Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

Is Hawaii’s mandatory sea-level rise disclosure a structural death sentence for oceanfront real estate? Absolutely not. Selling or buying coastal real estate in Hawaii requires navigating strict state mandates, specifically Hawaii Act 179, which mandates sellers to disclose if a property falls within a designated sea-level rise exposure area based on a projected 3.2-foot increase.…

Let’s have a frank, unsentimental conversation about Hawaii oceanfront real estate, coastal erosion, and the legal reality of seawalls. If you own an oceanfront property in Hawaii with a legally permitted, grandfathered seawall, congratulations—you practically own a unicorn. Through Act 16 of 2020, the State of Hawaii made its position aggressively clear by prohibiting the…

Welcome to Hawaii—the land of aloha, stunning sunsets, and humidity that can eat your house. If you are buying a luxury property, an investment condo, or relocating to the islands, understanding Hawaii’s unique climate is crucial to protecting your investment. In this video, I break down why standard air conditioning units go on an absolute…

Are you planning to age in place in your Hawaii dream home? Before you invest in a luxury property, we need to talk about the new standard of high-end real estate: Age-Tech. Nobody wants to rely on clunky wearables or wear a beige panic button on a lanyard. In this video, I explore the rise…

Are you planning to sell your highly appreciated Hawaii rental property? Don’t let the state take a massive bite out of your equity before you even see it. In this video, we break down the ultimate real estate magic trick: the 1031 Exchange. If you are sitting on a mountain of equity in Hawaii and…

Living in Hawaii is a dream, but the cost of paradise usually comes with a high utility bill. What if you could flip the script and have the electric company pay you instead? Welcome to the new era of Hawaii real estate, where your home doesn’t just shelter you—it pays you. With over two decades…

Aloha! Are you currently sitting in Tokyo, Shanghai, Toronto, or London, dreaming of a lanai in Honolulu? Buying Hawaii real estate from overseas doesn’t have to be a logistical nightmare involving 3 AM phone calls and international flights just to sign a piece of paper. In this video, I am giving you my exact 90-day…

Aloha! Welcome back to the channel. Today, we are looking at the future of Hawaii real estate—specifically the year 2045—and why a distant date drastically impacts the value of your next luxury property today. Hawaii has enacted some of the most aggressive clean energy laws in the country—specifically Act 97 and Act 15—which legally mandate…

Honolulu sunshine is part of the dream—but it can also place intense heat on a home’s roof. In this video, Jason Wong, President and Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly LLC, explains why reflective, or “cool,” roofing deserves consideration when buying, selling, renovating, or managing residential property in Hawaii. A qualifying cool roof is designed to…

You know what they say about real estate: Location, Location, Location. But in Hawaii, with our electricity rates hitting the highest in the nation, the new rule is: Location, Location, Insolation! ☀️📉 If you’re tired of paying “spicy” HECO bills, buying a home in the right Oahu microclimate isn’t just about getting a good tan—it’s…