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Peter Savio

Peter Savio, a private affordable housing developer, has been in Hawaii’s real estate business for 60 years. He was born in Hilo and raised on Oahu, and he is a graduate of Saint Louis School and the University of Hawaii Manoa.
Legislators Weigh Affordable Units That Reward Investors Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025

Legislators Weigh Affordable Units That Reward Investors

Policies framed as solutions to Hawai‘i’s housing crisis are stripping protections, allowing investors to benefit, and putting taxpayer-supported housing and long-term stability at risk.

Hawaii Housing On The Verge Of Getting A Lot More Expensive David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Housing On The Verge Of Getting A Lot More Expensive

A bill being pushed through the Legislature to increase affordable housing will actually result in higher housing prices.