Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

In Hawaii real estate, most people talk about the view, the kitchen, the flooring, or the curb appeal. But beneath the beauty of a home, there is another question serious buyers and sellers should be asking: How well is this property actually built to live in? In this video, Jason Wong, Principal Broker of Island…

Thinking about buying a Hawaii condo and bringing your dog with you? Before you fall in love with that ocean-view unit, you need to understand one of the most overlooked deal-breakers in Hawaii real estate: pet restrictions. In this episode, Hawaii Principal Broker Jason Wong (PB, MBA) — founder of Island Dragonfly and a Global…

Are you tired of your roof baking in the intense Pacific sun like a forgotten potato? Most standard roofs in Hawaii reach a scorching 190°F in the summer, driving up your HECO bills and failing prematurely due to harsh UV rays. But there is a smarter, more beautiful solution for your luxury property. In this…

Aloha — Jason Wong here. Hawaii has the highest electricity rates in the United States, often three times the national average, and most buyers don’t realize how directly that fact shapes what your dream Hawaii home actually costs to own. So before you sign on granite countertops and lanai views, let’s talk about something every…

Hawaii real estate is changing — and one of the most important forces behind that change is the aging population. For years, many people assumed that older homeowners would eventually sell their larger family homes all at once, creating a wave of new inventory. But the reality is more complex. Many seniors are choosing to…

Did you know we spend about 90% of our lives indoors? If your home is just a box where you sleep and occasionally binge-watch Netflix, it is time for a massive upgrade. Welcome to the era of Wellness Real Estate. As the Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, I’ve watched the luxury housing market evolve. Today,…

Aloha, I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly, LLC, and today we are talking about something every Hawaii homeowner, buyer, seller, investor, and relocation client should understand: smart appliances are not just a convenience—they are part of your property’s long-term value strategy. In Hawaii, every gallon matters. Between high utility costs, island logistics, and…

A U.S. home burglary happens roughly every 26 seconds — and nearly a quarter of intruders come in through a first-floor window. If your home still relies on an old-school magnetic contact sensor, you’re already a step behind: that sensor only knows if the window opened. It tells you nothing if someone shatters the glass…

You’ve spent millions curating your perfect island sanctuary. You’ve staged the interiors, perfected the landscaping, and designed a property that stops traffic. But when the Hawaiian sun goes down, who is actually watching your asset? Aloha, I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. In this video, we dive deep into high-end real estate security,…

The water in Hawaii might be a perfect 77 degrees, but the real estate insurance market is boiling over. 🌊 If you are looking to buy a condo or invest in Hawaii real estate, you cannot afford to ignore the “Climate Penalty.” Recent data shows some Hawaii condo associations have seen insurance premiums jump anywhere…