Trump Tower Waikiki: The Surprising Buyer’s Market in Luxury Real Estate

The iconic Trump Tower Waikiki, now rebranded as Kala’i, has quietly become one of Hawaii’s most compelling real estate opportunities — for buyers, that is.

As of mid-2025, the building features 31 active listings …

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Before you dive into paradise living, it’s crucial to understand the hidden costs -especially maintenance fees. These fees, also known as "strata fees" in Canada and Australia, can vary significantly depending on the building, amenities, and location. In some cases, …

It's been roughly 3 months since Trump Hotel Waikiki was rebranded as Kala'i. I'm here right across the street on Saratoga Road. Today, we're going to do a little report on what's been happening since the name rebrand has taken place at Trump Tower Waikiki, which is now …

Well, if you have anyone in your family that's military, the Hale Koa Hotel is one of the best deals going in Waikiki. You might not always have the ability to stay there, because it's always in such high demand. If you're ever spending time here and …

This past month we saw 2 major announcements with luxury conodel project on both Oahu and Maui.

Trump Tower Waikiki

First off, it was announced that Trump Tower Waikiki would be rebranded as Wakea Waikiki Beach by Irongate, who also developed both Trump Tower and the Ritz …

Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki

Dr. Beach recently came up with his annual list of the top beaches in the United States and Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki took the #2 spot behind St. George Island State Park in Florida. Not a bad accolade considering all the beautiful …

So it's been just over 10 years since I wrote a blog about the difference between Honolulu real estate and Beaver Creek. Back then, I was just learning how to ski. I just started learning how to ski when my kids started skiing and I'm a little bit …

In the midst of the COVID-19 lock-down here in Honolulu, one condo project in Waikiki that seems to be feeling the pain more than others is the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki.

Tower 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Waikiki

There are currently 73 listings for sale in the …

We're really excited about a new listing we've launched at Trump Tower Waikiki as a Harcourts Auctions listing.

Trump Tower #1321 is a studio unit on the far makai (ocean) side of the building at the end of the hall. As you enter the unit you'll see you …