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Holiday Wishes From Our Furry Friends! Tis the Season for Belly Rubs and Treats
the monthly hale DECEMBER 2024
Names : Bella (right) and Kona (left) Ages: Bella (7) and Kona (1) Things That Make Us Happy: Trader Joe’s Beef Steaks. Best Thing About Us: We’re loyal and loveable. Things We Need to Work On: Getting along with other dogs. All We Want for Christmas: Snacks, snacks, and more snacks. Names: Milo, Lili'i, and Koa Age: Milo (6), Lili’i (9), and Koa (2) Things That Make Us Happy: Milo: Any snack and daddy; Lili’i: Mommy; Koa: Playing with Auntie Lili’i Best Thing About Us: Milo: Gentle giant; Lili’i: Protector; Koa: Well-behaved Things We Need to Work
Mele Kalikimaka! Can you believe it? The holiday season is here! To add a little extra cheer, we want to feature our friends’ and clients' dogs — after all, our furry friends seem to get more excited
for Christmas than we do! We hope these joyful faces bring you a smile.
Bella and Kona Owners: Cori and Doug Muraoka
Happy Holidays!
Name: Nala Age: 4 Things That Make Me Happy: Belly rubs and walks Best Thing About Me: I'm very intelligent Things I Need to Work On: Being nice to Obie All I Want for Christmas: Meat Name: Rocco Age: 10 Breed: Frenchie Things That Make Me Happy: Snorting/Snoring Best Thing About Me: I have the best poker face Things I Need to Work On: Not peeing in the garage All I Want for Christmas: Snuggles Name: Camaro Age: 5 Breed: Pocket Bully Things That Make Me Happy: My “hoomans” Best Thing About Me: I’ve got so much personality Things I Need to Work On: Not begging for table food All I Want for Christmas: Steak
Nala Owners: Sarah and Javier Pommerenk
On: Milo: Barking when hungry; Lili’i: Barking at
anything that walks by the house; Koa: Getting my dad (Milo) and Auntie Lili’i wilded All I Want for Christmas: Milo: My humans around; Lili’i: Cuddles with mommy; Koa: Play all day Name: Winnie The Pooch Mullins Age: 9 Things That Make Me Happy: Long walks and yummy treats Best Thing About Me: I love my “hoomans”
Milo, Lili'i, Koa Owners: Marina and Matt Stading
Rocco Owners: Maria and Guy Kaho'ohanohano
Winnie Owners: Makenna and Shane Mullins
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Camaro Owners: Maria and Guy Kaho'ohanohano
Avoid Overspending Through Savvy Shopping
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Jason and Sachi Mitchell were extremely helpful in helping us find our condo right across the street from the Waikele Country Club — so we have fantastic views and
Marketers are magicians at luring shoppers to buy more than they intend. Whether you are shopping online or in a store, vendors use a variety of tactics to heighten the allure of their products, helping drive total U.S. household debt to a record $17.3 trillion. To help combat this, here are four financial tips to keep your budget intact and your debt under control.
sunsets looking over the fairways. We must have looked at over 20 condos in this area, and they were very honest and helpful in listing the pros and cons of each home. Jason put together a phenomenal offer to the seller, which was accepted, even though ours was not the highest offer!
Be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ offers. These short-term, interest-free loans with fixed payments don’t require a credit check and are quick and easy to obtain. Not surprisingly, they tend to be most popular among consumers already in debt and strapped for cash. The Consumer Financial Protection Board says this puts consumers at greater risk of piling up more debt than they can afford. Also, returning items purchased this way may not always result in a refund.
“We highly recommend Jason and Sachi for their dedication to detail, exceptional work ethic, and honesty. The Mitchell Group is outstanding!”
–Rick Greene, Waikele, HI
Don’t apply for every credit card offered. Agreeing to apply for a store credit card seems like a no- brainer when you are offered 20% off for doing so at checkout. What’s not to like about that? It dings your credit score, for one thing. Applying for a credit card results in a hard pull on your credit report. Signing up for loyalty programs can also be self-defeating because they can maneuver you into excess spending to get more points and perks. Also, loyalty programs can discourage comparison shopping, which could otherwise save you money over time.
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A Positive Start for Oahu Real E
Single-family homes and condos report year-over-year gains and median prices remain stable. As we enter the fourth quarter, the Oahu housing market shows promising signs of recovery. Single- family home sales grew 22.5% year-over-year, from 213 to 261, while condo sales increased by a modest 1.5%, rising from 399 to 405. Month-over-month activity also improved, with single-family homes up 20.3% and condos increasing by 10.7%. Our October Monthly Statistics Report shows: • Median prices for single-family homes remained unchanged from last October at $1,100,000, while condo median prices experienced a modest 1.9% increase, reaching $525,000. • Single-family homes and condos recorded a median days on market of under one month, at 16 and 26 days, respectively.
