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
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
Demolition of abandoned Waikīkī apartment begins
The work clears the way for a future affordable housing project on land owned by the City and County of Honolulu.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 11, 2025
New law aims to stabilize Hawai‘i's insurance market
"This bill is here because it has become increasingly clear that our housing market was unstable," Gov. Josh Green said during a bill signing at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Monday, July 7. Aloha State Daily also spoke to insurance officials and real estate leaders to see what this means for residents and the real estate market.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 09, 2025
Honolulu selects partner for Iwilei-Kapālama planning effort
Last month, the city issued a request for proposal seeking a multidisciplinary planning and development team to prepare a transit-oriented development plan called "Transforming Iwilei-Kapālama: Connecting People and Places."
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 08, 2025
A look at Kohanaiki, a private club and residential community on Hawai‘i Island's Kona Coast
Aloha State Daily recently spoke with Carrie Nicholson, the principal broker and vice president of sales and marketing for Kohanaiki Realty, about the 450-acre development and what's available.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 01, 2025
Global Christian organization delivers housing to ʻohana in Lahaina
Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers, along with the local community, gathered Saturday to welcome three Maui families home. Since the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, the relief organization has donated 41 tons of supplies and equipment; rebuilt five homes, with 16 more underway; and deployed hundreds of volunteers to assist with ongoing recovery efforts.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 01, 2025
Ala Moana parcel listed for sale
Located across from Ala Moana Center at 1646 Kapi‘olani Blvd., the property is about 32,805 square feet and ripe for redevelopment.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 28, 2025
Owner-occupant sales set to start for luxury condominium in Ala Moana
Muse Honolulu will launch the sales through a public lottery next month. Applications for the lottery opened June 21 and the deadline to apply is next Wednesday. The lottery itself will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 27, 2025
Tantalus home that once belonged to Richard Chamberlain on the market for $8 million
Perched above Honolulu, you'll find the 1.8-acre property at 3711 Round Top Drive.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 27, 2025
For sale: A pink penthouse in Waikīkī's Hale Moani
Thinking pink? This penthouse condo might be for you. The fee simple property hit the market earlier this month with a $340,000 asking price.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 26, 2025
The Park on Ke‘eaumoku expected to welcome first residents in September
Aloha State Daily recently caught up with the developer to see how the $500 million-plus mixed-use project is progressing.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 17, 2025
New model homes to open Saturday at ‘Ewa Beach resort
Starting June 14, you can tour new model homes at Kekainani, a collection of 32 luxury, oceanfront residences within Hoakalei Resort.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 13, 2025
Oceanfront estate in Makapu‘u is on the market for $24.9 million
The compound offers seclusion, views of the ocean and the Ko‘olau mountains — along with plenty of space for your family and friends.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 12, 2025
A new bowling alley, more workforce housing planned for Lānaʻi
Learn more about the initiatives at Pūlama Lāna’i, including its dual credit program for students on the island, a 10-year partnership with the University of Hawai’i Maui College.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 12, 2025
High-low: Homes for sale in Launani Valley
ASD looks at the highest- and lowest-priced properties actively listed in the Central O‘ahu neighborhood, a condo and a single-family home, both priced at under $1 million.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 06, 2025
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi to expand with purchase of Maui News property
The more than six-acre campus neighbors the health organization’s medical office and subsidiary Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku, representing "an investment in the future of health care on Maui,” local leadership told ASD.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 03, 2025
Ala Moana project will transform former office building into affordable rentals
The development is located just a short distance away from Ala Moana Center and near the planned Ala Moana rail station.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 31, 2025
Hā‘ena home once owned by Julia Roberts hits the market
Limahuli Ocean Estate sits on 8.29 acres at "the end of the road" in Hā‘ena, on Kaua‘i's North Shore.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 29, 2025
Active home inventory up in April
Trevor Benn, president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors and president and owner of Forward Realty, says O'ahu's condo market has about 6.8 months of inventory while the single-family home market has about 3.5 months of inventory — the norm is about two months.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 28, 2025
For sale — oceanfront home in Portlock is a 'custom haven'
The home features cathedral ceilings, travertine floors, a grand circular staircase and an open-concept layout, along with a high-end kitchen, gated grounds and direct beach access.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 23, 2025
Luxury home in Kīlauea will be auctioned in June
Bidding on this home, situated on a bluff above Secret Beach, starts June 6.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 22, 2025
Lahaina fire survivor Cesar Martinez looks to be part of the solution for housing
Since joining HomeAid Hawaiʻi in January, Martinez has helped place more than nearly 250 families in temporary housing on Maui, as part of a project called Ka La‘i Ola, which is on track to welcome 1,500 residents by the end of this year. The nonprofit's CEO Kimo Carvalho shares about its cost-effective approach and blueprint for the future.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 20, 2025
For sale — home bargain in ‘Aiea Heights
You can get this cottage for under $600,000.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 19, 2025
Hawai‘i needs this many housing units by 2027 to meet demand
Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corp. published its 2024 Hawai‘i Housing Planning study online earlier this week.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 17, 2025
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i breaks ground on affordable rental project in Kahului
