March 2023 - A-TEAM OAHU - Panana Newsletter

Aloha, March! One of the best months of the year, March has arrived. Many 🍀 good and fun things 🍀 happen in March, including usually, a little boost in real estate listings and activity. Please read on for curated Hawaii real estate news, Oahu events, and lifestyle tips.

REAL ESTATE IN THE NEWS

Tracking Hawai‘i Homeowners Who are Equity Rich or Seriously Underwater It seems like a paradox: More Hawaiʻi homeowners were equity rich at the end of last year, but also an increasing number of homeowners in the Islands – particularly on Oʻahu – were seriously underwater on their mortgages, according to a new report. Read on Hawaii Business

Get Your House in Order Get Your House in Order, hosted by Yunji de Nies. is Hawaiian Financial Credit Union's primer on healthy living and financial topics. Broker, Yvonne Ahearn appeared recently, discussing upsizing and downsizing your home. You can watch the full episode now on YouTube here.

BEACH CLEANUP AT KALAMA'S

Join the A-Team Oahu, helping to preserve our environment, with a few hours of beach clean up. Enjoy a bit of exercise and some Vitamin-Sea to fill your soul, while enjoying the stunning beauty of our Kailua Bay. WHAT: Beach Cleanup WHEN: Saturday, March 25 TIME: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM WHERE: Kalama Beach Park COST: Free Bring gloves, kitchen sifters, etc. OR ORDER YOUR OWN CLEAN-UP GEAR HERE. To RSVP, please click here or visit Gatherings on Our Site.

LIFESTYLE

HIE Heirlooms of Hawai'i Joins the World of Fine Jewelry Oahu women launch new fine jewelry brand, HIE Heirlooms of Hawaii, cultivating an old bracelet custom that has been passed down through the generations. Courtesy of Town & Country Magazine

TO READ

More Than Just a Pretty Space BY REIKO GOMEZ This is more than a home improvement book. In this fun, hands-on guide, Reiko teaches you how to clarify your personal vision, feng shui and style your home, and begin to live the life of your dreams. By the time you've been through her unique Dream Design Process, you will have created a space that feels wonderful, looks beautiful, and draws magic and miracles into your life. Reiko is a feng sui practitioner and interior designer, with clients spanning the globe, and a special emphasis on New York, California, Hawaii and the Hamptons. Order on Amazon

LOCAL EVENTS WHERE: 340 Uluniu St, Kailua WHEN: 11 AM to 4 PM COST: FREE MORE INFO MARCH 5 Aloha Home Market - Women's Day Enjoy a popup market in celebration of International Women's Day (3/8). Everything from Made in Hawaii art creations to custom jewelry to locally crafted furniture…and lots of food booths along the way. Shop and support the local community!

March 10-12 Annual Honolulu Festival The Honolulu Festival is an event promoting culture and ethnic awareness between Hawaii's people and the Pacific Rim. Festivities include stage performances at Ala Moana Center, a crafts fair in the Hawaii Convention Center with over 100 vendors, an Ennichi Carnival, a grand parade down Kalakaua, a dance competition, and a Nagaoka fireworks display on Sunday. WHERE: Waikiki, Ala Moana, and other parts of Honolulu WHEN: Sat 10 AM to 6 PM, Sun 8 AM to 9 PM COST: FREE MORE INFO ACTIVE LISTINGS

Kailua Estates - KAILUA 378 Auwinala Road 5 BD 2.5 BA 3123 SF $3,095,000 Maunawili - KAILUA 1055 Lunaanela Street 3 BD 2 BA 1812 SF $1,685,000

IN ESCROW

Makiki - HONOLULU 1545 Nehoa Street, Unit 403 1 BD - 1 BA | 730 SF | $515,000

SOLD

Lanikai - Kailua 1206-1208 Mokulua Dr 5 BD - 4.5 BA, Multiple Dwellings | 3,019 SF INT | 14,890 SF LOT | $7,895,000

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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