Category: Neighborhoods
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Thinking About an ADU on Oahu? What Actually Makes One Legal, and How Long It Really Takes
A legal ADU on Oahu needs its own driveway, entrance, and systems, not just a permit application. Here’s what separates a fully permitted ADU from a…
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Waialae Iki Home Prices 2026: Why So Few Homes Sell Under $2 Million
Waialae Iki’s median sale price has held above $2.4 million while inventory rises. Here’s why so few homes trade under $2 million, and what it means…
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Kahala Real Estate Market Update 2026: Concessions, Days on Market, and What Sellers Should Expect
Kahala homes are closing near full asking price in about three weeks, with concessions rare and modest. Here’s what 2026 sellers and buyers should expect.
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Kaimuki, Palolo, and St. Louis Heights: Three Markets Sharing One Street
Kaimuki, Palolo, and St. Louis Heights all connect at Waialae Avenue, and right now they are in three genuinely different markets. Here’s the real InfoSparks data,…
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New Construction or Resale on Oahu: Which Wins Right Now?
Ka’ulu in Ewa and Koa Ridge in Central Oahu offer very different new-construction trade-offs. Here’s how commute and product type should guide your decision.
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Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Kailua Home?
A confirmed MLS sale shows one Enchanted Lake home gain $750,000 (about 60%) after renovation. Here’s what that closed sale, and a second still-active listing testing…
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Renovated vs. Original: Which Sells Faster in Hawaii Kai?
Renovated homes in Hawaii Kai are selling while original-condition ones sit and sometimes cancel. Here’s what the pocket-level data actually shows.
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What Is a CPR Property on Oahu, and Why Do Some Sell Better Than Others?
CPR properties split one Oahu lot into separately owned homes. Here’s what a CPR actually is and why some pairs sell faster than others.
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Leasehold vs. Fee Simple in Hawaii: What Oahu Buyers Need to Know
Leasehold rent in Hawaii resets upward at renegotiation, because the land under it appreciates. Here’s how that works, and a real story of what happens when…