What Changed in Oʻahu Real Estate This Year (And How It Impacts You)

To move forward with clarity, we first need to look back. Here’s a quick recap of the events that shaped 2025 in Oahu.

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Jennifer Peele
December 31, 2025

🎄2025 Oʻahu Market Wrap-Up (January–December 2025)

The “A-PEELE-ING” Edge

Peeling Back the Layers: The 2025 Oʻahu Real Estate Recap

Confused by the new rental laws? Wondering when the new Stadium is actually happening? 2025 was a whirlwind, but I’ve got you covered.

I have summarized the major real estate changes over the past 12 months into an easy-to-read timeline that illustrates how they affect you as a homeowner and/or as a resident of Oahu.

Find out what changed, what stayed the same, and how to keep your real estate strategy “A-PEELE-ING” for 2026.

✨ 2025 in a Nutshell ✨

I started the year running the King’s Runner 10K and somehow ended it finishing a full marathon. That alone feels like the perfect metaphor for this year — unexpected growth, one step at a time.

I set a big sales‑only commission goal and ended at 60%. Not the full target, but better than any year before. And now I know exactly what mistakes I made and how to improve in 2026.

We also reached a family goal: a Christmas trip to the mountains. My oldest learned to snowboard, and I discovered I’m perfectly happy staying off the slopes, building snowmen instead of attempting to ski. 🤦‍♀️

This year pushed me out of my comfort zone in all the right ways — coaching my youngest’s basketball team (twice), cold calling (for part of the year), showing up to networking events, and creating more content even when it felt awkward.

I’m carrying that momentum forward. I’ll keep investing in myself, praying, reading, and growing into the future version of me I know I can be.

And my simple goal for 2026: Make someone’s day.

If you’re setting your own intentions for the new year, I’d love to hear them. Reply to this email and share your 2026 goals — personal, financial, or real estate related. I’d be honored to cheer you on and see how I can support you along the way.

Happy New Year! 🎉✨ 

Stay Inspired,

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