More Luxury Condos Are Selling on O‘ahu Than Ever Before—Here’s Why
More ultra-luxury properties have been selling on O‘ahu this year. We take a look at why, and where the buyers are coming from.
Real Estate
Here’s How Vacation Rental Companies Like Airbnb Actually Affect Hawai‘i Locals
More vacation rentals means fewer homes for locals.
Good News for Hawai‘i Real Estate: We Pay Less in Property Taxes Than Other States
We love it when we win at anything real-estate related.
Can You Guess Which State Has the Highest Rent? Surprise: It’s Not Hawai‘i
It’s still more expensive here than California, though.
Want to Invest in Hawai‘i Real Estate? Here’s How to Start
Is 2018 the year you expand your portfolio?
How Do Honolulu Rent Prices Compare to Other Major Cities?
Here’s how Honolulu rents stack up on a national scale.
Honolulu Millennials Lag Behind Nationwide Pace for Home Ownership
The gap between the value of millennial-owned homes and the median home price is one of the largest in the U.S. But not all hope is lost.
Interest Rates on Mortgages Are Going Up—Here’s What That Means for You
You might want to buy now and lock in a low rate, while you still can.
Could it Cost You Less to Buy a Home in Honolulu Than to Rent One?
More than 59 percent of Honolulu renters are spending more than 30 percent of their household income on rent.
Here’s Why Area Median Incomes Matter in Honolulu
How much residents make determines affordable and reserved housing.
A New Study Says Local Residents of These Six Cities are Most Likely in Debt
When it comes to mortgages and incomes, the math doesn’t add up for locals.
This Is How Much You Need to Make Per Hour to Rent a Two-Bedroom in Hawai‘i
Or, why so many of your friends are moving to Oregon.
About Live Wellthy
Beautiful beaches, year-round summer weather and that iconic aloha spirit are just a few reasons why we’re lucky we live Hawai‘i. It’s no secret that Hawai‘i is one of the healthiest, happiest states in the nation—or that it’s also one of the most expensive. When you pay to stay in paradise, the high cost of living can often be a challenge. The key to living well while living Hawai‘i boils down to one thing: taking charge of your finances. And it’s easier than you think.
HONOLULU Magazine is proud to partner with First Hawaiian Bank for Live Wellthy, your new money-savvy guide to living smarter, happier, and healthier. Here, we’ll cover the most essential topics—money-saving tips, travel hacks, investing and spending wisely, planning for retirement and more—to help you navigate your finances, plan for the future and make your money work for you.