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.
News

Construction Industry of Maui awards scholarships to three isle students
The CIM Bob Poulson Scholarship encourages local students to pursue a degree in the construction and design industry — away from Maui — then bring their knowledge and skills back to the Valley Isle. Three students each received a $20,000 scholarship this year and shared with Aloha State Daily their plans after college.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 30, 2026

Community Voices: Why homeownership matters for Hawaiʻi's future
As affordability challenges continue to shape the housing conversation, expanding access to education, resources and pathways to ownership remains critical for local residents — and the Realtors who represent them.
Suzanne YoungJune 30, 2026

Looking to buy a home in Hawai‘i? Here's what you should know.
Aloha State Daily talks with Aaron Tangonan, president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, to learn more about the home-buying process, how feasible it is to become a homeowner, what opportunities are available and more.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 26, 2026

Kaua‘i Coffee Co. secures 15-year lease
The brand's parent company, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, negotiated a new 15-year lease for the 3,100-acre farm on which it has been operating with property owner Brue Baukol Capital Partners. Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami shares what this means for the Garden Isle community.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 26, 2026

James Campbell Co. acquires West O‘ahu apartment complex
Built in 2020, The Element offers 318 rental apartments, 20% of which are reserved for households earning no more than 80% of the area median income.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 23, 2026

For Sale: Hale ‘O Ka La, a $17.5M home in a Big Isle resort community
The 5,358-square-foot home is located on 0.86 acres at 62-3916 Lanikeha Place, within Mauna Kea Resort's Mauna Kea Fairways North community.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 15, 2026

For sale: Queen Theater in Kaimukī
Originally constructed in 1936, the long-shuttered 12,497-square-foot theater sits on a 10,396-square foot parcel at 3588 Wai‘alae Ave.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 11, 2026

The Park Ward Village opens
The ninth residence in Ward Village, The Park delivers 546 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes and more than 30,000 square feet of retail and dining space.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 03, 2026

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