Real Estate
Hawaii Real Estate: Homes, Land, and Market Trends
What could be better than a home in Hawai‘i? ASD covers new housing developments, the rental market, affordable housing, luxury condos, and dream homes. We cover the regions going through majors housing changes, such as Kaka‘ako, Iwilei and Lahaina. And we introduce readers to the developers and policymakers and their plans for alleviating Hawai‘i’s housing shortage and attempting to ease the price of paradise through transit-oriented development, land use policy and management of the Islands’ vacation rental market.
News

Hunt invests millions in new tech
ʻOhana Military Communities has begun to roll out new platforms that aim to improve operations, benefiting both staff and service members and their families that reside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Marine Corps Base Kāneʻohe, among various communities on O‘ahu and Kauaʻi. We spoke with Hunt’s leadership at the corporate and local levels to learn about its overall impact.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 12, 2026

Affordable housing project planned for Līhu‘e
The development — a collaboration between Kaua‘i Housing Development Corp. and Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity — is possible through a land grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 05, 2026

Kaka‘ako condo to offer wellness technologies to residents
Ground hasn’t broken yet on ProsPac Holdings’ newest development, Kali‘u Ala Moana, but health and wellness are set to be at the forefront of the boutique condominium.
Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 21, 2026

Hawai‘i County purchase of Honolulu Landing in Puna in escrow
Purchase of the 364-acre coastal property will protect cultural sites, endangered species habitat and public shoreline access.
Daniel FarrJanuary 15, 2026

Volunteers bring holiday cheer to IHS
For the fifth consecutive year, Hawai‘i Modern Realty (formerly Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawaiʻi Realty) spent time at The Institute for Human Services this month helping decorate for the holiday season. Realtor Ululani Nauka talks about her experiences, what it takes to plan community events and why it’s worth it.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosDecember 24, 2025

What's new at Queens' Marketplace
Several new retailers and restaurants have opened in the Waikoloa Beach Resort shopping center, and more are coming soon.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 17, 2025

Hāmākua Hotel for sale
The eight-room luxury boutique hotel is located about 20 minutes north of Hilo on 3.4 fee simple acres in Honomū.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 12, 2025

Demolition of former Dee Lite Bakery to start Monday
Honolulu's Department of Housing and Land Management and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation will start “coordinated demolition work” on city-owned properties that include the old Dee Lite Bakery at 1930 Dillingham Blvd. and 1907 Eluwene St. to prepare the site for redevelopment.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 12, 2025

Honolulu chooses developer for Kapolei property
Kobayashi Group has been selected as the city's preferred negotiating partner to lead the redevelopment of nearly 14 city-owned acres in West O‘ahu into an affordable rental community.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 11, 2025

Alexander & Baldwin to become private in $2.3B deal
President and CEO Lance Parker said in a Dec. 8 announcement that the company is taking “an important step toward our long-term vision for A&B as stewards of Hawai'i's premier commercial real estate.”
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 10, 2025

The richest small town in Hawai‘i
A recent analysis from GOBankingRates found the richest small towns in the U.S. A Windward O‘ahu community holds the title in the Islands.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 05, 2025

Kukui‘ula to host annual Festive Parade of Homes
The Dec. 18 event will benefit the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 03, 2025