Category: Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong

The “Three Little Pigs” got it wrong. The pig who built with wood wouldn’t have lost his house — if he’d used Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly LLC and a top producer since 2004. In this video, I break down the engineered wood that’s quietly reshaping how we build…

Thinking about buying a property in Hawaii? Before you sign anything,you need to understand the difference between LEASEHOLD and FEE SIMPLE— it could be the most expensive mistake of your real estate life. In this video, Jason Wong (Principal Broker, RB-22819) breaks downwhat every buyer needs to know about leasehold properties in Hawaii— including the…

Buying Hawaii real estate as a foreign buyer is possible, but the timeline must be organized early: banking, funds transfer, lender communication, document review, offer strategy, escrow, inspection, and closing all need to move in the right order. In this video, Jason Wong explains a practical 90-day timeline for overseas and international buyers who want…

If you are a foreign national selling commercial real estate in Hawaii, you are walking into a financial bloodbath if you aren’t prepared. FIRPTA and HARPTA withholding will obliterate your cash flow at closing, taking a massive 22.25% of your SALES PRICE (not your profit). Add in Section 1250 depreciation recapture, and your entire ROI…

What if your office view looked like this? Work-from-home isn’t a phase — it’s the new normal. And in 2025–2026, the data is clear: hybrid and remote work have stabilized as the dominant employment model across nearly every industry. Employers are moving past “return to office” mandates and instead requiring dedicated, functional home offices with…

If you own real estate in Hawaii, your ownership structure matters just as much as the property itself. In this video, I break down a topic many Hawaii homeowners, investors, and overseas property owners overlook until it is too late: trust ownership and why it can matter when it comes to probate, privacy, and protecting…

Have you ever wondered why some investors panic at the slightest market dip, while others seem to glide right through it? Living and working in Hawaii, the ocean teaches us everything we need to know about navigating luxury and commercial real estate. The coral reef isn’t checking the S&P 500 or doom-scrolling about interest rates.…

How do you price your home correctly in Hawaii without leaving money on the table—or scaring serious buyers away? In this video, I break down one of the most important decisions any Hawaii homeowner can make before going to market: pricing strategy. Whether you own a Honolulu condo, an Oahu single-family home, a luxury estate,…

Think you need 20% down to buy a home in Hawaii? Think again. My actual neighbor purchased his home right here on Oahu with just 3.5% down using an FHA loan — and in this video, I’m breaking down exactly how he did it, step by step. If you’ve been renting in Hawaii and wondering…

Aloha! Hawaii is paradise, but navigating our highly competitive luxury real estate market can sometimes attract sophisticated digital predators. Whether you are a local resident, relocating from the mainland, or an international investor seeking a slice of island living, protecting your hard-earned capital is paramount. In this video, I break down the Top 5 Hawaii…