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Dude... I Have a Claim to Hawaiian Homeland

Right now, residents of Lanai are celebrating what could be a really good thing for so many. It has been made a priority to disperse land to everyone on the Hawaiian Homeland waitlist, until there is no more list. Many lucky people who have been waiting for such a long time will finally have their dreams made into a reality. On this remote island, with a population of around three-thousand residents, they will achieve something the other islands can only dream of... the waitlist will hit zero.

This program started in 1920, which states that native Hawaiians with at least 50% blood would receive land, given to them by the Hawaiian Home Commission. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands said it is going to grant leases to the remaining people on the list. After the leases are given, homes would still require building, but it gives great hope to those who’ve been waiting for a long period of time. More than anything, this shows that they are making great progress towards the end goal. Celebrations are likely to ensue on Lanai.

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Lawmakers Settle On A New Two-Year Budget That Focuses On Housing

Anxiety over the possibility of federal budget cuts was the backdrop for budget negotiations this year. House and Senate lawmakers have earmarked nearly $400 million for housing subsidies and public housing developments over the next two years to try to make a dent in the increasingly desperate statewide need for affordable housing.

9 projects with over 800 housing units could get funding from Maui County for construction, rising costs

Maui County wants to spend its $43.5 million Affordable Housing Fund on nine projects with 843 units of mostly rental housing in the next fiscal year, including a rental project in Kīhei with social spaces for seniors, a Nāpili apartment complex for fire-displaced families and a major housing development in Kahului with a civic center and commercial space.

Bill to support tenants displaced by affordable housing loses momentum

Advocates were calling on lawmakers to consider a bill that would have set baseline protections for tenants displaced by the construction of a new affordable housing development.

Billions to build Hawaiian homes: ‘The math is not mathing’

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed now — along with billions of dollars in the future — to help clear the wait list for Native Hawaiians.

Did you know?

Mount Waialeale, on the island of Kauai, is one of the world’s wettest spots. It is also the rainiest spot in the U.S. According to NOAA-NCDC data, Mount Waialeale gets approximately 460 inches (11,684 millimeters) of rain yearly.

Real Estate Tip of the Month:

HOAs are notorious for having some ridiculous rules, so make sure to read them before signing on the dotted line. Still, many of those rules can actually help protect your home’s value. Also, be sure to find out how much the HOA fees will cost you each month or year.

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Business Feature: Pancho’s Tacos: Pancho’s is a game changer in Pahoa. Many residents, including myself, wait for the couple days of the week that Pancho’s takes up residence in town. Everything they make is outstanding! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. When I go there, I always get their carnitas tacos with extra red sauce. They are so juicy and well put together. I can’t recommend them enough! Everyone who is from Pahoa knows about Pancho’s and would probably give the same recommendation!

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