Ka‘ōhao or Lanikai? Maunalua or ‘Āina Haina?
Two of those names are made up, while nicknames like Diamond Head have supplanted older names. Hawaiian leaders want traditional names to come first.
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In Hawai‘i’s Housing Crunch, Tenants Are Vulnerable to Rent Hikes and Evictions. Here’s What They Need to Know.
This overview of renter protections explains what their rights are, where to get help and how Hawai‘i’s laws stack up against other states.
Real Estate Expert: You May Want to Buy Now Because Home Prices Will Increase When Mortgage Rates Ease
O‘ahu home sales were down in May compared with a year ago, but some areas, like Hawai‘i Kai and Kailua, are starting to see an increase in prices.
What It’s Like to Ride the “Skyline”
The head of the Honolulu rail project says the bird’s-eye view from the first 10.75 miles is like a “Disneyland ride.” Try it yourself starting June 30.
Hawai‘i’s Love-Hate Relationship with Tourism Is Getting a Little Friendlier
Support for the state’s largest industry rose to 57% in the latest Hawai‘i Tourism Authority survey. It should probably be higher.
Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
Hawai‘i’s Homeowners Rank No. 1 for Average Equity Gains
Nationwide, homeowners lost equity on average during the first quarter of this year. But in the Islands, homeowners with mortgages gained on average $24,900 in the value of their homes.
CEO Says New Investment Gives ProService Hawaii a Chance to Be Major Mainland HR Provider
Ben Godsey believes technology investor Silver Lake provides ProService with the expertise to expand its HR outsourcing into key national markets while staying based in Hawai‘i
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
Home Sales are Down, But the Drop in New Mortgages is Far Greater
Both O‘ahu and national numbers show 56% declines in new residential home mortgages during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
How to Choose the Best Third-Party Management Company for Your Hotel
Not all outside management companies are equal. Two industry experts explain how to find the right one.
Condo Sales Start This Year for Latest Office-to-Residence Conversion
The transformation of the Davies Pacific Center will create mostly one-bed apartments, while leaving a few floors of offices.