April 2024 - A-TEAM OAHU - Panana Newsletter - Oahu Real Estate, Lifestyle, Activities & More!

Aloha April!! April showers may bring May flowers, but here at Compass, we're bringing you a down-pouring of exciting updates and opportunities in the world of real estate! As the housing market begins to bloom along with the spring flowers, we're here to guide you through the latest trends, listings, and tips to help you find your perfect home. So grab your umbrella and join us as we navigate through this month filled with sunshine and the promise of new beginnings. APRIL 2024 NOTABLE DATES APRIL 1: April Fools Day 🙃 APRIL 3: National Find a Rainbow Day 🌈 APRIL 5: Gold Star ⭐️ Spouses Day APRIL 7: National No Housework Day 😎 APRIL 10: National Siblings' Day 👯‍♂️ APRIL 11: National Pet Day 🐶 😺 APRIL 12: National Only Child Day 🫃🏽 APRIL 15: National Tax Day💰 APRIL 22: Earth Day 🌎 APRIL 22: Passover Begins APRIL 24: National Administrative Professionals Day 📥 APRIL 26: National Arbor Day 🌴

Real Estate in the News

Honolulu Has More of These Than Any Other US City READ MORE State of Hawaii Home Owners Own Their Homes the Longest, According to Survey As if it weren’t difficult enough to find a home to buy these days, a new study reveals that more than a third of all American homeowners plan to stay in their current homes forever. READ MORE: Courtesy of New York Times Biden Proposes $10,000 Tax Breaks for First-Time Homebuyers, 'Starter Home' Sellers President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and “starter home” sellers. However, experts have mixed opinions on the proposals... READ MORE: Courtesy of CNBC

Featured Local Business Fiddler's Hawaii Founded in 1955, Fiddler’s is Hawaii’s first exclusive decorative hardware and plumbing showroom. Today, the business is run by three generations of family members. Their knowledge and expertise have made Fiddler’s an industry leader and the smart choice for homeowners seeking assistance, contractors researching new products, and manufacturers looking for product feedback. Originally a shutter company they soon added a vast array of cabinet knobs to their product lines. In 1958 they expanded to door hardware. This was soon followed by the addition of plumbing fixtures in the early 60’s. 610 WARD AVE, SUITE B HONOLULU, HI 96814 (808) 592-0233 PLUMBING FIXTURES & DECORATIVE HARDWARE Today, the 2,700-square-foot Fiddler’s showroom is an eclectic mix of decorative hardware and fixtures, with the island’s largest selection of cabinet hardware on display. In addition to being the First Family of Decorative Fixtures in Honolulu, Fiddler’s is one of the founding members of the national Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association and a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. M-F | 9AM to 4PM CLOSED on Weekends

Local Happenings

SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST - SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawaiʻi each spring, featuring Hawaiian culture and a premier hula competition. The week-long festivities include an invitational arts fair, cultural demonstrations, hula performances, and a parade that showcases the many cultures of Hawaiʻi. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH The Hapalua | Hawaiʻiʻs Half Marathon The Hapalua is the largest half marathon in Hawaii and starts just by the beach in Waikiki! Around 10,000 runners and walkers participate annually. There is no time limit - only Aloha spirit! The 13.1m spectacular course starts right by the beach in Waikiki and finishes in Kapiolani Park after looping around Diamond Head. Interested in participating? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH 7:30PM - 9:45PM Hapa symphony Featuring Robert Cazimero Back by popular demand, Grammy-nominated and 25 Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Robert Cazimero reunites with your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for a once-in-a-life-time concert experience. Performed for the first time with a rainbow of orchestral colors, become a part of Hawaiian music history-making as Cazimero presents his newly composed songs, a serenade of lush future classics spanning a deep passion for hula, show tunes, and Hawaiʻi Nei. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH @ 7PM SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH @ 7PM LA BOHÈME An audience favorite for over a century, this tale of four young Parisians who dedicate their lives to art and love is guaranteed to touch your heart. Puccini’s lush, romantic score perfectly captures the simple joys and heartbreaking sorrows of the idealistic young. Their camaraderie, conviction, and passions, masterfully conveyed by an iconic score, make La Bohème easy to love—and impossible to forget. Hawaiʻi Opera Theater’s production features an all-Asian principal cast that celebrates the diversity of talent the opera world has to offer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH 4PM - 10PM WAIKIKI SPAM JAM® Eat SPAM® and be a part of the community! Waikiki SPAM JAM® is a fundraiser for the Hawai‘i Food Bank and there will be two tents set up for canned goods and donations. The festival also donates to the Waikīkī Community Center and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai‘i. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

13 Features New Home Buyers Say Are Essential, Desirable New research shows that house hunters are willing to accept a smaller property as long as it has these key amenities. Courtesy of the National Association of Realtors

When Selling Your Home, Don't Try to Conceal These 7 Problems When selling your home, it’s natural to want to present the property in the most favorable light possible... Courtesy of Forbes 10 Things Interior Designers Never Do With the prevalence of TikTok and Instagram, every third person decorating a home feels they are a design expert. Courtesy of Forbes

Featured Listings COMING SOON

Upper Makakilo 92-1218 Mekila Street 3 BD 2 BA 1434 SF $985,000 Beautiful, newly renovated home!

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Manoa - WOODLAWN, HONOLULU 3036 Kahaloa Drive, Unit 2 2 BD 2 BA 1016 SF $1,419,500 BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER CONTINGENCY FAILURE

IN ESCROW Niu Valley, HONOLULU 311 Puamamane Street 4 BD 2 BA 1779 SF $1,995,000 IN ESCROW WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS, OVER-ASKING Koolaupoku 565 Kaimake Loop 5 BD 3 BA 2497 SF $2,200,000 IN ESCROW WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS, OVER-ASKING

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KA'A'AWA 51-002 Lau Place, Ka'a'awa 3 BD 2 BA 1242 SF Listing Price $1,170,000 ~ Please call for More Details MANOA - WOODLAWN 3498 Alani Drive, Honolulu 3 BD 2 BA SF Listing Price TBD ~ Please call for More Details

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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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