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A GUIDE TO THE BEST OF THE BEST Sachi ’s Favorites
Life is too short to be anything but happy! That’s why I advocate for embracing all you love, living in the moment, being intentional with your time, and enjoying life to the fullest. Below, I’ve included a list of some of my favorites — my best recommendations, hidden gems, the things that help me to feel energized and excited, and the items or locations that make my heart smile in hopes that you will maybe try a few of them and love them too!
Favorite Simple Dinner Recipe Mapo Tofu Ingredients •
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1 block tofu (about 400g)
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3 green onions
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1 tbsp oil
1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced
1 Japanese dried red pepper, remove seeds and cut thinly 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork
Oasis Salon in Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI Sarah owns this adorable salon and is passionate about
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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Seasonings
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2 tbsp miso
helping women feel pampered and beautiful. Beyond amazing cuts, her specialty is color, and she works her magic every time! Favorite Ice Cream Sweet As in Haleiwa, HI
2 tbsp moy sauce
2 tbsp sake 1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp katakuriko or cornstarch
1 cup water
Directions 1.
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Thinly slice green onions and set aside. 2. In a bowl, mix all the seasoning ingredients until miso dissolves. Set aside. 3. Heat oil in a wok at medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper, and stir. Add ground pork and cook until browned. Add the seasonings and let it boil. 4. Add cut tofu and stir gently. 5. When tofu is cooked through, stir in green onions and sesame oil.
This ice cream shop is known as "Hawaii’s Original Hawaiian Style Real Fruit Ice Cream” It’s made with only the freshest ingredients. When you walk through the door, you get to choose from a variety of locally made ice creams and then blend it with your choice of organic fruit — it’s to die for!
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Favorite Beach Waimea Beach on North Shore Here, there’s always something to do! From rock jumping to snorkeling in the summer, it’s always a great time! Favorite Cocktail Ube pina colada at Waterman's
“What an amazing team Jason and Sachi Mitchell have with The Mitchell Group Real Estate
The best pina colada on the island with a gorgeous ube swirl. Waterman’s has a gorgeous view of Ko Olina lagoons too.
Team Hawaii eXp Realty! Jason's quick response and Sachi's keen eye for staging helped us sell our house quickly. Trust isn't
easy to gain so quickly, but they are a trustworthy group and will work hard to get you the deal you're looking for. Thank you, Mitchell Team, for all the days
Favorite Sweet Treat Thai tea with large boba at Taste Tea in Honolulu, HI My daughter loves this tea, and we usually go to the Waikele Food Trucks for this sweet treat!
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Favorite Museum The Shangri La Museum in Honolulu, HI
Market Report Single-family homes and condominiums saw a decrease in sales as higher borrowing costs continued to impact summer buying activity. Single-family home sales decreased by 28.2%, and condo sales experienced an 18.5% drop compared to last year. In both housing markets, properties sold in July stayed on the market for about 16 days, a slight increase from July 2022, when single-family homes typically sold in 11 days and condos took 12 days. Median sales prices remained relatively consistent year-over- year, with single-family homes seeing a minor decline of 1.6% to $1,090,000, while condos maintained their value at $500,000. About 53% of single-family home sales closed at or above the full asking price, a decrease from 65% the previous year. In the condo market, 47% of sales achieved the total asking price or more, compared to 60% in July 2022. The market also experienced a decrease in new property listings, with a year-over-year drop of 28.8% for single-family homes and 15.4% for condos. Nonetheless, the active inventory for single-family homes and condos remained stable compared to 2022, showing a modest growth of 2.6% in active listings for single-family homes and 9.9% for active condo listings.
Philanthropist Doris Duke opened up this incredible collection of Islamic Art to the public in 2002 at her personal home in Oahu. The home, the art, and the incredible views of the coastline are a must see.
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The Takeaway Despite the differences from the previous year, we are seeing similar monthly trends. Increasing borrowing costs have made buyers more cautious, resulting in homes spending more time on the market. However, demand and median sales prices have remained steady due to limited inventory.
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and nights of attentive work. You set our minds at ease and helped us close early. You're an amazing group of people, and we would use y'all again if we ever find our way back to Hawaii. Thank you!” -Justin Coryell The referral of your friends and family is the greatest compliment you can give us. Mahalo for your trust! ts Are Saying
Backpack Books Daffodil Festival Friends Harvest Learning Meteor Produce Smores Sunscreen Yardwork
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GRILLED HALIBUT WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
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INGREDIENTS
$1,090,000
• 1 16-oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained • 5 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar • 2 tsp honey • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil • 4 6-oz skin-on halibut fillets
1.6%
NGLE-FAMILY MARKET
MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE
224 CLOSED SALES
28.2%
16 DAYS ON MARKET
45.5%
50 days slower
DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor or blender, mix bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; whisk in oil. 2. Into a large plastic zipper bag, pour 1 cup of sauce; add halibut fillets and seal bag; turn to coat fillets. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. 3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400–450 F). Remove halibut from marinade; scrape off excess. 4. On oiled grill grates, arrange fillets and grill, covered, until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer fillets to serving plates or a large platter. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve alongside preferred veggies and crusty bread.
$500,000
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MEDIAN CONDO PRICE
CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE MARKET
422 CLOSED SALES
18.5%
16 DAYS ON MARKET
33.3%
4 days slower
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4 Excitement and Fun Await in Your Backyard
KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED WITHOUT LEAVING THE YARD A BACKYARD BONANZA!
Although our kids return to school soon, there’s still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather with them. While trips to the zoo, park, or an outdoor sporting event can be fun for everyone involved, not everyone has the means to go regularly. Thankfully, there are many activities you and your kids can enjoy from the comfort of your own backyard without having to spend any additional money.
entertained for hours if you have them. If not, you can still create an outdoor water park for your children with your hose and a sprinkler. Put them in their bathing suits and allow them to run through the sprinkler or have a good old-fashioned water fight using the hose and buckets of water. All you need is a ball. It’s crazy how much you can do in your backyard with nothing more than a single ball. You can play catch or up the competitiveness with a game of monkey in the middle. If you have chalk and enough players, you can play a game of foursquare. You can even play baseball if you have
Here are a few activities to try the next time your kids want to play outside.
Run a race. Kids love to run around, and you should use that to your advantage. Devise different race ideas to keep them running until they’re tired and need to rest. You can have them race normally, backward, or crab-walking. You can gather hula hoops and other objects from around the house to set up an obstacle course and see who can finish it the fastest.
a bat or a decent-sized stick. One ball gives you countless opportunities for fun. Give some of these activities a try the next time your kids say they’re bored and want to do something exciting
Break out the water. There are all kinds of different games you can enjoy that involve water. Water guns and water balloons can keep kids
outside. They may discover a new favorite way to pass the time.
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