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Is the 'Price of Paradise' Actually a Bad Thing?

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Often referred to as paradise, Hawaii’s gorgeous weather, beauty, and relaxed lifestyle comes at a price. The median value of a single-family home on Oahu is now above $800,000. Is that upward trend just the inevitable “price of paradise” or can something be done to change it?

Guests:

Paul Brewbaker, Economist with TZ Economics

Randy Roth, author of The Price of Paradise series

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