Bizwala May Newsletter

Dude… I’d Never Throw a Rock at an Endangered Species

You might think, "I’d never throw a rock at a seal," but real estate agents throw professional "rocks" every day. Here is how to avoid your own negative public relations as a real estate agent:

Respect Local Rules: Ignoring zoning or HOA restrictions is just as damaging as breaking federal wildlife laws.
Prioritize Environmental Ethics: Cutting corners on disclosures or disturbing a protected habitat will catch up to you.
Protect Your Reputation: Real estate is community-driven; disrespect the land or people, and your referrals dry up.
Live by Mālama I Ka ‘Āina: Care for the land and community.

Don't be the person throwing the rock—be the professional protecting the view.

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2 bedrooms - 1 bathroom
$407,300

Best location in Hilo right next to the beaches

15-300 PUNI MAKAI LOOP, PAHOA, HI 96778
2 bedrooms - 1.5 bathrooms
$275,000

This affordable custom home was designed to have the best use of space, but feel high-end. With granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and Spanish ceramic tiles throughout the whole house.

360 KAUILA ST, #101, HILO, HI 96720
2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms
$269,000

Great opportunity to own this 2 bedroom 1 full and 1/2 bath condo

Federal criminal probe launched after man throws rock at endangered monk seal on Maui

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A federal criminal investigation is underway after video of a man throwing a rock toward an endangered Hawaiian monk seal went viral..

Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook 2026: Affordability improves modestly, but risks mount

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) has released the Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook 2026, the fourth edition of its annual report offering detailed analysis of the state’s housing market.

UHERO: Despite improvements, Hawaii’s severe housing crisis persists

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Affordability improved for the second straight year due to flat home prices, rising incomes and lower mortgage rates in 2025.

The hottest temperature ever recorded in Hawaii was a scorching 100 degrees fahrenheit. This was the temperature in Pahala, located towards the south of the island state, on May 27, 1931. Though typical temperatures for Hawaii are between 70 and 80 degrees, the state has been known to heat up a little more than usual once in a while.

Don’t sweat the mortgage insurance cost. Mortgage insurance is extremely common for first-time buyers, and it’s often the fastest way to achieve homeownership and start building equity today, rather than waiting until you’ve saved up 20% — an unrealistic feat for many buyers. Plus, it only costs between 0.5% and 1% of your loan amount, annually. For the majority of homeowners, this amounts to no more than a couple hundred dollars a month. And with most loans, you can drop mortgage insurance when you reach 20% equity.

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