The Oahu real estate market was softer in April 2025, compared to last month and a year ago. Single-family homes and condos were on the market longer and buyer competition was lower—contrary to typical seasonal trends. Although erratic and unstable economic conditions are causing hesitation in the market, there is still demand for homes and condos.

In 1927, a poet from Oklahoma named Don Blanding had the idea to create a new holiday centered around the Hawaiian custom of wearing and making lei. Today, Lei Day is celebrated on May 1 across the Hawaiian Islands with lei-making demonstrations, hula performances and more.

Sales have begun for Kali‘u Ala Moana, Kakaʻako’s newest boutique condo development. The name Kaliʻu refers to the salt-gathering history of the area and translates to “well-seasoned” in the Hawaiian language. Designed with a focus on wellness, this new condominium project offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and island-inspired tranquility in one of Honolulu's most popular neighborhoods.