Study: Waihe‘e-Waiehu is Most Affordable Place to Live in Hawai‘i
A new study from financial technology company, SmartAsset, ranks the Waiheʻe-Waiehu area of Maui as the most affordable place to live in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi's Deeply Affordable Housing Gap
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In Hawaiʻi, more than forty thousand households earn $30,000 a year or less. For them, housing they can afford barely exists.
What’s an FHA Loan?
FHA loans reduce the risk to lenders, which in turn, gives the housing market a lot more life, especially for low-income buyers.
Maui Makes Top Five List for Luxury Buyer Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury released their annual review of luxury real estate, The Report, yesterday. The 2018 edition of The Report listed Maui as a top five luxury buyer “Power Market.” According to the real estate company, The Report serves as a guide for international high-end property buying and selling, offering industry intelligence and insights […]
Maui County Property Taxes: Important Dates and Appeals
Right now, property tax owners are receiving notices for the second instalment of property taxes, which are due February 20, 2019.
Preparing for New Home Expenses: Common Post-Move In Costs
Preparing for New Home Expenses: What are some common post-move in costs, and how can you stay on budget?
Ige’s State Address Focuses on Education, Housing, TAT
Gov. Ige delivered his fifth State of the State address today, focusing on early childhood education, affordable housing and the transient accommodations tax.
Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study to Gather Data
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is partnering with SMS Research to conduct a phone survey to gather data on the supply and demand for housing. The phone survey will start on the week of Jan. 7, 2019 and be completed over the next two months. “The 2019 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study is […]
Maui to Participate in Housing Planning Survey
Survey results will be used to evaluate current housing programs and future policy making. Maui County residents may be contacted by phone as early as Jan. 7.
Leasehold Sale of Rental Housing Portfolio Expected to Close in 2019
The defective building siding at Honokōwai Kauhale will be replaced, as will the exterior stair systems.
HTA Publishes Third Quarter 2018 Timeshare Report
According to a Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Timeshare Quarterly Report, timeshare properties reported an average occupancy rate of 90.1 percent statewide in the third quarter of 2018.
Baseline Limit for Hawai‘i Homebuyers to Increase to $726K
In Hawaiʻi, the baseline loan limit will be $726,525 for one-unit properties. The change will allow homeowners to take advantage of higher loan amounts without the higher interest rates.
County’s First-Time Buyer’s Program Accepting Applications
Applicants will be selected in a lottery drawing on Jan. 17. The program will provide grants up to $30K to eligible applicants with qualifying properties.
5 Luxury Resorts & Hotels on Maui with Privately Owned Condo Residences
Maui has five condominium communities in the resorts of Kāʻanapali, Kapalua and Wailea that have received the recognition by Forbes or AAA as leaders in Luxury Lodging.
Maui’s Median Home Price Hits $774,223
The median price for a single-family home on Maui rose to $774,223. That’s up more than $105,000 from the same time last year.
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Sold to Blackstone Real Estate Partners
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui is being sold to Blackstone Real Estate Partners. The announcement comes after a capital improvement plan and rennovations.
Nā Hale O Maui Delivers 34th Permanently Affordable Home
Nā Hale O Maui celebrated the sale of its 34th permanently affordable home.
Proposed HUD 2018 Fair Market Rents will Decrease
HUD’s Fair Market Rents are used to set pricing for many federally subsidized programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Kahului’s Vevau St Will Close For Year Due Senior Housing to Construction
Privately owned Vevau Street in Kahului will be closed starting Thursday, Nov. 8, for approximately one year due to construction on the Kahului Lani 1 Senior Affordable Apartment project.
Hawaiʻi Worst State for Millennial Home Buyers
A new study by GOBankingRates ranks Hawaiʻi as the worst state for potential millennial home buyers, with a median list price of $615,000 and a monthly mortgage payment of $3,256.
Prep Now for Buying a Home
The moment you decide to buy a house, work with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Knowing how much you qualify for will narrow down your options and help direct your search.
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