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How the 2024 Election May Impact the Real Estate Market

As we approach the 2024 presidential election, it’s natural for uncertainty to affect market behaviors, especially in real estate. Historical patterns show that elections can cause buyers and sellers to hesitate, but the real estate market of...

October 21, 2024

Alaska Airline Acquires Hawaiian Airline

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024, following scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Hawaiian will continue to operate under its iconic branding and uniforms, refle...

October 3, 2024

NAR’s Clear Cooperation violates Code of Ethics & State Law

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced the Clear Cooperation Policy to foster transparency in real estate transactions in 2019. The policy requires agents to submit listings to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one busine...

October 3, 2024

Condo Insurance Crisis in Hawaii

Understanding the Hawaii Condo Insurance Crisis In recent months, condo projects in Hawaii have faced skyrocketing insurance premiums, with some seeing increases of up to 400%. These hikes can lead to special assessments and significant increa...

August 24, 2024

The Shaka Gesture Now Official in Hawaii

The Hawaiian islands are known for their unique blend of culture, natural beauty, and the spirit of Aloha. This spirit has a new symbol recently recognized officially: the Shaka gesture. This simple hand signal, made by extending the thumb and ...

August 21, 2024

Understanding the Real Estate Practice Changes Effective August 17th, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs that could potentially end ongoing litigation regarding broker commissions. The $418M antitrust settlement took effect on August 17, ...

August 16, 2024

Hawaii’s SB2919: What It Means for Vacation Rentals in Hawaii County

Recently, Governor Josh Green signed SB2919 into law, a significant move that impacts how vacation rentals are regulated across the state. What is SB2919? SB2919 is a new law that gives individual counties in Hawaii the authority to regul...

June 21, 2024

Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

The latest eruption that began on Monday, June 3, 2024, southwest of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has ended. This short-lived eruption, lasting just a few days, raised many questions about safety. Rest ass...

June 14, 2024

Bon Dance Information

Bon Dance (Odori) is a traditional dance that honors ancestors and is cherished as a regional summer festival across Japan. Its origins lie in Buddhism, but today, it continues as an important cultural event that transcends religious boundaries...

May 26, 2024

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