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UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaiʻi: War brings more stormy weather to Hawaii

UHERO Forecast for the State of Hawaiʻi: War brings more stormy weather to Hawaii

May 15, 2026

Hawaii’s economy must weather a new storm. The Iran war has sent oil prices surging, promising to raise inflation, increase travel costs, and slow the…

The Hawai‘i Housing Factbook 2026

The Hawai‘i Housing Factbook 2026

May 7, 2026

Research support by Chisato Tarui, Edith Prager, and Rafael Munoz Hawai‘i residents face the highest housing costs in the nation. The ongoing housing crisis threatens…

The HCRC Annual Report of Activities 2025

The HCRC Annual Report of Activities 2025

December 9, 2025

Thanks to the generous support of the Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation (HCRC), I began my appointment as the HCRC Professor in Affordable Housing Economics, Policy,…

The Hawaii Housing Factbook 2025

The Hawaii Housing Factbook 2025

May 14, 2025

Hawai‘i remains in a severe housing crisis. High prices and mortgage rates have made homeownership unaffordable for most residents. Housing production remains slow, with county…

Who Is Moving In and Out? Understanding Migration Trends in Hawai‘i

Who Is Moving In and Out? Understanding Migration Trends in Hawai‘i

April 2, 2025

By JoonYup Park Migration is one of the most important forces shaping Hawai‘i’s population and economy. Yet, our understanding of who is moving in and…