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COSTUMES, POTLUCKS, AND PUMPKIN CRUNCH Halloween Magic
the monthly hale OCTOBER 2024
One of our favorite times of the year is almost here — Halloween is just around the corner! We love celebrating this spooky holiday. The fun starts months in advance, as the kids begin choosing their costumes and planning for the big day. Sometimes, we plan themed family costumes, but more often than not, everyone picks their own unique outfit that appeals to them that year. It’s always fun to see their creative sides take over as they plan what to dress up as. Our community plays a huge role in making Halloween special for us. Every year, the whole neighborhood gets together to celebrate fall,
Halloween, and all things spooky. One of our favorite traditions is joining our neighbors for a huge potluck before trick-or-treating begins. Everyone brings a favorite dish, and we gather to enjoy good food, laughter, and festive Halloween decorations. The kids
love running around with their friends, showing off their costumes, and playing games while they wait for the sun to set and the trick-or-treating to begin.
Of course, no Halloween celebration would be complete without one of our family’s favorite dishes: pumpkin crunch. This delicious dessert is a crowd-pleaser, and it’s become a must-have at our Halloween potluck. The combination of the sweet pumpkin filling with the crunchy topping makes it the perfect treat to enjoy after a night of fun. Check out our favorite pumpkin crunch recipe on page 2:
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SPOOKY PUMPKIN CRUNCH
Ingredients • Pumpkin Layer
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• 1 (15 ounces) can pumpkin puree • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk • 3 eggs • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • Crust Layer • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix • 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup chopped walnuts • 1 cup melted butter
• Frosting Layer • 1 cup cream cheese • 1 cup powdered sugar • 3/4 cup Cool Whip
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined. 3. Pour into greased 9×13-inch pan lined with wax or parchment paper (don’t skip this step) . 4. Sprinkle yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and chopped walnuts on top of the mixture. Spoon on melted butter. 5. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until golden brown. 6. While baking, in a mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Mix until well combined and no lumps are present. 7. Once pumpkin crunch has finished baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely. 8. Once cooled, flip the pumpkin crunch so the cake layer is on the bottom and the pumpkin layer is on the top. Frost with a cream cheese frosting, and enjoy!
OAHU HOUSING INVENTORY
Year-over-year active inventory of single-family homes rose by 27.1% with 760 active listings and 64% in the condo market with 1,879 active listings last month. Despite more options across nearly every region and price point, sales remain relatively unchanged.
Our August Monthly Statistics Report shows:
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· August sales were nearly even compared to a year ago, with single- family home sales rising 0.4% — up by one sale — and condo sales declining 5%. · Median sales prices experienced minor changes. The single-family home market ended the month at $1,122,000, up 1.1% from a year ago, while the condo median sales price for August was $500,000, a 2.9% decline from August 2023. · Single-family homes that sold in August were on the market for a median of 14 days, while condo sales reflected a median of 28 days. · Last month, 30% of single-family home sales closed above the original asking price, and just 15% of condo sales closed above the original asking price. · More new listings came on the market than a year ago, with 346 single-family homes, up 4.8% year over year, and 629 condos, or 14.6% more than August 2023. "With the growth in active inventory and new listings, buyers have more options in nearly every region and price range across Oahu," *said Fran Gendrano, president of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®*. "However, we continue to see little changes in median sales prices and sales volume due to sustained demand and competition."
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Y SEES AUGUST BOOST
Active inventory for both single-family homes and condos was higher in most regions. Most single-family home inventory could be found in the Diamond Head, Ewa Plain, Leeward, and Metro regions, accounting for more than 50% of active single-family home listings. Many neighborhoods offered more than twice the options in the condo market from a year ago, with the most significant change occurring in the $300,000 to $599,999 range, which more than doubled compared to last year, rising from 419 to 847 active units.
Easy to make and sure to impress, this ice cream cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups crushed graham crackers • 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 quarts ice cream (any flavor, divided) • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) • 1/2 cup chocolate or caramel topping (optional)
Over the last two years, condo inventory across all unit types has increased more than 50%, with the sharpest increases occurring in one- and two-bedroom units. Active inventory during this period reflected an 11% increase in average total monthly fees. While average monthly maintenance costs vary greatly by individual building, these fees have risen for most unit types.
$1,122,000 MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE 1.1%
SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET
DIRECTIONS 1. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. 3. Place pan in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow crust to set. 4. Meanwhile, let the ice cream melt just enough to become spreadable. Then spread half of the ice cream into the crust, sprinkle with nuts, then top with the remaining ice cream. 5. Drizzle with topping, if desired. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. 6. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
346 CLOSED SALES
4.8%
$500,000
CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE MARKET
2.9%
MEDIAN CONDO PRICE
629 CLOSED SALES
14.6%
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Delicious Ice Cream Cake 4 Essential Tips for Hosting a Successful Yard Sale
TURN CLUTTER INTO CASH Have you noticed a lot of clutter in your home? Do you want to do something with it before the holidays arrive and family visits? There’s no better option than hosting a garage or yard sale. Selling your unneeded items is a much better solution than throwing them away, and October is one of the best months to set up a yard sale — weather permitting, of course. consider printing out the QR code for shoppers to scan. This will help speed up the checkout process. Promote your yard sale. People will not stop at your yard sale if you don’t do anything to draw attention to it. Post on your local community page on social Essential Tips for Hosting a Successful Yard Sale
media, informing others about your garage sale. Put up signs at the entrance to your neighborhood and around the community. You can even create a larger sign to place in your yard to draw attention from passersby.
If you’ve never hosted a yard sale before, or your previous attempts didn’t bring in the profit you hoped for, don’t worry! You can implement a few effective strategies to ensure your yard sale is a success. Here are a few you can try before your next yard sale. Prepare beforehand. A common trap many fall into is trying to have a spontaneous garage sale. Without gathering your items, determining the prices you’re willing to accept for them, and putting up signs, you will struggle to sell anything. Get everything organized and prepped in the days leading up to the sale. If you plan to take Venmo or other cash apps for payment,
Get help. You cannot run a successful yard sale by yourself. You need someone in charge of the cash box to take payments and make change and at least one other person to roam and talk to customers about the items, answer questions, and oversee the entire operation. Use family members, friends, or anyone else trustworthy and willing to help. Teamwork makes the dream work, especially if your dream is to have a profitable yard sale!
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