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Owner/Builder Law Changes
CHANGES TO THE OWNER BUILDER LAW Your Government Affairs Committee is pleased to announce that the Governor signed HB 1927 HD2 SD I which will be effective as Act 044 on July 1, 2010. In a 2009 surveyof HIBR members, … Continue reading
Hilo Grand Opening
Hilo Grand Opening Originally uploaded by John Dirgo A few photos from the Grand Opening in Hilo
New Short Sale Rules — Big Improvement
Homeowners struggling to sell their homes in a short sale are getting some relief, thanks to the federal government’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program. Continue reading
First Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit
Everyone knows the first-time homebuyers tax credit expired on April 30th,right? Well, not so fast… Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. … Continue reading
Home Star Energy Retrofit Bill Passes House
Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Passes in House From Efficiency First – By a vote of 246 to 161 the House of Representatives today voted to approve the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5019), which … Continue reading
Merrie Monarch Parade 2010
Merrie Monarch Parade 2010 Originally uploaded by John Dirgo Some photos of the Merrie Monarch Parade this year (2010)
Big Home, with Pool and Ohana
Amazing home with incredible kitchen Continue reading