Making the Case for Increased Urban Density
Building up can be a lot cheaper than constructing single-family homes in new developments.
Real Estate
Next Stops for Honolulu Rail: Airport to Middle Street in 2025
Ridership and operating hours are expected to increase significantly when this second segment opens.
Hunting for a New Place in Renters Purgatory
How four O‘ahu residents navigate fees, scams, unanswered calls, intrusive rules and housing options that run from “crappy and crappier.”
Can Waikīkī’s Business Improvement District Be a Model for Downtown?
Businesses agreed to increase property taxes for hospitality, cleaning and landscaping, and more security. Many say the extra cost is worth it.
2024 CEO of the Year: Christine Camp of Avalon Group
She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i.
Verbal Agreements with Realtors Are Out, Signed Contracts Are In
After a landmark NAR settlement, prospective homebuyers need contracts that spell out how much their agent will be paid and what services provided.
How a Small Real-Estate Developer Is Building a Big Portfolio
MacNaughton has bought three local hotels, adding to its investments in residential projects, retail and more.
A State Program Is Helping Critical Workers Buy Homes
Teachers, nurses, police officers and others can purchase new condos at below-market prices under the DURF Equity Pilot Program.
Hawai‘i’s Condo Insurance Crisis Is Now Hurting Sales
Sales fell 48% in Waikīkī and 38% in Makiki-Mō‘ili‘ili in June. Both neighborhoods have lots of underinsured, older condo buildings.
