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DON’T MISS THESE TOP LOCAL FALL FESTIVALS Harvest Season Is Here Keiki are back to school and fall festivities are here! Our family is excited to visit two of our favorite local festivals this fall: the Waimanalo Country Farms Fall Harvest Festival and the Pumpkin Festival at Aloun Farms. Waimanalo Country Farms Fall Harvest Festival For a fun, family-friendly activity this fall, Waimanalo Country Farms' Fall Harvest Festival is the spot! Located on Waimanalo Beach, this festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the charm of a traditional fall harvest in Hawaii. This festival is a perfect opportunity to soak in the autumn spirit. You can explore the farm's picturesque pumpkin patch (the views are fabulous), where you'll find a variety of pumpkins to choose from, perfect for carving and decorating. The fun doesn’t stop there — they also have hayrides, a petting zoo, and more to enjoy! When we visited, a baby goat had JUST been born! It was an amazing experience to witness. Waimanalo Country Farms is known for its commitment to creating an authentic farm experience, and the Fall Harvest Festival is no exception. When we visit, we love enjoying delicious homemade treats like fresh-squeezed Nalo lemonade, roasted sunflowers, sweet cornbread, and other local favorites. There are also plenty of photo opportunities throughout the farm, so don’t forget your camera to capture the perfect fall photos! The dates of the Fall Harvest Festival have yet to be announced, so be sure to check them out online at WaimanaloCountryFarms.com or on Instagram at @waimanalocountryfarms Aloun Farms 21st Annual Pumpkin Festival This October, Aloun Farms is hosting its 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival on three weekends in October. October 12-13, 19-20, and October 26-27 from 8:30-5 p.m. — a favorite in our family. We love the opportunity to pick our own pumpkin right off the vine and to fill up our bags with fresh corn on the cob (we usually can fit about 45 ears in one bag)! The festival features a range of local produce, offering a chance to support local farmers and take home fresh, island-grown fruits and vegetables. It’s a wonderful way to teach the kids about the importance of agriculture and where their food comes from. With tractor hayrides, kids rides, crafts and vendors, and a petting zoo, it’s a memorable way to celebrate the fall season and prepare for Halloween!
Happy Fall, Y’all!
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“What an amazing team Jason and Sachi have with The Mitchell Group Real Estate Team Hawaii eXp Realty! Jason's quick response and Sachi's keen eye for staging helped us sell our house quickly. Trust isn't an easy thing to gain so quickly, but they are a very
Occupations reflect the times: Jobs we have today didn’t exist years ago, and vice versa. Many past careers weren’t glamorous, and some are the worst professions in history. Let’s look at four foul jobs that no longer exist (and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it). Purple Dye Makers Dyeing clothes is so ordinary today that it’s hard to imagine a world where certain pigments are rare, but this was especially true for purple in generations past. Back in ancient times (first century CE), the hue of the royals was made by crushing
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thousands of snails, extracting their glands, and then heating the material in a pot full of brine for 10 days in an incredibly odorous process! Dripping Men Do you use the fat drippings from your roasts to make gravies or fry other foods? Since this liquid gold can add flavor to any dish, there was once an entire profession built around it. A dripping man back in Victorian England would go to homes and businesses to collect their fat to sell to the public. Childbed Linen Warehouse Keepers For much of history, women gave birth at home, not in a hospital. So, it’s not surprising that an industry arose during the 19th century to cater to this. According to an 1842 book of trades, there was a job for supplying, collecting, and cleaning bed linens specifically for birth. Honey Dippers, Toshers, and Purefinders In 19th century England, the country had recently seen an enormous boom in the population, and most of the available housing lacked flush toilets or sinks with running water. This meant more sewage found its way into the city streets — giving rise to three jobs we no longer see today. Honey dippers collected waste from homes, toshers scavenged sewers for valuable items to sell, and purefinders collected dog poop (to be used in the process of tanning leathers). The next time you get a case of “the Mondays” and question whether or not you like your job, consider this: Would you rather be crushing and boiling snails for 10 days instead? Probably not! Still, which jobs of our era will be considered weird history in the future?
