Buying your first home is exciting, especially here in Hawaii, where homeownership is not just a financial milestone, but a connection to place, community and, for some, family legacy. But with limited inventory, unique local market factors and stiff competition, it’s easy for first-time buyers to feel overwhelmed.

Experience the best of contemporary island living at Villa 4 of the Waiea building, an exclusive two-story residence in the heart of Honolulu’s vibrant Ward Village in the Kaka'ako neighborhood. This rare 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom villa offers a private, townhome-style lifestyle complemented by the unmatched amenities of one of Oahu’s most prestigious luxury condominiums.

Rounding out the master-planned Ward Village community in Kaka'ako, which broke ground more than 15 years ago, are two new residences—ʻIlima Ward Village and Melia Ward Village. These highly anticipated projects—the 12th and 13th towers in the community—will rise where the Ward Centre retail complex currently stands, fronting Ala Moana Boulevard on the makai side of Ward Village.

Welcome to 278 Makaweli Place, a rare opportunity to own a private estate in one of Oahu’s most coveted enclaves. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious Koko Kai-Triangle neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, this stunning residence captures uninterrupted views of Maunalua Bay, Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean—a breathtaking backdrop for every moment of the day.