More Homes Available for Sale on O‘ahu
A bigger inventory of homes for sale is usually good news for buyers but other data suggests they should not break out the champagne.
Real Estate
You Don’t Need 4 Wheels to Go Electric
For short trips, e-bikes and scooters, Onewheels and even electric unicycles are fuel efficient, easy to park and lots of fun.
“Home for Sale” Sometimes Means Renters are Displaced
About 40% of Hawai‘i households are renters. Their relationships with their landlords can be friendly and supportive. But this two-part report examines when the wants and needs of tenants and landlords conflict, with perspectives from both sides.
Records Broken as the Rich Buy Hawai‘i Homes
During the first half of this year, 424 homes, condos and vacant land parcels sold for $3 million or more. The top price: $36.1 million for an oceanfront estate on Kaua‘i.
Sell Your Hawai‘i Home and You'll Likely Make a Big Profit
One analysis says there were huge gains statewide, with the biggest average profit during the second quarter of this year at 110.5% on Hawai‘i Island.
How We Covered One Aspect of Hawai‘i's Rental Crisis
We sought out renter and landlord voices from across the state to better understand the ways that Hawai‘i’s hot housing market is impacting rentals.
Yen Is Weaker, But Japanese Investors Still Bullish About Hawai‘i Real Estate
Tourists from Japan are coming back, with lots more expected this fall, and some will be looking to buy a piece of paradise
First-half Report: Number of Homes Sold on O‘ahu Higher Than Each of Last Four Years
But June’s numbers plus some leading indicators suggest a softening in the real estate market
The Rich and Famous Love the Neighbor Islands
Those with homes there include Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, Jason Momoa, Michael Dell and Willie Nelson. But don’t expect to see all of their names on the deeds.
