Archive for the 'Military' Category
Shift To Guam Good For Hawaii
July 7th, 2010 categories: Military, The Market
Oahu’s strategic location has helped it to be one of America’s key military locations in the world. Our neighbors, Guam, is benefiting from Okinawa’s desire to rid itself of the marine base that has been located there for decades. Pacific Business News is reporting that Hawaii is gaining business from this transition too.
“A number of Hawaii-based businesses, including general contractors and architectural and engineering firms, have landed lucrative multimillion-dollar contracts for construction projects on Guam, which is preparing for the U.S. military’s transfer of 8,600 U.S. Marines and 9,000 dependents from Okinawa by 2014.” CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE
Guam’s boom will be great for them and is another reason our economy should be buoyed for the long-term. As the economy goes so does our real estate market, so this should strengthen our housing market.
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
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Moanalua School District 3 Bedroom House For Sale
May 27th, 2010 categories: For Buyers, Military, Video For Buyers
There are few public school districts on Oahu that people try to live in and this is one of them. Why pay private school tuition when you student can attend Moanalua High School? Located at the back of Moanalua Valley in a private cluster of CPR’d homes, not only is this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home (note that the shower in the master was added without a permit) a terrific place to live but it is literally minutes from Fort Shafter, Hickam Air Force Base, Pearl Harbor, Tripler Army Medical Center and down town Honolulu. Why fight traffic when you can be so close to everything at such a reasonable price.
Price: $525,000
Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2 (note that the shower in the master was added without a permit)
Extra room: 1 under the house that is used as storage or could be converted into a workshop
Interior Square Footage: 1,008
Lot Square Size: 4,158 square feet
Monthly Maintenance Fee: $250
Covered Parking Stalls: 2 in carport, additional parking in front of carport and guest parking near entry
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
More Video Blogs
Nenehiwa 4 bedroom 3 Bathroom Home
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BAH Great Tool For Building A Financial Empire
March 31st, 2010 categories: Military, Video For Buyers
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is housing allowance extended to military personnel to help cover the costs of their off-base housing while they are stationed away from home. Used wisely, it can help those who serve our Country build a sizable real estate portfolio over their years in the armed forces. In today’s video blog, I discuss using the BAH to your financial advantage.
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
More of My Video Blogs
Honolulu Real Estate Is A Good Investment
Honolulu Home Median Price of $1,000,000
Honolulu real estate makes a lot of sense over 10 years
Buying more might make your retirement better
Under New Rules-Lenders Even More Important
Sellers Beware Of Company Addenda
Sellers Get Your Surveys In Advance
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Four Honolulu Condos For Sale
January 13th, 2010 categories: Condos For Sale, For Buyers, Military
Here are four condo listings that came on the market over night. Feel free to call me at 808-398-3220 to discuss any of them, I can represent you as they are listed with other real estate firms.
Honolulu Condos
Kamehameha Towers 2 bedroom 1-bathroom in unusual residential location. Very close to Kamehameha School, downtown and much more. $265,000. CLICK HERE FOR FACT SHEET.![hr1000598-5[1]](http://honolulurealestateviews.com/files/2010/01/hr1000598-51.jpg)
Sakura 1 bedroom 1-bathroom with 590 interior square feet and 1 parking stall. Located in Nuuanu this is a terrific location. $305,000. CLICK HERE FOR FACT SHEET.![hr1000578-6[1]](http://honolulurealestateviews.com/files/2010/01/hr1000578-61.jpg)
Waikiki Canal House 1 bedroom 1-bathroom with excellent mountain and city views. $339,000. CLICK HERE FOR FACT SHEET.![hr1000607-3[1]](http://honolulurealestateviews.com/files/2010/01/hr1000607-31.jpg)
Greenwood 2 bedroom 1.5-bathroom view apartment, very close to Hickam Airforce Base and Fort Shafter. The may be perfect for those of you with a off base house allowance (BAQ). $369,000. CLICK HERE FOR FACT SHEET. ![hr1000588-2[1]](http://honolulurealestateviews.com/files/2010/01/hr1000588-211.jpg)
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Home Tax Credit Rules Honolulu Buyers
December 22nd, 2009 categories: For Buyers, Military, Mortgages & Financing
The vaunted Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended through the end of April 2010. As you can imagine there are a great many rules and conditions to consider when using it to complete your purchase. Ron Li (808-778-6538), a mortgage lender with Metlife, mailed me a helpful and detailed set of handouts that should answer almost all of questions about the available credits. Just click on the links below to get the information relevant to your situation.
