military: Loan Officers With Better Deals Than VA Are Probably Lying - 02/07/08 04:24 AM
Strong words? I don't think so. I have spoken to many Military folks who were steered away from using their VA benefits when buying a home. When a mortgage broker or an out of state lender tells someone with VA benefits that they have a better deal; it is probably better … (21 comments)
military: Military Relocations to Hawaii - 01/15/08 11:24 AM
You are in the Military; you have your orders and will be relocating to Hawaii. What are some of the things you may want to know about moving to Hawaii? Housing is quite expensive here. Fortunately you will receive a higher BAH than you probably are used to getting. Here is a … (2 comments)
military: Military Construction Budget for Hawaii May Triple - 02/12/07 04:26 AM
If President Bush's budget, that is currently before congress passes the military would spend $553 million on construction projects in Hawai'i next year.. The llist of projected construction items for Hawaii: $99.9 million facility at Pearl Harbor to help submarines maintain their stealth.$16.5 million expansion to the Air Force's surveillance operations center at … (4 comments)
military: Pearl Harbor – We Should Never Forget - 12/08/06 02:26 AM
The first Picture shows the beginning and end of WWII. The Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. The letter below is from my brother Russ a great guy, a great Realtor and a Marine. A family member sent this article of the USS Reagan. In the back ground you will see the Arizona … (16 comments)
military: Pearl Harbor Day - The First Event of WWII - 12/08/06 01:59 AM
Attached is a part of the WWII event that started the war. The story below is from my brother about his part in 1969. Attached below is a letter he sent out to his friends. Hi Folks, Back in 1969 I was in the Marine Corps stationed in Kaneohe, Hi. A couple … (6 comments)
military: Buyers are Sometimes Their Own Worst Enemies - 11/27/06 04:46 AM
I do a fair amount of business with young first time buyers. Many are active duty military. Working with young buyers can be a mixed blessing. On one hand it is so rewarding taking a renter and making them a home owner. The look on someone's face when I give them the … (12 comments)
military: Military Bases are a Great Source of Clients - 11/13/06 08:37 PM
If you are near a military base there are many opportunities for selling homes and picking up buyers. Active duty military not only a base pay, but a housing allowance. In expensive places such as Hawaii they also receive a cost of living allowance.
VA Loans have been an extremely effective tool … (10 comments)
military: VA Loans are Such a Powerful Benefit/ Tool - 11/06/06 04:15 AM
I am so amazed by how many Realtors and lenders in Hawaii shy away from VA loans. The VA does not look at credit scores, making qualifying easier in some cases Lower closing costsLower monthly payments; Federally guaranteed, no risk to lender, no mortgage insuranceAutomated loan processing in most cases. Can … (2 comments)
military: Lead Services - any success stories? - 11/06/06 12:25 AM
I have tried a few lead services. The few I tried only made money for the service. Have any of you had different results? … (9 comments)
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Strong words? I don't think so. 
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