In the Former Foreclosure Capital of Hawai‘i, Most Owners Are Not Selling This Time
Condo sales are way down in North Kona and South Kohala, but a lot has changed since the 2009 downturn.
Finance
Tracking Hawai‘i Homeowners Who are Equity Rich or Seriously Underwater
It appears counterintuitive, but the number of people in each category has grown, according to a new report.
Interest Rates are Up, So Number of New Mortgages is Down
The total of home loans issued in Hawai‘i through the end of October dropped 38% from the same period last year.
Here’s What Happens When Workers Become Employee-Owners
The perks of an ESOP include more company tax deductions and employee retirement benefits, and businesses that won’t be gutted by outside buyers.
Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies 2022
Fueled by its China service, Matson tops the list that shows how 70 companies and nonprofits fared in 2021, a year of recovery.
Homeowners’ Omissions Provide More than $30 Million to Honolulu Treasury
More than a third of all owner-occupied homes on O‘ahu are not covered by property tax exemptions because owners did not submit the paperwork. You have until Sept. 30, 2022 to fix that oversight.
Higher Mortgage Rates and Fewer Sales May Finally Be Affecting Prices
In half of the 12 real estate regions on O‘ahu, asking prices have been reduced on at least 30% of the current listings.
Disasters Can Shut Down a Business for Months. How Would You Pay for it?
Business interruption insurance covers lost income and expenses from fires, flooding and cyberattacks.
How to Plan for Business Growth When the Future Is Uncertain
6 strategies to move past survival mode and start thinking long term.
