Category: Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong

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.…

If you’ve been reading the news lately, you probably think the Hawaii real estate market is in the middle of a full-blown apocalypse. Headlines are screaming that short-term rentals are dead and investors should run for the hills. But as we all know, headlines are designed to sell clicks, not condos. Taking a moment to…

Living in Hawaii is an absolute dream, but designing a home for our unique tropical climate comes with a distinct set of challenges. If you’ve ever stepped out of bed onto a freezing ceramic tile floor or discovered your expensive hardwood is warping from the island humidity, this video is for you. Today, we’re diving…

You want to buy a slice of paradise in Hawaii, but you don’t have a U.S. passport, a Social Security Number, or a domestic credit score. Do you have to pay 100% in cash? The short answer is no. Welcome to Island Dragonfly. I’m Jason Wong (PB) MBA, and over my two decades in the…

Welcome to the Jason Wong 黃浩然 (PB) MBA channel. Living in Hawaii means waking up to some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world—but it also means managing the intense, unrelenting tropical sun. With over 22 years of experience in luxury residential and commercial markets, I’ve seen too many property owners pay millions…

Welcome to the Jason Wong 黃浩然 (PB) MBA channel. Living in Hawaii means waking up to some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world—but it also means managing the intense, unrelenting tropical sun. With over 22 years of experience in luxury residential and commercial markets, I’ve seen too many property owners pay millions…

The number one question I get asked at the grocery store, at client meetings, and in my DMs is: “Jason, should I sell my Hawaii home now, or wait?” Many sellers are hoping to wake up to 3% interest rates or a sudden bidding war, but relying on hope isn’t a strategy—it’s procrastination. In this…

The Future of Hawaii Real Estate: Why Luxury Modular Homes Are Taking Over | Build Faster on Oʻahu Let’s be real—the way we build houses today is stuck in the 1920s. From endless weather delays to noise complaints and budget overruns, traditional stick-built homes can be an exhausting process. But what if your next Hawaii…

Aloha everyone! Is the price of paradise pushing buyers out? In this deep dive into the Hawaii housing crisis, we look past the headlines and analyze the hard 2025 economic data impacting local families, out-of-state buyers, and global investors. Currently, the statewide median price for a single-family home is hovering around $950,000, with Oahu hitting…

Thinking about moving to Hawaii? You’re probably picturing perfect sunsets and endless beach days. While that’s part of the magic, the reality of living in the islands full-time comes with some major adjustments. I’ve seen countless buyers land with stars in their eyes, only to be caught off guard by the day-to-day realities of the…