$1.6M In Honolulu Or $1.1M In Makakilo — Same House

They had mid-seven-figure buying power and every reason to buy in Honolulu. They're closing in Makakilo next week. 📍 QUESTIONS ABOUT HAWAII REAL ESTATE? www.coreteamhawaii.com (808) 202-9194 support@coreteamhawaii.com In this video we break down the 5 things you need to know before moving to Honolulu — what you're actually paying for, what "close to town" means on a normal Tuesday, and the cost most buyers never see coming. Plus: mortgage rates just hit a three-year high. We cut in the key moments from Tuesday's live stream with Jodie from Pacific Rim Mortgage on what the Strait of Hormuz has to do with your rate lock. And there's an elephant in this video. If you caught it, say so in the comments. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why this video almost didn't happen 00:33 There's an elephant in this video 00:38 The buyer who could afford town — and didn't 01:13 #1 You pay more, for less, and for older 01:52 What that same house costs in ʻEwa or Makakilo 02:22 #2 "Close to Honolulu" isn't close to anything 02:49 Why the old shopping plaza matters more than you think 03:13 #3 Town leans blue — and Hawaiʻi's blue is its own thing 04:34 Head west and it changes 05:00 #4 Traffic isn't only a weekday problem 06:08 The buyers who skip the commute entirely 06:23 #5 Maintenance fees, HOAs, and condo risk 06:49 What Miami and Maui did to condo insurance 07:50 The line items you don't control 08:46 Derrik's own fees: $110 → $450, and $900 → $1,380 09:25 Rates just hit a three-year high (live stream breakdown) 14:45 The elephant, revealed 📍 Thinking about a move to Oʻahu? Go to coreteamhawaii.com, scroll to the bottom of any page, and fill out the contact form. DISCLOSURES Core Team Hawaii | eXp Realty #HawaiiRealEstate #OahuHomes #MakakiloHawaii #honolulu #MovingToHawaii ----------------------------- Related videos: ✔️ Hawaiʻi Will Ruin Your Life (Nobody Tells You This)    • Hawaiʻi Will Ruin Your Life (Nobody Tells ...   ✔️ Nobody Warned You About This Before Moving to Hawaiʻi…   • Nobody Warned You About This Before Moving...      • Does Hawaiʻi Even Feel Like Hawaiʻi Anymore?   ✔️ Can You REALLY Afford To Live In Ward Village - Honolulu?:    • Can You REALLY Afford To Live In Ward Vill...   ✔️ Top 3 Safest Neighborhoods in Hawaiʻi | 2025 Real Estate Tour    • Top 3 Safest Neighborhoods in Hawaiʻi | 20...   ----------------------------- Our channel offers a deep dive into what makes Hawaiian real estate tick—from luxurious oceanfront properties to quaint homes nestled in the valleys. We showcase the best of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai, highlighting the cultural richness and breathtaking landscapes that make each island distinct. Join us on this exciting journey and discover how Moving Hawaii is redefining the real estate experience, making it more than just transactions but a true Hawaiian adventure. 🎬 Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell to never miss a video (🔔). ----------------------------- 📲 Let’s Connect! Follow Moving Hawaii on Instagram ➡️   / coreteamhawaii   Join the Facebook Group ➡️   / 534659578084173   Follow Derek on LinkedIn ➡️   / derekokahashi   ✅ Visit our website: https://www.coreteamhawaii.com/ 📧 Contact us anytime: support@coreteamhawaii.com 📞 Phone: (808) 202-9194 📍500 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 7-400, Honolulu, HI 96813, Usa 🪪 Derek Okahashi | RS-82017 | Licensed In Hawaii #OahuRealEstate #HawaiiRealEstate #EwaBeach #HonoluluCondos #Moiliili #MovingToHawaii #OahuHomesForSale #HawaiiLiving #HouseTour #CoreTeamHawaii