Cost of Living on Oahu: The Good & The Bad
/Living in Hawaii can be quite expensive when compared to the mainland. However, if you are from California or a big city on the East Coast, the sticker shock may not be so bad.
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Living in Hawaii can be quite expensive when compared to the mainland. However, if you are from California or a big city on the East Coast, the sticker shock may not be so bad.
Read MorePrice Gains & Slow Sales - Get Your House in Order - Macrame with Embodied Knots - Pickleball Fun - James Beard Awards in Hawaii - Hawaii Activities & Local Events for February
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWe’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.
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-...
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
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:
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