Category: Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong
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Just Listed: Best Bargain @ West Marina
$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…
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Protect Your Hawaii Luxury Home: 2026 Smart Home Cybersecurity Risks & Fixes
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…
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Selling Your Hawaii Home ‘As-Is’ From the Mainland? Expect This Hidden Discount
Selling a Hawaii property while living on the mainland comes with unique challenges, but listing it “As-Is” might be costing you far more than you realize. Buyers in today’s market are looking for a seamless transition—they want the keys and a Mai Tai, not a cross-pacific renovation project. When you list a home “As-Is,” you…
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Hawaii Homeowners Association Laws, Your Rights, Responsibilities, & Red Flags
Buying a condo in Hawaii is buying a slice of paradise—but without the right knowledge, it can come with unexpected financial nightmares. In this video, I break down exactly what you need to look for before signing on the dotted line for a Hawaii condominium. Navigating Hawaii’s specific Condominium Property Act (HRS 514B) requires expertise.…
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Recycled Ocean Plastic Building Blocks From Beach Trash to Wall Material
What if the “good bones” of your next Hawaii investment property were made from the very materials currently polluting the Pacific Ocean? The real estate landscape is shifting, and true luxury now encompasses sustainability, innovation, and long-term resilience. At Island Dragonfly, evaluating the future of how we live in island environments is paramount. This video…
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Renting vs. Buying Hawaii (2026 Update)
Renting in Hawaii has always been considered the “safe” play—until now. Welcome to the 2026 Honolulu real estate market, where the math has completely flipped. In this video, we break down the exact numbers nobody is talking about. With median rents for a 2-bedroom unit in Urban Honolulu creeping over $3,100 (and hitting $3,500+ in…
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3D-Printed Homes in Hawaii: Can You Really Build a House in 48 Hours? 🏝️🤖 | Honolulu Real Estate
They say Rome wasn’t built in a day, but what about a house in Hawaii? 3D-printed concrete homes have officially landed on our shores, bringing sci-fi technology right to the islands. But is the promise of a “48-hour build” reality, or just a headline? In this video, we dive deep into the pros and cons…
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Short Sale vs Foreclosure in Hawaii 🌴 | Protect Your Credit & Keep Your Home’s Equity
Are you underwater on your Hawaii mortgage? When the water is rising, you have two life rafts: a Short Sale or a Foreclosure. But making the wrong choice can leave a massive financial scar that follows you around for seven years. In this video, I break down the truth about navigating distressed properties in Hawaii.…
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Geothermal Energy: The Properties Sitting Above Hawaii’s Underground Power
Aloha everyone, and welcome back to the channel. Today, we are diving deep into the literal hot spots of the Big Island to discuss the most explosive topic in Hawaii energy: Geothermal power. Hawaii has an ambitious goal to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045. While most islands rely on solar and wind, the Big…
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Blockchain Real Estate Closings in Hawaii | Smart Contracts vs Escrow
The traditional real estate closing process is changing. For decades, buyers and sellers have accepted a 30-to-45-day waiting period, hoping a wire transfer clears and a stranger stamps a piece of paper. With advancements in blockchain technology and smart contracts, the future of buying a home in Hawaii is shifting toward speed, transparency, and enhanced…