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

Aloha MAY!! Spring is in full swing and the real estate market is alive with opportunities! Just as the Hawaiian rains bring forth lush vegetation, we're here to shower you with valuable real estate insights, advice, and captivating information. Whether you're seeking a cozy retreat or a luxurious estate to unwind in, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. MAY 2024 NOTABLE DATES MAY 1: May Day/Lei Day 🌸 National Law Day 👩🏼‍⚖️ ⚖️ MAY 4: 🪐 🎥 Star Wars Day May the 4th be with you!! MAY 5: Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 MAY 6: National Nurses Day 🏥 MAY 12: Mother’s Day 👩🏽 💐 MAY 16: Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day 😇 MAY 18: National Armed Forces Day 🎖️🪖 MAY 20: National Rescue Dog Day 🐶 MAY 21: National Waitstaff Day 🍽️ MAY 22: World Paloma Day 🍹 MAY 23: Full moon: 🌖 Don't miss May's Flower Moon! MAY 24 : National Road Trip Day 🚗 MAY 27: Memorial Day 🏖️

Real Estate in the News

Soaring Hurricane Insurance Rates Leave Hundreds of Hawai‘i Condo Buildings Under-Insured Consult your A-Team agent for a list of known buildings with this issue if you are buying or already an owner of an Oahu condo. READ MORE

Featured Local Business Window World of Oahu Window World of Oahu is a locally-owned franchise, specializing in energy-efficient windows and patio doors. They bring nationally known expertise to the beautiful islands of Oahu & Maui. The team is led by Brent Maxfield, who has over a decade of experience in exterior home remodeling and comes from a family that has proudly called Hawaii home since the 1950s. Window World's promise, since 1995, has been to deliver Window World of Oahu 905 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Bldg 50 #06 Kailua, HI 96734 (808) 670-1414 WEBSITE superior products, professionally installed, at guaranteed low prices. As part of their community-focused approach, they are proud to be associated with Window World Cares®, which has raised over $5 million for charitable causes, including a partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Choose Window World of Oahu for your home improvement needs and join them in their mission to enhance homes and support our local communities.

Local Happenings

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST 9AM - 5PM 96th Annual Lei Day Celebration KAPIOLANI PARK This free celebration perpetuates Hawaiian culture and one of the most recognized symbols of aloha - the lei. Nearing one-hundred years of celebration, this tradition showcases the skill and artistry of Hawai‘i’s lei makers, while featuring fantastic local entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band, Ei Nei, Hōkū Zuttermeister, Ho‘okena, performances from hula hālau, and local food, craft, and lei vendors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 4PM - 10PM Lēʻahi Festival WAIKIKI One of the biggest festivals on the island - explore local retail, one of a kind jewelry, and beautiful art. Be sure to grab some 'ono food and drinks, too. There will be local grinds and exciting street food for everyone to try, showcasing the best of what Hawai'i has to offer. This event is in partnership with Da Ultimate Grindz and will benefit the local charity Elks Major Project. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

MONDAY, MAY 13TH - THURSDAY, MAY 16TH AccesSurf's Hawai'i Adaptive Surfing Championships WAIKIKI - QUEENS BREAK This is the second stop of a 4 stop world adaptive surfing tour of the Association of the Adaptive Surfing Professionals. Australia, Hawai'i, Costa Rica and California. 100+ adaptive surfers will compete in 9 divisions. Welcome Ceremony will be Monday May 13th @ 5PM. AccesSurf is a local non-profit providing beach access and adaptive water sports programs for anyone with a disability year round. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Architectural Digest Releases 2024 Outdoor Forecast The pandemic single-handedly impacted how we live in our homes both indoors and outdoors. While outdoor spaces were hardly an afterthought at the time—in recent years, homeowners have been more focused on how to elevate... Courtesy of Forbes

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YVONNE JARAMILLO AHEARN, RB-20262 REALTOR, Founding Broker COMPASS OAHU ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, MRP CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild 4x Aloha Aina Award Winner 808.721.8088 yvonne.ahearn@compass.com ANA KUNA RB-21908 REALTOR, Founding Broker COMPASS OAHU ABR, GRI, e-PRO, MRP Aloha Aina Award Nominee 808.295.2311 ana.kuna@compass.comuild Aloha Aina Award ner21.n

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