Don’t focus on monthly payments alone. When making an installment purchase, car salespeople, real estate agents, and other
marketers of big-ticket items will often ask you how big a monthly payment you can afford, then stretch the payments out over the maximum period of time to entice you into a larger purchase. But consider the whole cost and how much the interest adds to that total. It may shock you. Also, notice price-anchoring ploys. Retailers often claim a $76 shirt is on sale for $38 — when they never intended to sell it for anything but $38. Abstain from retail therapy! Shopping for fun is a major factor driving consumer debt to a record high. Make a list before you shop, and avoid browsing or shopping with friends. Turning shopping into recreation can easily lead to impulse purchases and spending more than you intended!
• Both markets saw an increase in new listings in October, with 298 for single-family homes, a 9.6% year-over-year uptick, and 597 for condos, up 5.5%.
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Rick's home has gorgeous views of the Waikele Country Club.
Text your answers to Sachi at 808.286.7633 . The first person to text with the correct answers gets a $5 Starbucks gift card.
The referral of your friends and family is the greatest compliment you can give us. Mahalo for your trust!
KOREAN STEAK SLAW Inspired by GoodHousekeeping.com
Estate in the Fourth Quarter
• Active inventory remained elevated year over year, with single- family homes up 18.4% to 741 listings and condos up 49.8% to 1,957 listings; month over month, single-family homes dipped 1.9%, while condos rose 3.7%. With an uptick in sales across single-family homes and
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp gochujang or sriracha hot sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 3 tbsp sesame oil, divided • 2 sirloin steaks, about 1 lb total • 1 daikon radish • 1 large carrot • 1/2 red cabbage • 5 green onions, divided • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
condos and stable median prices, Oahu's housing market shows resilience entering the fourth quarter. With increased inventory and new listings, prospective buyers can find the home that best fits their needs more flexibly.
$1,100,000 MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE
SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside 1 tbsp of mixture to use for dressing. Place steaks in bowl with the remaining marinade and coat. 2. Julienne radish and carrot into strips. Shred red cabbage and slice 3 green onions. Mix the reserved marinade with the remaining sesame oil and rice vinegar, then toss with vegetables in a large bowl to coat. 3. Heat a frying pan until very hot. Fry steaks for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare, brushing with the marinade as they cook. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips. Slice the remaining green onions and add to the slaw. 4. Serve sliced steak over the slaw and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
261 CLOSED SALES
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$525,000
CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE MARKET
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MEDIAN CONDO PRICE
405 CLOSED SALES
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Deck the Halls With Paws and Love!
Spot the Latest Marketing Ploys to Avoid Overspending
What Our Clients Are Saying
A Positive Start for Oahu Real Estate in the Fourth Quarter
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Korean Steak Slaw 4 Create a Coffee Bar to Make Your Mornings Shine
DITCH THE COFFEE SHOP
Transform a Corner of Your Home Into a Coffee Haven
Many Americans struggle to start their day without fresh coffee. According to a recent study conducted by Drive Research, around 73% of Americans have at least one cup of coffee daily. However, stopping at Starbucks or your local coffee shop every morning gets expensive
use them to store mugs, coffee pods, and mixing spoons; if not, you’ll need to get creative. You can utilize a mug rack and other organizers to house all your coffee necessities.
Now, you need to add your coffee maker to the space. Remember, you don’t need the fanciest or most expensive coffee maker. The quality of your beans or blend will have a more significant impact on the flavor of your coffee than the machine. You just want something that will look good and reliably make you a cup when needed. All that’s left is adding your personal touches to the area. You can showcase your personality through the design or just fill the area with things that bring you joy. Adding an aesthetic that makes you smile will help you start each day on the right foot. After making your first cup of joe at your new coffee bar and taking that first sip, you’ll wonder why you never did this earlier!
quickly. Thankfully, you can make some delicious and invigorating coffee at home for a fraction of the price. Create the ultimate coffee bar by investing in the right appliance, redesigning a space in your home, and stocking your favorite creamers and blends. If you’re interested in designing a coffee bar for your home, you must first determine a good location. You don’t need much space for this project; simply using a small corner in your kitchen or foyer will suffice. From there, decide on the furniture to house your coffee needs. To save money, consider repurposing a piece of furniture you own or go thrifting to find something that matches your aesthetic. Once you’ve settled on your furniture, it’s time to design it to house everything you need to make your morning coffee effectively. If it has cabinets or drawers,
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