcourts Island Real Estate and today we're going to report on the luxury market recap for 2024.
First off, we're going to start off with the single family homes and there we saw 8 transactions …
View MoreI can't believe it's been 10 years since we filmed the HGTV episode with Sam and Lucie Silveira here on the Windward side of Oahu in Kailua and Kaneohe. We're back at where the episode initially started. Back then, it was called Pinky's. It's no …
View MoreSo often in real estate, I get asked "what can happen when the land lease expires on leasehold property?"
There's a reason why I'm in Kailua today. The reason why is years ago, there was some low rise apartments across the street from me here …
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