Let’s talk about what we’re actually seeing in our local real estate market here in Kailua-Kona and West Hawaiʻi as January unfolds.
After years of a softening market following the COVID “unicorn” years, buyers and sellers are asking the same big question: Is now the time to make a move — or should we wait?
In this conversation, we cover:
• What today’s buyers are really worried about
• Why interest rate stability matters more than rate drops
• Why many sellers are still “locked in” at 2–4% rates
• Why sellers are only getting about 91% of their original list price
• Where buyers are finding leverage (price drops, concessions, repairs, rate buydowns)
• Why some homes are sitting 60–100 days on the market
• Whether we’re shifting toward a buyer’s market (especially in condos)
• And what the numbers are telling us about where the market may be headed next
We also talk about real, recent examples of negotiated price reductions and why today’s buyers are more informed than ever — thanks to comps, online data, and transparency.
Whether you’re a buyer trying to time the market or a seller trying to price strategically, this video will help you understand what’s happening right now in Kona real estate — without hype or fear-based headlines.
📊 We’ll continue tracking the numbers as January wraps up and will share updates if we see major shifts in February and March.
We’re Realtors with the 365 Hawaii Team at Real Broker, and we offer free Zoom consult calls if you’re planning a move, investment, or just want clarity on your options.
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