Aloha State Daily spoke with Denise Iseri-Matsubara, executive director of Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation, the nonprofit development arm of CCH, about what spurred her passion for affordable housing and the new project underway on Maui.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 17, 2025
UHERO: Housing in Hawai‘i is still expensive
The third edition of its annual Hawai‘i Housing Factbook finds that homeownership remains out of reach for many, with less than 25% of households earning enough to afford a mortgage on a median-priced single-family home. But there are also signs of moderate improvements.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 16, 2025
Dave & Buster’s liquidation sale from former Ward Village spot happening now
You have a week to browse and bid on the biz’s furniture, equipment and more.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 14, 2025
Here's another chance to learn about UH’s “Campus Town” plans this week
UH Mānoa is exploring redevelopment plans for its property on the ʻEwa side of University Avenue, currently home to University Lab School and other tenants. A community outreach workshop engaging stakeholders will take place from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. this Wednesday, May 14, at the Noelani Elementary School cafeteria, located at 2655 Woodlawn Dr.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMay 12, 2025
For sale in the iconic Ilikai
Check out this fee-simple studio that's on the market for $475,000.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 10, 2025
Hawai‘i County aims to increase affordable housing
The Office of Housing and Community Development this week issued a request for proposals for its Affordable Housing Production Program, which receives at least $5 million a year.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 09, 2025
Affordable rental project coming to Līhu‘e
Ground broke this week on Uahi Ridge. When complete, the first phase of the project will offer 96 affordable rental units for families earning at or below 60% of the area median income. The second phase of the project will add 60 more units.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 02, 2025
Recent gifts boost housing and strategic planning efforts by local nonprofits
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines recently teamed up to provide a total of $625,000 in grants to local organizations addressing Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis. Aloha State Daily spoke with recipients about how they plan to use the dedicated funds, as well as CPB Foundation President Catherine Ngo about its overall goal to strengthen Isle communities.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 30, 2025
Hawai‘i Island homeowner wins three-year permit battle
Lawsuit against Hawai‘i County could set precedent for other permitting woes, plaintiff says.
Michael BrestovanskyApril 25, 2025
High-Low: On the market in Kailua Beachside
Median home prices are just one way to look at the real estate market. In this new feature, Aloha State Daily will look at neighborhoods, and even single apartment buildings, to find the highest- and lowest-priced homes on the market so readers can see the spectrum of what's available. Up first, Kailua Beachside.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 23, 2025
What's next for the former Dave & Buster's spot in Ward Village?
Aloha State Daily reached out to representatives of Ward Village to find out more.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 19, 2025
This oceanfront Kāhala estate can be yours — for $45 million
The single-level home spans nearly 10,000 square feet and features a 5,000-square-foot oceanfront lānai.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2025
Affordable housing high-rise in Chinatown reopens after renovation
Maunakea Tower has more than 600 residents, including 408 kūpuna. A blessing ceremony was held last week to mark the reopening.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 15, 2025
Hunt’s Tony Gaston shares how his work and community service go hand in hand
Gaston, a longtime Mililani resident and engineer, enjoys giving back to local public schools, as well the University of Hawai’i College of Engineering. For Hunt Companies Hawai‘i, he has also attended numerous Neighborhood Board meetings to help inform community members about ongoing road improvements at Kalaeloa.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 14, 2025
Developers break ground on Mō‘ili‘ili project
Kuilei Place will offer 1,005 residences on 3.15 acres. More than 85% of the units are already spoken for.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 12, 2025
Kapolei public meeting coming up on TOD zoning, land use plan
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting will discuss proposed changes around three Skyline rail stations in West O‘ahu — East Kapolei, University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu, and Ho‘opili.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 09, 2025
‘Ohana Military Communities invests millions in military housing improvements in 2025
Brent Arakaki, director of development for Hunt Military Communities, which manages ‘Ohana Military Communitiesʻ more than 7,000 residential units on Oʻahu, says it reinvests “tens of millions" of dollars back into local communities on average per year. Hereʻs what the company is spending on this year.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 08, 2025
Honolulu looks to add more affordable housing in ‘Ewa Beach
Although the project is still in the development phase, city officials say they're nearing a "major milestone" with the financing.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 29, 2025
Video: Executive director shares update on housing in Lahaina
Aloha State Daily recently caught up with Rhonda Alexander-Monkres, the newly appointed executive director of Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group. With the help of community partners, the Maui-based organization is tackling issues such as housing, emotional care, case management and more.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosMarch 27, 2025
This 258-acre Maui property is on the market
Hōkūnui already boasts a four-bedroom, three-bath main residence and two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cottage, a solar energy microgrid and private well.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 26, 2025
This oceanfront estate on Maui's Keawakapu Beach is on the market for $32.5M
The luxury property, which sits on a little more than half an acre near Wailea, has a single-family home with a basement and a separate ‘ohana unit.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 19, 2025
New affordable rentals coming to Central O‘ahu
Koa Vista is a new two-phase affordable rental development located within Koa Ridge that will ultimately include a total of 192 senior and family rental apartments in two mid-rise buildings.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 18, 2025