The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Big Island Wrestles with Luxury Development for 20-Plus Years
Here’s a look back at August 2001.
Real Estate
Two Kaka‘akos Have Emerged in 12 Years and New Plans for What Will Come May Change Our Skyline and Streets Yet Again
Since 2009, Honoluluans have had front-row seats to the rebirth and redevelopment of Kaka‘ako, the city’s much-touted future urban hot spot.
Raging Real Estate: Hawai‘i Realtors Share Their Tips to Navigate This High-Pressure Zone
Record high prices. Record low inventory. Just days between listing and going into escrow. Hawai‘i’s always-hot housing market is moving at a feverish pace.
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2021
Buying a home is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, investments people will ever make—especially in Hawai‘i.
Homebuyers Guide: Best in Real Estate Hawai‘i 2021 Fast Facts
$917,500: New record median price for single-family homes in Honolulu in February 2021. 53%: Most in demand? Sales of condos in Honolulu priced $400,000 to $499,999 jumped more than 53% from February 2020 to February 2021. In…
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2020
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Best in Real Estate Hawai‘i 2020 Fast Facts
The Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center offers a free one-hour orientation for homebuyers. It’s $60 to become a member and get access to counseling, classes, coaching sessions and more. Call (808)…
These 3 Historic Hawai‘i Houses Might Be On Sale Very Soon
Museums, universities and nonprofits used to be a safe haven for historic homes, a way to preserve them for public use. But now, three residences entrusted to local institutions are in danger of being sold.
Inside HONOLULU: The Struggles of Photographing Tiny Homes in Hawai‘i
The camera adds 10 pounds and hundreds of extra square feet. So how do you shoot small?
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2019
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Peaks and Valleys: The 20 Most and Least Expensive Houses and Condos on O‘ahu
We take a look at five of the most expensive homes and condominiums, as well as five of the least expensive, to see what makes a steal or a splurge.
A Tiny Home Offered This Hawai‘i Family a Fresh Start After Kīlauea Erupted
After lava from Kīlauea last year destroyed their Kapoho home of 18 years, John and Nancy Theismann decided to downsize.
Small-Kine Homes: How 4 Local Families Make the Most of Little Spaces in Hawai‘i
Locally, making do with fewer square feet has long been a fact of life for Hawai‘i families.
O‘ahu in 1978: Housing Prices on the Rise in Hawai‘i
In the late 1970s, Hawai‘i’s housing prices hit an all-time high. Fast forward four decades, and we’re still singing the same tune.
603 Permits For ADUs on O‘ahu Were Issued From Jan. 2016 to March 2019
We asked city planners to show us where people are getting permits to build and they provided this exclusive detailed map.
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2018
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
This is Real(tor) Life: Wacky and Funny Stories From Hawai‘i’s Real-Estate Agents
Messy monks, high-flying dogs and risqué parties—eight Hawai‘i real-estate agents share their most memorable stories.
Tips for Every Budget: 63 Ways to Improve Your Hawai‘i Home
Whether you’ve got a three-bedroom kama‘āina gem or a compact condo in town, your Island home could always look a little nicer.
12 Creative Ways to Make the Most of a Small Living Space
In Hawai‘i, square footage comes at a premium. Here are some tips for making your home feel larger.
Spruce Up Your Place With Inspiration From These Hawai‘i Homes
Here are 9 ideas to help you redesign your space.
A Realtor You Can Trust
(Sponsored) Joni Shiraishi will make buying or selling a home stress-free.
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2016
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Could Tiny Houses Have a Big Impact on Hawai‘i’s Future?
The tiny house trend is looking pretty tempting.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.