Get ready for a spectacular celebration of Hawaiian culture, cuisine and crafts, as the annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a, part of the Aloha Festivals, is just around the corner. This lively event promises to be the ultimate block party on the vibrant Kalakaua Avenue, and you won't want to miss it!

What would you do with an extra $260,000? Move to a larger home, or a new neighborhood? Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your existing home, or renovate your kitchen and baths? If you think you don't have that kind of cash on hand, you might be pleasantly surprised: Many Oahu homeowners have a significant amount of home equity—it's almost like your home is a piggy bank that grows bigger each year.

Spring has sprung, and despite higher interest rates, homebuyers are venturing out in neighborhoods across Oahu. Islandwide, about one in three homes were bid up over the asking price in March 2024, a sign of moderate demand. But in some neighborhoods, competition is even stiffer. Read on to find out which neighborhoods are most in demand this spring.

Waikiki—one of the top tourist destinations in Hawaii—is also home to a thriving real estate market. With easy access to world-famous beaches, shopping, dining and downtown Honolulu, Waikiki offers all the perks of island and city living, making Waikiki properties desirable for homeowners and investors alike. In this post are five charts prepared by Locations Research that provide a snapshot of Waikiki market activity in early 2024.