Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

Living in Hawaii is a dream — until you discover your home’s water comes from the sky, and nobody told you how to make sure it’s safe. Thousands of homes across the Big Island, Maui, Kaua’i, and rural O’ahu rely on rainwater catchment systems instead of county water. That means your drinking water, your shower…

If you own a home, investment property, or future dream residence in Hawaii, your landscaping is no longer just decoration — it is part of the ownership experience, the resale story, and the first impression buyers remember. In this video, I share why I believe Hawaii landscaping is entering a new era: Xeriscaping 2.0. This…

They say people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. But what if your house was made of wood that just looked like glass? Welcome to the cutting-edge intersection of material science and luxury real estate. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, and today we are looking at a revolutionary new building material: Transparent…

Is Hawaii real estate really worth the investment — or are you better off putting your money in the stock market? I dug into 20 years of actual market data to answer the question once and for all. In this video, I break down what’s really happened with single-family home values on Oahu since 2004,…

Thinking about buying real estate in Hawaii but living overseas or on the Mainland? One of the most common questions I hear is this: Do you need a U.S. bank account to buy Hawaii real estate? In this video, I break down what international buyers, foreign nationals, U.S. expats, and out-of-state purchasers should know before…

Dreaming of trading your mainland radiator for a hammock in Kahala? Working remotely from Hawaii is the ultimate dream for many, but as a Principal Broker with years of experience in the islands, I’m here to give you the unvarnished truth. In this video, we break down the realities of relocating to Hawaii for remote…

Let’s be honest—most roofs are lazy. They just sit there keeping the rain off. But in the Hawaii luxury real estate market, a lazy roof is a missed financial opportunity. Welcome back! I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, and today we need to talk about a massive technological shift happening in 2026 that…

They say love is blind, but your Hawaii home inspector better not be! 🕵🏻‍♂️ Welcome back to the channel. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. For over two decades, I’ve been helping local families and global investors safely navigate the complex real estate market. Buying your island dream home is an incredible milestone,…

Are you dreaming of buying property in Hawaii with a lush stream and generating your own free electricity? Before you declare yourself the “Elon Musk of the jungle,” there are vital legal and practical realities you must know about Hawaii land and water rights. In this video, Hawaii Principal Broker Jason Wong breaks down the…

Buying a home in Hawaii is the ultimate dream, but dealing with the U.S. tax system can feel like a nightmare for foreign investors. If you’re a foreign national looking to purchase luxury real estate in Honolulu or across the Hawaiian Islands, the IRS requires a U.S. tax ID. Without it, you risk losing 15%…