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.

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

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.