OAHU SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
Single-family home sales rose 20.1%, while condo sales declined 7.8% year-over-year. July saw year-over-year single-family home sales jump by 20.1%, from 224 to 269, while condo sales declined 7.8%, with 389 sales compared to 422 in July 2023. Compared to one month ago, sales in both markets rose slightly, up 4.3% in the single-family home market and 9.6% in the condo market. Median sales prices in both markets increased, with the single-family home median sales price reaching $1,140,000 and condos ending the month at $509,000, up by 4.6% and 1.8%, respectively. This July, 29% of single-family home sales and 15% of condos closed above their original asking price, compared to 36% and 25% in July 2023. "While year-over-year sales are mixed, we saw activity in both single- family home and condo sales pick up in July, which is typical for this time of year," *said Fran Gendrano, president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®.* "Demand and median sales prices are continuing to hold steady, particularly in the single-family home market, despite an uptick in active inventory.” Single-family homes moved at a similar pace to last year, with July sales reflecting 15 median days on the market, one day quicker than the median last July. However, the condo median days on the market were nearly twice as long as July 2023, climbing from 16 to 30 days. New listings came on the market across the price spectrum and in greater quantities at most price points, surging 32.0% for single-family homes and 29.8% for condos. Throughout July, 363 single-family homes and 676 condos were newly listed. In the single-family home market, new listings in the $600,000 to $999,999 range grew 32.7% year-over-year to 138 listings,
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while new listings at $1,000,000 and above rose 36.5% to 213. In July, condos in the $300,000 to $599,999 range accounted for 325 or 48% of new listings. This range also experienced a significant boost compared to a year ago, up by 95 units or 41.3%. Condos in the $700,000 to $1,999,999 range also saw a large jump in new listings, rising by 70 units or 53.4% year-over-year. Active inventory continued to build in both markets, with a 10.6% month- over-month increase for single-family homes and an 8% increase for condos. At the end of July, there were 722 active single-family home listings and 1,867 active condo listings. Compared to one year ago, the active inventory of single-family homes and condos was higher
INGREDIENTS • 6 cups sliced fresh peaches • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces • 1/2 cup milk • 2 tbsp butter, melted
by 22.2% and 61.8%, respectively. The inventory growth was also applicable to most price points, with the largest rise occurring in the $300,000 to $499,999 range, where active inventory more than doubled from last year to 593 active listings.
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until blended, then spoon into prepared dish. 3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. 4. Cut in butter with forks or pastry knife until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 5. Add milk and stir until just blended. 6. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto peach mixture and drizzle melted butter on top. 7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
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Clever Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh
Home Sweet-Smelling Home None of us wants to be known as someone with a stinky house. While we may become nose blind to the smell of our homes, anyone visiting will notice whether your house smells fresh or rotten from the moment they step through the door. While sprayable air fresheners and candles can improve the smell, these Trash Can Freshener The trash cans in our kitchens are often the source of the biggest stink in our house. It’s a great habit to replace your trash bag whenever you add something that will rot or smell bad, but if the DIY HOME SCENT SOLUTIONS THAT WORK
can holder retains odors, you don’t need to buy a new trashcan. Instead, dab cotton balls with your favorite essential oil and place them in the bottom of your can. Changing out the cotton balls every time you replace a trash bag will help offset any bad trashcan scents. Shaving Cream’s Unique Use The bathroom floor is often one of the dirtiest areas in our homes, especially around the toilet. While you can get on your hands and knees to scrub away grime, there’s an easier way to clean the area and provide a refreshing new scent. All you have to do is mop the floor using shaving cream. It’s less messy than traditional mopping and will leave your bathroom smelling clean!
scents fade quickly. Plus, having to replenish your supply can get expensive. Thankfully, three quick tricks will easily refresh the scent of your home. The Smell of Fresh-Baked Cookies Have you ever gone house hunting and noticed that many homes you tour smell like freshly baked cookies? Realtors often use this strategy to make the home feel more welcoming to potential buyers, and you can use the same trick to improve the smell of your house. Take a tablespoon or two of vanilla extract and place it in an oven- safe bowl or container. Bake it in the oven at 300 degrees for 10–20 minutes or until you notice the smell wafting through your house.
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