March 15 to 21 designated “Fix a Leak Week”

March 15, 2010 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

LĪHU’E, HI - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In light of the fact that minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of water wasted each year in American homes, the Department of Water (DOW) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” from March 15 to 21.

County partners with A&B on affordable housing project

March 1, 2010 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

‘ELE„ELE, HI - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The County has acquired from Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B) the fee simple title to a 75-acre parcel of land in ‘Ele’ele that will provide future affordable housing opportunities for Kaua„i residents.

New energy code to take effect May 26

February 23, 2010 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

LĪHU’E, HI - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — County officials announced that the Energy Conservation Code governing all new construction on Kaua’i will be effective May 26. The bill was passed by the County Council and signed into law by Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. last month.

Hawai’i Eligible to Receive $21 Million in Homeland Security Grants

December 9, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, DC - December 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced today that Hawai‘i will be eligible to apply for more than $21 million in grants distributed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 2010. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano released the application guidance for the DHS grants programs today.

Disaster tax relief available to qualified real property owners

November 20, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

LĪHU‘E - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Property owners who sustained damages to their real property as a result of the recent flood disaster may be eligible for disaster tax relief. Claims can be made on damages that resulted directly from flood waters overflowing the banks or walls of a nearby river or stream

Honolulu to Receive $3 million for Energy Efficient Iniatives

November 2, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, Dc - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Honolulu will receive $3,863,700 to fund energy efficient initiatives including the reduction of fossil fuel emissions, the creation of green jobs, and the implementation of practices that lessen overall energy use, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced today.The federal funds are made available to Honolulu through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award.

Tax relief programs available for Kaua’i homeowners

October 22, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

LIHUE, HI - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — County officials are encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the county’s real property tax relief programs. “We want to remind everyone that there are a number of tax relief programs available to Kaua’i homeowners and urge them to apply for these programs,” said Director of Finance Wallace Rezentes, Jr

Senate Approves $60 Million for Hawaii Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Projects

September 18, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, DC - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye announced today that the full Senate approved $60,550,000 million in funding for various transportation, housing and urban development initiatives in Hawaii.

Honolulu and Maui Airports Receive $31 Million for Explosive Detection Systems

August 13, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

August 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Honolulu International Airport will receive $24 million and Kahului Airport will receive $7 million for the construction of new inline baggage handling systems to improve explosive detection capabilities, U.S. Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced today.

Realtor Sentence for Felony in Tax Case

August 5, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

HONOLULU, HI - August 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Frank Diaz was sentenced on July 28, 2009 before Circuit Court Judge Derrick Chan for multiple tax violations. He pled guilty to all six counts in his criminal tax case which include one count of filing a false and fraudulent tax return for tax year 2006, three counts of failing to file his annual general excise returns for tax years 2003 through 2005 and two counts of failing to file his 2004 and 2005 individual income tax returns.

House Approves Funding for Native Hawaiian Housing and Rail Transit

July 24, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

Washington, D.C. - July 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. House today gave final approval to the 2010 Transportation and Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Bill, funding the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Hawaii to Receive $1.2 Million for Energy Efficient Home Appliance Rebates

July 14, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

Washington, D.C. - July 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Hawaii residents will be able to apply for $1,235,985 in rebates for the purchase of new ENERGY STAR qualified home appliances, U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie announced today. The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the economic recovery legislation passed by Congress in February.

Hawaii receiving economic recovery funds to help families facing homelessness due to sudden financial crises

July 9, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

Washington, D.C. - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie says the federal government will be providing assistance to prevent homelessness among Hawaii families who are facing a financial crisis and to respond rapidly to re-house families who are among the new homeless because of the economic recession.

Hawaii Awarded $9.8 Million in Stimulus Funds to Assist Affordable Housing Programs

June 30, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

HONOLULU, HI - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Daniel K. Akaka announced today the State will receive more than $9.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to boost affordable housing programs that have been affected by the economic recession.

Department of Water’s cost of power adjustment rate to increase

June 24, 2009 Posted by Hawaii RealEstateRama

LĪHU’E, HI - June 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — County officials announced an increase in the Department of Water’s cost of power adjustment charge effective July 1. The increase, $0.03 per thousand gallons, will cover the energy costs incurred during the past fiscal year that were higher than the energy cost allowance in the water rates.

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