Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

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…

Buying a beachfront property in Hawaii is the ultimate reward for your hard work. You picture sipping your morning Kona coffee on the lanai, gazing out at your private ocean view. But before you make a multi-million dollar investment, there is a reality check every buyer must understand: you own the house, you own the…

Think you pay a “Sunshine Tax” to live in paradise? Think again. For high-net-worth individuals and investors, the Aloha State might just be the best-kept financial secret hiding in plain sight. In this video, I break down the math your CPA might not tell you about moving your tax residency to Hawaii. Discover why swapping…

Aloha! Welcome back. I’m Jason Wong (PB) MBA, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. Pop quiz: Which US state uses the absolute least amount of electricity per person? If you guessed California or New York, you might be surprised. The answer is Hawaii. Despite having the highest electricity rates in the nation, island residents are experts…

Are you ready to rethink how we build in Hawaii? Whether you are a local family looking to build your forever home or an international investor focusing on sustainable luxury, the future of island real estate is shifting. Let’s talk about Hempcrete—a revolutionary, carbon-negative building material that is officially changing the landscape of Hawaii construction.…

Aloha everyone! When you are buying luxury real estate in Hawaii, you aren’t just buying a beautiful view—you are buying into a unique tropical environment. Between the corrosive ocean salt air and a power grid that occasionally runs on “Island Time,” setting up your smart home requires strategic planning. In this video, I break down…

Thinking about trading the daily commute for a yurt and endless summers? You’ve seen the Instagram reels, but before you buy a jungle lot in Puna, we need to talk about the reality of off-grid living in the Aloha State. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. With over 22 years of experience navigating…

$219,200 BELOW TAX ASSSED VALUE. BEST BARGAIN IN TOWN. Fee simple, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 covered garage parking stalls, 1 storage locker at Mount Terrace @ West Marina. Original condition with house size 1,644 sq ft bright interior with central AC. Mountain facing unit with direct breeze and shade. Mount Terrace offers five-star resort…

Protect Your Hawaii Luxury Home: 2026 Smart Home Cybersecurity Risks & Fixes Aloha! As we embrace 2026, the luxury Hawaii real estate market is fully integrated with smart home technology. From automated blinds that adjust to Kona sunsets to intelligent irrigation systems keeping your island lawn pristine, the convenience is unmatched. However, this high-tech paradise…