Oahu Real Estate News, Tips & Market Updates from LEI Homes

Happy Lei Day and Aloha Friday! May 1st is Lei Day! Enjoy this article on how to make lei from Honolulu Magazine: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/diy-lei-for-lei-day-in-hawaii/ Our Tips Buy a lei needle. Specially crafted to sew lei, this thin, 12-inch needle makes it easy to thread multiple flowers. We got ours at Longs for less than $4. Use kite string. The perfect thickness, find kite string at Ben Franklin Crafts. Or, in a pinch, use waxed dental floss. Measure to the

I’m thankful to be safe after the recent floods, but I know many people are looking for ways to help and aren’t sure where to start. One meaningful way is through donations. Recovery will be a long and ongoing process, and support will be needed not just now, but in the weeks and months ahead. Support Through Donations or Volunteering Contributions help direct critical resources where they are needed most. Please consider supporting flood relief efforts through these nonprofi

Aloha! 2026 is off to a steady start in our market. The median sales price for single-family homes for the month of January is holding at $1,122,500 , while condos are at $529,000 . Inventory is shifting — active listings for single-family homes have decreased by 8.2% , while condo inventory has increased by 5.8% , creating different opportunities depending on what you’re looking for. Mortgage rates have dipped recently, and some buyers are locking in rates in the high-5% to

I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely Holiday season in 2025 and that you are looking ahead to 2026 with optimism. Key Points to Watch in the Oʻahu Housing Market Single-family homes continue to outperform condos , with faster sales and tighter inventory. However, buyers and sellers should watch for insurance challenges on older homes , particularly issues related to outdated electrical panels and aging or damaged roofs. Condo properties remain under pressure due to higher maint

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we approach the end of 2025, I wanted to share an exciting new development coming to the market: Aria Lane Manoa A brand-new community, Aria Lane Manoa, is launching soon on the former St. Francis School grounds in Manoa. This thoughtfully planned neighborhood will feature 85 single-family CPR homes, with select homes offering the option to convert one of the bedrooms into an “in-law” suite. Developed by Avalon Group, the homes

Have a Happy Halloween and here's your October update on developer releases! Kakaako - Kahuina Kahuina will be located in Kakaako (SALT) and will be comprised of two towers, Lamaku Tower and Mamaku Tower offering a combined 725 residences. The location will be Block C which is on Cooke, Auahi, Pohakaina and Coral St. Market prices are available to owner occupants starting with one bedrooms in the $690,000's, 2 bedrooms from $910,000 and 3 bedrooms from $1,295,000. Sales hav

Ward Village just announced: "Pre-sales at ‘Ilima and Melia totaled a record $1.2 billion, including over $280 million in penthouse...

I have three wonderful listings in the town area in fantastic neighborhoods! 1630 Kalani Iki St. #31 - $1,599,000 (FS) 4 bedrooms 2.5...

Aloha! I know many of you are interested in how our housing market on Oahu has fared with higher mortgage rates and increased inventory...

As the summer months approach and temperatures rise, I expect Hawaii’s housing market to heat up as well. Historically, summer marks the...

Lychee, Meyer lemon, Tahitian lime, coconut, pomegranate, banana, cacao… OH MY! Welcome to your own private oasis at 95-1186 Ahoka Street...

45-177 F Lilipuna Rd. Kaneohe HI 96744 - Summit at Kaneohe Bay Stunning ocean views of Kaneohe Bay framed with the lush green backdrop of...

GUNG Hei Fat Choi ! It's the year of the snake I can't believe it's February 2025 already! I hope all of you had a great Lunar New Year. ...

The Honolulu City Council is considering a tax on vacant homes, which may lead to unintended consequences. A meeting is scheduled for...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family. As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share a brief...

According to my friend and 1031 Exchange Specialist Julie Bratton at Old Republic Exchange Company, It's Happy 1031 Day! If you have an...

I frequently get asked, "Who is buying property in Hawaii?" According to the January - June 2024 statistics from First American Title,...

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Have you received your homeowners insurance bill yet? Insurance companies are grappling with increased premiums, higher deductibles, and...

Even with mortgage rates hovering in the 7%, buyers are actively looking and property is going into escrow quickly. I just listed this...