Rents up 8% on O‘ahu This Year, Study Says
The report from Ricky Cassiday covers rents for condominiums, townhouses and apartments.
Real Estate
Rising Interest Rates Sideline First-Time Homebuyers
Bidding wars are now rare, but the highest mortgage rates since 2008 put homeownership out of reach for many who thought it was possible at the start of the year.
A Variety of Alternative Fuel Cars Drive Hawai‘i’s Clean Energy Future
To transition away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to reach the state's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, we’ll need to adopt different strategies.
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back
Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price.
Construction Industry Outlook 2022
Amidst a building boom, the construction industry has used innovation and creativity to successfully navigate material and labor issues.
Could a Local Building Collapse Like the One in Florida?
Experts say what happened at the Surfside condo is unlikely to happen here. But they warn condo boards: put off maintenance projects and you’ll end up paying far more.
Homeowners’ Omissions Provide More than $30 Million to Honolulu Treasury
More than a third of all owner-occupied homes on O‘ahu are not covered by property tax exemptions because owners did not submit the paperwork. You have until Sept. 30, 2022 to fix that oversight.
AIA Design Awards 2022
Shaping communities through design excellence — All of the awardees exemplified a vision to meet or exceed safety requirements, utilize sustainable and efficient methods, and fulfill our cultural and emotional needs.
Inspections Save Homebuyers from After-Closing Nightmares
A national survey found that 94% of home sellers admitted they didn’t disclose problems such as unpermitted repairs before they sold.
