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.

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

James Campbell Co. breaks ground on Kapolei rental project

Nāliko is the real estate company's newest residential community in Kapolei, a $170 million development that will bring 300 rental homes to the West O‘ahu community.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 15, 2025

Free webinar for condo owners set for Saturday

The Real Estate Commission, along with Community Associations Institute Hawai‘i Chapter will host “Condorama XV" on Nov. 15.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 14, 2025

The Wailea Community Association has a new GM

Matt Chierek assumed the role as general manager last month, succeeding Bud Pikrone, who stepped down after 25 years. Chierek shares about his career path, what initially attracted him to the 1,500-acre master-planned resort community and his plans for its future.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosNovember 13, 2025

Kamehameha Schools sells land under Royal Hawaiian for $510M

Japan-based Daisho Co. is now the fee-simple owner. The property, however, will continue to be held and operated under its current long-term ground lease to Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, KS says.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 11, 2025

Ward Village tops $1.4 billion in pre-sales

The developer says that 2,070 residences in its six newest towers have been sold or pre-sold.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 10, 2025

Lanikai home on the market for $3.4M

Located minutes away from Lanikai and Kailua beaches, a 2,450-square foot home at 322 Lapa Place has recently hit the market for $3.395 million.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 08, 2025

Eighth residential tower opens in Ward Village

All 697 residences in Ulana Ward Village were pre-sold to first-time kama’āina homebuyers under the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority's Reserved Housing program.

Stephanie SalmonsNovember 05, 2025

Waitlist opens for Waikoloa Village rental project

Nā Hale Makoa will offer 139 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for households earning up to 140% of the area median income.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 28, 2025

'Priced into Paradise' expo set for Saturday

The event aims to change the narrative that homeownership in Hawai‘i is unattainable.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 24, 2025

Ward Village breaks ground on 11th residential tower

Located at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Ward Avenue, The Launiu Ward Village will provide 486 homes, more retail and 21,000 square feet of public open space.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 24, 2025

JL Capital chooses contractor for luxury condo project

Construction on Muse Honolulu, a 39-story tower that will be located at 1538 Kapi‘olani Blvd., is slated to begin next year.

Stephanie SalmonsOctober 22, 2025

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.