hawaii homes for sale: Top Concerns for the Hawaii First Time Home Buyer - 04/15/11 01:14 AM
There are many concerns a Hawaii First Time Home Buyer may have about buying their first home. There will be many questions and you need those answers regarding your first home purchase and I'm here to help you along with that process.
Let's make this a smooth transition by starting out with the concerns many Hawaii First Time Home Buyers have in the purchase of their first home:
What is my first step to start the home buying process? Speak to a local lender who will pre-approve you for a loan by collecting all pertinent information and documentation. Make sure and … (8 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Ewa Gentry Homes For Sale | Ocean Pointe Real Estate | Hawaii Homes Market Report September 2009 - 10/15/09 11:37 PM
They say that Hawaii is a year behind the ‘mainland' (continental U.S.) with the real estate market. With that in mind we are still have a high inventory for short sales especially in the Ewa Gentry and Ocean Pointe areas of Oahu (Honolulu County).
This is still the hot area to get a great deal on a ‘newer' single family home.
More bang for the buck!
Ewa Gentry Single Family Home Market Report September 2009: We had 44 Active Listings with 37 in contract and 12 sold. The Ewa Gentry activity has been one of the best neighborhoods for a deal … (11 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Royal Kunia Home for Sale - 94-1063 Hoohele Street, Honolulu County Hawaii (SOLD! March 30-2009) - 01/24/09 11:10 PM
Royal Kunia Hawaii Home for Sale! 94-1063 Hoohele Street, Waipahu, 96797 View Map Stunning! This home in paradise awaits you! With a tropical flair the professionally landscaped property beckons you to enter. Immediately through the front door you feel the cool air from the 'Carrier' high efficiency central air conditioning system and walk straight into a spacious and open floor plan on the first floor. With wood laminate flooring throughout the first floor you glide through the living area...to the dining area and a 'to die' for open kitchen. Complete with an island and tons of cabinet and counter space this … (16 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Would You Have Turned "IT" Down? - 06/12/08 07:34 PM
After receiving a call for a possible listing I gathered all that was needed for my listing appointment. With my Seller's Presentation Booklet (now so full I fear I will have to move on to a bigger portfolio or weed out unnecessary documents), the listing agreement and profile sheet typed out, the Seller's Real Property Disclosure form ready, the tax records, building permit from the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting site showing that an addition and alteration was done...but no detailed info, tax payments and so forth. Quite a bit of info and documents that I managed to get together … (71 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Realtors® Who Give Attention & Care to the Home Buyers You Ignored - 04/13/08 01:34 AM
How often do you get a call or email and the "potential Home Buyer" is not going to be buying for a couple of months? A couple of years? Do you just 'let it go' because it "ain't happening" and you just want instant gratification? Well, I have news for you! You don't ever REALLY know if a potential buyer is going to REALLY buy right then and there anyway.
The scenarios may differ but they can sure take on a life of its own with a Realtor® who gives great attention and care to the "just looking, not ready, not relocation for x … (93 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Royal Palm @ Waipio Gentry - 01/31/08 04:27 PM
Nothing like a newly paved road in a townhouse complex. No more pot holes, puddles in pot holes that spray the car with muddy water when you "accidentally" hit one and above all..... a smooth ride home.
Maintenance fees for the Royal Palm @ Waipio usually cover for the common elements in the complex and if there is sufficient reserve money then it will cover for work such as this nicely paved road.
Yeah, it inconvenienced the residents for two days while they worked on each section but it was worth parking on the main street. The positive being … (30 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: The Cost of Living Factor in Considering A Hawaii Relocation - 12/14/07 07:15 PM
If you are considering relocating to Oahu, Hawaii or you are Relocating to Hawaii with the Military then you need to consider quite a few things. With the military your BAH covers housing expenses and your commissary priveleges allow you to buy food with only a smaller percentage higher than the mainland.
What about civilians who are relocating to our Hawaiian islands? Consider this: The main reason that everything costs a little more here than on the mainland is that just about everything is transported to Hawaii....from food to lumber for building to just about everything needed to sustain the majority of … (53 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: My Waipio Gentry Hawaii "Home": The Price We Pay to Live in Paradise - 07/07/07 03:09 PM
Ahhhhh. The price we pay to live in "Paradise". How about a tour through our little townhouse and fenced in little courtyard? Hawaii is truly a scenic splendor of crystal clear blue waters, lush green mountains and valleys with gorgeous botanical scents. If you have time to view the tours then....let's begin!
Before we moved into our Waipio Gentry townhouse in early 2005 we went on a short "vacation"....fishing in Laie. (Click on the button for the fishing vacation tour!)
Our little piece of paradise is in our back yard (left)and I have an abundance of greenery from palms to orchids to bromeliads and roses. If you … (53 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Mililani, Hawaii: Info and Pictures - 07/01/07 03:24 PM
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We moved to Mililani when I was 14 years old and a couple of years after this Master Planned Community started building. It is almost finished now after 35 years of "growing" ....including the Mauka side of Mililani which is across the H-2 freeway.
We have 7 recreation centers (5 of which have pools) tennis/basketball courts, 3 shopping centers with a 14 plex theater and MANY shops and restaurants. We have it all here in Central Oahu!
Picture to the left is taken from Mililani Mauka on 6/30/2007 looking to the Waianae Mountain Range.
