Feng Shui for Hawaii Real Estate

Feng Shui for Hawaii Real Estate

I find the concepts of Feng Shui for Hawaii real estate very interesting. I have been interested in Feng Shui for over 20 years, since I purchased my first home in Portland, Oregon in 1998. Feng Shui is the Chinese art of arrangement and creating a harmonious home. Basic concepts of Feng Shui involve the flow of energy or chi through a home, and its relationship to the energy of the occupants. Focus is on the balance of Yin and Yang. The thought is that energy should circulate but not stagnate in a home. It definitely should not go in one door and straight out the other.

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10 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Feel Good

10 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Feel Good

I recently wrote a blog on my predictions for the Top 10 Home Trends After the Coronavirus Pandemic. We’re learning a lot more about what we like and don’t like about our homes while we are Cocooning on Oahu. Much of what I mentioned in the Home Trends blog post would involve a change of residence, remodel, or significant investment. Since a new home or remodel might be out of the reach of many people right now, I thought I would also post a blog on positive changes one could make to and in their home without spending a lot of money. Here are my Top 10 easy and inexpensive ways to make your home feel good.

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Top 10 Home Trends After the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020

Top 10 Home Trends After the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020

What home trends will come out of the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020? What kinds of changes and trends would we expect to see on Buyer wish lists on Oahu? In new construction? And in remodels? The Cocooning we are doing this year and the is sure to influence our home desires and needs in the future.

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Top Ten Design Trends in Oahu Real Estate after the Pandemic of 2020

We’ve learned more about what is important to us, in our homes, as we shelter in place. What items will be on our buyer’ wish lists or in homeowner remodeling plans after the pandemic? Here are the trends we see coming. Oahu Realtors Yvonne Ahearn and Ana Kuna comment on the top 10 design trends they predict as a result of the pandemic.

Kailua Take-Out Restaurants Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic

There are many Kailua restaurants open for takeout during COVID. We had a fun time taking our boat over to Buzz's to pick-up some delicious food on a Friday night. We've also tried several others including Goen's very ono deconstructed sushi platter. We try to support our local businesses as much as we can. For more info and a comprehensive list of takeout options in Kailua during the coronavirus pandemic, see my blog article: https://www.hawaiilife.com/blog/take-...

The Hawaiian Mai Tai - 5 o'Clock on Oahu

It’s the battle of the Hawaiian Mai Tais! We’ve got Trader Vic’s in one corner and a traditional May Tai in the other. Watch as they do battle in the Mai Tai taste test on Oahu. May Tai recipe is in the body of the FULL BLOG. For more information contact me

Hawaii Home Decor at the Aloha Home Market in Kailua

We’ve got some great options for locally crafted Hawaii Home Decor on Oahu, but my favorite is the Aloha Home Market in Kailua Oahu. This is held every month or two on a Sunday morning from 9am -1pm. THE NEXT ONE is DECEMBER 9, 2018…..Here a taste of the great Hawaii Home Decor items you might find at the Aloha Home Market in Kailua Oahu:

Aloha & Welcome to our Video Blog: OAHU. REAL ESTATE. LIFE. !

Aloha & Welcome to our Video Blog: OAHU. REAL ESTATE. LIFE. !

Our “Oahu. Real Estate. Life.” Video Blog (VLOG) is Coming Soon!

Stay posted for a look at some of the best Oahu real estate advice you can find. We’ll also showcase some of our Oahu real estate listings, fun times and events on Oahu, and other local Oahu happenings.

Feel free to contact us with questions or ideas for posts.

With Aloha,

Yvonne Ahearn + Ana Kuna, Oahu Hawaii Life REALTORS

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