Jason Wong’s Hawaii Real Estate Blog

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…

🌺 Can a bankruptcy trustee really take your Hawaii home — and sell your “slice of paradise” out from under you? In this episode, Jason Wong (PB, MBA) — Principal Broker and founder of Island Dragonfly LLC — breaks down one of the most stressful questions in Hawaii real estate: what actually happens to your…

Aloha! Living in Hawaii offers unparalleled beauty and an incredible lifestyle, but keeping your home cool against the intense afternoon sun is a real challenge for homeowners and investors alike. In this video, Jason Wong (PB) MBA breaks down the ultimate heat rejection showdown for your island home. We are putting three popular cooling methods…

What if one of the smartest upgrades for a Hawaii home came from the world of aerospace? In this video, Jason Wong (PB) MBA, President & Principal Broker of Island Dragonfly, LLC, explores aerogel insulation — a lightweight, ultra-thin, high-performance material often associated with NASA missions and advanced thermal protection. For Hawaii homeowners, buyers, sellers,…

Aloha! Inheriting a piece of paradise should be a dream come true, but if you are a foreign heir living outside the United States, inheriting a Hawaii property comes with a unique set of complex tax and legal hurdles. In this video, we break down exactly what you need to know before you decide to…