By Chris Finateri, RA – Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Talk Realty LLC, 2752 Woodlawn Dr Ste 5-202, Honolulu, HI 96822, (808) 450-0234. License RS-84267. Figures verified November 9, 2026. The short answer: Nationally, renting is $1,066 a month cheaper than buying, according to Zillow. On Oahu the gap depends on what you buy. A median…
By Chris Finateri, RA – Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Talk Realty LLC, 2752 Woodlawn Dr Ste 5-202, Honolulu, HI 96822, (808) 450-0234. License RS-84267. Figures verified November 9, 2026. The short answer: Profit is still the top priority for sellers, but timing is catching up. Zillow’s 2026 seller survey puts profit first for 58 percent…
By Chris Finateri, RA – Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Talk Realty LLC, 2752 Woodlawn Dr Ste 5-202, Honolulu, HI 96822, (808) 450-0234. License RS-84267. Figures verified November 9, 2026. The short answer: Your mortgage is only part of owning a home in Honolulu. Zillow’s October 2026 analysis puts the hidden costs of homeownership at $16,566…