From a $10,000 VIP Indy 500 race weekend giveaway to a just-sold milestone, a brand-new Kaka‘ako project, and a quick favor we’d truly appreciate — here’s what’s happening this week at Hawaii Starts Here.

🏁 Win the Ultimate VIP Race Weekend

Our partners at RE/MAX and INDYCAR Team Meyer Shank Racing are giving away two VIP race-day tickets to the iconic 500-mile race in Indianapolis — a once-in-a-lifetime experience valued at $10,000.

What’s Included (May 22–24, 2026)

  • Tickets to Carb Day (May 22) and Race Day (May 24, 2026)
  • Exclusive access to the grid, pit, and paddock
  • Premium hospitality
  • A $5,000 gift card toward hotel and airfare

This is an unforgettable weekend for any motorsport fan — and entering is quick and free.

👉 Enter to Win Here

🎉 Just Sold at Spinnaker Place

We’re so excited for our buyers who just purchased their first home at Spinnaker Place Townhomes! With a cute yard perfect for entertaining, we can already picture all the gatherings and memories that will be created there.

We’re truly grateful for the trust they placed in our team and wish them all the best in this new chapter filled with many celebrations ahead. Congratulations on closing on your first home — welcome home!

🏙️ Kahuina Kaka‘ako — New Project Now Selling

Kahuina is Kaka‘ako’s newest residential project, featuring both market-priced and HHFDC (affordable) units. Whether you’re a first-time buyer pursuing homeownership through an affordable program or looking to invest in one of Honolulu’s most walkable urban neighborhoods, Kahuina is worth a serious look.

Market Pricing

  • 1 Bedroom — from $690,000
  • 2 Bedroom — from $910,000
  • 3 Bedroom — from $1,295,000

HHFDC Affordable Pricing

  • 1 Bedroom — from $598,888
  • 2 Bedroom — from $692,800
  • 3 Bedroom — from $839,900

HHFDC Program Terms

  • 10-year owner-occupancy restriction
  • Shared Appreciation Equity
  • 5% down payment requirement

HHFDC Buyer Qualifications

  • Household income under 140% AMI (Area Median Income)
  • U.S. citizen
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Hawaii resident, and will physically reside in the unit purchased
  • Gross income sufficient to qualify for a loan
  • First-time home buyer

HHFDC units sell quickly and the qualification process takes time, so don’t wait to get started. Contact us today to learn more about Kahuina and take the first step toward homeownership.

⭐ Nominate Joe Castaneda for Hawai‘i’s Best Realtor

Nominations are now open for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawai‘i’s Best 2026 — and we would be honored to have your support. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, April 21.

If you’ve had a great experience working with our team, we’d truly appreciate your nomination for Joe Castaneda in the Realtor category. Your support means everything and helps us continue serving our Oahu community at the highest level.

👉 Nominate Here

Mahalo for your continued trust and support. It’s a privilege to be part of your real estate journey.