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Hawaii County Mayor signs bill giving housing preference to local families
To make affordable housing more accessible to residents of Hawaii Island, Mayor Mitch Roth signed Bill 72 into law this month. This new law seeks to redefine eligibility requirements for affordable housing and hopes to mitigate the current housing crisis in the county.
Green announces return of leased Moloka'i land back to state, DHHL
Hawaii Gov. Dr. Josh Green recently announced the return of more than 363 acres of leased land in Hoʻolehua and Pālāʻau, Moloka’i, back to the state and the DHHL.
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CBIP: 'Please join us in welcoming this talented group of real estate professionals to Coldwell Banker Island Properties'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 10, 2022
Coldwell Banker Island Properties (CBIP) has added more than 30 new global luxury specialists and industry experts to its organizations on Maui, according to an update published on its official website on Aug. 29.
Case on new SLR disclosure requirement in Hawaii: 'Disclosing this kind of information' is necessary
By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 11, 2022
Those looking to buy a house in the island paradise of Hawaii can sleep a little bit easier now that real estate transactions must include disclosures about the risk of sea level rise to the property.
Hawaiian Homes Commission's Ailā: New development a 'tremendous opportunity for native Hawaiians to live and grow food for their families'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2022
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for Phase 1 of its Honomū Subsistence Agriculture Homestead Community in South Hilo on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii attorney general wants an end to 'inappropriate and unnecessary fees' charged by mortgage servicers
By George Willis | Apr 25, 2022
Obtaining a mortgage should be a transparent process without hidden fees, which is why a coalition of attorneys general is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to prohibit mortgage servicers from charging convenience fees.
Keller Williams expands to Saudi Arabia, hopes to become ‘most dominant real estate player in the region by 2025'
By Karla Florez | Apr 14, 2022
Keller Williams continues to expand in Asia with the grand opening of a new master franchise in Saudi Arabia.
Keller Williams 'excited' to open sixth Caribbean location in Sint Maarten
By Zachary Richter | Mar 2, 2022
Keller Williams recently announced the opening of a new master franchise in Sint Maarten.
Kīlauea Recovery Buyout Applications Accepted Again Nov. 1
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Oct 29, 2021
Phase 2 addresses secondary homes, long-term rentals
Ige joins groundbreaking on senior affordable housing project 'to be completed by February 2023'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 14, 2021
Ho'okahua Development, LLC, welcomed Gov. David Ige (D) and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara to the development team at a groundbreaking for the 105-unit Hale Makana O Moi'ili'ili affordable senior rental housing project, according to a news release from the governor's office.
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
'Entirely different real estate market' on Big Island compared to a year ago, Luva says
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
The Big Island real estate market did not experience a large shift in July as there is still a high demand for inventory and more buyers than what's available on the market.
Non-profit proposes development in Hilo: 'We’re proposing a mix of senior and family units'
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 17, 2021
A new proposal for affordable housing in Hilo has taken another step forward as the results of a draft environmental assessment for a 90-unit housing project for seniors has found no significant impact on the environment.
RE/MAX Lava Luxury Opens at Waikoloa Kingsʻ Shops
By Press Release | Jul 21, 2021
Today, Chris Fidelibus of Oahu and Peggy Kent of the Big Island announce the opening of RE/MAX Lava Luxury, the newest, full service Real Estate brokerage on the Big Island of Hawaii located in the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
U.S. gift, novelty and souvenir stores report $522 million in sales for May
By Big Island Times | Apr 30, 2021
The estimated sales for gift, novelty and souvenir stores for May 2020 was $522 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.
Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Voluntary Housing Buyout Program to help Hawaiians 'get back on their feet'
By Christina Heath | Apr 28, 2021
Beginning April 30, the County of Hawai'i will begin accepting applications for Phase 1 of the Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Voluntary Housing Buyout Program (VHBP), which deals with primary resident properties damaged by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
McConaughey purchases Kaupulehu Residence for $7.8 million
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 5, 2021
Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has bought a stylish brand new $7.8 million residential property on Kailua-Kona.
Luxury real estate sales for Hawai'i's only local brokerage grew 26% last year
By Elyse Kelly | Mar 3, 2021
For full-service real estate brokerage firm Hawai'i Life, 2020 was a record year in luxury real estate sales, a press release from Hawai’i Life reported.
Hawaii reports $54 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q3
By Big Island Times | Jan 14, 2021
Hawaii collected $54 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 3rd quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
DHHL: Receives Approval for Pilot Down Payment Program
By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2020
The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a pilot loan program and an associated budget for an initiative that will provide applicants on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Waiting List with down payment assistance for a fee-simple residential purchase off Hawaiian Home Lands on Oʻahu.