Inside Hawaii Real Estate

02/11/2026

🎏 Koi Realty new listing - Investment potential in Ewa Villages! 🔥 classic single family home with no HOA for $625,000!! Bring your contractor to open house on Sunday and check out the possibilities! 3/1 main house with separate 1/1. Large level 6,752 sq ft lot - completely gated.
$625,000
Koi Realty
Will Tanaka, R, Principal Broker, JD
Leonie Lam, R, Broker-in-charge

04/12/2025

Hawaii's real estate market is shifting! We explore whether it's a buyer's or seller's market, focusing on single-family homes and condos, neighborhood differences, and property conditions.

03/23/2025

🌺 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | SUNDAY 3/23 | 2PM–5PM
📍 Waikiki Park Heights #1101

Fall in love with this upgraded 1-bed, 1-bath gem in the heart of Waikiki — featuring city, ocean & Diamond Head views from the 11th floor! 🌊🌴🏙️

✨ Move-in-ready corner unit with:
🆕 Brand new vinyl flooring
🧊 Brand new refrigerator
🎨 Fresh interior paint
❄️ Recently serviced A/C
🌬️ Breezy lanai with extra privacy

🏢 Extra secure, quiet building with
💡 Maintenance fees that include A/C, electricity & more
🍽️ Iconic Hy’s Steakhouse right downstairs
🏖️ Moments from beaches, shopping, dining & Kapiolani Park

💰 Listed at $385,000 FS
📏 1 bed | 1 bath | Great for 30-day rentals

📍 Waikiki Park Heights – Elevated island living at its finest!

Listed by KOI Hawaii Realty | RB-24435
📞 (808) 429-0341
Listing Brokers: Will Tanaka, J.D. (RB-24367) & Leonie Lam (RB-23762)

02/02/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Big Mahalo to Prince D***s for joining us for an insightful discussion on financial literacy and real estate investment! Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam truly appreciated your time and the investment expertise you shared on Inside Hawaii Real Estate - ThinkTech Hawaii !!

About Prince D***s:
• 📈 Founder & CIO of Royal Financial Investment Group
• 🌍 Founder & President of Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation
• 📚 Author & Host of The Investor Show

What We Covered:
✅ The pivotal role of financial literacy in investment success
✅ Strategies tailored for Hawaii’s unique real estate market
✅ Insights on how broader economic trends impact local opportunities
✅ Principles behind housing market resilience
✅ Fundamentals of sound investment practices
✅ Innovative initiatives like the ‘Wesley Learns’ series for youth financial education

Prince shared practical, actionable advice on leveraging financial literacy to unlock real estate investment opportunities in Hawaii. His insights will help you make informed decisions that foster long-term wealth and financial security.

Mahalo again, Prince, for your wisdom and inspiration!!



🎥 Watch the full episode here!

Financial Strategies in Real Estate and Beyond; Empowering Consumers with Financial Knowledge and Real Estate Strategies (Inside Hawaii Real Estate). The hos...

01/25/2025

Our ✨Newest✨ Listing in Pearl City, Pacific Palisades | 1st Public Open House Sun., 1/26!
📍2134 Aluka Loop
Offered for $1,088,000
🌟Many upgrades🌟, turn-key, single-level!
This special forever home has so much to offer, you must come and see it asap!
🛏️4 bed | 🛁2 bath
Access to PPCA rec. center & pool!!!

Will Tanaka, J.D. , R & Leonie Lam, R
☎️808-429-0341 (for more info.)
Hawai’i Real Estate Brokers
BHGRE Advantage Realty

Thinking about the Hawai’i Real Estate market? We have many more listings coming soon! Please call or email us! 808-429-0341
[email protected]
www.insidehawaiirealestate.com

01/12/2025

Just Sold in Kahala 🏡✨

We were honored to have successfully closed after representing the seller on this cherished mid-century Kahala home. Very lovingly cared for over the years.

This property was more than a house—it was a special gathering place for neighbors, church members, and colleagues, filled with warmth and Aloha. ❤️

Congratulations to the new owners 🎉 who now have the opportunity to create their own memories in this special home.

We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us to support this family in getting multiple offers and a smooth and successful transaction that enables them to find closure and move onto their next chapter.

