Hawai'i's trusted real estate leader, formerly known as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hawaii Realty, has officially rebranded as Hawai'i Modern Realty, ending its 10-year affiliation with the national brand. The brokerage remains locally owned and operated, with Kalama Kim continuing as president, and retains its 150 agents across offices in Honolulu, Kailua, and Kapolei.

A new chapter has begun, and it's one we've proudly earned. Hawai'i Modern Realty recently joined HI Now Daily on Hawai'i News Now, where President Kalama Kim spoke with Kainoa Carlson about what this change truly means for our community. While our name is fresh, our presence in Hawai'i real estate is far from new. For more than a decade, our team has guided over 3,000 families across these islands through some of life's biggest decisions, buying, selling, investing, and finding a home.

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O'ahu transforms into a tropical winter wonderland during the holiday season, blending Hawaiian traditions with festive cheer. From November through New Year's, the island comes alive with unique celebrations that capture the special magic of spending the holidays in paradise.

Downtown Honolulu is undergoing a vibrant transformation. The iconic Davies Pacific Center, once a commercial hub, is being transformed into MODEA at 168 Queen Street, a sustainable urban living community spearheaded by Avalon Group and CEO Christine Camp. This project revitalizes a historical site with a modern, environmentally conscious twist.

The State of Hawaii is ready to pay 50% or more of your down payment to move into Modea Nurses, Teachers, Police Officers, and Agriculture Field Workers, are the eligible recipients of these funds. Feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be eligible. I'm looking forward to helping the helpers in our community!

Aloha, I'm Kimmy Brooke, a Luxury Brand Real Estate Agent specializing in buying and selling homes on Lana'i, Maui, and Oahu as well as helping clients relocate anywhere in the world through my global network of qualified agents. What brought me to real estate? Born into a legacy that spans five generations in Hawai'i, I have a deep appreciation for the land, the ocean, and the aloha spirit.

The term "vacation rental" seems straight forward enough but is an increasingly controversial expression that invokes a variety of opinions. The term typically implies a property rented for short stays ranging from a couple of nights to a couple weeks - in other words for vacations.