Category: Hawaii Real Estate by Jason Wong

Let’s be honest—most roofs are lazy. They just sit there keeping the rain off. But in the Hawaii luxury real estate market, a lazy roof is a missed financial opportunity. Welcome back! I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly, and today we need to talk about a massive technological shift happening in 2026 that…

They say love is blind, but your Hawaii home inspector better not be! 🕵🏻‍♂️ Welcome back to the channel. I’m Jason Wong, Principal Broker at Island Dragonfly. For over two decades, I’ve been helping local families and global investors safely navigate the complex real estate market. Buying your island dream home is an incredible milestone,…

Are you dreaming of buying property in Hawaii with a lush stream and generating your own free electricity? Before you declare yourself the “Elon Musk of the jungle,” there are vital legal and practical realities you must know about Hawaii land and water rights. In this video, Hawaii Principal Broker Jason Wong breaks down the…

Buying a home in Hawaii is the ultimate dream, but dealing with the U.S. tax system can feel like a nightmare for foreign investors. If you’re a foreign national looking to purchase luxury real estate in Honolulu or across the Hawaiian Islands, the IRS requires a U.S. tax ID. Without it, you risk losing 15%…

Selling a property in Hawaii? There is one hidden line item that catches many sellers off guard at closing: the Hawaii Conveyance Tax. Whether you are trading a family home in Honolulu or liquidating a luxury commercial asset on Maui, the State of Hawaii imposes a one-time transfer tax on the seller. But here is…

If you live in Hawaii or are planning to invest in Hawaii real estate, you need to know the truth about our water. You probably don’t have a “hard water” problem—you have a Volcanic Silica problem. In this video, I break down why mainland water softeners are a complete waste of money for island homes…

Aloha everyone. If you ask around at a weekend barbecue, people will tell you that you can sell a house in Hawaii anytime. While the optimism is great, the data tells a entirely different story. In this video, we dive deep into the Honolulu Board of Realtors MLS data to uncover the exact times of…

Have you ever seen those aesthetic 200-square-foot tiny homes online and thought about living mortgage-free in Hawaii? As a Principal Broker navigating Honolulu’s real estate market, I see investors and hopeful buyers make critical mistakes when it comes to alternative housing in the islands. In this video, we dive deep into the reality of the…

Are you ready to stop renting your electricity and start owning your power? Welcome to Hawaii, home to world-class beaches, unmatched luxury living, and the undisputed heavyweight champion of high electricity prices. At roughly 40 cents per kilowatt-hour, running an air conditioner in the islands isn’t just a matter of comfort—it’s a massive financial decision.…

Selling your Hawaii luxury condo or beachfront estate should be an exciting milestone, not a stressful financial headache. But if you’re a non-resident or foreign investor getting ready to close, you need to know about a six-letter acronym that catches many sellers off guard: HARPTA. In this deep dive, we are cutting through the rumors…