Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

Living in Hawaii is paradise — until your water bill shows up. If you’ve ever opened that envelope and felt your stomach drop, this one’s for you. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, and in this video I break down how Hawaii’s smart water meter rollout can save the average homeowner around $2,000…

Your condo building is suing the developer for construction defects — congratulations, you effectively own a share of a lawsuit. So how much is that costing you, and what can you actually do about it? I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. In this video I break down the “litigation cloud” that hangs over…

Buying a Hawaii condo from overseas can look easy from a distance: beautiful photos, ocean views, rental income projections, and the dream of island ownership. But before you fall in love with the property, you need to look closely at the HOA documents. In this video, Jason Wong (PB) MBA of Island Dragonfly shares three…

Are you tired of buying grocery store basil only to watch it turn into a “garnish of shame” three days later? In today’s luxury real estate market, a true “smart home” means more than just automated thermostats and fancy doorbells. The new standard of luxury is Biophilic Design—bringing the outdoors in and creating self-sustaining ecosystems…

Aloha, I’m Jason Wong — Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly and your guide to Hawaii real estate across all six islands. 🌺 We live in paradise: the beaches, the sunsets, the plate lunches. But there’s a dark side to island living nobody warns you about — the electric bill. Opening your HECO statement can feel…

Should you repair your Hawaii property before selling, or list it as-is and let the buyer handle the updates? If you are an out-of-state, mainland, or overseas owner holding a property in Hawaii, this is one of the most important questions to answer before going on the market. Many sellers assume, “I’ll just renovate it…

Are you buying or selling a slice of paradise in Hawaii? If you are a foreign investor or buying from one, there is a massive tax trap you need to know about before you get to the closing table. In this video, we are breaking down the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)…

Aloha! Welcome to my office. If you’re dreaming of moving to Hawaii, you’ve probably pictured the pineapple fields, the ocean breezes, and the endless summer. But can you actually afford to live here? I’m JASON WONG (PB) MBA, and I’m here to give you the unfiltered truth about Oahu real estate. In this video, we…

European seller thinking about selling a U.S. or Hawaii property? Before you focus on VAT, make sure you understand what may actually show up at the closing table. In this video, Jason Wong, Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly, explains why VAT is usually not the main issue when selling U.S. real estate—and why foreign sellers…

Aloha — I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. Recently I did something a little different: I monitored the indoor air quality inside 50 Hawaii homes. What I found wasn’t the postcard “paradise” we picture — it was a hidden mix of carbon dioxide, mold spores, and volcanic smog (vog) quietly affecting both health…