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.
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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
$23M sale is highest to date in Kohanaiki
Called Hale Kai Mana, the 7-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home sits on a little more than an acre in the 450-acre private club and residential community located on Hawai‘i Island's Kona Coast.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 03, 2025
Hawai‘i County acquires Hilo hotel for affordable housing
Guest rooms will be converted into 18 affordable rentals available for residents earning up to 50% of the area median income.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 22, 2025
Honolulu startup aims to make finding the right Realtor easier
A new platform called Tochigami helps pair homebuyers and real estate agents through dating app-style matching.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 20, 2025
Sales underway for market-priced residences in Kahuina
Kahuina — which will have two residential towers dubbed Lamakū and Māmalu — will offer a total of 737 for-sale homes.
Stephanie SalmonsNovember 18, 2025