Real Estate Reboot
How the market for Hawaiʻi homes has been transformed by the pandemic, tech, customer preferences and other changes.
Real Estate
COVID-19 Impacts to Oʻahu's Commercial Real Estate Remain to Be Seen
The pandemic will likely have different impacts on the markets for three types of commercial real estate: retail/restaurants, office and industrial spaces The aftereffects of the pandemic seem likely to reduce the demand for retail and office space on O‘ahu,…
Meet Arabel Camblor,
2019 Realtor® of the Year
When Arabel Camblor moved to Hilo in 1990, she left behind a promising career in finance to join her husband’s search for a life away from the bustle of Miami city living. She spent her early years moving around from…
Impact of Oʻahu's Vacation Rental Crackdown
A new law went into effect Aug. 1 on Oʻahu that limits the number of new short-term rentals — which are rented for less than 30 days at a time — bans the advertising of unpermitted rentals and imposes hefty…
Fixing the Backlog of Native Hawaiians Waiting for Homesteads
28,000 Native Hawaiians are on the home lands waiting list. Getting more of them into homes or farms will take partnerships, collaborations and a willingness to try different things. Here are some ideas. bout 28,500 adults who are at least…
Beyond Our Kakaʻako:
Urban Core Living
CONTENTS Letter from Kamehameha Schools Q&A with Stanford Carr and Walter Thoemmes Learning from the Past Developing the future Our Kaka‘ako: Living the Urban Life ...and Beyond ━━ Aloha, Every morning I wake…
The Sky Terrace at Sky Ala Moana [Sponsored]
A True Oasis in the Sky Residents of Sky Ala Moana will benefit from the unparalleled 53,900 square foot wellness-oriented eighth-floor Sky Terrace. The Sky deck, one of the largest of its kind in Honolulu, will feature lush open landscapes,…
The Residence at Sky Ala Moana [Sponsored]
Touch the Sky Located in the heart of the Ala Moana/Kapiolani corridor, the Residences at Sky Ala Moana is projected to be completed by 2022 and will soar 400 feet into Honolulu’s vibrant and dynamic skyline. Towering forty-three stories, Sky…
The Top 100 in Real Estate 2019
AN EXCLUSIVE RANKING OF THE BEST PERFORMING REAL ESTATE AGENTS ━━ Hawaii Business Magazine spends a lot of time and effort measuring the performance of businesses and nonprofits in the Islands. That’s why every year we publish a series of…
Advice for First-Time Homebuyers
The Hawai‘i Homeownership Center helps navigate the complex world of buying a home.
Kukulu Hale Awards 2019
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 22nd Annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision-makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards program…
How Tech Is Re-Shaping Real Estate
Two Hawai‘i-based startups are using property technology – “PropTech” – to drive innovation in condos and other buildings We are living in the rising Third Wave of the internet, an era when internet technology is so integrated into everyday transactions…
5 Steps to Choosing a Realtor
Purchasing or selling a home has a huge impact on our lives. Kalama Kim, principal broker of Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, offers this guide to choosing the right Realtor for you. 1. Ask Friends for a Referral Ask friends and…
Spotlight on Small Business:
Preparing Your Business for 2019
If you want history to repeat itself, then do nothing and maybe it will. But if you want 2019 to be better for your business than 2018, identify what worked well in the past year and what did not: Consider…
Consider the Benefits of Owning Your Own Office Space [Sponsored]
As a business owner, you might be looking to improve the health of your company. One move that can dramatically benefit your business is to own your own commercial space instead of renting. Depending on your company’s finances and other…
Hawaii’s China Wave Smaller than Expected
Local and international forces have kept Chinese investment below what was predicted a few years ago, local experts say. But China’s elite love buying luxury condos in the Islands and real estate agents say those sales keep increasing. After Stephanie…
Real Estate Achievements 2018
Celebrating some of the most successful real estate agents in Hawaii: agents on the most distinguished list and those with the most transactions. Featured Agents Iku S. Honda John “Jack” Tyrrell Leiola Augustine Kelly Shaw Sophia A. Yunis
Kukulu Hale Awards 2018
Recognizing Excellence in Hawaii's Commercial Real Estate Industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 21st annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards…
8 Hot Topics in Real Estate
The top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors provide insights into the local industry Hawaii Business asked the top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors to join in a far-ranging discussion about residential real estate in the Islands.…
Top Realtors in Hawaii Honored at Gala
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm https://vimeo.com/278048179 Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate By Darryl Kaneyuki From a sea of designer clothing…
Top 100 in Real Estate Gala 2018 Photo Gallery
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Step & Repeat photos by 360 Productions Honoree Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Top Realtors in Hawaii Honored at Gala
Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC From a sea of designer clothing and Italian leather shoes, James A. Schneider walked on stage Friday to…
Top 100 in Real Estate 2018
There’s a new No. 1 on our list of the state’s top real estate agents Welcome to the gold standard in identifying the highest performers in Hawaii’s residential real estate. In our main list, Hawaii Business lists the Top 100…
Top 100 In Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Eddie Flores, Jr.
Many people make the common mistake of thinking that Eddie Flores, Jr.'s first business was L & L Drive-In, but real estate is where it all began for the 71-year-old As a high school student from a poor family, he did…