BUSINESS BRIEFS
Superferry to hold open house
Advertiser Staff
Hawaii Superferry will offer free preview tours on board the Alakai for O'ahu residents on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Honolulu Ferry Terminal at Pier 19. The ferry is scheduled to begin service this summer.
Because of harbor security, those who want to attend must register in advance. Registration can be done at one of the five Clear Channel Web sites: KSSK AM590 FM92.3, www.ksskradio.com; Island 98.5FM, www.ir985.com; Star 101.9FM, www.star1019.com; Hot 93.9FM, www.i-94.net; KHVH News Radio 830AM, www.khvh830am.com.
HOME SHOWCASE DEADLINE FRIDAY
The deadline for developers to enter new homes in the Building Industry Association of Hawaii's annual Parade of Homes showcase is Friday.
Developers and contractors may enter homes in categories including single-family homes, townhouses, high-rises, senior-living units, time-share projects and apartment-to-condo conversions. About 20 projects have been entered to date statewide.
The event, a public open-house tour displaying what residential developers are building around the state, will be held Oct. 6 and 7 and Oct. 13 and 14. The theme is "Discover the Home of Your Dreams."
For more information and to obtain an entry form, e-mail marketing@bia-hawaii.com or contact Karen Winpenny at 847-4666, ext. 201.
HELP AVAILABLE FOR HOMEBUYERS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is encouraging all Hawai'i residents interested in owning a home, refinancing their mortgage or taking steps to avoid foreclosure to contact a local housing counseling agency for advice.
With more than 2,300 HUD-approved counseling centers throughout the country, these community-based facilities can educate homebuyers on how to purchase a home, avoid predatory lenders and assist current homeowners facing possible foreclosure, according to a HUD news release.
For a state-by-state list of housing counseling agencies visit www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm.
