Records Broken as the Rich Buy Hawai‘i Homes
During the first half of this year, 424 homes, condos and vacant land parcels sold for $3 million or more. The top price: $36.1 million for an oceanfront estate on Kaua‘i.
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It’s Gotten Both Worse and Better for Struggling Working Families
The good news is that seventeen Hawai‘i nonprofits are helping working families become more financially stable, find affordable housing, and get involved in policy.
Here’s What Residents Say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Personal Finances and More
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
What You Can Learn from the Top 250 List
The annual list offers quick facts about companies and nonprofits, and the big picture about Hawai‘i’s ever-shifting economy.
We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is Your Company Flourishing or Surviving?
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
First-half Report: Number of Homes Sold on O‘ahu Higher Than Each of Last Four Years
But June’s numbers plus some leading indicators suggest a softening in the real estate market
This Licensed Psychologist Helps Military Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers
Patrick Powaser’s experience as a psychologist and executive coach helps him uncover jobs that his mentees are likely to enjoy.
Why Rent Relief in Hawai‘i Became a National Model
The government program helped over 13,000 households. One reason it succeeded may have been that people who had experienced housing instability had a seat at the decision-making table.
Open for Business
In celebration of Small Business Month in May, First Hawaiian Bank featured a handful of its innovative small business clients, highlighting how these entrepreneurs have grown, overcome hurdles, and flourished with support from the bank’s small business programs.
Hawai‘i Nonprofits Join Forces to Tackle ALICE
A new cohort of organizations are looking for ways to improve systemic economic inequities in the islands.
ADUs Seemed Like a Simple Solution to Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Pairs Mentors with Hawai‘i’s Youth
Over 500 students across the Islands are enrolled in a variety of CTL programs.
4 Tips for Employee Performance Reviews That Actually Work
Annual reviews can be pointless exercises. Here’s how to give feedback that boosts performance and reduces turnover.
Here’s Which Ethnic Groups Make the Most Money in Hawai‘i
Some new data is surprising, but other data confirms what has long been known about Hawai‘i’s social and economic hierarchy.
Mana Up’s Giveaway Celebrates the Unveiling of Its Cohort 7
One winner will receive a free collection of products from 11 Hawai‘i-based companies in the group.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are Battered But Working to Recover
Steady gains by students have eroded after two years of upheaval. Can teachers, principals and $690 million in federal funding turn things around?
Can We Stop Illegal Fireworks from Entering Hawai‘i?
Tens of thousands of fireworks are smuggled in each year. While random searches of shipping containers would help, it won’t be easy or cheap.
Hawai‘i’s Building Permit Delays Top the Nation, Study Shows
A report by UH economists says building regulations here are the most onerous in the U.S., just as our home prices are the highest.
O‘ahu’s Mobility Hubs Will Make Ditching the Car More Attractive
Planned hubs near Pearlridge Center and Ala Moana Center will help people transfer between rail, buses, bikes and car services.
Locals Are Hawai‘i’s No. 1 Homebuyers, But …
Three-quarters of all single-family homes and condos sold last year were purchased by local residents, but that proportion was down – as was the proportion of dollars spent.
How and Why This Accumulus Executive Mentors
Founder and President Stacey Katakura says, “Don’t underestimate the power of just believing in somebody.”
With Fewer Houses for Sale, O‘ahu Condo Sales Boom
Realtors say that’s a normal part of the real estate cycle: Condo sales usually increase when fewer single-family homes are for sale.
Rising Interest Rates Affect Which Homes Local Buyers Bid On
Though mortgage rates remain low by historical standards, every tiny increase means that families qualify for smaller and smaller loans.
Maui Financial Opportunity Center Puts Affordable Housing Within Reach
Improving credit scores, managing debt, and increasing savings helps families become "home-purchase ready".