Oahu Real Estate

Ohau offers a lot of beautiful things in all aspects. Known as the ‘Gathering Place’, Oahu certainly lives up to the name. From the heiaus or the ancient Hawaiian temples and Petroglyphs, the native rock carvings to the modern buildings and establishments, Oahu certainly brings an interesting dynamic. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, it is the 3rd largest one. It is home to nearly 3-quarters of the state’s population. It is the synthesis of the East and West cultures founded on the values and traditions of the indigenous Hawaiian people.

Oahu is said to have originated in a single ‘hot spot’ in the earth’s crust. Then over millions and hundreds of years, the earth’s mantle slowly moved to the northwest of this hot spot, which created each island. For Oahu’s timeline, it is said that the island is about 4 million years old, and was created by two extinct volcanoes, known as Ko’olau and Wai’anae mountain ranges. These two run parallel to each other along the length of the island’s eastern and western coasts. These mountain ranges divide the wetter windward coast from the drier leeward side. This results to rain clouds coming from the ocean to dominate the east side of the island. 

For the Oahu real estate market, Oahu has some very diverse and affordable options. There are condos and town houses already available in the area. This is also true for single-family homes. The houses here have dramatic and fantastic views of the beach. The main residential areas in Oahu are Waikiki, Honolulu, Diamond Head, Kailua, Kahala, Hawaii Kai, Pearl Harbor, Aiea, Pearlridge, Kaneohe, Haleiwa, Makaha, Waianae, Nanakuli, Ewa Beach, Aina Haina, Niu Valley, Pearl City, Waipahu, Waipio, Mililani, Wahiawa, Waialua, Lanikai, and Waimanalo.

As for the climate, Oahu predominately experiences the northeast trade winds. These trade winds cause the pleasant and moderate climate in the island even during the course of the hot summer months. These trade winds also offer perfect sailing conditions throughout the year. On the average, the winder temperatures on Oahu are about 68 degrees F while the summer temperatures reaches up to 85 degrees F. Rainfall, on the other hand, averages for about 20-25 inches a year. The two mountain ranges also separate the moint windward coast from the drier leeward side. On the northeast side, you have the Kooalu Mountains while on the west are the Waianae Mountains. Both mountains inhibit trade wind moisture that results to rain showers on the windward side. 

The beaches on Oahu are definitely attractive for people who like to sunbathe on pristine white sand. There are over 112 miles of beaches to choose from in Oahu. You have the powerful winter waves on the North Shore and the gentle waters of Waikiki. There are a variety of beaches that will accommodate water activities that you would like to do. These water or beach activities are not just limited to sunbathing or swimming, you may also snorkel, kayak, surf or wind surf. The water temperatures here are from 75 to 80 degrees F all year round. 

Another attractive thing about Oahu is that it celebrates several major festivals throughout the year. This illustrates just how diverse Hawaii’s ethnic culture is. Chinese New Year is celebrated every Lunar New Year, which occurs either January or February. Then, there is the March’s Honolulu Festival, which celebrates Hawaii’s connection with Japan. There is also a weeklong celebration of the “We are Samoa” held every May at the Polynesian Cultural Center. In June, Hawaii celebrates Kin Kamehameha Day, which features a floral parade. This is followed by a month long “Aloha Festivals” in September. This is premier cultural showcase, where Hawaii celebrates its music, dance and history. 

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