Opinion: Five Ways to Build More Housing in Hawai‘i
The executive director of Housing Hawai‘i’s Future explains how to break down barriers and develop denser, more affordable housing.
Real Estate
New Housing Is Rising Along the Rail Line
Transit-oriented development brings homes, stores, jobs and transit service together. Here is what’s happening and what’s planned along Skyline’s path.
Good News on Interest Rates May Spur Real Estate Sales in 2024
Sales on O‘ahu have fallen nearly 30% so far in 2023, but a reversal is possible next year if mortgage rates decline.
Soaring Hurricane Insurance Rates Leave Hundreds of Hawai‘i Condo Buildings Under-Insured
One local insurance agent estimates that the owners associations for as many as 390 buildings have renewed their policies with less than 100% replacement coverage.
Limit on Conventional Mortgages Will Go Up in 2024
The new ceiling will be almost $1.15 million in Hawai‘i. But with 7%-plus interest rates, there will be few takers.
Inside Skyline’s Operations and Control Center
At the Pearl City hub, workers monitor the driverless system and maintain the trains.
Maui Nonprofit Aims to Return Displaced Families to Their Affordable Homes
Na Hale O Maui is Hawai‘i’s first community land trust.
76% of Business Leaders Support Hawai‘i’s Emergency Housing Proclamation
That’s one finding in the BOSS and 808 surveys, which cover guns, government corruption, red-light cameras and more.
Rule Change Lowers the Down Payment Needed When Buying Multifamily Properties
Fannie Mae now says only a 5% down payment is needed to buy a single property with two, three or four homes on it
