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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Hā‘ena home once owned by Julia Roberts hits the market
Limahuli Ocean Estate sits on 8.29 acres at "the end of the road" in Hā‘ena, on Kaua‘i's North Shore.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 29, 2025
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
Affordable rental project coming to Līhu‘e
Ground broke this week on Uahi Ridge. When complete, the first phase of the project will offer 96 affordable rental units for families earning at or below 60% of the area median income. The second phase of the project will add 60 more units.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 02, 2025
Recent gifts boost housing and strategic planning efforts by local nonprofits
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines recently teamed up to provide a total of $625,000 in grants to local organizations addressing Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis. Aloha State Daily spoke with recipients about how they plan to use the dedicated funds, as well as CPB Foundation President Catherine Ngo about its overall goal to strengthen Isle communities.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 30, 2025
Hawai‘i Island homeowner wins three-year permit battle
Lawsuit against Hawai‘i County could set precedent for other permitting woes, plaintiff says.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 25, 2025
High-Low: On the market in Kailua Beachside
Median home prices are just one way to look at the real estate market. In this new feature, Aloha State Daily will look at neighborhoods, and even single apartment buildings, to find the highest- and lowest-priced homes on the market so readers can see the spectrum of what's available. Up first, Kailua Beachside.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 23, 2025
What's next for the former Dave & Buster's spot in Ward Village?
Aloha State Daily reached out to representatives of Ward Village to find out more.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 19, 2025
This oceanfront Kāhala estate can be yours — for $45 million
The single-level home spans nearly 10,000 square feet and features a 5,000-square-foot oceanfront lānai.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2025
Affordable housing high-rise in Chinatown reopens after renovation
Maunakea Tower has more than 600 residents, including 408 kūpuna. A blessing ceremony was held last week to mark the reopening.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2025
Hunt’s Tony Gaston shares how his work and community service go hand in hand
Gaston, a longtime Mililani resident and engineer, enjoys giving back to local public schools, as well the University of Hawai’i College of Engineering. For Hunt Companies Hawai‘i, he has also attended numerous Neighborhood Board meetings to help inform community members about ongoing road improvements at Kalaeloa.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 14, 2025
Developers break ground on Mō‘ili‘ili project
Kuilei Place will offer 1,005 residences on 3.15 acres. More than 85% of the units are already spoken for.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 12, 2025
Kapolei public meeting coming up on TOD zoning, land use plan
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting will discuss proposed changes around three Skyline rail stations in West O‘ahu — East Kapolei, University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu, and Ho‘opili.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 09, 2025
‘Ohana Military Communities invests millions in military housing improvements in 2025
Brent Arakaki, director of development for Hunt Military Communities, which manages ‘Ohana Military Communitiesʻ more than 7,000 residential units on Oʻahu, says it reinvests “tens of millions" of dollars back into local communities on average per year. Hereʻs what the company is spending on this year.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 08, 2025