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H undreds of fans traveled across the ocean and desert to attend the fifth annual Ninth Island Showdown Nov. 13 between the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels and the University of Ha-
celebration, too. The California Hotel & Casi- no is not only the main sponsor of The Island Showdown, but it also hosts a special event during the Vegas-based games.
gy and excitement did not go unnoticed with fans remaining cheerful and supportive of their team. While the Rebels took back the Ninth Island Showdown trophy to Vegas, the love and support from the UH fans will re- main in Hawai‘i.
wai‘i Rainbow Warriors.
With the first UH vs. UNLV game dating
During the Ninth Island Showdown, for ex- ample, the Boyd Gaming team hosted a tail- gate consisting of quite the gameday spread of food, including local favorites along with traditional tailgate cuisine. Local music from a DJ, as well as a performance by the Univer- sity of Hawai‘i Band entertained guests.
This was out first year attending the entire event from tailgate to game, and while we had hoped for a Rainbow Warriors win, the overall experience was amazing!
back to 1970, this long-standing rivalry is about more than just the game and that gold- en pineapple trophy. With Las Vegas having the largest population of former Hawai‘i residents, there was a sea of green showing support for their team before and after the big game — as well as support for those UNLV football players with Hawai‘i ties.
While not the first game played in UNLV territory, this was the first game for the ’Bows played inside of Allegiant Stadium, which is now the home field for the UNLV Rebels, along with the Las Vegas Raiders. The ener-
We’ll get them next year!
Boyd Gaming was a big part of the football
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It’s that time again! It’s time to remind sellers, that, especially in Hawaii, property does, in fact, sell during the holidays! Conventional wisdom would indicate that the holiday season would be the worst time to sell. In Hawaii, however, this has not historically been true. While home sales in the rest of the nation lag during the holidays,
here in Hawaii, the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is one of our heaviest
selling seasons. Wanna know
who looks at property during the holiday season? Buyers, not lookers, that’s who! It makes
perfect sense. Because so many of our buyers are traveling from off-island, they tend to combine their buying trip with their holiday break. Local buyers usually have
extra time off during the holidays as well. You can bet the ones who take time out during this hectic time are very serious. If selling your home is on your “to do” list for 2022, you may want to back your time table up a bit. After all, think how much nicer your home will show with the holiday decorations. Take time to bake those holiday cookies; that “homey” smell helps create a sense of nostalgia. It’s a great “staging” opportunity. It helps mentally move a buyer into the home....which is exactly where you want them to be during this busy selling season!! Buyers can be sure that sellers willing to list at this busy time of year are very serious. Buying opportunities are better than ever but one word of caution to buyers; be careful that your Christmas shopping does not give you a “holiday hangover”. Just $100 of
additional credit card debt will impact the amount of mortgage you can qualify for by over $15,000. Don’t forget that new debt
or credit inquiries could negatively impact your credit score as well. Inventory is low which still favors sellers but with interest rates still near historic lows, local buyers can still compete. These are both reasons that buyers will be buying and sellers should be selling. So shop ‘til you drop but don’t forget to book time with your REALTOR®. Whether buying or selling, your agent will be happy to assist with your holiday real estate needs. After all, we know that there’s still time to “wrap up” your transaction in time for Christmas!
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(Above) The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors kneel before the game against University of Nevada Las Vegas; (Inset) Boyd Gaming’s Andre Filosi poses with the golden pineapple trophy. KRISTINE RODRIGUEZ PHOTOS
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