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Ālia reserved housing from $514K
40 reserved homes in a luxury Kakaʻako tower.
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Oʻahu new construction guides & updates
Local context for buying new on Oʻahu. Explore communities, understand the process, and take your next step with confidence.
NCH guide October 1, 2026
Mau Loa at Koa Ridge: New Detached Homes Announced
Mau Loa is coming to Koa Ridge. See the newly published home plans, detached condominium design, and what buyers should confirm before the release.
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NCH guide August 27, 2026
Not Mortgage-Ready Yet? How to Prepare to Buy a Home on Oʻahu
Not ready to qualify for a mortgage? Compare DHI Home Buyers Club and independent Hawaiʻi resources, then choose a practical next step on Oʻahu.
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NCH guide August 14, 2026
HCDA vs HHFDC: Hawaii’s Two Affordable-Housing Programs, Explained
Oʻahu’s for-sale affordable housing runs under two legally distinct programs — HCDA reserved housing (with district-specific rules in Kakaʻako and Kalaeloa) and HHFDC-regulated projects (including projects in Kakaʻako) — plus a City & County variant used at Keʻolu…
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NCH guide August 14, 2026
Oʻahu Construction Status & Completion Dates — updated September 2026
Where every tracked Oʻahu new-construction project stands as of September 28, 2026: ʻIlima and Melia broke ground, Kalae and The Launiu are estimated for 2028, and Ālia's completion is now estimated for the first quarter of 2027. Each…
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NCH guide August 14, 2026
Do You Need an Agent for New Construction on Oʻahu — and Who Pays?
Updated August 14, 2026. This page explains how buyer representation works at Oʻahu’s new-construction projects — Hoʻopili, Koa Ridge, the Kakaʻako towers, and the affordable-housing programs — including who pays, what the sales office does and doesn’t do,…
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NCH guide March 14, 2026
New Construction in Central Oahu: Complete Buyer Guide (2026)
New construction in Central O’ahu comes down to one master-planned community: Koa Ridge. With 3,500 homes planned across five distinct product types — ranging from studio condos in the $380s to single-family-style estates above $1.4M — it’s the…
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NCH guide March 14, 2026
New Construction in ʻEwa Beach & West Oʻahu (2026)
ʻAhakea update — September 29, 2026: Detached GenHomes are the first phase; the second phase adds townhomes and attached FLEX homes. Older detached prices below are historical, not current offers. Confirm pricing and availability by home type. Compare…
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NCH guide March 10, 2026
Best New Construction Communities for Families on Oʻahu (2026): Schools, Parks & Kid-Friendly Features
ʻAhakea update — September 29, 2026: Detached GenHomes are the first phase; the second phase adds townhomes and attached FLEX homes. Older detached prices below are historical, not current offers. Confirm pricing and availability by home type. Compare…
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NCH guide March 10, 2026
Oʻahu New Construction Near Rail Stations: Every Community Within Walking Distance (2026)
Honolulu’s Skyline rail is rewriting the map for new construction buyers. With 13 stations now operational from East Kapolei to Middle Street — and 6 more under construction through Downtown — proximity to rail is becoming one of…
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