The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® donated $15,000 to the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center in support of its mission to provide counseling, education and support to create successful first-time homeowners in Hawaii.

“We are honored to continue to support such a worthy organization as the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center,” said Jack Legal, President of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®.  “Demand for housing is so strong here in Hawaii, and it is important that potential first-time buyers be given all the tools necessary to buy a home.  The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center provides those tools, and much more.  It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to purchase their first property.”

The gift was granted by the REALTOR® Housing Fund, an endowment established by the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® in 1993 and administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation to provide funds to individuals and families in need of housing assistance, as well as to tax-exempt housing organizations.  Past recipients of REALTOR® Housing Fund grants include Honolulu Habitat for Humanity and the National Association of REALTORS® Housing Relief Fund. 

“Once again the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® has come through for Hawaii’s families that are seeking to fulfill their dream of owning a home,” said Dennis Oshiro, Executive Director of the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center.  “This grant is critical to our ability to provide the necessary support for people navigating the home-buying process.”