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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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