Federal Program Offers Mortgage Lifeline for Some Maui Residents
The mortgages come with no down payments, but max out at $977,500, which limits what they can buy in Maui’s expensive housing market.
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Some West Maui Vacation Rentals Have Become Long-Term Housing
Hawai‘i Life says 16 West Maui homes have been switched from short-term to long-term rentals since the fire. But most units offered are filled immediately, with remaining long-term rental vacancies in the luxury market only.
Six Areas of O‘ahu Have Lots of Homes for Under $1 Million
In each of those places, prices so far this year are lower than last year.
Cesspools Are Killing Hawai‘i’s Coral – But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.
AIA Design Awards 2023
Shaping communities through design excellence. This article recognizes the winners and entrants in the AIA Honolulu 65th Annual Design Awards.
Number of Homes for Sale Goes Up in Some Parts of O‘ahu
One Realtor says prices will likely go up fast when interest rates fall, so eager buyers are being encouraged to close on deals now and then try to refinance in a few years at lower rates.
It’s Easier to Buy a Car Now, But Probably Not the One You Want
For vehicles that aren’t in stock, Hawai‘i buyers are waiting three months or more for their orders to arrive, often customized to their tastes.
Sales of Pricey O‘ahu Homes Trend Up
While the number of homes sold in most categories of O‘ahu real estate were flat or down in August, the sales numbers went up for single-family homes priced at $3 million or more and condos starting at $1.5 million.
Most Homeowners Say No to Refinance Loans With Mortgage Rates Over 7%
Oʻahu's percentage drop in refi loans during the second quarter was the second largest in the country, according to a national report.
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