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Waikiki Banyan’s 26th-floor recreation deck reopens May 18 after 13 months of comprehensive renovations. The popular amenity space features updated pools, new BBQ areas, and enhanced Diamond Head views for the 876-unit complex.
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Oahu single-family home sales jumped 26% in March with median prices hitting $1.2M, while mortgage rates fell below 6%. Despite rate relief, homeownership remains out of reach for most residents earning typical Hawaii wages.
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A new Honolulu bill would require developers seeking TOD incentives near Skyline stations to provide greater community benefits. The measure could reshape development around rail hubs in Kakaako and other transit zones.
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Waiakoa, a massive two-tower development in Kakaako, will bring 1,032 residential units starting construction in 2026. The project represents one of Honolulu’s largest single residential additions in recent years.
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Outrigger Hospitality Group launches a $100M transformation of its flagship Waikiki Beach Resort, featuring cultural elements like a grand staircase inspired by the historic ʻĀpuakēhau Stream and museum-quality local art. The comprehensive renovation will touch all 524 guest rooms and public spaces over multiple years.
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Three major residential towers in Kakaako are set to break ground in 2026, adding over 2,000 housing units to Honolulu’s fastest-growing neighborhood. The projects include Kahuina with 60% affordable units, marking a significant shift toward mixed-income development.
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Concrete columns for Honolulu’s rail system are rising along Nimitz Highway and through Kakaako, marking the first visible above-ground progress on the transit line’s Downtown segment. The elevated guideway will reshape the urban skyline and connect West Oahu to job centers by 2031.
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The 1,032-unit Waiakoa development will break ground in 2026 in Kakaako, featuring two towers up to 43 stories tall. The project includes workforce housing options alongside market-rate condos, continuing the neighborhood’s transformation into a dense residential hub.
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Oahu single-family home sales surged 26% in March while the median price hit a record $1,199,500. However, homes are staying on the market 40% longer, indicating buyers are becoming more selective despite strong demand.
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Honolulu quietly acquired a corner parcel on North Pauahi Street to develop affordable housing near Chinatown. The move addresses Hawaii’s nation-leading housing wage crisis by creating workforce housing in the urban core.
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