Small multi-family is one of the few ways to buy income property on Oahu that isn’t a condo. There isn’t much of it. Most of the island is zoned for single-family homes, and the duplexes, triplexes and walk-up apartment buildings that do exist are concentrated in a handful of older…
Most Hawaii sellers still pay a full commission. A February 2026 survey by Clever Real Estate put the average total commission in Hawaii at 5.52%, about 2.73% to the listing side and 2.78% to the buyer’s side. On an Oahu house at the 2026 year-to-date median of $1,180,000, that’s roughly…
Oahu’s updated FEMA flood maps took effect June 10, 2026. Check any Hawaii address for its flood zone, insurance requirement, and tsunami, lava and sea level rise exposure.
Oahu houses and condos are moving in opposite directions. September 2026 data, condo insurance and lending, rental rules, the 180-day tax line, ADUs, and the 2027 property tax tiers.
Since August 2024, Hawaii buyers sign a written agreement before touring homes. Here are the rules, the Hawaii agency layer, and a sample agreement explained section by section.
A Hawaii condo directory with nearly 500 building guides, the Maui Bill 9 building tracker, new island guides, a military housing guide and an agent directory.
