Mahalo, Hawaii!
Thank You for Helping Us Earn Hawaii’s Best
Every home has a story, and every story begins with trust.
We’re honored to share that Locations has once again been recognized as Hawaii’s Best Real Estate Company in the Star-Advertiser’s 2026 Hawaii’s Best Awards, marking our 16th consecutive year of recognition.
Sixteen years is an incredible milestone—but what makes it truly meaningful is knowing that this recognition comes from the people and communities we’re privileged to serve.
Celebrating Our Family of Companies
We’re also proud to celebrate the recognition of other members of our family of companies:
Locations Real Estate — First Place, Best Real Estate Company
Locations Property Management — Finalist
Hawaii Mortgage Group — Finalist
Premier Title & Escrow — Finalist
Tim Bui — Finalist, Best Loan Officer
More Than an Award
While we’re grateful for these honors, what means the most to us is the opportunity to serve Hawaii—and the trust our clients place in us every day.
Awards recognize achievements.
But behind every achievement are thousands of conversations, countless acts of service and relationships built one client at a time.
Every showing.
Every phone call.
Every question answered.
Every offer.
Every negotiation.
Every closing.
Every family we have the privilege to serve.
That’s what this recognition represents to us.
It represents the trust of homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors and families who have invited us to be part of some of life’s biggest decisions.
It represents the dedication of our agents and employees who show up every day with a commitment to serving Hawaii—and the relationships we’ve built with our clients, colleagues, community partners and the many people who make Hawaii home.
16 Years of Hawaii’s Best
Sixteen years of recognition is an honor we’re proud of—but it’s the trust, relationships and people behind it that mean the most.
The People Behind the Recognition
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing stories from the people behind this recognition as part of our Mahalo, Hawaii! series.
Our agents.
Our employees.
Our mortgage professionals.
Our title and escrow team.
Our property management team.
Together, they’ll share what inspires them, what motivates them and what it means to serve Hawaii every day.
Because the best stories aren’t about awards. They’re about people.
Follow Along: Mahalo, Hawaii!
Our Mahalo, Hawaii! celebration is just beginning.
We’ll continue adding new stories throughout the series, offering a closer look at the people, values and everyday moments behind our 16th Hawaii’s Best recognition.
Look for stories including:
- What Nobody Sees...
- Mahalo To...
- Why We Do It
- One Thing I Hope Every Client Feels
- Behind Every Closing
A Message from Chad Takesue, Interim CEO, Locations
“As we celebrate this incredible milestone, our greatest thanks goes to the people who make it possible—our clients, our communities and our Locations ‘Ohana. We are deeply grateful for your trust and support.”
— Chad Takesue
Video message from Chad Takesue coming soon.
Mahalo, Hawaii.
To every client.
To every family.
To every homeowner.
To every buyer and seller.
To every colleague.
To every partner.
And to everyone who has welcomed us into one of life’s biggest milestones—
Mahalo.
For trusting us.
For choosing us.
For recommending us to your friends and family.
For allowing us to be part of your stories.
Sixteen consecutive years of Hawaii’s Best is an honor we’re proud to share with our entire Locations ‘Ohana—and with the Hawaii community that has supported us for more than 50 years.
We’re grateful for where we’ve been, proud of where we are and excited for all the stories still ahead.
Mahalo, Hawaii!
We are honored to be part of your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii’s Best Awards?
The Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii’s Best Awards is an annual community recognition program that highlights businesses across Hawaii based on public voting. Each year, Hawaii residents participate by voting for the companies they believe best serve their communities.
What does this recognition mean for Locations?
Locations’ 2026 recognition as First Place, Best Real Estate Company marks our 16th consecutive year being named Hawaii’s Best.
While we’re incredibly proud of this achievement, we see it as much more than an award. It’s a reflection of the relationships we’ve built and the commitment our agents and employees bring to serving Hawaii every day.
Which other Locations companies were recognized?
Several members of our family of companies were also recognized in the 2026 Hawaii’s Best Awards:
- Locations Property Management — Finalist
- Hawaii Mortgage Group — Finalist
- Premier Title & Escrow — Finalist
- Tim Bui — Finalist, Best Loan Officer
How can I follow the Mahalo, Hawaii! stories?
We’ll continue updating this page with new stories throughout our Mahalo, Hawaii! series. We’ll also be sharing stories across our social media channels, on Facebook at facebook.com/LocationsHawaii and on Instagram @LocationsHawaii.
Follow along as we celebrate the people behind the recognition—and, most importantly, the people who make Hawaii home.
Thinking About Your Next Move?
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing or simply exploring what’s next, our Locations ‘Ohana is here to help you navigate your real estate journey.
Connect With LocationsRecognition details are based on the Star-Advertiser’s 2026 Hawaii’s Best Awards. Awards and finalist designations are subject to the program’s official results and criteria. This content is provided for informational and celebratory purposes.
