Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

Aloha! I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. We all know Hawaii is leading the nation with our 100% renewable energy mandate by 2045. It’s one of the reasons living in paradise is so forward-thinking. But as a real estate professional with over 20 years in the Honolulu market, I’m seeing a “dirty little…

Owning a swimming pool in Hawaii should be about mai tais, stunning sunsets, and relaxation—not playing amateur chemist in the midday sun! In this video, Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly LLC, breaks down why upgrading to a Smart Pool System is the ultimate game-changer for Hawaii homeowners and global real estate investors. Whether…

Welcome to Hawaii—the land of Aloha, beautiful beaches, and the most ambitious clean energy goals in the United States. But did you know that Hawaii’s race to 100% renewable energy by 2045 fundamentally changes how we buy and sell homes across Oʻahu, Maui, the Big Island, and beyond? In this video, I break down exactly…

In Asia and many US states, closing on a property feels like a legal drama where lawyers battle it out. But in Hawaii? We do things very differently. If you are a foreign buyer or an out-of-state investor looking to purchase luxury residential or commercial real estate in Hawaii, understanding the closing process is critical.…

If you’ve been reading the news lately, you probably think the Hawaii real estate market is in the middle of a full-blown apocalypse. Headlines are screaming that short-term rentals are dead and investors should run for the hills. But as we all know, headlines are designed to sell clicks, not condos. Taking a moment to…

Living in Hawaii is an absolute dream, but designing a home for our unique tropical climate comes with a distinct set of challenges. If you’ve ever stepped out of bed onto a freezing ceramic tile floor or discovered your expensive hardwood is warping from the island humidity, this video is for you. Today, we’re diving…

You want to buy a slice of paradise in Hawaii, but you don’t have a U.S. passport, a Social Security Number, or a domestic credit score. Do you have to pay 100% in cash? The short answer is no. Welcome to Island Dragonfly. I’m Jason Wong (PB) MBA, and over my two decades in the…

Welcome to the Jason Wong 黃浩然 (PB) MBA channel. Living in Hawaii means waking up to some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world—but it also means managing the intense, unrelenting tropical sun. With over 22 years of experience in luxury residential and commercial markets, I’ve seen too many property owners pay millions…

Welcome to the Jason Wong 黃浩然 (PB) MBA channel. Living in Hawaii means waking up to some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world—but it also means managing the intense, unrelenting tropical sun. With over 22 years of experience in luxury residential and commercial markets, I’ve seen too many property owners pay millions…

The number one question I get asked at the grocery store, at client meetings, and in my DMs is: “Jason, should I sell my Hawaii home now, or wait?” Many sellers are hoping to wake up to 3% interest rates or a sudden bidding war, but relying on hope isn’t a strategy—it’s procrastination. In this…