Market Trends September 2022 Oahu Housing Statistics   Sales of O‘ahu Homes Cool Amid Rising Mortgage Rates Median sales prices remain relatively flat, active inventory builds gradually Rising mortgage rates are weighing on home sales. Year-over-year, single-family home and condo sales dropped 34.4% and 19.3%, respectively, and compared to August 2022, single-family home sales were down 11.5%, while condo sales dipped 2.4%. […]
Home Fun Game On: High-end Gaming Tables Come Out of the Basement leaming gourmet kitchens. Magnificent living spaces. Ample bedroom suites. When it comes to luxury homes, some interior must-haves are fairly obvious. But, today, a newer space is being elevated from niche to necessary: the grand game room. Decked out with custom game tables cloaked in contemporary, bespoke grandeur, these spaces are delivering a new level […]
Garden 8 Spooky Houseplants to Liven up Your Indoor Halloween Decor Along with your favorite Halloween decorations like faux spider webs, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and skeletons lurking around your home this October, why not add to your spooky decor with a few frightfully fun plants? Several varieties of indoor plants offer hauntingly beautiful black blooms, spidery leaves, twisted stems, and monster-like shapes. They will give your indoor display a botanically […]
Garden How to Fix Common Houseplant Problems One of the most frustrating things about houseplants is when a normally healthy plant starts dropping leaves or turning yellow, and you’re not sure why. Don’t fret; many of these plant problems can be quickly resolved with small care changes. Learn how to decode the messages your plant is sending—and how to fix them. You’ll be […]
Selling Ring in the New Year in a New Home Are you looking for a fresh start in 2023? You can ring in the new year in a new home if you start now. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, especially when it comes to selling your home and making a move. Here are some of the best reasons to […]
Home Fun Halloween Home Safety Tips With over half of U.S. households celebrating* Halloween and 66 percent of them planning to participate in trick-or-treating, make sure kids are safe and sound when coming to your door. Here are some tips to make sure this Halloween isn’t physically frightful at your home. Keep a Clutter-Free Haunted House Homeowners should remove anything a […]
Home Fun 5 Simple Ideas for Fall Home Makeovers Whether your fall interior design aesthetic is spooky, sophisticated or somewhere in between, it’s the ideal moment to implement some fresh ideas to spectacularly enjoy the season. If you’re ready to deck out your home for fall, here are five easy, creative ways to infuse fall colors and textures into your décor:   Add Seasonal […]
Homeowner Tips Smart-Home Devices May Save on Home Insurance While smart-home devices can add a considerable amount of convenience and comfort to your home, they can also help you save money on your home insurance. There are a wide range of smart-home devices that you can have installed in your home – everything from smart thermostats to smart speakers. Before you purchase any of […]
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Market Trends August 2022 Oahu Housing Statistics Sales of O‘ahu Homes Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Median sales price for condos dips to under $500,000 More than 300 single-family homes and more than 500 condos sold in August, which is near pre-pandemic annual average closed sales per month for single-family homes and above average for condos. Median sales prices remained on pace with […]
Home Fun Fun Activities to Get the Most out of Fall While the warm summer months are great for family vacations and barbecues, the fall season is the perfect time to take part in some fun and festive local activities. Here are some ideas for fun fall activities for you and your family and friends to enjoy. Go on a Picnic in a Nearby Park Ahh, […]
Home Cooking Curious How Much Meat to Prepare Per Person For a BBQ? One of the most challenging details of hosting a meal or cocktail party is estimating how much to buy and prepare. You don’t want to overbuy and run the risk of a bunch of food waste, but there’s no quicker way to kill a vibe at the party than to run out of food or […]
Garden Five Ways to Create an Inviting Nighttime Patio Warmer days mean the backyard is in bloom, the porch is the place for hanging out and the patio or deck becomes the spot to soak up the sun. So it only makes sense that everyone wants to spend as much time as possible outside. There’s no reason not to enjoy your patio during the nighttime hours. […]
Garden How to Grow Roses from Cuttings in 10 Simple Steps There’s an open secret about roses: they’re not only easy to propagate, but making more of these plants is one of the best, most magical parts of having them around. You could sprout the seeds, but growing roses from cuttings is the easiest way to reproduce your favorite varieties. There are several practical reasons to propagate roses […]
Home Improvement How to Paint a Deck to Improve Its Appearance—and Its Weather-Resistance Building a deck in the yard is a great way to dedicate an area of your home to party hosting or outdoor dining. It gives you a place to set up a barbecue, some chairs, a table, and possibly even a gazebo to protect you and your guests from rain or provide shade on a hot […]
Other How to Clean a Car So It Looks Almost Brand New—in Just 10 Minutes For such a small space, the car can turn into a big mess very quickly. Empty drink containers, stray makeup bags, discarded cleats … the car has a tendency to turn into a receptacle for all sorts of stuff that belongs somewhere else. But with very little time and effort, your car’s interior can look […]
Garden The Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants (And Why It Matters) There’s an art to watering your garden. When you know the best time of day to water outdoor plants, and the tricks to watering them most efficiently, you’ll have happier plants. Even if you live in a rainy place like New Orleans or Seattle, you’re still going to need to water your garden plants at least once […]
Home Improvement 5 Must-Have Smart Home Features to Upgrade Every Room Even if you’re not tech-savvy, there are several smart home features that can transform your life. A smart home uses electronic devices or online apps to control equipment that is usually manual, such as lighting, security systems, door access, heating, and even basic appliances. Internet-enabled devices offer automation, which helps stave off decision fatigue and […]
Kids Back to School: Tips for Creating a Morning Routine “School Year’s Eve” can be a tough night for families. It is a rude awakening that another summer has passed and the countdown until summer vacation has been reset. Our best advice for a smooth transition…be a fan of the plan. Remove the chaos from getting ready for school each morning by creating a routine […]
Design 6 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Messier Than It Really Is You work hard to keep your home clean on a daily basis, so the last thing you want is for your decorating choices to contribute to a messy-looking room. Although clearing out clutter is the first step to a polished, orderly look, the way you furnish and decorate the room is also critical to its overall neatness. Sometimes […]
Home Cooking How to Store Grill Tools for Backyard Barbecues As a professional organizer who has decluttered many kitchens, the item that has always perplexed clients most is barbeque supplies. Grill tools are bulky and awkward, making it hard to justify them taking up precious real estate in a kitchen drawer, cabinet, or even the pantry, especially when short on space. Some prefer to keep grilling supplies […]