Hawai‘i Realtors Say “Yes in My Back Yard” to Affordable Housing
The statewide association is backing a series of bills that seek to reduce impediments to affordable housing projects.
Real Estate
Already High Home Prices May Go Even Higher When Foreign Buyers Return
Purchases by mainland buyers were strong during the pandemic, and sales to Japanese and Canadians are slowly rebounding after a dramatic fall.
Here's How Affordable Housing Policies Have Impacted Hawai‘i's Housing Supply
This report on affordable housing policies by county governments and state agencies provides different perspectives on what works and what doesn’t – and what might work better.
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2021
Honoring commercial interior design excellence in Hawai‘i, the Ho‘ohuli Awards exemplifies design excellence and celebrates local interior design talent. This awards program furthers IIDA's vision to support culture and positively impact the health and well-being of people’s lives through a greater understanding of interior design.
Soaring Assessments Mean Higher Property Taxes Starting in August
Homeowners fume as O‘ahu’s rising real estate prices translate into double-digit increases in property assessments.
The Tranquility of Transportation
Local artist Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong, envisions a Hawai’i of 2050 where electric transportation means shorter commute times, more gardens and green spaces, and the sounds of bird-song and laughter instead of the roar of today’s traffic.
Low Inventory May Push Local Real Estate Prices Even Higher
This is the first of weekly Hawai‘i real estate reports from Janis Magin Meierdiercks, who covered the industry for 15 years at Pacific Business News. If you have tips or ideas for stories, email her at HawaiiRENews@gmail.com.
EV Sales in Hawai‘i Are Up 30.6%, and Many Buyers Say They’re Glad They Made the Switch
An electric car (or bike!) is cheaper per mile than gas-powered vehicles and far better for the environment.
AIA Design Awards 2021
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.
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