On a breezy Saturday morning in March 2024, amidst the gentle pitter-patter of raindrops, the spirit of community and compassion shone brightly at Manoa Elementary School. Fourteen Locations Foundation members, including Locations Property Management and Hawai’i Mortgage Group employees, gathered for a heartfelt endeavor—marking the culmination of the school’s week-long American Heart Association activities with cheerful chalk drawings and encouraging words.

Spring has sprung, and despite higher interest rates, homebuyers are venturing out in neighborhoods across Oahu. Islandwide, about one in three homes were bid up over the asking price in March 2024, a sign of moderate demand. But in some neighborhoods, competition is even stiffer. Read on to find out which neighborhoods are most in demand this spring.

As we head into the busy spring and summer season, the Oahu real estate market is stable and largely following typical seasonal trends. We continue to see strong demand, especially for single-family homes, and can expect to see moderate prices increases in the coming months.

While the Oahu real estate market favors sellers, ensuring that your home makes a good first impression is key to getting rave reviews. So, if you’re considering putting your home on the market this spring or summer, you’ll want to tackle these easy — and inexpensive — spring cleaning tasks first.