U.S. existing-home sales declined 2.4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Regionally, sales increased in the Northeast but declined in the West, South, and Midwest. Compared to a year earlier, existing-home sales rose 2.8%, with gains in the Midwest, South, and West while remaining unchanged in the Northeast. New Listings increased 1.0 percent for Single Family homes but

Your kitchen works hard, especially during summer gatherings and family meals. Over time, grease and dust can collect inside your range hood and filters, reducing airflow and creating a potential fire hazard. August is a great time to give this often-overlooked area a thorough cleaning. What to Do 1. Wash the Filter Remove the range hood filter and soak it in hot water with dish soap to break down grease. Replace disposable filters as recommended by the manufacturer. 2. Wipe

O'ahu Single-Family Home Sales Jump 20.5% As Median Price Rises O‘ahu single-family home sales climbed 20.5% year-over-year in July to 300 transactions, with the median sales price rising 13.9% to $1,224,500. The rise in the median was driven largely by more buyers transacting at higher price points: sales between $1,300,000 and $1,999,999 rose 76.9% year-over-year, from 52 to 92 transactions, while sales at $2,000,000 and above jumped 83.3%, from 24 to 44 transactions. Activ