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Local context for buying new on Oʻahu. Explore communities, understand the process, and take your next step with confidence.
Latest story March 9, 2026
As of March 2026, there are 6 active communities on Oʻahu with new construction priced under $700,000. Options range from $380K studios at Koa Ridge to $685K affordable townhomes at Kaʻulu. This guide covers every under-$700K option available.
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Compare 15+ new construction developments on Oʻahu. From $300K affordable housing to $40M luxury condos. Hoʻopili, Koa Ridge, Ward Village pricing, lotteries & buying process.
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Most new construction homes in Hawaii come with a tiered “1-2-10” builder warranty that covers workmanship for one year, systems for two years, and structural defects for ten years. Unlike aftermarket home warranties you buy separately, these protections…
Read the guideNCH guide March 3, 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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Compare Koa Ridge HOA fees by phase, with dated developer budgets, master dues, condo estimates and extra charges. Includes 2026 amendments.
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Buying your first home on Oahu is daunting — the resale median hovers above $1M — but new construction still offers real entry points: market-rate studios from about $380,000 at Koa Ridge’s Lau Leʻa, condos from $489,950 at…
Read the guideNCH guide March 3, 2026
Last Updated: July 6, 2026 Ho‘opili pricing note — October 8, 2026: Uluwehi advertises from $487,960; its 11 priced homes span $487,960–$629,460. Advertised community entries are not promises of a particular bedroom count, FLEX® layout or available home.…
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Oahu’s income-restricted new construction market has tightened sharply in 2026: Keʻolu at Koa Ridge is the only program with an active purchase lottery as of July 6, 2026 (current phase $550s–$640s), while Kahuina’s initial lottery was held in…
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New construction vs resale in Hawaiʻi comes down to timeline, budget, and priorities. New construction homes at developments like Hoʻopili and Ward Village run from $489,950 (Hoʻopili condos, July 2026) to over $2M, offer presale appreciation potential, and…
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📌 Archived report for March 2026. Prices, availability, and statuses below reflect the market as of late February 2026 and are preserved as a historical snapshot. For current data see the Hoʻopili pricing guide and the complete Oʻahu…
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