No Local Changes Yet as National Lawsuits Rattle Real Estate Industry
At issue is the commission paid to agents who represent buyers in real estate transactions.
Real Estate
Honolulu Harbor Isn’t Ready for Climate Change
But the new Kapālama Container Terminal is the first step in an ambitious plan to create a more resilient port and cope with a rising ocean.
Federal Program Offers Mortgage Lifeline for Some Maui Residents
The mortgages come with no down payments, but max out at $977,500, which limits what they can buy in Maui’s expensive housing market.
Some West Maui Vacation Rentals Have Become Long-Term Housing
Hawai‘i Life says 16 West Maui homes have been switched from short-term to long-term rentals since the fire. But most units offered are filled immediately, with remaining long-term rental vacancies in the luxury market only.
Six Areas of O‘ahu Have Lots of Homes for Under $1 Million
In each of those places, prices so far this year are lower than last year.
Cesspools Are Killing Hawai‘i’s Coral – But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.
AIA Design Awards 2023
Shaping communities through design excellence. This article recognizes the winners and entrants in the AIA Honolulu 65th Annual Design Awards.
Number of Homes for Sale Goes Up in Some Parts of O‘ahu
One Realtor says prices will likely go up fast when interest rates fall, so eager buyers are being encouraged to close on deals now and then try to refinance in a few years at lower rates.
It’s Easier to Buy a Car Now, But Probably Not the One You Want
For vehicles that aren’t in stock, Hawai‘i buyers are waiting three months or more for their orders to arrive, often customized to their tastes.
