Lost in the Lāhainā Fire: A New Affordable Housing Complex
The development company that used low-income housing tax credits to build the 89-unit apartment building hopes to rebuild.
Real Estate
Kaua‘i’s Housing Sales Have Slowed, But Median Price Fell Only a Little
“Our buyer pool is very low, but when I look at the sales, I’d say more than half are cash,” says the president of the Kauaʻi Board of Realtors.
Look South of Hilo for Affordable Homes in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Island’s overall median price has been relatively steady this year, but the lowest priced deals – including many inexpensive vacant lots – can often be found in Puna.
Sales of Hawai‘i Homes to California Buyers Drop by Half
That’s based on sales of condos and single-family homes during the first quarter of 2023.
Luxury Condos for Sale in Waikīkī Top Out at $16.8 Million
Japanese buyers have been mostly absent from the high-end market since the pandemic started, but many mainlanders, and some locals, are showing interest.
Rents Soar Across Hawai‘i, With No End in Sight
The average rent for a studio apartment on O‘ahu last year was up 25% from 2017 and larger rentals were up, too, by at least 17%.
Kalihi-Pālama and Waiawa: O‘ahu’s Next Boomtowns?
Kamehameha Schools is planning 15,500 new homes in the areas, but it could take decades to become a reality.
Higher Selling Prices Can Mean Higher Taxes. Here’s How to Lower the Tax Bill.
Homeowners are guaranteed a tax break on capital gains up to a fixed amount, while owners of investment properties can defer those gains using a 1031 exchange. But “timing is important” for the strategy to work, says Julie Bratton of Old Republic Exchange Co.
In Hawai‘i’s Housing Crunch, Tenants Are Vulnerable to Rent Hikes and Evictions. Here’s What They Need to Know.
This overview of renter protections explains what their rights are, where to get help and how Hawai‘i’s laws stack up against other states.
