Oahu
Oahu is Hawaii's most populated island a.k.a. "The Gathering Place."
In September 2023, Hawaii's housing market showed fewer sales for single-family homes. Additionally, condos took longer to sell across all islands. Nationwide, existing home sales hit a seven-month low due to higher borrowing costs, rising home prices, and fewer homes available for buyers. With mortgage rates staying above 7% since mid-August, it's become harder for people to afford homes. As a result, existing home sales dropped by 0.7% in a month and 15.3% over a year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
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Oahu's single-family home market averaged over 200 sales in the past year, with 232 sales last month, down 16.5% year-over-year.
Condos saw a 24.2% sales drop compared to September 2022, with 376 sales, marking a drop below 400 for the first time since January 2021.
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By registering, you agree to our Privacy Policy.On Maui, new listings increased by 12.6%, but pending sales dropped 26.8%. Inventory decreased by 17.3%, with a median price of $1,294,500, a 27.3% increase. Time on the market shortened by 6.3%, and there's a 12.1% increase in supply.
In Maui's condo market, new condo listings jumped 35.1%, but pending sales fell by 38.1%. Condo inventory increased by 22.7%. The median condo price is $789,500, down 1.3%. Time on the market for condos increased by 40.5%, and there's a substantial 130.8% increase in supply.
In September, the Big Island recorded a total transaction volume of $121,686,056. Puna continued to lead the way with 78 single-family transactions.
Hawaii County's condo market saw a 6.11% decline YOY with a total transaction volume of $50,537,608.
In Kauai's real estate market for September, there were 16 single-family homes sold, 3 less than last month.
Condo purchases on Kauai saw a small increase of 2 from last month up to 26 units sold in September 2023, the same amount compared to September 2022.