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 …

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 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 …

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 …

So it's been just over 10 years since I wrote a blog about the difference between Honolulu real estate and Beaver Creek. Back then, I was just learning how to ski. I just started learning how to ski when my kids started skiing and I'm a little bit …

This past month Howard Hughes re-launched their grand penthouses at Waiea and Anaha.

Waiea Grand Penthouses

The Waiea Grand Penthouses were previously listed with other firms for the past two years as residents moved in the building on lower floors in 2016. They have now been repositioned and relaunched with …

Tuesday, my 2nd day with Harcourts, and today was a big one. We were invited to go look at some new, premium condos at Park Lane and having done no research about the area, I could hear from David that they're pretty good. David is very professional and has …