Oahu Real Estate Blog

Moving to Hawaii with Pets

Moving to Hawaii with Pets

The last few years have seen the Hawaiian Islands inundated with new travelers and residents alike and with U.S. pet ownership estimated at 90 million households, it's only natural to wonder if you can you bring your furry family member to Hawaii? ...

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USDA Loans Hawaii: The No Downpayment No Brainer

USDA Loans Hawaii: The No Downpayment No Brainer

The journey to homeownership is often paved with challenges, especially for first-time homebuyers in Hawaii, where the real estate market and cost of living is notoriously expensive. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan ...

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Oahu Home Prices Saw Modest Dip in 2023

Oahu Home Prices Saw Modest Dip in 2023

Last year brought some interesting shifts to our market. Notably, we saw a decrease in home sales compared to the previous year. In 2023, there were 2,560 single-family homes sold, showing a 26.3% drop from 2022, and condo sales also experienced a ...

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Living on Oahu in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Living on Oahu in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

If you're moving to Hawaii and considering life on Oahu, you may be wondering what it's like to live on "The Gathering Isle" with 950,000+ residents. From the cost of living, attractions, available jobs, or the best places to live in Oahu, here's ...

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New Honolulu Condos Worth Waiting for in 2024

New Honolulu Condos Worth Waiting for in 2024

The past decade has brought massive transformation to the streets and skies of emerging new condos in Honolulu's Ala Moana and Kakaako neighborhoods. Developer Howard Hughes Corp. catalyzed what's shaping up to be at least a 15 year ...

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Honolulu Property Tax in 2024

Honolulu Property Tax in 2024

Page Guide: Residential Tax Rates | Hotel & Airbnb | Filing a Home Exemption | Disputing Your Property Value The property tax system in Honolulu, the state of Hawaii's capital and largest city, is based on the property's market value. The City ...

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Hawaii BAH | How Much Will You Make in 2024?

Hawaii BAH | How Much Will You Make in 2024?

Eligibility BAH is available to active duty military personnel, National Guard members, and Reservists on active duty for more than 30 days. The allowance is intended to cover housing expenses for service members and their families when ...

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Cost of Living in Hawaii in 2024

Cost of Living in Hawaii in 2024

Hawaii is a trophy destination, a never-in-a-lifetime or once-in-a-lifetime experience for too many. Some calculations suggest that the average Hawaii trip cost per person is roughly $1,899 a week for fun in the sun. Idyllic white sand ...

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Best Places to Live In Hawaii [2024 Edition]

Best Places to Live In Hawaii [2024 Edition]

Best Places to Live by Island: Oahu | Maui | Kauai | Big Island | Consult With Us It's a tough question to answer because unlike any other state, Hawaii is spread amongst 8 separate islands, each with their own personality, topography, ...

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