624 Ulili Street
MLS 202415091
$2,600,000

– Will Tanaka (R) & Leonie Lam (R)
BHGRE Advantage Realty

01/11/2025

🏡 Just Listed in Waipahu Estates! 🌴✨

📍 Multi-Generational / Rental - Prime Location!
This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious 9-bedroom, 5-bathroom gem in a prime cul-de-sac with added privacy and minimal traffic.

💎 Key Features:
✅ Spacious 2,982 interior sqft - 5 bedrooms in single-level living space + 4 bedrooms upstairs with a lanai.
✅ Full kitchen + TWO wet bars – perfect for entertaining, multi-generational living, or rental income potential.
✅ Generous 6,856 sq ft level lot with covered parking & indoor/outdoor living spaces.
✅ Perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying the serene cul-de-sac vibe.

This is the best value in Waipahu Estates, and it’s hitting the market for the first time! Don’t miss out!

🗓 Open Houses:
📅 Saturday, 1/11/25 – 1 PM to 4 PM
📅 Sunday, 1/12/25 – 1 PM to 4 PM

📞 Contact:
Will Tanaka (R) & Leonie Lam (R)
BHGRE Advantage Realty

🌺

01/08/2025

Oahu Real Estate Market Update – December 2024

✨ Single-Family Homes:
• $1,054,500 median sales price which is a noticeable decrease from $1,115,000 in November 2024.

✨ Condos:
• Sales climbed to a record median price of $540,000, an increase from $530,000 in November 2024.


📈 Key Insights:
• 12.2% more single-family listings and 29.2% more condo listings.
• Days on Market: Single-family homes stayed listed for a median of 20 days, while condos took 36 days.

🌴 2024 Year-End Stats
• Single-family median prices hit $1.1M, up 4.8% annually.
• Condo median prices rose modestly to $515,000 (+1.3%).
• Active inventory grew 56.2% for condos.

Source: Honolulu Board of Realtors

12/10/2024

Hidden Costs of Unpermitted Work in Hawaii (Inside Hawaii Real Estate)

Big Mahalo to Christina Jedra, Investigative Reporter for Honolulu Civil Beat, for being our special guest speaker on ThinkTech Hawaii!

Christina shared her investigative findings, highlighting the hidden costs of unpermitted work in Hawaii, financial penalties for violators, a surprising legal loophole, and the systemic challenges facing the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP).

Positive news is that changes have been implemented with the DPP review process and we remain optimistic that homeowners will see benefits in the coming year.

Leonie Lam and I are grateful for your time and for sharing your amazing investigative work, Christina!!

Hidden Costs of Unpermitted Work in Hawaii; Civil Beat's Investigation into Oahu's Permitting Process (Inside Hawaii Real Estate). The hosts for this show we...

12/08/2024

KAIMUKI!!! We just listed this lovingly cared for home in Kaimuki! First time ever on the market! Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths in a larger (over 6,000) level lot. Come visit us this weekend at open house!

Offered for $1,199,000

Listed by:
Will Tanaka, R, JD & Leonie Lam, Broker
BHGRE Advantage Realty

Call us for more info.!
808-429-0341

11/27/2024

Big Mahalo to Thomas Yamachika, President of Tax Foundation of Hawaii, for joining us as the special guest speaker on our Inside Hawaii Real Estate community show on ThinkTech Hawaii !!

Hot Topic: Empty Homes Tax (Bill 46)

Leonie and I truly appreciated your insights and candid perspective on the widely debated Empty Homes Tax, a proposed 3% tax measure affecting residential properties that remain vacant for more than 6 months each year.

• How would the city enforce this law if it passes?
• What impact will this have on local residents who own second homes?
• What are the potential benefits and challenges of this proposed tax?
• Could it truly help address our affordable housing crisis?
• Who would be exempt from this tax?

Thank you, Tom, for sharing your time and expertise!

Big Mahalo to Jay Fidell and Carol Mon Lee for doing all the behind-the-scenes work - we are grateful!!

The Empty Homes Tax; Oahu's Housing Solution (Inside Hawaii Real Estate). The hosts for this show were Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam. The guest was Tom Yamachi...