Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong | Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi https://jasonwong.us Medallion Club & Global Centurion Recipient Since 2004 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:49:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://jasonwong.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-JW-FAVICON-RED-32x32.png Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong | Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi https://jasonwong.us 32 32 Selling Hawaii Real Estate as a Foreign LLC? The 50% Tax Trap You MUST Avoid 🏢🌴 https://jasonwong.us/selling-hawaii-real-estate-as-a-foreign-llc-the-50-tax-trap-you-must-avoid-%f0%9f%8f%a2%f0%9f%8c%b4/ https://jasonwong.us/selling-hawaii-real-estate-as-a-foreign-llc-the-50-tax-trap-you-must-avoid-%f0%9f%8f%a2%f0%9f%8c%b4/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2413 Did you buy your Hawaii luxury property through an offshore LLC to protect your privacy? It might have felt like a brilliant move at the time, but when it’s time to sell, that offshore entity could cost you nearly half of your hard-earned equity. If you own Hawaii real estate personally or through a standard […]

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Can You Survive in Hawaii on a $100k Salary? (The Brutal Truth) 🌴 https://jasonwong.us/can-you-survive-in-hawaii-on-a-100k-salary-the-brutal-truth-%f0%9f%8c%b4/ https://jasonwong.us/can-you-survive-in-hawaii-on-a-100k-salary-the-brutal-truth-%f0%9f%8c%b4/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2410 Everyone dreams of sunset Mai Tais and surfing before work, but what does it actually cost to live in paradise? In this video, we break down the brutal financial reality of making $100,000 a year in Hawaii. From the nation’s highest electricity rates and imported grocery costs to the reality of the Oahu housing market, […]

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7 Hawaii Real Estate NIGHTMARES (And How to Avoid Them) | Honolulu Home Inspections https://jasonwong.us/7-hawaii-real-estate-nightmares-and-how-to-avoid-them-honolulu-home-inspections/ https://jasonwong.us/7-hawaii-real-estate-nightmares-and-how-to-avoid-them-honolulu-home-inspections/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2407 Thinking of buying your dream home in paradise? A beautiful ocean view can sometimes hide a financial nightmare. In this video, we uncover the 7 biggest home inspection failures unique to the Hawaii real estate market that can drain your bank account and turn your tropical dream into a stressful liability. From hidden termite damage […]

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Why Hawaii Luxury Real Estate Outlasts Every Market Crash 🏝️ (The Coral Reef Strategy) https://jasonwong.us/why-hawaii-luxury-real-estate-outlasts-every-market-crash-%f0%9f%8f%9d%ef%b8%8f-the-coral-reef-strategy/ https://jasonwong.us/why-hawaii-luxury-real-estate-outlasts-every-market-crash-%f0%9f%8f%9d%ef%b8%8f-the-coral-reef-strategy/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2404 Every week, a new expert screams that the national housing market is crashing. If you live on the mainland, you might be worried. But here in Hawaii? We don’t run. We surf. Welcome back to the channel. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. In today’s video, we are diving into the data to […]

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Toilet Leak Detection: The $3 Sensor That Saves 200 Gallons Per Day https://jasonwong.us/toilet-leak-detection-the-3-sensor-that-saves-200-gallons-per-day/ https://jasonwong.us/toilet-leak-detection-the-3-sensor-that-saves-200-gallons-per-day/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2401 Are you preparing to sell your Honolulu property, or perhaps managing a remote investment portfolio in Hawaii? A silent, invisible issue right inside your home could be draining your wallet daily and threatening your final sale price. In this video, we uncover a simple $3 maintenance hack that takes less than ten minutes to implement […]

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Are Hawaii Homes OVERPRICED? 🏝️ Oahu Real Estate Market Update 2026 https://jasonwong.us/are-hawaii-homes-overpriced-%f0%9f%8f%9d%ef%b8%8f-oahu-real-estate-market-update-2026/ https://jasonwong.us/are-hawaii-homes-overpriced-%f0%9f%8f%9d%ef%b8%8f-oahu-real-estate-market-update-2026/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2396 Did you scroll through Zillow last night, see the price tag on a 1970s teardown in Kaimuki, and almost choke on your morning acai bowl? You’re not alone. Welcome to the Aloha State, where the views are free, but the square footage definitely isn’t. As we navigate 2026, the median price for a single-family home […]

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The Coming Solar Panel Recycling Crisis — Hawaii’s Plan for 2045 Solar Waste https://jasonwong.us/the-coming-solar-panel-recycling-crisis-hawaiis-plan-for-2045-solar-waste/ https://jasonwong.us/the-coming-solar-panel-recycling-crisis-hawaiis-plan-for-2045-solar-waste/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2393 Aloha! I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. We all know Hawaii is leading the nation with our 100% renewable energy mandate by 2045. It’s one of the reasons living in paradise is so forward-thinking. But as a real estate professional with over 20 years in the Honolulu market, I’m seeing a “dirty little […]

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Smart Pool Systems in Hawaii: Why a “Dumb” Pool is a Liability 🌴 | Hawaii Luxury Real Estate https://jasonwong.us/smart-pool-systems-in-hawaii-why-a-dumb-pool-is-a-liability-%f0%9f%8c%b4-hawaii-luxury-real-estate/ https://jasonwong.us/smart-pool-systems-in-hawaii-why-a-dumb-pool-is-a-liability-%f0%9f%8c%b4-hawaii-luxury-real-estate/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2390 Owning a swimming pool in Hawaii should be about mai tais, stunning sunsets, and relaxation—not playing amateur chemist in the midday sun! In this video, Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly LLC, breaks down why upgrading to a Smart Pool System is the ultimate game-changer for Hawaii homeowners and global real estate investors. Whether […]

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Hawaii Real Estate 2026: How the 100% Clean Energy Law Impacts Your Transaction https://jasonwong.us/hawaii-real-estate-2026-how-the-100-clean-energy-law-impacts-your-transaction/ https://jasonwong.us/hawaii-real-estate-2026-how-the-100-clean-energy-law-impacts-your-transaction/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2341 Welcome to Hawaii—the land of Aloha, beautiful beaches, and the most ambitious clean energy goals in the United States. But did you know that Hawaii’s race to 100% renewable energy by 2045 fundamentally changes how we buy and sell homes across Oʻahu, Maui, the Big Island, and beyond? In this video, I break down exactly […]

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Buying Hawaii Real Estate? WATCH THIS First! (Escrow vs Attorney State) 🏛️🌴 https://jasonwong.us/buying-hawaii-real-estate-watch-this-first-escrow-vs-attorney-state-%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%b4/ https://jasonwong.us/buying-hawaii-real-estate-watch-this-first-escrow-vs-attorney-state-%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%b4/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://jasonwong.us/?p=2338 In Asia and many US states, closing on a property feels like a legal drama where lawyers battle it out. But in Hawaii? We do things very differently. If you are a foreign buyer or an out-of-state investor looking to purchase luxury residential or commercial real estate in Hawaii, understanding the closing process is critical. […]

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