Good news for Oahu homeowners: The Honolulu City Council recently passed two bills that will provide modest but meaningful property tax relief, especially for senior homeowners on fixed incomes. Two measures, Bill 49 and Bill 50, were approved and will go into effect starting with the tax year that begins July 1, 2027.

The Oahu real estate market is stable, with sales following typical seasonal trends. Single-family home prices have come down slightly in 2025, while condo prices have been flat. Demand is steady, with homes entering escrow in about three weeks and condos in about 6 weeks, and one in three home sales and one in eight condo sales bid up over the asking price.

With the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” set to begin streaming on Disney+ September 3, 2025, viewers may wonder where some of the movie’s most iconic scenes were filmed. Unlike the original 2002 animated film, which was set on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the 2025 version features the breathtaking island of Oahu as its backdrop. Get to know the neighborhoods featured in "Lilo & Stitch" and browse homes for sale in these cinematic areas.

Calling all happy homebuyers and sellers! If you partnered with a Locations agent on a transaction in the past 12 months and you feel your agent went the extra mile to make your real estate journey a success, then here’s your chance to say "mahalo" in a big way!