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We aspire to be your go-to resource for expert advice and valuable information on all things related to real estate in Hawaii. Our main motive is to help Hawaii homeowners navigate the complexities of the real estate market, especially during challenging times. Whether you’re facing financial distress, considering selling your home, or simply looking to stay informed about the latest real estate trends, our blog is designed with you in mind.

Hawaii Housing Market Update: June 2026 — Divergence Widens Across the Islands

The Hawai’i housing market in June 2026 looks less and less like one market. According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, the O’ahu single-family median sale price in April 2026 was $1,162,000, down just 1% year over year — the most stable island in the state. Maui, meanwhile, saw its single-family median fall 6.4% to $1,290,000 with sales volume down 30%, per the REALTORS Association of Maui. The Big Island

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How to Sell Your House in Hawaii and Move Out of State (2026 Complete Guide)

How to Sell Your House in Hawaii and Move Out of State (2026 Complete Guide) Yes, you can sell your Hawai’i home and relocate to the mainland efficiently — but the process is more complex than a typical mainland-to-mainland move. The three biggest challenges are HARPTA withholding (Hawai’i’s 7.25% non-resident tax under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 235-68), timing your sale to align with your move, and shipping your household goods

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Selling Property in a Lava Zone on the Big Island: 2026 Complete Guide

Selling Property in a Lava Zone on the Big Island: 2026 Complete Guide Yes, you can sell a property located in a Big Island lava zone — but the zone classification will materially affect your insurance options, your buyer’s financing, and ultimately your sale price. The United States Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS HVO) divides the Island of Hawai’i into nine lava hazard zones, with Zone 1 being the

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Military PCS and Selling Your Hawaii Home: The Complete 2026 Guide

Military PCS and Selling Your Hawaii Home: The Complete 2026 Guide Yes, you can sell your Hawai’i home quickly when Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders arrive — but military families face three challenges civilian sellers do not: a compressed timeline that often runs 30 to 180 days, the Hawaii Real Property Tax Act (HARPTA) withholding rules that may apply to military domicile, and the need to coordinate the sale

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Hawaii Property Tax Guide for Home Sellers: Rates, Exemptions & Prorations (2026)

Hawaii Property Tax Guide for Home Sellers: Rates, Exemptions & Prorations (2026) Hawai’i has among the lowest effective property tax rates in the United States — but if you are selling a home, the picture is more complicated than the headline rate suggests. Hawai’i has no state property tax. Instead, real property tax is administered separately by each of the four counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawai’i, and Kaua’i) under Hawaii Revised

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Selling a House With Unpermitted Additions in Hawaii: Your Complete 2026 Guide

Selling a House With Unpermitted Additions in Hawaii: Your Complete 2026 Guide Yes, you can sell a house with unpermitted additions in Hawai’i — but disclosure is mandatory under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 508D, and most traditional lenders will not finance a property with significant unpermitted work. That combination is what makes unpermitted additions one of the trickiest issues a Hawai’i seller can face. From an enclosed lanai in Kailua

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