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UHERO study: reveals ‘debilitating impact’ of construction defect litigation on housing access in Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center collaborated with key stakeholders to release a new, independently-commissioned report Monday examining the effects of construction defect litigation on Hawaiʻi’s housing market—first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, builders, and the overall housing industry.

County program on Kauaʻi helps 369 homeowners prevent foreclosure, funds ongoing support services

The County of Kauaʻi announced that its Homeowner Assistance Fund program has closed after successfully assisting 369 Garden Isle homeowners prevent foreclosure since its launch in November 2021.

Hawaiian Electric donates $9,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui

Hawaiian Electric presented a $9,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Maui to help more Valley Isle residents achieve homeownership.

New County Grant Program Helps Seven Maui Families Get First Home

Seven Maui families moved into their own homes, purchased with help from a new County of Maui grant program that assists first-time home buyers with their down-payment and/or closing costs. Mayor Charmaine Tavares and County Council Vice-Chair Michael Molina met recently with the families at the home of Joy and Charles Au of Waihee, who […]