This past September, our Island Living Homes ‘ohana gathered for one of our favorite traditions, our annual Client Appreciation Party. As a local boutique real estate company serving buyers and sellers across O‘ahu, we feel truly grateful for the people who allow us to be part of their homeownership journey. Our clients quickly become family, and celebrating these relationships is one of the most meaningful parts of what we do. Whether someone has purchased their first home o

At Island Living Homes, our annual holiday complimentary client photos have become one of our favorite traditions, one that means so much more than simply taking pictures. A home isn’t just a place; it’s the people you love who make it feel like home. Every year, we celebrate that by capturing families in all the beautiful ways they exist for our clients. Whether it’s couples, kids, pups, or anyone who feels like “ohana,” these sessions give us the chance to document a meani

If you live in your home or condo as your primary residence in Honolulu County, you need to claim your Home Exemption. This tax break will

Active inventory of single-family homes rose 5.3% from a month ago, while condo active inventory inched down 0.5%. Compared to the same time one year ago, both the single-family home and condo markets offered more active listings, up 31.9% and 47.0% respectively. June ended with 861active single-family home listings and 2,542 active condo listings.

Oʻahu’s housing market recorded a slowdown in overall sales activity in May, particularly in the condominium segment. Single-family home sales dipped 5.6% year-over-year to 235 closed sales, while condominium sales dropped 21.8% to 374 transactions. Year-to-date, sales remained below 2024 levels, down 5.3% for single-family homes and 7.2% for condominiums.

O‘ahu’s housing market closed 2024 with positive momentum, as both single-family home and condo sales experienced year-over-year growth.

Thinking about buying or selling a home on Oahu? Here's everything you need to know about the Oahu Real Estate Market in July 2023.

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