Garden How to Grow Basil Indoors There’s something refreshing about the summery aroma of basil growing indoors on a windowsill. When you gently brush the plant with your hand, the vibrant scent will quickly fill the air. Plus, having a pot of basil growing in a sunny spot in your kitchen ensures you’ll always have this flavorful herb within easy reach when cooking, no matter […]
Design 9 Painted Wall Mural Ideas to Brighten Any Room A painted wall mural can give you the bold look of wallpaper without the high price tag, and you don’t need to be a professional artist to create one. Unlike wallpaper—which can be expensive and notoriously difficult to hang—a mural can often be completed in an afternoon. It’s an easy way to transform your space without […]
Kids Tips for Back-to-School Season Summertime is the perfect season for adventures, vacations, and spending time in the sun. Once August rolls around, however, it’s time to start getting ready for back-to-school season. Here are a few simple tips to get you and your children ready for the new school year. Set a Routine for Your Family One of the […]
Market Trends Oahu Market Housing Statistics   Sales of O‘ahu Homes, Condos Fall Nearly a Quarter in July Properties continue to move into contract quickly despite cooling demand Closed sales in both single-family home and condominium markets declined by 22.8% year-over-year. Sales also slipped from a month ago, down 12.6% for single-family homes and 17.3% for condos. “Demand continued to cool […]
Buying Millennial Home Ownership is Finally on the Rise Millennial Home Ownership is Finally on the Rise Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 is part of the millennial generation. For many years, millennials weren’t buying homes at the same rates as previous generations. In 2019, only 43% of millennials owned homes, which was well below the national average of 65% when taking every other […]
Recipes Crabby Cheesy Gau Gee Recipe A yummy version of a favorite Chinese appetizer turned local pupu. Serve crispy fried Gau Gee as an appetizer. INGREDIENTS Oil for frying 8 oz. imitation crab, shredded 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 stalks  green onion, chopped won ton pi wrappers 1/2 c. water as needed INSTRUCTIONS In a large skillet or fryer; warm oil. In a small bowl; […]
Garden 13 Fantastic Small Backyard Ideas for Function and Enjoyment Whether hosting a Fourth of July barbecue in the yard or sipping your morning coffee on the patio, it can be tricky to fit all your outdoor wants and needs into one tiny backyard. But, no matter the size of your yard, patio, or balcony, it’s easy to create an outdoor oasis perfect for spending […]
Buying Real Estate Ownership 101 Owning real estate is not just a part of the American Dream, it is an opportunity to have stable housing and a sound investment.  In fact, real estate is one of the most stable assets you can own.  As with many assets in the U.S., there are tax benefits designed to encourage investment in real […]
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Recipes Why the Dirty Shirley Is Decidedly the Drink of the Summer The perfect summer beverage should capture the essence of the season—fun, colorful, refreshing—and the internet has officially decided that, for 2022, that drink is the Dirty Shirley. (If you ask Alexa what the drink of the summer is, she agrees. Seriously.) An alcoholic spin on the classic Shirley Temple, the Dirty Shirley is a cocktail traditionally made […]
Home Improvement 23 Renovations That Can Add Unexpected Value to Your Home 1. Put Wasted Space to Work CREDIT: DAVID TSAY Transform a plain wall into a storage and display showcase by adding stacks of open shelves or cutting out the drywall to create a recessed niche. Built-ins not only look beautiful but boost a home’s storage capabilities. Include a mix of open and closed storage to […]
Investment Properties All the LEGAL Vacation Rentals on Oahu Here is a list of all the LEGAL vacation rentals on Oahu Bamboo Waikiki Ilikai apartments Luana Waikiki Pacific Monarch Regency on Beachwalk Aloha Surf Hotel Hawaiian Monarch Island Colony Palms at Waikiki Ala Moana Hotel Executive Centre Royal Garden Waikiki Banyan Waikiki Sunset Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Trump Tower Waikiki Waikiki Beach Tower Waikiki Grand Hotel […]
Homeowner Tips Hurricane Preparedness Tips With the laid-back lifestyle here in Hawaii…we tend to just go with the flow. We take things as they come…including hurricanes. Takes an emergency siren or a false missile alert to jolt some of us. Should an unyielding storm rip through the islands tomorrow, will you be prepared? Preparedness is the key against storms and other natural […]
Buying Looking To Buy A Home In A Competitive Market? Here’s How To Win Now that interest rates and home values are increasing at a somewhat steady rate, you might think that market conditions would start favoring the buyer. Despite recent changes, the market remains highly competitive among buyers. When market conditions are favorable for buyers, you likely won’t encounter much competition while you search for a new home. […]
Buying Rising Mortgage Rates May Affect Asking Prices If you’ve been paying any amount of attention to the real estate market, you may have noticed that mortgage rates have been steadily increasing throughout most of 2022. In fact, the average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage is over 5% as of early June. When the Federal Reserve first lowered national interest rates at the start […]
Design 5 Decorating Secrets to Make Your Outdoor Space Your Favorite Room Beautiful outdoor living spaces—think outdoor dining set-ups and sun-soaked seating arrangements—can be some of the most relaxing areas of your home. Unfortunately, decorating and creating such a space can be anything but relaxing. Even experienced home decor aficionados can struggle to put together a cohesive, gorgeous outdoor space: Somehow, it seems like the rules of indoor decor don’t […]
Travel Summer 2022 Travel Trend: Safari off the Beaten Path Bucket list trips. Immersion in nature. Exclusivity. Sustainability. They’re among the most prevalent luxury travel trends today. At andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, you can experience them all at once. Unlike the central area of the Serengeti, where most luxury lodges are concentrated, this camp is ensconced in a remote […]
Design What Is Coastal Grandmother? The Waterfront Design Trend Making Waves Chances are you’ve heard the internet buzz about the coastal grandmother look by now—if you haven’t, picture the tastefully-casual heroines of Nancy Meyers movies, like Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give or Meryl Streep in It’s Complicated, in all their neutral-cotton-sweater-and-linen-pants-clad glory. But did you know this pop culture revival moment is also related to a rising look […]
Home Improvement How to Install Epoxy Flooring in a Garage Epoxy floor coating is a two-part mixture of resins and hardeners that enlivens, protects, and updates concrete floors in garages, basements, sunrooms, and patios. Rolled on in multiple layers, epoxy coatings create seamless stretches of flooring that withstands grease, scuffing, moisture, and chemicals. Epoxy coatings firmly adhere to concrete and are unlikely to chip or […]
Market Trends Virtual Real Estate The blockchain is no longer simply the foundation for cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), but the disruptive technology is now very much a part of the real estate industry, whether in the real world or on the frontiers of the “metaverse.” Of all potential applications for the blockchain, the most exciting opportunities lie in property […]
Homeowner Tips What To Pack For Your First Night In Your New House Moving day is approaching and your to-do list just keeps growing! But, there is one more to-do to add to your list. This to-do gets you ready for a peaceful first night in your new home. You’ll thank me later. Actually, you’ll be too tired to thank me, but that’s okay. Your first night will […]