Property News

While REITs are riskier than say, Treasury bonds, they can be strong performers in inflationary environments.

"The volume and the velocity of Hawaii's real estate market have shattered every record and historical norm previously held," said Hawaii Life CEO Matt Beall.

A long-term housing supply crunch is mixing with federal stimulus policies. That's pushing rents up in cities and small towns alike.

The commercial real estate industry faces an intensifying threat from flooding, which will likely create billions of dollars in increasing costs, research says.