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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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
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.
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