hawaii military relocations: Your Hawaii VA Home Loan Process | HAWAII Military Relocations - 12/17/11 04:40 PM
Active Duty or Veterans of the Armed Forces have their VA Home Loan benefits for a little or no money down loan program to purchase a Hawaii home . (provided they are within lender guidelines).
The Veteran’s Administration is not a loan company and you will still have to get preapproved for a loan from a local lender. VA guarantees the Local Lender that they will reimburse the lender a percentage should the veteran default on their loan. (not that you will right?)
The following steps are what this Real Estate Professional helps you with in order to make your Relocation to … (14 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Oahu Hawaii Military Discounts | Hale Koa Hotel Fall Season Specials | Things to Do on Oahu - 10/24/10 02:22 PM
If you're Relocating to Hawaii or Visiting Hawaii and you are an Active Duty Military, Reservist or in the National Guard you definitely qualify to stay at the Hale Koa Hotel located at 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96825; right on the beach in Waikiki.
On Monday, October 25th, 2010 it's the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Hale Koa Hotel and from the time of opening to present, this resort hotel has been an all ranks, all service hotel with first class service for all; regardless of a person's status. You can get a bit more history here>> Hale Koa … (5 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Engaging and Enhancing Relationships Through My ActiveRain Blog - 10/25/09 09:30 PM
Bob Stewart has some great ideas when it comes to a community challenge and the current one on Using Your Blog To Enhance Existing Relationships got my blogging juices running. His Theme?
How are you using your blog to enhance your existing relationships with clients and prospects?
The most important part of my ActiveRain blog is my Profile Page. Yeah, we all insert some information about ourselves and what we will do for our clients. But what sets my blog apart from others? A while back I decided to make my profile page a ‘one stop shop' for all posts that … (27 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Hawaii Military Relocation | YOUR Military Move to Hawaii PART I - 08/22/09 08:09 PM
Your Hawaii Military Relocation and Move is only PART of making that transition across the Pacific Ocean. There are many other factors to consider such as local area neighborhoods, schools, commute to your Hawaii Military Base and more. Maybe you want to know a little more on the History of the Hawaiian Islands or Hawaii Points of Interest for things to do. You may also considering Buying a Hawaii Home while you are stationed here on the islands and you need more information.
We'll cover all of this - and more -in YOUR Military Move to Hawaii series.
Part I- … (15 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Mililani Real Estate | Mililani Condos Homes | Market Report for June 2009 - 07/04/09 04:19 PM
Mililani Real Estate and Housing Market Report for June 2009
Let's start with the Mililani Condo Statistics for June 2009: In May of 2009 (last month) there were 64 Active condos/townhouses on the market, 29 in contract and 20 sold. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market is picking up with more units with accepted contracts and going through the transaction process. Sales Prices ranged from $160,000 (1 bedroom condo) to $495,00 (2 bdrm luxury townhouse).
Mililani Single Family Home Market Report for June 2009: Let's compare to May of 2009 (last month). We had 36 Active Listings for May 2009 with 11 in … (8 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Hawaii VA Loan Appraisals Causing Longer VA Loan Process Times For Veterans - 06/20/09 01:18 PM
Recently, I received a memo from the head of Hawaii VA Home Loans, Ivonne Perez, through a loan officer for a current Hawaii VA Loan & Real Estate Transaction. Realtors® and everyone else involved in a Hawaii Real Estate Transaction should be apprised of the current situation of Hawaii VA Loan Appraisers.
As it stands Oahu (Honolulu County) has the highest amount of Hawaii VA Home Loans and Ivonne Perez stated, "The Island of Oahu requires the most time to complete (an appraisal) based on the volume of VA loans in progress".
We are all instructed to adjust our time lines accordingly and most likely count on … (13 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: HAWAII VA LOANS and REAL ESTATE - Myths or Facts? - 05/13/09 11:30 AM
WooHoo! You have orders to your next duty station and it's all you've ever dreamed of.....going to that tropical paradise you saw on TV shows and the movies. It's a HAWAII PCS and RELOCATION for you and your family!
It's a magical mystical wonderland with fairies in the woods watching over you and fluttering from each exotic flower to the next. You can live on the beach in a grass shack and drink those Blue Hawaii drinks with the little umbrella in it in the evening while watching the sun set. The hula girls will automatically pop out of nowhere … (9 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: North Shore Real Estate | Oahu Real Estate | Hawaii Relocations - 05/03/09 04:14 PM
With our warm tropical island weather and outstanding scenic views Hawaii is THE choice spot for a Hawaii Relocation. With the Hawaii Military Relocation, the Hawaii Retiree and the Hawaii Job Transfer at some point they all consider buying a condo or home on beachfront property. It's the dream come true, right?
Ah...the famous North Shore of Oahu where the beaches are gorgeous and the famous surfing competitions commence every winter. Sun, surf, sand, mountains mean coastal and country living at its best!
Historic Haleiwa Town is one of the towns on the North Shore that has everything from historic landmarks … (14 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Speechless Sunday: On a Clear Day - 05/03/09 12:45 PM
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com
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hawaii military relocations: Mililani Real Estate and Housing Market - Sales Numbers Climbing! - 04/26/09 07:16 PM
In 1971 my family moved to Mililani and it was in the beginning stages of a 40 year Master Planned Community development of single family homes, condos and townhouses with the first homes built in 1968.
My children went through their school years in Mililani (they're adults now) and my mom still lives in the same house bought in 1971.
I remember when....
Miililani is centrally located to all military bases on the island and 5-10 minutes from Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, 20-25 minutes to Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor Navy Base and over the H-3 to Kaneohe Marine Corp Air … (9 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: History of Kawaiahao Church and Diamond Head - 04/19/09 12:19 AM
We have this space above our counter on the outside of our kitchen and needed desparately to put pictures up there to give clarity and substance to the space. For three years I look at my three pictures but this one is my favorite.
