More than 200 people testified Wednesday before the City and County of Honolulu's Planning Commission on the second day of public hearings for a bill that would implement more regulations for short-term rentals. Theresa Harden's testimony compelled multiple follow-on questions from the commissioners and resulted in a 1-hour phone conversation with a commissioner the day following her testimony. Theresa Harden (R) is the Principal Broker for Hawaii Dream Realty LLC. Hawaii Dream Realty LLC is an independent and licensed real state brokerage founded in 2007, is located in the heart of Waikiki, and specializes in sales, marketing, exchange and management of investment properties. 09/12/2021

  Local Market Update  Waikiki Honolulu, August 2021   Single Family Homes August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021/ 2020 Change% New Listings 0 / 0  0% 4 / 3  33% Closed Sales 1 / 0  0%  3 / 1  200% Median Sales Price $1.88M / $0.00M  0%   $1.1M / $1.29M -15% Percent of Original List Price Received 100.0% / 0.0%  0% 100.0% / 95.6%  5% Median Days on Market Until Sale 13 / 0  0% 13 / 8  63% Inventory of Homes for Sale 0 / 1  -100% ---    Condos August Year to Date 2021 / 2020 Change% 2021 / 2020 Change% New Listings 159 / 169  -6% 1208 / 1107  9% Closed Sales 148 / 55 169% 916 / 432  112% Median Sales Price $452.4K / $398K  14% $395K / $390K  1% Percent of Original List Price Received 98.2% / 95.8%  3% 97.3% / 95.2%  2% Median Days on Market Until Sale 26 / 26  0%  33 / 46  -28% Inv... 09/16/2021

 Get Your Thrill On and Step Right Up and Drop Right Off with Special Olympics 12th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser. Register Today for Special Olympics 12th Annual Over the Edge fundraiser, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Thrill seekers will rappel more than 400 feet down the side of the Hyatt hotel in Waikiki, enjoying (or maybe not )the spectacular views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, all the while raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Hawaii.  To register to participate, visit www.sohawaii.org. Registration fee is $100 per participant. All participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations, must be 18 years of age by the day of the event, and weigh less than 300 pounds. Over the Edge has limited capacity so inte... 09/13/2021

 Island Crafters MarketInternational Marketplace2330 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki Browse dozens of locally made products such as apparel, candles, laser etched home goods, papale, hand sewn totes, baby items and Hawaii's favorite local snacks too!  Located on the second level of the International market place, right next to Mitsuwa's Marketplace, youll find 3 inline spaces filled with Hawaii's favorites! Just look for the balloon arches!  Visit all three, get your event passport stamped and enter to win prizes! Vendor List:  Sweet On You Official                                           doTerra Nature's Finest                                         Hi Freeze Treats                                                       JJz Treatz                                                           ... 09/11/2021