If you followed Hawaii real estate last year, or know anyone who bought or sold a home in 2021, you probably already know that the market was hot. So hot, in fact, that it broke several records in 2021 —on Oahu as well as on the neighbor islands.

Locations Senior Vice President of Risk Management John Connelley was honored by the Honolulu Board of Realtors® Friday, December, 3, 2021, at the Board’s annual membership meeting in Waikiki with the Marcus Nishikawa Education and Professional Achievement Award for his decades of service and myriad contributions, particularly in the areas of education and volunteerism.

Locations Partner Chad Takesue was installed as the 2022 president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors® Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at the Board’s annual membership meeting in Waikiki. As 2022 president, Chad will work with the Board’s staff and volunteer leaders to develop its strategy and goals for the coming year.

Oahu's real estate market experienced unprecedented price growth in 2021, as lack of for-sale inventory pushed prices higher and fueled homebuyer competition. It's likely to be a seller’s market for the foreseeable future, so homebuyers should be prepared for prices to continue to increase in 2022.