This past Saturday afternoon (6/30/2007) we went … (40 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: The Rewards? Smooth Transaction and Happy Clients - 06/28/07 01:28 PM
The rewards lie at the end of a transaction that went all too well! Don't you all feel that "feeling" when the client's were just so wonderful and listened to everything you said, and did everything you instructed them to do? Don't you get that "feeling" when both sides (buyer/seller) have no problems getting everything done in a timely manner? We all go through horrendous transactions and the ones that will always stand out (positively) are ones that go off without a hitch.
In Hawaii, we surely have different Real Estate Laws than other state and I am very sure (after reading many a post on Active Rain) that all … (55 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Makakilo, Hawaii-A Mountain Community - 06/25/07 01:10 AM
Makakilo was on my agenda for today because I did an Open House to help out a fellow agent who is in Japan. So, I took advantage of the scenery to take pictures as well as bring you some information about the Community of Makakilo. (the picture to the right is a beautiful blooming Plumeria Tree in the front yard of the home)
Makakilo is located on the southern end of the slopes of the Waiʻanae mountain above the city of Kapolei. The freeway divides the newer developed Kapolei (ocean side) from Makakilo.
Some history indicates that Pu'u (hill or mountain) Makakilo ("Maka" means eyes; … (23 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Points of Interest in Hawaii -Part II - 06/07/07 02:25 AM
By: Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, (RA), e-PRO, Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, HI 96789
The Hawaiian history is rich. So rich is the history of the Hawaiian people that it is surely a given that you will have to visit some of these "Points of Interest in Hawaii" to grasp a little of our history in better understanding our Hawa'i'i. Our Hawa'i'i people. At some time during my life I have visited all of these historical places and I guaranty that each threshold you cross you will FEEL the history while viewing artifacts and structures that tell our story.
Downtown Honolulu:
Iolani Palace- See the magnificent … (21 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Conducting A Hawaii Real Estate Business Professionally - 06/06/07 02:09 PM
Are you really satisfied with the office and location that YOU chose to conduct your real estate or related industry business? How many of you have moved on to other companies multiple times during the course of your career? How many of you have remained in the same office since you started or moved on to open your own company?
There could be many different reasons why you moved on or why you chose the office you started with from the beginning although before you make that choice of what office you would like to be associated with there are many factors to take into … (18 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Reposted for Memorial Day! How Can I Stand Here With You- And Not Be Moved By You? - 05/25/07 12:58 PM
In honor of all the men and women who have served our country and died for our country during wartime!
The following link is for those who would like to read a brief history about Memorial Day!
You're "Everything". This is a true story about the relationship I have with my son, Michael and his homecoming from serving in the United States Navy.
Michael went into the US Navy when he was 19 years old and he was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk for the preceding 4 years before coming home last July 2006. This tour of duty on the Kitty Hawk commenced after going through … (10 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Embracing CHANGE.....Is the Key to Being a Successful Realtor - 05/15/07 03:41 PM
CHANGE.
If I do not have the ability to change MYSELF and my thinking then how will I have the ability to work with a constantly changing market?
My being a successful REALTOR® lies not only in acquiring and continuing to acquire more experience and knowldege in the Real Estate Industry (as well as other Industry Related professions) but also to continue working on myself from the inside out.
As a successful REALTOR® I hold Integrity at the highest level. I am accountable and responsible for everything I do. As a successful REALTOR® I have the ability to change as the market changes. (Being … (22 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR ME! - 05/14/07 11:53 AM
I was called by a news reporter this morning and immediately I said no! I do not want to answer questions!
He said he got my name off Active Rain (and calling all the way to Hawaii mind you). At least he wasn't one of those pushy obnoxious types. He said he understood and we hung up.
I am one to be cautious of what I say on AR due to being in the public eye. Now even more so with the 60 minutes piece that I did not even watch! But I did read the newpiece here: 60 Minutes and I do have my opinions and … (35 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: 10 Simple Things for BUYING YOUR HAWAII HOME - 05/07/07 12:01 AM
Following are a few helpful hints when looking for your Hawaii Home:
1. Find your special Real Estate Agent! It*s very important to make sure you have a skilled agent that your personality clicks with as this is an important as well as emotional time for you!
2. There is never a right time to buy or sell. Don't play fortune teller on the market and interest rates. Your special home will not stay on the market long and our market doesn't change drastically enough to make a difference on the price.
3. Don't let your friends, family … (18 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Proud Member of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS! REALTOR® Express Program Coming Up! - 05/05/07 09:55 PM
I am VERY proud to be a member of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS!
Usually, you would think with Hawaii being so small (compared to many other states) that our policies, rules, regulations, and laws for our Real Estate Industry in the "islands" would be a little behind, a little broader maybe? Heck no!
Every three years our Hawaii Association of REALTORS SFC (Standard Forms Committee) revises our "DROA" which stands for our Deposit, Receipt, Offer and Acceptance form. (our contract) This Committee continues to revise and tune up our forms to detail at every opportunity they deem necessary.
One of the major changes … (5 comments)
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hawaii homes for sale: Real Estate-Code of Ethics for Buyers and Sellers? - 05/01/07 02:58 PM
Realtors follow a strict Code of Ethics. Why not Buyer's and Seller's?
What would you add to the following if there were a Buyer/Seller Code of Ethics in progress?
Real Estate Code of Ethics for the Buyer and Seller
1) I will be loyal and honest to my REALTOR® and respect that they are thinking in my best interests.
2) I will listen only to my REALTOR® regarding real estate matters because they are the experts in real estate (not me, my friends, my associates nor my family)
3) I will follow the contingencies and timelines in … (50 comments)
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