The Hawaii real estate market is currently living in two different worlds. If you are looking to sell your home or condo on Oahu or the neighbor islands, understanding the math behind the market is your ultimate advantage.
In this market update, we break down the crucial difference between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market using “Months of Supply Inventory.” Whether the market is hotter than a jalapeño margarita or colder than Mauna Kea in February, having the right strategy is how you break records.
Here is what you need to know for early 2026:
🏠 Single-Family Homes (Oahu): We are in a tight Seller’s Market hovering around 2.6 months of inventory. But sellers, don’t get cocky! Overpricing is the biggest mistake. We discuss the exact pricing strategy to ignite a bidding war.
🏢 Condos: Inventory is creeping near the 6-month mark, and prices have softened by about 5%. For condo owners, it’s a beauty pageant. We cover why magazine-quality condition, sharp pricing, and creative concessions (like rate buydowns) are essential to winning in a shifting market.
Whether you are a local Hawaii resident upgrading your family home, a mainland remote worker relocating to the islands, or an international investor managing a luxury portfolio, you need a Principal Broker who knows the difference between a market trend and a market trap.
With over two decades of experience spanning Honolulu to Vancouver and the Asia-Pacific, let’s navigate this market together.
Ready to find out what your home is worth in this bipolar market? Let’s connect.
Aloha,
Jason Wong (PB) MBA
President & Principal Broker | Island Dragonfly, LLC
License #RB-22819
🌐 Let’s schedule a complimentary property evaluation: https://jasonwong.us
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