Hawaii First, an Associa® Company, Expands with Rental Property Management

HONOLULU, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaii First, an Associa Company, acquires PWI Real Estate. For over 25 years PWI has managed community associations and rental properties in Hawaii.  This acquisition will expand Hawaii First by adding an additional 17 community associations and 49 rental units.

PWI is a full-service community management company serving the island of Oahu.  Peter Wargo founded PWI in 1984 in Mililani.  Mr. Wargo is a retired Lt. Col from the 25th Infantry Division.  He will continue to serve his associations as a property manager for Hawaii First.   "My decision to join forces with Hawaii First was made clear with the ability to provide my customers with enhanced services and resources," PWI President Wargo said.  "Hawaii First's friendly, highly trained staff and use of cutting-edge technology will benefit our association members by bringing added value to the services we offer."  The transition from PWI to Hawaii First begins on July 1st, with the transfer, over several months, of administrative functions.  The PWI office will remain open in the Mililani Shopping Center.  

Hawaii First President Richard Emery welcomed long-time friend, Peter Wargo and PWI to the team.  "We're excited to have Peter and PWI join our family. His more than 30 years of experience and expertise of working with homeowners, as well as his generous support of local nonprofits and charities, fit Hawaii First's vision to be industry leaders."  A Better Business Bureau accredited business, Hawaii First Community Association Management is headquartered in Honolulu and has branch offices in Lahaina, Wailuku and Hilo.  To learn more, visit www.hawaiifirst.com.

Hawaii First, an Associa company since 2011, was founded in 1997.  Hawaii First is a full-service management company and one of the state's largest association management firms. It offers fiduciary management and technical expertise to its clients on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and The Big Island of Hawaii.

Associa is the nation's leader in community association management and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 8,000 employees operate more than 100 branch offices in the United States and Mexico.

SOURCE Hawaii First

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