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.

As we head into the busy spring and summer season, the Oahu real estate market is stable and largely following typical seasonal trends. We continue to see strong demand, especially for single-family homes, and can expect to see moderate prices increases in the coming months.

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.

For the second month in a row, there were moderate year-over-year increases in Oahu home prices and sales in February 2024, indicating a steadily recovering market. Buyer demand is evident as we head into the spring and summer, and we expect a modest rise in prices and sales, provided borrowing rates remain relatively stable.