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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Active home inventory up in April
Trevor Benn, president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors and president and owner of Forward Realty, says O'ahu's condo market has about 6.8 months of inventory while the single-family home market has about 3.5 months of inventory — the norm is about two months.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 28, 2025
For sale — oceanfront home in Portlock is a 'custom haven'
The home features cathedral ceilings, travertine floors, a grand circular staircase and an open-concept layout, along with a high-end kitchen, gated grounds and direct beach access.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 23, 2025
Luxury home in Kīlauea will be auctioned in June
Bidding on this home, situated on a bluff above Secret Beach, starts June 6.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 22, 2025
Lahaina fire survivor Cesar Martinez looks to be part of the solution for housing
Since joining HomeAid Hawaiʻi in January, Martinez has helped place more than nearly 250 families in temporary housing on Maui, as part of a project called Ka La‘i Ola, which is on track to welcome 1,500 residents by the end of this year. The nonprofit's CEO Kimo Carvalho shares about its cost-effective approach and blueprint for the future.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 20, 2025
For sale — home bargain in ‘Aiea Heights
You can get this cottage for under $600,000.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 19, 2025
Hawai‘i needs this many housing units by 2027 to meet demand
Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corp. published its 2024 Hawai‘i Housing Planning study online earlier this week.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 17, 2025
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i breaks ground on affordable rental project in Kahului
Aloha State Daily spoke with Denise Iseri-Matsubara, executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation, the nonprofit development arm of CCH, about what spurred her passion for affordable housing and the new project underway on Maui.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 17, 2025
UHERO: Housing in Hawai‘i is still expensive
The third edition of its annual Hawai‘i Housing Factbook finds that homeownership remains out of reach for many, with less than 25% of households earning enough to afford a mortgage on a median-priced single-family home. But there are also signs of moderate improvements.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 16, 2025
Dave & Buster’s liquidation sale from former Ward Village spot happening now
You have a week to browse and bid on the biz’s furniture, equipment and more.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 14, 2025
Here's another chance to learn about UH’s “Campus Town” plans this week
UH Mānoa is exploring redevelopment plans for its property on the ʻEwa side of University Avenue, currently home to University Lab School and other tenants. A community outreach workshop engaging stakeholders will take place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. this Wednesday, May 14, at the Noelani Elementary School cafeteria, located at 2655 Woodlawn Dr.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 12, 2025
For sale in the iconic Ilikai
Check out this fee-simple studio that's on the market for $475,000.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 10, 2025
Hawai‘i County aims to increase affordable housing
The Office of Housing and Community Development this week issued a request for proposals for its Affordable Housing Production Program, which receives at least $5 million a year.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 09, 2025