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.

West O‘ahu redevelopment breaks ground

A blessing ceremony was held Thursday for the redevelopment of the former Paradise Cove Lū‘au site near Ko Olina.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 27, 2026

Affordable housing development opens in Makiki

Makiki Banyan is the fifth project from Lam Capital developed under the City and County of Honolulu's Bill 7 program.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 19, 2026

For sale: Tantalus home made for an architect

The 2,798-square-foot house is located on a 1-acre rim lot at 228 Forest Ridge Way.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 16, 2026

Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation offering grants to residents affected by March storms

The foundation — the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors — will distribute a total of $200,000 in grants to aid in storm relief.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 14, 2026

Loan program launched for condominium associations

The Condominium Association Loan Program provides direct loans to Associations of Apartment Owners, or AOAOs.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 13, 2026

UHERO: Hawai‘i housing affordability improves slightly but housing crisis 'remains severe'

UHERO has published its Hawai‘i Housing Factbook 2026, the fourth edition of an annual report that analyzes the state's housing market.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 08, 2026

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes in Waimānalo

Meet the nonprofit affiliate’s new Executive Director Melissa Bruhl, who has lived on Oʻahu for more than two decades holding various leadership roles in the private sector, along with her team comprised of staff, contractors and volunteers.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 02, 2026

Applications opening for new affordable rental project in Central O‘ahu

The second phase of Koa Vista, a new two-phase development located within Castle & Cooke's Koa Ridge, has 97 one-bedroom apartment units for families with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income.

Stephanie SalmonsMay 01, 2026

For sale: Historic Nu‘uanu estate listed for $22M

Located in upper Nu‘uanu Valley, you'll find Lihiwai on 1.81 acres at 51 Kepola Place.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 29, 2026

City acquires Chinatown property for future housing, redevelopment

The property, located at 175 N. Pauahi St., was acquired on April 1 for $4.52 million.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 16, 2026

Historic Makiki home on the market for $5.5M

The five-bedroom home is believed to have been designed by noted architect Charles W. Dickey.

Stephanie SalmonsApril 08, 2026

How a new condo development impacts the housing market

New research from University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization highlights the ripple effects that The Central, a 512-unit condo near Ala Moana Center that was completed in 2021, had on O‘ahu's housing market.

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 26, 2026

Honolulu chooses development partner for affordable housing project in Kalihi

The city acquired the former Dee Lite Bakery site in 2019 as part of a long-term effort to secure land for affordable housing near transit.

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 14, 2026

Hawaiian Council acquires Honolulu apartment building

The 12-unit property is located near The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu and was acquired for just under $3 million, with plans to preserve the property as long-term workforce and affordable housing.

Stephanie SalmonsMarch 03, 2026

Federal funding will support housing, transportation projects on Kaua‘i

Kaua‘i County will receive nearly $7.5 million for three projects.

Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 27, 2026

Hunt invests millions in new tech

ʻOhana Military Communities has begun to roll out new platforms that aim to improve operations, benefiting both staff and service members and their families that reside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Marine Corps Base Kāneʻohe, among various communities on O‘ahu and Kauaʻi. We spoke with Hunt’s leadership at the corporate and local levels to learn about its overall impact.

Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosFebruary 12, 2026

Affordable housing project planned for Līhu‘e

The development — a collaboration between Kaua‘i Housing Development Corp. and Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity — is possible through a land grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

Stephanie SalmonsFebruary 05, 2026

Kaka‘ako condo to offer wellness technologies to residents

Ground hasn’t broken yet on ProsPac Holdings’ newest development, Kali‘u Ala Moana, but health and wellness are set to be at the forefront of the boutique condominium.

Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 21, 2026

Hawai‘i County purchase of Honolulu Landing in Puna in escrow

Purchase of the 364-acre coastal property will protect cultural sites, endangered species habitat and public shoreline access.

January 15, 2026

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.