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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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.
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.
Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 03, 2025
Learn more about property tax savings through these open houses
The Honolulu Board of Realtors and Honolulu's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Real Property Assessment Division, or RPAD, have free open houses planned in an effort to help O‘ahu homeowners learn more about home exemptions.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 29, 2025
Hale Haukani opens at UH Mānoa
You'll find the $170 million student housing complex on the mauka side of Dole Street between the East-West Center and Mānoa stream.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 20, 2025
Hotel Molokai sold
The property was acquired for an undisclosed price in a sale that closed Aug. 6.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 14, 2025
Conservation easement protects 74 acres of Hilo farmland
The Pu‘u‘eo Mauka conservation easement protects about 74.3 acres of land along the Wailuku River and Rainbow Falls that the Keolanui family, co-founders of O.K Farms, have cared for and stewarded for more than 20 years.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 11, 2025
Another public-private partnership for UH aims to expand student housing in Hilo
Aloha State Daily recently spoke with a University of Hawai‘i administrator about the university's newest P3 project that has UH working with a not-for-profit organization that will manage and redevelop the Hale Kāwili Apartments, a complex adjacent to the UH-Hilo campus.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 06, 2025
Honolulu continues affordable housing push
The City and County of Honolulu this week selected a "preferred negotiating partner" for the redevelopment of 436 Ena Road into long-term affordable rentals.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 01, 2025
Waikīkī timeshare hits major development milestone
Developers last week topped off Ka Haku, a Hilton Club, a new timeshare property under construction by Hilton Grand Vacations.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 29, 2025
Recent funding allocated to help Lahaina families rebuild
Hawai‘i Community Foundation in collaboration with Maui County and the Partnership to Rebuild Lahaina has earmarked $15 million in grants toward Maui’s long-term recovery from the August 2023 wildfires. The grants will support 77 median income families who are reconstructing their homes, providing access to affordable loans and additional financing resources.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 28, 2025
Honolulu selects preferred partner for redevelopment of Waikīkī property
The City and County of Honolulu, which acquired the property at 1615 Ala Wai Blvd. through condemnation in January 2024, is demolishing an existing, long-vacant building to make way for a future affordable housing development. Demolition began earlier this month.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 25, 2025
Leasing underway for new affordable senior rentals in ‘Aiea
Located on the former site of the ‘Aiea Sugar Mill at 99-385 Pōhai Place, ground broke on the project in the fall of 2023. Residents are expected to begin moving in next month.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 24, 2025
For sale: oceanfront home in Lanikai is on the market for $16 million
Located at 958 Mokulua Dr., the property has 7,000 square feet of interior living space, five ensuite bedrooms and four full- and one half-baths.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 23, 2025
The latest from Hōkūli‘a, a private residential community and 'agrihood' on the Kona Coast
Hōkūli‘a is a private, low-density residential community situated on more than 1,200 acres in Kealakekua.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 22, 2025
Volunteers add final touches to family home in Waimānalo
Work is underway at the Keliinui ‘ohana's future home, where the multi-generational family will get to move into by the end of August. Aloha State Daily lent a hand over the weekend with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity. We share more about the nonprofit's mission for more affordable housing, as well as the many hands involved to pull this off.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 22, 2025
Waikīkī hotel hits the market
‘Ewa Hotel Waikīkī is located on 15,000 square feet of leasehold land at 2555 Cartwright Road.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 17, 2025
Honolulu to open waitlist for Section 8 voucher program
Pre-applications received next week will be randomized and 3,000 will be selected through a lottery and placed on the waiting list.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 11, 2025
Fee simple Whitmore Village condo on the market for $275K
Located at 1016 Ehoeho Ave. #208, the 664-square-foot unit is ideal for a first-time homebuyer says the listing agent, who also happens to own the property.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 11, 2025