In 2023, I hope things change for the better in Hawaii. We’ve gone through a couple of tough years and with new leadership in government, we’ll see how things change in Hawaii. With the cost of living rising and housing prices in Hawaii skyrocketing, is it too late for locals? Is the best solution to move away like so many have already? I wanted to talk about what I hope changes in Hawaii in 2023. I’m more optimistic than most (maybe) and so I hope that things start to move in the right direction. As the population decreases in Hawaii, we lose more than our friends and family members. We lose the people that make up our State and with them, the culture. So I hope we see some of these changes in Hawaii in 2023. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Intro to What Hawaii Needs Now – 0:00
Hawaii needs more housing – 0:38
Side rant about housing in Hawaii and area median income – 1:41
Housing in Hawaii cont. – 3:30
My experience buying a home in Hawaii – 3:54
Hawaii building permitting backlog – 4:57
Planning for keiki and kupuna in Hawaii – 6:47
Long-term care in Hawaii – 7:13
Taking care of my grandma in Hawaii – 7:56
Kupuna deserve to be cared for – 8:17
More pre-k classrooms in Hawaii – 9:26
We’re starting to look at preschools in Hawaii – 10:41
It’s more than more classrooms in Hawaii – 11:06
Return of Aloha – 11:44
Spending time with my extended family again – 12:38
Closing – 13:27
Filmed using the Canon Vixia G60.
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HAWAII well not be PARADISE ANYMORE 90% of the government is there to make money for their self not to help HAWAII HAWAII soon will have a lot of homeless to much TALK TALK but noting happen face facts it will happen
On the island of Lanai, the mean income would be huge, because you would include Larry Ellison's income. But, the median would be close to what most people are making. That is an extreme case, but all of Hawaii has some really really rich people and most everyone else who just gets by. So, the medium of income is more useful than a mathematical average in looking at what most people can afford.
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Shopping by to say hi. Recently saw you at Down to Earth while doing my weekly grocery shopping. I haven't been in Hawaii that long, but I agree with you. I don't see myself buying a home because it's out of reach financially and I am concerned about schooling for my son when he gets older. He's 3 months old.
What Hawaii needs is a rent control type of act or the ability to roll back to prices to 1990. A 40 yr old 3bdrm 2 bath is likely appraised over 500k. It should be in the 250-300k price range, especially if the original purchase price was 100k or less. One's greed will block any actions to control the rent/costs because no one will want to suffer a loss. If the government did not appraise the prices as high as they currently appraise them for, then maybe they can force the market back down. Just a thought, but I know no one will actually attempt it. Developers and rich people will lobby this bill so it goes no where. Rent/mortgage is the #1 expense to just about everyone's/family's expenses (unless they already own their own home), yet no one will touch this with a 10ft pole. I am a Kamaina and have moved away… I too would like to come back, but Hawaii is overpriced and getting worse. I remember paying 6-8 bucks for a plate lunch, not like 15-18 bucks now.
Well said we need a reset in the economics and cost of living in Hawaii
More affordable houses for low income
I mean low income .
Prices are insane .,
Mahalo for sharing . Love your videos
Another great Video, Chris! I totally agree with you on these topics. I used to think that Hawaii was far removed from the mainland and the outrageous policies and criminal activities that were happening on the mainland wouldnât make it here. But I was wrong. A lot of people are not doing the right thing anymore. Many people are shoplifting, committing crimes and getting away with it with little or no consequences. Why is this happening? This is not a trend we want to continue seeing. I think it starts in the home and upbringing. We were always taught to do the right thing, treat others with respect and âno bring shame to the family.â Are these values still being taught to our children? Donât know.
It is up to our legislators to really care about the people of Hawaii and the country. Use a common sense approach to govern and not by political party. If it doesnât make sense, donât vote for it. Anyway, just wishful thinking. Thanks again for your perceptive insight!
We need to be able to defend our homes and things! STAND YOUR GROUND!
Housing: chances are, if you rent an apartment that is not in a high rise, this will be an illegal rental. 50% of residents are unknowingly living an illegal renta time bomb. One phone call and itâs an eviction.
You cannot get permits bro. The DPP will fine you per day while they sit on your case.
Investors will continue to buy and short-term rent all the housing builders can supply in Hawaii. They will keep winning and locals will keep getting priced out until regulation and enforcement of short-term rentals gets serious.
Hawaii needs to stop being greedy, we had to pay higher taxes over covid years. The city & government have our taxes money, beacuse they will provide more supply for shipping costs. You're missing one point, you said "we need more supplies" for housing stuff. The shipment isn't cheap to stock up the supplies, das why. Hawaii needs to renovate or update the homes, not build more new houses-enough, every home is getting an ugly and eye-sore place to live. Also I don't want to see monster housing and building tall buildings. We dont want hawaii to look like Japan or China. We wanted hawaii to be Hawaii.
