ADUs Seemed Like a Simple Solution to Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Real Estate
Most Hawai‘i Homes Are Equity Rich
That means the majority of Island homes are worth at least twice what’s owed on any mortgages or other debts on the properties.
The Mortgage Refinance Rush Has Cooled, But HELOCs Can Unlock Housing Wealth
With interest rates in Hawai‘i nearing or topping 5%, now might be a good time to use a home equity line of credit for big purchases.
The 2022 Guide To Hawai‘i's Shipping, Air And Transportation
Moving In the Right Direction
O‘ahu Construction Costs Are Up, But it Could be Worse
Honolulu trails only New York and San Francisco when it comes to building costs, according to project management company RLB.
Hawai‘i’s Building Permit Delays Top the Nation, Study Shows
A report by UH economists says building regulations here are the most onerous in the U.S., just as our home prices are the highest.
Want to Buy Your First Home? It’s Hard but Not Impossible
Here’s how you can make it happen on O‘ahu, even without a big loan from your family.
Latest Vacation Rental Battle Is Over – Stand By for Any Impact
The only short-term rentals still legal got their permits before 1990 or are in the resort areas of Waikīkī, Ko Olina or Turtle Bay.
West Coast Buyers Make Big Splash on Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island
As on Maui, mainland buyers of local homes had a bigger impact on both islands than they did on O‘ahu. Meanwhile, the number of transactions is declining statewide and prices continue to rise.
