October 2024 - A-TEAM OAHU - Panana Newsletter & September 2024 Market Report

Aloha October! As October sweeps in with breezy trades and rainy season vibes, it's time to "fall" into the perfect home! With summer's last rays fading and pumpkins popping up on every porch, October offers a prime opportunity to scare up some real estate deals. Buyers, don't get spooked—this is the month to hunt for homes! Sellers are putting their best "boo"-t forward, staging properties that are sure to enchant. Whether you're seeking a "haunted" mansion or a "boo-tiful" beachfront retreat, October's market is full of treats, not tricks. So let's carve out the perfect place for you to call home this autumn! October 2024 NOTABLE DATES OCTOBER 4: National Golf Lovers Day 🏌🏼 OCTOBER 5: World Teachers’ Day  📕 OCTOBER 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day 🎗 OCTOBER 7: National Child Health Day OCTOBER 8: International Dyslexia Day OCTOBER 9: International Beer and Pizza Day 🍕  OCTOBER 10: World Mental Health Day OCTOBER 13: Breast Cancer Awareness Day 🎗 OCTOBER 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day OCTOBER 25: National Fine Art Appreciation Day 🎨 OCTOBER 29: National Cat Day 🐈 OCTOBER 30: National Treat Your Pet Day 🐶 OCTOBER 31: Halloween 🎃

Team Happenings Compass Military Division Hawaii Sponsors MCCS K-Bay BBQ Bash A-Team Members, Yvonne Ahearn & Amy Conley, worked with the CMD to sponsor a festive MCCS BBQ event at MCBH in September, where they could introduce educational resources, such as our VA Loan seminar and relocation guide to service members on base. Activities included a BBQ contest, watermelon eating, fabulous country music, line dancing, and a petting zoo. Stay tuned for more military events and activities with the CMD, including upcoming VA Loan education events. For more information on the CMD, contact Yvonne or Amy. Real Estate in the News

What You Can Learn From Ultra-Wealthy Buyers Before Purchasing A Home While each ultra-wealthy individual is unique, there are some general trends in their decision-making process as it relates to real estate transactions that every homebuyer can learn from... Courtesy of Forbes

Local Happenings

Sep 28 - November 9 Fall Harvest Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms Come and enjoy the day at the farm! Take a breath of fresh air in our pumpkin patch, beautiful sunflower fields, and don’t forget to stop by our country market and grub stand for our famous fresh squeezed lemonade, farm honey, handmade gifts, our yummy cornbread and so much more! More info here OCTOBER 4-13 Grand Lānai Restaurant Week Enjoy unique to the week prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants at International Market Place. Check out each day's participating restaurants and events HERE. OCTOBER 4-31 Nightmare: Halloween Pop-Up Bar Nightmare (formerly Ghost Bar) is back at Ala Moana Center! Join us for a creepy bar experience, where the strongest spirits materialize every night during the month of October. From the creators of Haunted Plantation and Unlocked Escape Room. Head on over and enjoy a Halloween-inspired cocktail, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Sip on a Witches’ Brew, Vampire Bite and more—our bewitching cocktails conjure mystical effects! 5:00PM- 12 Midnight Ala Moana Center STREET LEVEL 1, NEAR EWA WING https://nightmarehonolulu.com/

Lifestyle Perpetuating the Hawaiian Art of Lau Hala Weaving. How the weavers of Hui ‘Ala Hīnano and Hui Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala are elevating and perpetuating the art of ulana lau hala. Courtesy of Hawaii Magazine

Best Places to Catch the Sunrise—and Get Breakfast—on Oʻahu Here are eight reasons to get up early on vacation. Courtesy of Hawaii Magazine

5 Things To Know About Buying A Home This Fall The real estate game is finally shifting in buyers’ favor... Courtesy of Forbes

Listings ACTIVE HONOLULU - CHATEAU WAIKIKI 411 Hobron Lane, Unit 2002 VA ASSUMABLE, 2.875%!! 1 BD 1 BA 552 SF $517,000 KAILUA TOWN - WINDWARD PASSAGE 322 Aoloa Street, Unit 612 3 BD 2 BA 1244 SF $914,000 OFFERING $25K CLOSING CREDIT WITH ACCEPTED OFFER BY 10/15

West MarinA - KOKO ISLE 822 Koko Isle Circle, Unit 2207 4 BD 3 BA 1670 SF $1,300,000

IN ESCROW

Honolulu 888 Ala Moana Boulevard, Unit 3012 2 BD 2 BA $1,815,000 REPRESENTING BUYER

JUST SOLD

REPRESENTED BUYER Moiliili 2740 Kuilei St, Unit 807 1 BD 1 BA 619 SF $405,000 REPRESENTED BUYER Mahinui 44-464 Aumoana Way 4 BD 3 BA 2756 SF $2,010,000

Haha'ione Valley 941 Hokulani Street 4 BD 3 BA 2326 SF $1,775,000

REPRESENTED BUYER Lilipuna 45-111 Alina Place 4 BD 2 BA 1720 SF $1,505,000 REPRESENTED BUYER Ewa Gentry 91-1841 Keaunui Dr, #521 3 BD 3 BA 1302 SF $907,000

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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