In my mind this picture depicts the growth of downtown Honolulu and Waikiki since the year 1890.
Kawaiahao (Ka Wa ee ah ha o) Congregational Church was constructed between the years of 1836 and 1842 and was the site of royal coronations, christenings and funerals during the reigns of King Kamehameha II and King … (16 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Royal Kunia Home JUST SOLD! - 04/01/09 05:33 PM
94-1063 Hoohele Street three bedroom, 2.5 bath home built in 2003 was JUST SOLD by Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate® for Century 21 Liberty Homes. Referral by Willam E. Johnson, RE/MAX Associates in San Diego, CA. THAT IS THE POWER OF ACTIVERAIN :))
Highlights of the home:
3 SPACIOUS Bedrooms! 2 1/2 bathrooms 2 Car Garage Cat5 Cable wiring throughout home High Efficiency CARRIER Central Air Conditioning FULLY INSULATED HOME! Contemporary Steel frame (termite resistant) construction RAINBIRD Sprinkler system 1636 Interior SQ/FT 3,250 Land sq/ft. Built 2003 Additional Loft /Office Integrated underground drainage system
Offering Price: $559,000 SOLD on March … (15 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Time in a Bottle...Short Sales R US???? - 03/21/09 01:18 AM
With all the past 'flakey' transactions going on in the past, ACT 137, (Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act) was passed by the Hawaii Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on June 3, 2008. This act protects Hawaii consumers from those that prey on homeowners who face property foreclosures, liens or encumbrances.
I have not listed any short sales nor have I sold any due to my clientele being mostly military relocation clients who are not willing to wait out the time period just to find out if their contract may/may not be accepted.
It's not to say I … (29 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Mililani Real Estate, Mililani Home Buyers, Hawaii Military Relocations - 01/12/09 06:11 PM
For the majority of the professionals in the Real Estate Industry we love our 'jobs'. We want our clients to either achieve the American Dream of home ownership or help our sellers get the best price for their homes.
Real Estate Professionals thrive on going above and beyond.
The most important reason of them all is the heartfelt comments and a happy smile on my clients face at the end of the transaction to express their appreciation for the hard work and effort I put into it. Whoever said that we should not put any emotion into our business is not how I … (46 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific - Hill of Sacrifice - 01/03/09 11:31 PM
The National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific
(Punchbowl Cemetary) was built in 1948 to honor the men and women with a memorial for the sacrifice they made in the US Armed Forces.
Pu'owaina Crater (Punchbowl) was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago. Pu'owaina is defined as "The Hill of Sacrifice" and relates to the history of the crater when it was used as an altar for human sacrifice.
Early in the 1880's the slopes of the crater were opened for settlement on "leasehold" land. This area is commonly known as Punchbowl and Makiki neighborhoods. Papakolea is on the … (21 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Mililani Real Estate. Information, Housing Market and Hawaii Military Relocations - 01/02/09 11:21 PM
If you are planning on a Relocation to Hawaii you may want to consider the community of Mililani, Hawaii. Centrally located to all military bases on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) Mililani is the home for many Active Duty Military as it is 5-10 minutes from Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Air Field, 20-25 minutes from Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor Navy Base and Ft. Shafter Army Base and about 30-35 minutes from Kaneohe Marine Corp Air Base.
Mililani is a Master Planned Community and has a population of approximately 30,000 people. The first homes went up for sale around June 1968 and our H-2 freeway opened … (13 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Appreciation from a Hawaii Military Relocation Client - 12/31/08 12:07 AM
It's remarkable that such a small token of appreciation will make someone's day a little brighter, give them a reason to smile once more and lift their heart and soul to renewed heights. Those little tokens of appreciation come in the form of a comment, a heartfelt notation in a card or maybe even a lengthy speech that will give another wings to soar to heights they've not been to before.
Everyone loves to be appreciated and acknowledged for something they have done for another. That's not to say that there is anything material expected in return. Just a thank you will do just fine, thank you.
My doggie wags … (32 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Hawaii VA Loans | Hawaii Home Buyers | The GIFT of Hawaii Military Relocations, - 12/27/08 08:43 PM
You received a wonderful gift! It is the gift of receiving orders to your new duty station and you're moving to paradise! Hawaii, with its tropical breezes, blue sunny skies, breathtaking scenery and warm weather year round IS all you dreamed of...and more. What's more of a dream than working and living in paradise?
You're an Active Duty, Retired or Veteran of the Armed Forces and you are Relocating to Hawaii. It's not easy picking up and moving to another state let alone across the Pacific Ocean but you sure can do it with ease when you have a sponsor who … (15 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: A Talented Artist: Ron Artis (Art.....Is) - 12/01/08 10:43 AM
While driving to and along the North Shore of Oahu this past Saturday and Sunday I started noticing murals on buildings. I snapped the one above in hopes I could find out more about this talented artist who signed the murals as Ron Artis.
Ron Artis' website at www.ronartis.com says he is a disabled vet who will always give the best to his country. He has painted many a mural inside US Navy Ships and Submarines and looking through many pages on his site I was amazed at the talent of this artist and what he is doing around our … (24 comments)
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hawaii military relocations: Acquiring The Golden Egg - 10/17/08 12:10 AM
Bank owned properties can be a great deal and bargain for your client but keep in mind that the best thing you can do for your client is getting them a credit for a lot of their closing costs. And you ask WHY? Pay close attention to those 17 page counter offers from the bank.
The Bank (Seller) most likely will not pay for any repairs. The Bank most likely will not pay for association or condo association docs (And VA loans NEED certain documents so your client will end up paying for the documents) The Bank most likely will not pay for … (49 comments)
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