Economic Reports in Pacific Business News...

Lingle: Hawaii economy is strong
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Friday, April 25, 2008 - 3:10 PM HAST
"Gov. Linda Lingle said Friday that Hawaii's economy is strong, despite recent setbacks that included the shutdown of the state's second-largest interisland airline..." <- Read full report.

Consumer confidence hits 26-year low
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Friday, April 25, 2008 - 8:49 AM HAST
"Consumer confidence across the country has dropped to its lowest level in 26 years..." <- Read full report.

Ward Neighborhood Developer's Plans...

Developer unveils more plans for Ward
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Wednesday, April 16, 2008
"The master plan for Honolulu's Ward Centers could include up to 4,300 residential units along with retail and commercial space..." <-Read full story.

Honolulu Ranks among "smartest"...

Honolulu among the 'smartest' cities
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"Honolulu ranks 13th among the "smartest" 100 metropolitan areas in the United States, according to a new study..." <-Read full story.

Poll: Fewer Americans looking to buy homes
by Adam Kress Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"As the housing crunch drags on, a new poll shows fewer Americans are looking to buy homes..." <-Read full story.

Oahu Home Resales...

Home resales down 28% on Oahu
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"Sales and prices of Oahu's single-family homes were down for the first quarter of 2008..." <-Read full story.

University of Hawaii Productivity...

UH Manoa faculty productivity cited
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

""Several graduate programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked high in a new report based on faculty productivity..." <-Read full story.

Hawaii's Foreclosures

Hawaii foreclosure rate 45th in country
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:33 AM HAST

"The number of foreclosures in Hawaii is up significantly compared with March 2007, but the number still is low in comparison with the rest of the country..." <-Read full story.

Sales Stats for March.

Quarterly Oahu home sales down 22%
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 10:53 AM HAST
"Home prices on Oahu were flat during the first quarter of 2008, although the number of sales was down when compared to last year..." <- Click for full story.

Waikiki Beachwalk Update...

Waikiki Beach Walk polishes Hawaii image
By Andrew Gomes
Advertiser Staff Writer
"The first year was successful for most tenants open for business..." <- Click for story.

Mortgage Rates Up...

Hawaii mortgage rates rise
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Friday, April 4, 2008 - 12:23 PM HAST
"Rates for 30-year mortgages at Hawaii's four largest banks rose this week, reflecting the rise in mortgage rates nationally..." <- Click for full report.

A Waikiki Mortgage Office Closed...

Stanton Mortgage Waikiki office closed, president says he will stay in business
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:32 PM HAST
"The Stanton Mortgage office in Waikiki closed on Friday, but the company's president said the business would continue in a new location..." <- Click for full report.

Median Home Price Up Again...

Oahu median home price tops $600K again
Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 2:12 PM HAST

"The median price of a single-family home on Oahu rose back above $600,000 last month after dipping to $599,000 in February, but still came in slightly less than March of last year..." <- Click for full report.