Newly built cottage located walking distance to the oceans edge. Sustainable living with 4 large solar panels, up to 5000 watt capacity power. 1 bedroom and 1 bath with 650 sq living space. New appliances, walk in closet, premium tile flooring, custom large walk in shower & tongue and groove naughty pine ceilings stained with teak oil.
Benioffs donate another 158 acres to Big Island nonprofit
Philanthropists Marc and Lynne Benioff have donated more land to help increase the supply of affordable housing on Hawaii Island. Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation, a Hilo-based nonprofit organization, announced...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Down
Mortgage rates continued to fall back this week as incoming data suggests the economy is cooling to a more sustainable level of growth. Top-line inflation numbers were flat but shelter inflation, which measures rent and homeownership costs, increased showing that housing affordability continues to be an ongoing impediment for buyers on the house hunt.
30 yr 6.95% 5 yr 6.17%
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.
