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![]() October, 2025 « Next month - Happy Halloween! (10/31/25) - When will mortgage rates go down to 6% or less? (10/30/25) - Nationally, September existing-home sales increased both compared to the previous month and a year ago. The median home price increased for the 27th consecutive month. (10/27/25) - The latest expansion of Skyline rail service is expected to be a game changer. Additional background here. (10/23/24) - JL Capital, the developer for Sky Ala Moana and Muse Honolulu, has acquired three more properties on Kapiolani Boulevard for a future project. (10/15/25) - The September sales numbers for the Oahu real estate market have been released by the Honolulu Board of Realtors®. Here is a single-page set of charts showing the last 12 months of data. It was a positive month. Sales volume increased from the previous month, and one year ago, for both property types. Median sales price for homes also increased from the previous month and twelve months ago. Median price for condos was the one weak spot, which fits in with the less strong condo market. Inventory for condos dropped significantly, which is positive, and pending sales volume looks even. (10/8/25) - To learn more about our 1% Hawaii Buyer Representation Fee* and the savings it offers buyers on their real estate purchases, including Honolulu homes and Waikiki condos, properties from Honolulu to the North Shore, Kailua to Kapolei, and across all Oahu, please click here. - For new construction buyers, it may be better to use a classic 50% buyer rebate approach since developers use their own proprietary purchase contracts. If you are considering a new construction purchase, please see our page regarding our 50% New Construction Buyer Rebate*, which offers new construction buyers similar savings. |
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