Locations is thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of our own—Darryl Macha, Principal Broker, has been named the 2024 Realtor® of the Year by the Honolulu Board of Realtors®. This prestigious honor, awarded annually, recognizes an Oahu Realtor® who exemplifies professional excellence, ethical integrity, community engagement and leadership within local, state, and national Realtor® organizations.

The Oahu real estate market saw strong sales activity in October 2024, bucking typical seasonal trends. Both home and condo sales increased month-over-month and year-over-year, while market times dropped from the previous month and the percent of sales bid up over the asking price rose to a 13-month high for homes.

At Locations, we believe in the power of community and helping to create bright futures for tomorrow's leaders, and there’s no better way to show that commitment than through action. On a sunny fall morning, our Locations Foundation volunteers had the privilege of partnering with Hawaii 3R’s to give Lanakila Elementary School in Honolulu a much-needed facelift.

Real property assessment notices will be hitting mailboxes soon, and if you've got questions, you're not alone. Read on for answers to the most common questions Oahu homeowners have about how real property assessments are determined, how to appeal your home's assessment and more.