Locations Partner Chad Takesue was installed as the 2022 president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors® Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at the Board’s annual membership meeting in Waikiki. As 2022 president, Chad will work with the Board’s staff and volunteer leaders to develop its strategy and goals for the coming year.

Oahu's real estate market experienced unprecedented price growth in 2021, as lack of for-sale inventory pushed prices higher and fueled homebuyer competition. It's likely to be a seller’s market for the foreseeable future, so homebuyers should be prepared for prices to continue to increase in 2022.

There's plenty happening on Oahu's North Shore in January. Our Locations Neighborhood Experts rounded up this month's best bets.

After the hottest summer home-buying season on record, the Oahu real estate market is beginning to return to its typical seasonal pattern as we head into the winter months. However, even as sales are dipping slightly from the summer peak, buyer demand remains strong — with record-high bid-ups and record-low days on market. With comparatively fewer homes for sale in the winter months and pent-up demand from buyers, there are several advantages for sellers who list their homes over the holidays.