First time buyer tax credit information (details).
Move up homebuyer tax credit (details).
Homebuyer tax credit for military personnel (details).
Homebuyer tax credit resources.
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
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VA Loan Limits Change For Honolulu and Hawaii
December 14th, 2009 categories: For Buyers, Military
I just received an email notifying me of a change in the maximum VA loan amounts for Hawaii. Read the rest of this entry »
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Key Information On Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)
November 13th, 2009 categories: For Sellers, Military
For members of the U.S. military who are transferring from Oahu to their next PCS the Federal Governments Homeowners Assistance Program may be a good way to help minimize your loss on real estate you may have purchased. Here are two links that may help you with your research.
Government site with Homeowners Assistance Program information.
Find out if your are eligible for the Homeowners Assistance Program.
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
Related Posts And Sites
Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH)
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Honolulu Should Be Thankful For the Military!
June 24th, 2009 categories: Military
Without any hard numbers to back-up my assumptions, I have always known that the military in Honolulu has significant impact on the island economy. Mark Bratton, of the commercial real estate company Colliers Monroe and Freidlander, has a terrific blog post full of numbers that confirm the role the military plays as an economic engine in Hawaii.
“The military and Federal Government combined in our state is holding up the entire economy on the Island of Oahu. Military construction has not receded, it continues. They are in the process of building housing on Oahu, 10,000 homes by Actus and an additional 4,500 homes over the next few years as replacements for military personnel. There are 102,000 people with the military, mostly based on the Island of Oahu. The military has 18,000 direct jobs that we know of and spending approximately $1 billion/year.”
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE POST ON THE MILITARY IN HAWAII
A number not considered in the post is the impact of the Off Base Housing Allowances (BAH). Given the amounts available for covering monthly off base housing costs, there are many annual sales attributable to the military. This additional military buying power and demand adds fuel to the long-term strong Oahu real estate values.
If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
OTHER HONOLULU REAL ESTATE POSTS WORTH READING
Honolulu Real Estate Vs. Stock
A Good Lesson
Answers To Your Questions About Keahi Pelayo
Honolulu Rental Rates
Loans For College Condos
The Value Of A Realtor
Realtor Code of Ethics
Determining Offering Prices
Pricing Your Home
Long Term Investment Makes Sense
Honolulu Schools
Off Base Housing Allowances-BAH
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Military May Help Personnel Move From Honolulu
March 17th, 2009 categories: Military
Margaret Woda, of Long and Foster in Maryland, had an excellent post concerning the military Home Owner Assistance Program (HAP). According to Margaret, “The Department of Defense will reimburse these individuals up to 95 percent of the loss if their home was purchased before July 1, 2006”. Read the rest of this entry »
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Military Moving To Honolulu? Here Are A Few Helpful Web Links
March 13th, 2009 categories: Military
If you are moving to any of Honolulu’s military bases, these links could be helpful with getting organized and planning.
Information on Oahu’s schools (public and private)
State Web-site for bringing pets to Hawaii
Hale Koa Military Hotel
Military Newcomers Guide-Honolulu Advertiser
My blog on “Things To Know” about moving to Honolulu
Pearl Harbor Naval Exchange
Retail Services at Schofield Barracks
Marine Corp Exchange-Kaneohe Bay
Marine Corp Officers Club-Kaneohe Bay
Hickam AFB Tradewinds Enlisted Club
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If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.
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