Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

Aloha everyone! Is the price of paradise pushing buyers out? In this deep dive into the Hawaii housing crisis, we look past the headlines and analyze the hard 2025 economic data impacting local families, out-of-state buyers, and global investors. Currently, the statewide median price for a single-family home is hovering around $950,000, with Oahu hitting…

Thinking about moving to Hawaii? You’re probably picturing perfect sunsets and endless beach days. While that’s part of the magic, the reality of living in the islands full-time comes with some major adjustments. I’ve seen countless buyers land with stars in their eyes, only to be caught off guard by the day-to-day realities of the…

Aloha! We all know living in Hawaii is the dream, but renovating a home here can quickly become a financial nightmare if you aren’t careful. I walk into properties every single day where sellers have spent tens of thousands on upgrades that buyers simply do not value. In this video, I break down the real…

Let’s be real for a second: you are likely flushing your toilet with fresh, potable drinking water. In a world where water costs are steadily rising, this is not just wasteful—it’s bad asset management. Welcome to the world of legal, automated Greywater Recycling. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. With over 22 years…

Are you investing in Hawaii real estate, or are you just gambling? The 2026 Hawaii short-term rental market has drastically changed. From heavy tax hikes to strict new zoning enforcements, the “Gold Rush” days of buying any condo and putting it on Airbnb are officially over. In this crucial market update, we break down exactly…

The Hawaii real estate market is currently living in two different worlds. If you are looking to sell your home or condo on Oahu or the neighbor islands, understanding the math behind the market is your ultimate advantage. In this market update, we break down the crucial difference between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s…

Thinking of buying a home in Hawaii? Welcome to the only state where the weather forecast changes drastically depending on which side of the street you live on. As a Principal Broker with over two decades of experience in both residential and commercial markets, I often see buyers fall in love with a property without…

Have you ever been deep in thought, reading a contract, or just relaxing at home, only to have the lights suddenly shut off? You wave your arms like a wacky inflatable tube man just to convince your own house you still exist. It’s frustrating, and in today’s luxury real estate market, it’s completely unnecessary. True…

Buying a home in Hawaii is a dream, but without the right guidance, paradise can quickly become a money pit. I recently toured 50 open houses across the island, and I’m sharing the four massive traps that nobody tells first-time buyers and mainland investors about the Hawaii real estate market. In this video, we break…

The Ultimate Net-Zero Hawaii Home | 25 Future-Proof Features to Beat High Electric Bills Living in Hawaii is paradise, but paying a monthly HECO electric bill at 40 cents a kilowatt-hour certainly is not. In this deep dive, Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, reveals the 25 essential features every future-proof Hawaii property must…