Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Maui reaches $4B settlement as wildfire anniversary nears
More than 10K plaintiffs, including homeowners and businesses, have reached a $4B settlement that comes less than a year after a devastating wildfire on the Hawaiian island
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 6
Hawaii to limit vacation rentals amid statewide housing crisis
New legislation will give counties the authority to redefine zoning ordinances to phase out short-term rentals
by Ben Verde May 6
Heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires
Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Here's the absolute worst beach town in America
New WalletHub ranking lists 161 beach towns based on affordability, safety and economy. This one came in last.
by Patrick Kearns Jun 27