Is now a good time to sell in Hilo-Kailua?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Hilo-Kailua is 20/100 in August 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.20 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +22.6% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 86. 25.4% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 20/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.20 · Inventory YoY: +22.6% · Median days on market: 86 · Sellers cutting price: 25.4% · Median listing price: $599,925 (-4.8% YoY)