Sea Level Rise Intensifies Debate Over How Hawai‘i Uses Its Coastlines
A UH report asks decision-makers: What are the most important values and uses for the remaining oceanfront as the sea continues to rise?
Real Estate
Kukulu Hale Awards 2022
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 25th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
The Fundamentals of Land Court, Hawai‘i’s Legal “Enigma”
Here, a longtime real estate attorney explains the advantages – protecting against squatters rights is one – and challenges of Land Court.
Honolulu Challenges World’s Priciest Cities for Housing Unaffordability
Hawai‘i’s capital is not alone. Severe housing unaffordability now plagues more and more American and foreign cities.
Why Rent Relief in Hawai‘i Became a National Model
The government program helped over 13,000 households. One reason it succeeded may have been that people who had experienced housing instability had a seat at the decision-making table.
Top Performers in Real Estate 2022
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers.
Hawai‘i’s Home Insurance Premiums Are Lowest in Nation
Luckily, the price of insurance is tied to construction costs – not to rising real estate values. But those prices don’t include hurricane insurance, whose premiums can cost thousands a year.
ADUs Seemed Like a Simple Solution to Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Most Hawai‘i Homes Are Equity Rich
That means the majority of Island homes are worth at least twice what’s owed on any mortgages or other debts on the properties.