Chris, I think you have it backwards on average and median. The problem is that rich people are very rich, so when you add everybody together, the rich move the average a lot. I would be willing to bet that the average income in Hawaii is significantly higher than the median income. So if youâre concerned that the median income seems too high for a defining low income, it would be even worse if you use the average.
Property taxes in Hawaii are extremely low compared to the mainland. Our house in Chicago is worth less than the median house in Hawaii, and we pay over $20,000 a year in property tax. When we lived in New York it was the same. You need to find a way to make sure that the rich immigrants who are buying these multi million dollar houses are paying a larger share of the property tax load. Maybe raise the overall rates and then have income based adjustments.
Thank you. You are so kind. Your words are wise. You are a good and positive force for change.
That link and that Facebook group is for tiny houses I'm tired of you coming up with excuses you're talkin about me and Roy are getting it done
I love Hawaiian islands and culture. Problem is, democrats run hawaii so youâre screwed. Like Illinois, California and New York
this kind of mature + well thought out content on youtube deserves more love â€ïž
For housing, wouldnât it be great if someone would bring a prefab business to Oahu? And partner with government to streamline permitting and lot development? As to permitting in general, I voted for Richard Bissen for our Maui County Mayor, and luckily, he won. He already studied our permitting department and developed strategies for speeding the process, so I am hopeful for this. Also here on Maui, we have several great retirement complexes, subsidized for low income kupuna. They are very nice. As to pre K, what if parents could hui up to timeshare their own program, modeled after existing pre K? Every parent signs up for some time. Identify a small building to rent. Hire an aid. Doesnât have to be daily. Maybe 3-4 days a week. That would give the kids good socialization, along with parental involvement. Government could partner with resources to get going.
HI is never becoming affordable for housing same as here in CA. You're best bet is to save and move out.
That third point is so important… I hope Hawaii never losses the Live Pono/Aloha mentality… Breaks my heart when i see locals robbing local shops…
Theres no room on the south and sw side of the island to build. They did Kapolei and its filled up. I think they should build housing areas in the middle of the island for older people only. They dont work so they dont need to live in Honolulu. Maybe they sell their houses so younger families can move in. Theres alot of room east of the Waianae mountains. Middle of the island where nobody wants to live, too far to drive, keep it cheap so the Kapuna can afford it.
Get rid of all the gold courses and build more affordable housing.Golf courses are a waste of land, energy, and resources for a little ball.
Why hasnât the state done cheaper housing for the locals and natives?
I made that up as an alternative to saying it's free. The community pays taxes into the government coffers and spends it in education fire police and Healthcare in some cases. The government is supposedly us they don't make any money they only get money from us by taxes. And I know many people like complaining about it but we can get a lot more done by pulling our money together than if we tried to do it by ourselves. Could you imagine trying to build the street by yourself?
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Hawaiians really looove going to Vegas, donât they?
I don't know that Oahu can build many more single family homes on fee simple land, since land simply isn't available. And, when a single family house is built, it won't be affordable to the average family. As you pointed out in one of your other videos, for locals to get houses, inheritance seems the most likely avenue.
Oahu can only build up for sufficient and affordable homes. Then, what about parking, HOA fees, fire stations ability to fight high rise fires? I thought housing was expensive when Mililani was just being developed and homes started at $90K. Is there a ceiling to Hawaii home prices?
The problem of affordable housing is hitting more and more states, but it's chronic in Hawaii. The mainland can still afford to build out and create urban sprawl. Hawaii will kill its appeal if high rises dominate the skyline….like Miami.
I have a travel channel and set out to visit all 50 states, but then discovered reasons to not go to Hawaii. Iâm making a video now about that decision, and at the end Iâm pointing people toward your channel, hope thatâs okay!
Housing will continue to be a forever issue, too many old NIMBYS who say in public they want housing but refuse to let developers build in their neighborhoods. Monster homes are a symptom of the bigger issue. Also the affordable housing program is bullshit too; they have low asset and income limits so if you applied yourself and worked hard, you dont qualify. If you do quality, the price of the little studio or 1 bedroom is to high that you instantly become an indentured servant to your lender forced to live on peanuts because your mortgage, utilities, HOAs, etc eat up a large amount of your budget. Hawaii will remain a playground for the old and rich, young people will only be kept here to serve them.
Median Income: Elon walks into a bar, everyone in the bar becomes a billionaire.
I've loves your wishes for all Hawaiian.
I was looking into apartments i do agree housing is very outdated and HOA fees are insane as apartments gets olderâŠi hope there wont be next Miami collapse happening but i wont be surprised if that happens..and property taxes are crazy too compare to suburbs in dmvâŠ
Holy smokes⊠1,100 for preschool??? And thatâs cheap? Hopefully there is a solution soon!
Less democrats