Treena Shapiro

Treena Shapiro has been covering state and county government in Hawai‘i for 15 years, primarily writing about politics and education for two daily newspapers and three wire services. She is now a producer for “Insights on PBS Hawai‘i,” a weekly public affairs program that airs Thursday evenings.

Articles

Oahu's most expensive homes

It’s no secret that Honolulu is one of the most expensive cities to live in, but what kind of home could you live in if money was no object?

New homes factor into economic projections

While the Honolulu real estate market has been on an upswing through the summer months, the latest report from UH economists indicates the market had an uneven start to the year.

Number crunching: July 2013

Strong sales of Oahu homes continued through July, according to the latest market figures from the Honolulu Board of Realtors.

Open house of the week: Queen Emma Gardens

I’ve always been drawn to Queen Emma Gardens for its large expanse of lawn in a largely concrete neighborhood, as well as for unique touches like its tea house party rooms.

Parking for a price

Three of my least favorite words in real estate listings are “street parking only.”

Should Kakaako have a school?

It’s a legitimate concern when you consider that hundreds of families could be moving into the area if the condominium and workforce housing plans come to pass.

Esplanade offers resort-like amenities

There aren’t very many condo units for sale at the Esplanade in Hawaii Kai, so when realtor Vicki Yu heard about #22N, she initially considered buying it for herself instead of listing it.

The Pinnacle Honolulu's 24th floor

Jacob Coash of Sachi Hawaii alerted me to a new listing at the Pinnacle, which they’re calling, “Manhattan-style Opulence in Paradise.”