Blog - Lori Makiya

Inspiration

A Very Special Account

The first week of 2022 is in the books! I hope your year is off to a fresh start and that your holiday season was filled with joy and peace. I relished the down time indoors to bake, practice yoga, read, watch some movies, and close out the year with reflection. My key takeaway: much […]
Homeowner Tips, Preparing Your Home

Why Staging Matters Even in a Seller’s Market

Homes may be selling faster in this brisk market, however staging a property to showcase it in its best light can benefits both buyers and sellers. Staging helps buyers to see the full potential of a given space or property and leave a memorable impression. Staging a property can also help sellers get the best ROI on their […]
New Project

New Project Highlight: ULANA at Ward Village

Ulana will be the newest residential condominium in Ward Villages in Honolulu. Hawaii residents will have the opportunity to purchase Reserved Housing units in studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans. Just minutes from the South shore, residents will become part of a vibrant community near cafes, dining, shopping, activities and parks. Residences will be offered […]
Homeowner Tips, Inspiration

Tips for gardens great and small

Like the fabled “Victory Gardens” of WWII before them, urban and backyard vegetable gardens became a vital source of food and purpose for many people last year when world events threw supply chains into disarray. A year has passed, but interest in do-it-yourself food production has remained, and more and more DIYer’s are getting into […]