PAUSE the new Short Term Vacation Rental Legislation (STVR). Introducing updated language to be used from hereon: Transient Accommodation Rental (TAR) The proposed legislation seeks to limit homeowners’ rights to rent out a portion of their home for less than 180 days with a burdensome permit process, expensive and recurring fees and exceptionally high fines for...
Author: Ashley Mejia (Ashley Mejia)
UPDATE: Hawai’i County TAR Proposed Amendments
The Hawai’i Island REALTORS® and West Hawai’i Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Committees have joined forces to address the pressing issues regarding the Transient Accomodation Rental (TAR) Proposed Legislation. The group developed talking points related to the first draft release, and will be updated as proposed amendment changes. We will keep you updated so that you can keep your...
Big Island Energy & Real Estate: The Future is Now
Zoom at Noon – Hot Topic Hour Big Island Energy & Real Estate: The Future is Now Friday, December 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hybrid – Attend in-person at the HIR House (1321 Kino’ole Street, Hilo) or join us via Zoom. RSVP required. RSVP Here
REALtor® Men Wear Pink 2022
Jared Gates, HIR Immediate Past President, is proudly representing Hawai’i Island REALTORS® in this campaign to support the efforts of American Cancer Society. We have a simple and achievable goal of raising $2,500 from our REALTOR® ‘ohana. During the month of October, join our hashtag campaign #realtormenwearpink. Send us your socials and we’ll tag you in...
Economic Updates at GMM
Paul Brewbaker and Doug Adams to provide economic updates at the HIR General Membership Meeting. Join your fellow REALTORS®, Business Partners and Affiliates for lunch, networking, and association updates! Guest presenters Paul Brewbaker -Principal of TZ Economics, and Doug Adams -Director of Hawai‘i County Research and Development, will be providing us with Economic Updates. Hele...
General Membership Meeting – SOLD OUT!
Lunch, Networking, Live-Music, Updates, and Prize Giveaways Join us in-person for the spring General Membership Meeting “Onward and Upward” at Kaleo’s Bar & Grill in Orchidland, Kea’au, on April 29th! Pupus, Lunch, Live-Music, Updates, & Prizes Giveaways. Guest Speaker, Zendo Kern will be joining us, and live-music by Happy Valentino. Registration is now closed.
Call For Action: Oppose Upcoming Massive Property Tax Increase
The 2022 Hawaii County Real Property Tax assessments increased considerably over last year’s assessed values, with some property owners seeing increases as high as 120%. New first time homebuyers may see a significant increase in their mortgages and many small businesses will bear the brunt of commercial property tax increases. Please use the form on...
Fair Housing Training – April 2022
Fair Housing Training for Private Landlords, Real Estate Agents, Resident Managers, Property Managers, AOAO Board Members, and the General Public. Held each Thursday throughout the month of April. Sponsored By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, County of Kauai, City and County of Honolulu, County...
YPN Chat
Join us in the chat room on February 23rd to learn about loan programs available and how you can help your clients qualify, TG closing cost app, free education sessions, and more! REGISTER NOW!
Pup-Up Donation Drive for Aloha ‘Ilio Rescue
The HIR Young Professionals Network (YPN) is holding a Pup-Up Donation Drive on March 11th at the HIR House. Please consider making a donation to support our paw-some friends at Aloha ‘Ilio Rescue! Oh what fun, pet photo opp…bring your fur baby for a photo oppotunity as you drop off your donation. Here are some...