pearl harbor: Ft Weaver Road From Schofield Barracks to Ewa Beach - 10/31/08 09:19 AM

 
 
By: David Kucic, RA     CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO     First Sergeant, USA (Ret)                   RE/MAX Honolulu
"The traffic out to Ewa Beach SUCKS" is something I hear almost daily.  That statement is a fact unless you like sitting in traffic.
Why is there so much traffic going into Ewa Beach?  Because all of those people on that road have found Ewa Beach to be a great place to live including my family and I.   Most of the homes are new or newer construction, lot sizes are pretty decent and the homes are some of the most affordable on the island.  The … (5 comments)

pearl harbor: 1SG (Ret) Kucic Reports On Overseas COLA in Hawaii - 10/26/08 02:43 PM
                                                     
By: David J. Kucic, Realtor-AssociateCRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
PCS'ing to Hawaii?  Here is the link to figure out your Hawaii Overseas COLA amount......Hawaii COLA Calculator.
Your Army assignment to Hawaii is considered an Overseas Tour in accordance with AR 614-30 just as if you were PCS'ing to Europe or Korea.  You will be entitled to an Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) in accordance with AR 600-8-22.
The Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA amounts can be found by doing a query at the Overseas COLA Website.
When you use the query to … (0 comments)

pearl harbor: Tropic Lightning Real Estate: Oahu, Hawaii - 12/15/07 04:48 PM
By: David Kucic RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Ret)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii 
                                                            
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii is home to the 25th Infantry Division.  The nickname of the Divsion is the "Tropic Lightning Division."
This was the inspiration for the name Tropic Lightning Real Estate. 
The real estate agents of Tropic Lightning Real Estate are all connected to the military in one way or another. We are either retired military, active duty or a spouse.
Don't let our name fool you!  Even though our name is attached to Schofield Barracks, we work extensively with all branches of the armed forces and have clients at Hickam AFB, Pearl … (4 comments)

pearl harbor: Hawaii BAH Rate Change for COMMISSIONED OFFICERS From 2007-2008 - 12/12/07 06:10 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Changes from 2007 to 2008 on Honolulu County Hawaii Military BAH rates for COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
The following chart shows the increase or decrease in the BAH rates between 2007 and 2008.
This chart is for Honolulu County only which is the entire island of Oahu.  This will cover all military bases to include:  Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia.  This will also cover some of … (2 comments)

pearl harbor: Hawaii BAH Rate Change for WARRANT OFFICERS From 2007-2008 - 12/12/07 05:42 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Changes from 2007 to 2008 on Honolulu County Hawaii Military BAH rates for WARRANT OFFICERS.
The following chart shows the increase or decrease in the BAH rates between 2007 and 2008.
This chart is for Honolulu County only which is the entire island of Oahu.  This will cover all military bases to include:  Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia.  This will also cover some of … (0 comments)

pearl harbor: Hawaii BAH Rate Change ENLISTED SOLDIERS from 2007 to 2008 - 12/12/07 05:24 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Changes from 2007 to 2008 on Honolulu County Hawaii Military BAH rates for ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS.
The following chart shows the increase or decrease in the Hawaii BAH rates between 2007 and 2008.
This chart is for Honolulu County only which is the entire island of Oahu.  This will cover all military bases to include:  Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia.  This will also cover … (5 comments)

pearl harbor: Honolulu County Hawaii 2008 Military BAH Rates - 12/12/07 04:55 AM
By: David Kucic RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Ret)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
                                                                
Below you will find the 2008 Hawaii Military BAH rates.  These rates are for Honolulu County only which is the entire island of Oahu.  This will cover all military bases to include:  Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia.  This will also cover some of the major cities on Oahu, Hawaii to include:  Honolulu, Mililani, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Wahiawa, Pearl City, Aiea, … (2 comments)

pearl harbor: 1SG (Ret) David Kucic Writes: What Is A Military Relocation Specialist? - 07/02/07 08:13 PM
What Is A Military Relocation Specialist?: By 1SG (Ret) David Kucic
To answer in very simple terms, this means assisting the moving of a military family from one military installation to another.  It is not nearly as easy as that simple explanation though.
For those of us that have served in the military know that there is A LOT more to moving from one place to another.  Tonya and I have moved well over 25 times during our military life that we have become accustomed to moving and look at it more like embarking on a new adventure rather than a stressful task.  … (7 comments)

pearl harbor: PCS Orders to Hawaii? Make Lodging Reservations Early! - 04/09/07 11:00 AM
PCS Orders to Hawaii?  Make Your Reservations Early
By:  David Kucic, (RA) GRI, ABR
        First Sergeant, USA (Retired)
        Hawaii Real Estate Relocation Expert       
 
Did you receive orders or are you about to get them for a PCS move to paradise in Hawaii?  Where will you stay when you get here?  There are several options for you to choose from.  Schofield Barracks, Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base and Marine Corp Base Kaneohe all have their own on post/base temporary lodging.
The key is to make your reservations ASAP after getting your assignment.  As you are aware, Hawaii is a major tourist destination and a … (0 comments)

pearl harbor: Come to Ewa Beach, Hawaii Because The Navy Doesn't Want To - 03/31/07 07:04 PM
Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson Is Not Coming to Hawaii
by: David and Tonya Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agents
After more than a year of speculation, the United States Navy announced that the USS Carl Vinson will not be stationed in Hawaii.  The USS Carl Vinson is an aircraft carrier and was being considered for stationing the ship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Puget Sound or Guam.  The decision has been made to base the ship in San Diego along with the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Nimitz which are 2 other aircraft carriers.
If the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson would have been … (6 comments)

pearl harbor: Welcome to Fort Shafter, Hawaii: Home of the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) - 03/24/07 10:07 AM
Welcome to Fort Shafter, Hawaii Home of the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC)
By: 1SG (Ret) David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
Ft. Shafter, Hawaii is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.  It is home to the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) and commands most of the Army forces in the Asia-Pacific region with the exception of the Army forces in Korea.
There are approximately 5,000 Soldiers, civilians, contractors and family members that live and work at Ft. Shafter.  The units that fall under the command of USARPAC are: 25th Infantry Division and US Army Hawaii, US Army Alaska, US … (1 comments)

pearl harbor: Military Recreation and Shopping in Hawaii - 03/20/07 05:26 AM
Military Recreation and Shopping in Hawaii
By:  1SG (Ret) David and Tonya Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agents
In addition to the military installations that dot the island of Oahu, there are also several facilities that offer recreation and shopping opportunities for service members that are stationed in Hawaii.  Here are some of the more popular ones:   Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, Bellows Air Force Station Beach Cabins, Hawaii,  Barbers Point Beach Cottages, Hawaii,  Pililaau Army Recreation Center formerly known as Waianae Military Recreation Facility, Hawaii.   
There are also cabins that you can rent on the big island of Hawaii.  These are located … (3 comments)

 
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1SG (Ret.) David Kucic

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Ewa Beach, HI

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Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.

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