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<br /> <br /> <br />Affordable Housing Options Arrive In East Hawai‘i <br /> <br />Hawaiian Habitats Foundation Inc. (HHFI) has worked tirelessly to find housing solutions for <br />working class families and individuals living and working on the Big Island of Hawai‘i and <br />throughout the state. The organization is pleased to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for <br />their first build. This beautiful 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home is in the Ainaloa subdivision, just <br />outside Pāhoa. <br /> <br />With 600 square feet of living space and a total 840 square feet, this brand-new home includes <br />all major appliances, as well as a water catchment and septic system. HHFI hosted an event on <br />February 10, 2018 to celebrate their initiative aimed at tackling the lack of affordable housing for <br />the residents of Hawai'i Island. Attendees included Senator Russell Ruderman, Mayor Harry <br />Kim, members of the Hawaii County Council, and other Hawaii County dignitaries. <br /> <br />Homeownership is the cornerstone of providing safety and security for every family's financial <br />future. The median home price on Hawai'i Island has exceeded $350,000, and is steadily rising. <br />This makes purchasing a home almost impossible for most low-income and working class <br />individuals and families in our community. <br /> <br />Purchasing in areas with affordable land prices and building to the minimum County size <br />requirements are part of the solution to our housing crisis. Utilizing these two options and <br />combining them with zero-down loan programs can make homeownership attainable for most <br />individuals and families that have a full-time income. <br /> <br />About HHFI <br />Hawaiian Habitats Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing <br />in attainable housing solutions for low-income families and individuals. The foundation is filling <br />a niche by creating smaller homes with affordable prices compared to the current market, helping <br />first time buyers navigate the entire home buying process, and will even provide resources to <br />individuals with low credit scores to help them obtain a mortgage. <br /> <br />Contact: Margot Robinson, President at Info@hawaiianhabitats.com . <br /> <br />