Regardless of the short-term outlook of the real estate market, one thing is certain — real estate over time is a good investment. Take a look at the following stats for the island of Oahu: Between 1985 and 2023, Oahu’s Median Sales Price for a single-family home has gone up a who...
According to the Department of Business, Development, & Tourism’s recent economic study report, statewide planned housing units are now only 46% of what they were during the 2000s. Oahu planned housing units are now 74% of what they were planned during the 2000s.The...
People live in lava zones for the same reason they move into Oahu condos without fire sprinklers — because it is an affordable way to live in Hawaii, he said. Rosanoff has been working to establish a nonprofit organization to help push for a solution but progress has been slow. She belie...
was a top challenge for maintaining population growth in the future. ‘Even though New York has done a great job with crime, and it’s more pleasant, it’s just too expensive,’ Mr. Kotkin said.”
$15,000, whichever is less. Loans are available at an interest rate of 3% for 15 years. As of June 30, 2004, 9 families were assisted under this program. 4. Section 8 Homeownership Option Program This is a newly initiated program that allows qualified families on Oahu to use their ...
More than 30% want home office space for more than one person. They also want adaptable space. The top responses to questions about people’s idea of the home were a safe place, family, and comfort. Couples with kids are willing to pay for better home offices with doors and also for ...