Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Makena Coffman
The UH Mānoa professor is an energy and climate policy expert focused on reducing carbon emissions, especially in the transportation sector.
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“Welcome to Hawai‘i” Should Have Limits
Hawaii Business Magazine’s editor makes a case for luring more affluent travelers to the Islands – and discouraging the budget conscious from visiting.
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.
Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Blue Planet Foundation
Among its recent legislative wins is a law that extends efficiency standards to toilets, water coolers, ventilating fans and other products.
Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Pono Home
The company helps homeowners and renters reduce their energy and water waste, while saving customers $6.3 million a year.
Sales of Pricey O‘ahu Homes Trend Up
While the number of homes sold in most categories of O‘ahu real estate were flat or down in August, the sales numbers went up for single-family homes priced at $3 million or more and condos starting at $1.5 million.
What to Know About Insurance Claims Following a Wildfire
We spoke with Robert Libby, assistant VP of claims at First Insurance Co., and Aaron Poentis, regional account manager of First Onsite Property Restoration in Hawai‘i, about what residents should know about filing insurance claims after a wildfire and what the process generally looks like.
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
Most Homeowners Say No to Refinance Loans With Mortgage Rates Over 7%
Oʻahu's percentage drop in refi loans during the second quarter was the second largest in the country, according to a national report.
Older High-Rises on O‘ahu Pressured to Install Fire Sprinklers – But They Have 15 Years to Do It
After the deadly Marco Polo fire of 2017, older Honolulu high rises were required to install sprinkler systems or pass a safety evaluation, but compliance is slow going. Now state legislation asks them to add the costly systems to their reserve studies.
If You Had a Mortgaged Home Destroyed on Maui, Any Relief on Payments May Be Just Temporary
Here are the options for people who can’t live in their homes anymore, but still owe money on the mortgage.
5 Steps to Ensuring Your Personal Insurance Is Up to Date
A sales manager at Atlas Insurance helps you figure out if you’re underinsured or overpaying.