What if affordable housing in Hawaiʻi is more achievable than we think?’
In his third book, Hawaiʻi’s Housing Affordability Solution: “Duck Soup” The Problem? A Tree Blocking the Canal Representing the Failure of Government, Peter Savio challenges conventional thinking and explores practical solutions to Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis. “Duck soup,” a pidgin English expression meaning something easy to accomplish, reflects his belief that affordable housing is possible when we move beyond a “no can do” mindset. Building on his first two books, Hawaiʻi’s Housing Solution and How Real Estate Can Build Generational Wealth, Peter offers fresh perspectives on housing challenges, homeownership, and opportunities for a better future in Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaii’s Housing Affordability Solution: “Duck Soup” – The Problem?
A Tree Blocking the Canal – Representing the Failure of Government
In this sequel, to Hawaii’s Housing Solution: Move to the Mainland. 60 Years
of Failure. IT MUST END. This book Hawaii’s Housing Affordability Solution:
“Duck Soup,” real estate developer Peter Savio covers and lays out
practical approaches that use existing federal and state programs to
create an affordable market for residents-one that can put
homeownership within reach, let families build wealth by paying down a
mortgage and offer a way out of the rent trap.
The title comes from a phrase many in Hawaii use: “ducksoup” Locally it
means something straightforward and easy to do-no extra fuss, no
mystery. Savio’s point is the path he describes is not exotic policy theater.
It is a clear change in how the market is structured, using present
programs and a handful of straight forward innovative mechanisms that
address not price but payment and increase housing affordability exponentially.
Hawaii’s Housing “Solution” – 60 Years of Failure, It Must End
How Real Estate Can Build Generational Wealth
In this provocative book, Peter Savio tackles the systemic failures behind Hawaii’s housing crisis, criticizing both political and public shortcomings. Rather than just increasing supply, Savio challenges traditional solutions and offers a new framework for resolving the issue. His innovative ideas and practical applications present a transformative approach to creating a more inclusive and sustainable housing market in Hawaii.
How Real Estate Can Build Generational Wealth, is written for all levels of readers, and peels back the curtain to demystify the Hows’ of how homeownership creates wealth, through the coined “wealth creators” providing a stark contrast between renting and owning.
Inside, you’ll find:
Through storied examples, detailed calculations, and Savio’s proven “wealth creators”. This book reveals how homeownership turns the alleged largest expense in your life into your greatest investment.
Empowering the reader with greater literacy, showing how it works and providing actionable insights of how to evaluate opportunities and plan for your future and how owning property can build lasting wealth for you and your family, generation and generation and secure your financial freedom.
About the Author
Peter Savio is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Savio Group of Companies.
A distinguished and widely respected figure in Hawai’i’s real estate sector, Peter brings over 50 years of proven expertise in addressing the housing and agricultural needs of the community. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing homeownership opportunities, developing affordable housing initiatives, and supporting sustainable farming projects. Through his unwavering commitment, Peter has made a lasting impact by helping countless Hawai’i residents achieve the dream of owning a home or farm.
Born in Hilo and raised in Hawai’i, Peter purchased his first home at just 15, using his savings from his paper route. He served in Vietnam and later attended the University of Hawai’i, focusing his studies on real estate. Peter is married to Phyllis Savio, and together they have three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with his family and tending to his garden.