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
JL Capital buys Kapi‘olani Boulevard properties
The three parcels, which total about 1.3 acres, are located at 1322, 1338 and 1356 Kapi‘olani Boulevard.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 11, 2025
Donna Apisa named 2025 Realtor of the Year
Since 1967, Hawai‘i Realtors — a statewide professional trade organization — has annually recognized an outstanding Realtor in the state for their work in the interest of fellow Realtors, the profession and the community.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 30, 2025
23-acre Kāne‘ohe estate on the market for nearly $17 million
The 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home with five full- and two half-bathrooms, is situated against the Ko‘olau Mountains, overlooking Kāne‘ohe Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 19, 2025
New park opens in Ward Village
At Ka La‘i o Kukuluāe‘o Park, you'll find newly landscaped open space with pedestrian paths and park seating, as well as an interactive play structure, Biki Bike station and water refilling station.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 18, 2025
DHHL project at former Bowl-O-Drome site is ahead of schedule
Hale Mōʻiliʻili will include a 23-story tower with 271 units, as well as a two-story townhouse with seven more units.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 13, 2025
Construction underway on affordable housing development in ‘Ewa Beach
The $78 million rental project — located at 91-1666 Renton Road, on a 3.7-acre lot owned by the City and County of Honolulu — will have 28 one-bedroom, 87 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom units. Ground broke on the project Sept. 3.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 08, 2025
The Park on Ke‘eaumoku set to welcome residents Friday
A pre-opening blessing ceremony was held for the Ala Moana neighborhood's newest two-tower high rise. The first residents are set to receive their keys on Sept. 5.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 05, 2025
Affordable rentals open in ‘Aiea
Located across from Pearl Harbor, Nāulu Apartments brings 302 affordable units to the community.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 03, 2025
Makena home on the market for $33M
The 10,500-square-foot estate sits on an acre of land with unobstructed ocean views.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 03, 2025
Learn more about property tax savings through these open houses
The Honolulu Board of Realtors and Honolulu's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Real Property Assessment Division, or RPAD, have free open houses planned in an effort to help O‘ahu homeowners learn more about home exemptions.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 29, 2025
Hale Haukani opens at UH Mānoa
You'll find the $170 million student housing complex on the mauka side of Dole Street between the East-West Center and Mānoa stream.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 20, 2025
Hotel Molokai sold
The property was acquired for an undisclosed price in a sale that closed Aug. 6.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 14, 2025