As we enter 2026, many buyers and investors are asking the same question: “What is really worth owning in Hawaii right now?” The answer is becoming clearer and clearer: grandfathered residential Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) are worth a lot and will be for a long time. This is due to changing rules, rising ownership costs, and strong demand for high-quality vacation rentals.

I'm happy to say the exquisite Holualoa hideaway has sold in just 96 days on the market. Congratulations to my great sellers on a great result and a successful closing!