Author: vRent

Tokenized real estate is projected to surpass $4 trillion by 2035, according to a Deloitte report. This growth is driven by the adoption of blockchain technology, enabling fractional ownership and…

Ulana Ward Village, a new residential development in Honolulu's Ward Village, is scheduled to welcome over 700 new residents by the end of 2025. Unlike other luxury projects in the…

Hawaii's tourism industry is experiencing a significant downturn. Visitor numbers have declined by nearly half a million in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Factors contributing to this decline include rising…

U.S. Home Sales Plunge in March Amid High Mortgage Rates In March 2025, U.S. existing-home sales fell 5.9% from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units,…

Sea Life Park Hawaii Changes Ownership Sea Life Park Hawaii is set to have new owners. The Atlanta-based Herschend Family Entertainment, known for operating Dollywood, has agreed to acquire Palace…

Oʻahu’s luxury housing market saw notable growth in the first quarter of 2025, with single-family home sales priced at $1.8 million or more increasing by 35% compared to Q1 2024.…

04/20/2025 | PriceCutsLocation: United States A recent report by Barron's highlights a significant shift in the U.S. housing market: nearly 40% of home listings are now experiencing price reductions, the…

🗓️ 04/20/2025🌐 Location: Hawaii​ Hawaii lawmakers are considering House Bill 432, which would allow the state's Rental Housing Revolving Fund—currently focused on low-income housing—to also finance rental projects for households…

🗓️ 04/20/2025🌐 Location: Hawaii / Lāna‘i Lāna‘i will become the first island in Hawaii to eliminate its Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) plans to…

04/19/2025 Maui County is proposing increased water rates and stricter conservation measures in response to ongoing drought conditions affecting West, Central, and South Maui. The Department of Water Supply suggests…

Honolulu's efforts to penalize illegal short-term rentals have resulted in issuing $28.9 million in fines in 2024, but only about $1.1 million has been collected. Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Council…