With prices on the rise in almost every neighborhood across the island, we've heard some would-be homeowners wonder aloud if the Oahu real estate market is heading toward a bubble. In short, the answer is no.

March 2018 was a big month for condos. A six percent increase in new condo listings pushed the number of available condos to nearly 1,500 units. Condo prices also hit a record high in March at $440,000, just barely edging out January’s median price of $439,000. Some good news for condo shoppers is that competition is easing up a bit, thanks to increased inventory.

Did your Oahu real estate market area fair better than your NCAA March Madness pick? Locations analyzed Oahu's 16 market areas to determine the highest-performing neighborhoods from the West and East sides of the island. In our championship match up of West side winner, Leeward, vs. East side winner, Kaneohe, we looked at the percent increase in the percentage of single-family homes sold for above asking price in 2017.

April is right around the corner and spring is in full swing. Our Neighborhood Experts in Aiea and Pearl City have gathered fun outdoor activities happening in your neighborhood this month.