hawaii: Orchid Land Estates - 05/20/07 04:09 AM
Orchid Land Estates is a wonderful subdivision located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii...large lots, temperate climate and a active association allow this subdivision to command consistently high sales volumn and prices comparable with other subdivisions in the area.
Currently there are 18 active residential listings … (2 comments)
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hawaii: EWA BEACH, HAWAII, SALES STATISTICS FOR HALEAKEA AND CYPRESS POINT - 05/19/07 02:14 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
SALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN THE HALEAKEA AND CYPRESS POINT SUBDIVISIONS, EWA BEACH, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006-MAY 19, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
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Search For Homes on Oahu Hawaii … (0 comments)
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hawaii: So, your not getting referrals. Ever wonder why? - 05/19/07 06:17 AM
Are you in it for the money?
Everyone is in this business to make money...but is that your primary goal? Prior to getting into this great industry my background has been primarily retail customer service and outside sales & marketing. Servicing my customers and clients has and is my primary focus. Whether my … (2 comments)
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hawaii: There Are More Amateur Real Estate Experts Than Ever Before - 05/18/07 09:20 AM
When someone is buying or selling their home the most natural thing in the world is to discuss the transaction with their friends and family. They look for positive reinforcement that they are doing the right thing. This is how it has always been.
What seems different these days is that … (167 comments)
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hawaii: 808 Home Mortgage Monthly Newsletter - 05/18/07 05:35 AM
Low mortgage rates are handing ARMs a defeat.Adjustable-rate mortgages are declining in popularity, and fixed-rate home loans are gaining, because the differences between them have been shrinking. Some homeowners ask themselves: Why get a 5/1 ARM when I can get a 30-year fixed at just a slightly higher rate?The benchmark 30-year … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Open House Story - Sore Foot and Tetanus Shot - 05/17/07 12:11 PM
In Hawaii the custom is to remove your shoes before entering a home. You can probably guess where this one is going.
We had our monthly regional Realtors meeting where we pitched our newest and best listings and then headed out to preview several in the featured area which was Mililani. I … (17 comments)
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hawaii: Find Your Niche Early On For A Fruitful Career In Real Estate - 05/15/07 07:53 PM
Find Your Niche Before Venturing Into Real Estate as a Career
By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
One of the very important decisions for you to make BEFORE going to get your real estate license is to figure out if you have a "niche" that you will be able to work. Don't … (10 comments)
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hawaii: 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 … (22 comments)
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hawaii: Come View Paradise.... - 05/15/07 02:11 PM
Aloha! As a long time Mililani and Waipio Gentry resident on the island of Oahu, I would like to share a little information as well as a virtual tour from my own personal collection of pictures with all of you.
Hawaii became our 50th State on August 21, 1959 and was also … (14 comments)
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hawaii: Value vs. Price - 05/15/07 01:48 PM
I have always believed that there are two ways to go about selling a service. Sell the service or sell the price. There is a market for both.
I had a great mentor many years ago that taught me one lesson that I live by today. You can not win on … (34 comments)
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hawaii: How To Respond To An Email - 05/15/07 12:45 AM
How To Respond To An Email
By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
I AM BEING SARCATIC AS I WRITE THIS POST. I KNOW ALL OF YOU OUT THERE IN TV LAND KNOW WHAT AN EMAIL IS!!!!
Many things can make me upset such as a bad round of golf, rain when I want … (7 comments)
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hawaii: A New Loan Officer, You Should Be Scared - 05/14/07 01:38 PM
I was handed a business card yesterday from someone I knew. She said this is my new business with a big smile on her face.
She was a loan officer, with an out of state lender. Oh Boy! (I am being a wise guy here)
Me: I asked why didn't you go with … (45 comments)
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hawaii: Chess Wiz Kids From Hawaii Do It Again - 05/14/07 03:08 AM
Kamehameha Elementary School chess team wins in Tennessee.
They traveled from Honolulu to Nashville to show the folks on the mainland that their win in Florida was no fluke.
They repeated that previous amazing accomplishment by winning the K-6 blitz chess event at the National Elementary School Championships in Nashville, TN: … (8 comments)
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hawaii: Military Buyers in Hawaii Are Asking Two Questions - 05/14/07 12:19 AM
The Two Most Common Questions From Hawaii Military Buyers
These are the two most common questions that I am asked by my military real estate buyers in Hawaii:
1) How much can I expect to make if I buy a home this year and sell it after my 3-6 year military tour in … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor - 05/13/07 11:20 PM
Here is a list of questions I have recommended to people when they are going to work a Realtor from other areas. No these are the same questions I ask when looking for someone to refer one of my clients to. I do practice what I preach.
Are you a full time … (32 comments)
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hawaii: No Mother's Day Open House - 05/13/07 10:40 PM
I made a business decision not hold any open houses on Mother's Day. I am sure my wife would not have appreciated it. I do not think my clients would have been too excited unless the homes were vacant, which none of my current listings are. More importantly I didn't … (11 comments)
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hawaii: Stop Focusing on Other Agents Commissions, Worry About Yours - 05/13/07 04:25 PM
I have read many discussions about commissions. Many focusing on what other companies or agents are charging. Some were interesting and some well lets just say maybe missing the real point.
Let me start by saying I have a personal policy. I will not comment on a blog post that mentions a … (18 comments)
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hawaii: MILITARY VETERANS AND THE VA HOME LOAN GUARANTY - 05/13/07 11:47 AM
MILITARY VETERANS AND THE VA HOME LOAN GUARANTY
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESATATE AGENT, US ARMY (RETIRED)
All qualifying veterans are entitled to this program. It allows them to obtain a home loan up to $625,500 in Hawaii for 2007 depending on what they personally qualify for. With Operation Iraqi Freedom and … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Realtor Busted for Not Paying Taxes - 05/13/07 02:18 AM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
Hawaii Realtor Sentenced for Tax Violations
This is what she did: Pled guilty to 6 felony counts and 1 misdemeanor count.
The six felony counts were for false general excise tax returns for several years. The misdeamenor charge was for making a false statement to the Hawaii … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Waikiki Hawaii Real Estate Statitistics for Luxury Condomiums - 05/13/07 02:02 AM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
SALES STATISTICS FOR LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS IN WAIKIKI, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD NOV 2006-MAY 10, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
Search For homes on Hawaii Home Search Link
Search For Homes on Oahu Hawaii MLS
Hawaii Real Estate Agent Website
Find a Hawaii Real … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Oahu - Sales of Existing Homes & Condominiums for April 2007 - 05/12/07 03:04 AM
April 2007 Numbers are in. Single family home sales are up in both number of units and median price.
Condominium sales saw a dip in the number of units sold, but prices have shown a strong increase over April 2006.
With interest rates remaining low and a nice selection of inventory, … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Local Pet Owners File Law Suits Against Pet Food Company - 05/12/07 03:02 AM
Two lawsuits from Hawaii that represent about 2000 pet owners were filed against a Canadian pet food manufacturer.
According to news reports these are the first to come from Hawaii, since the nationwide recall in March of this year.
Last evening on the news we saw a couple of local pet owners who … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Dayna Ho-Henry the Daughter of Don Ho Found Dead - 05/12/07 03:02 AM
It was less than a week ago the funeral for Waikiki legend/ entertainer Do Ho was held. The family and fans of Don were still morning when the tragic news hit. His 52-year-old daughter Dayna Ho-Henry was found dead. According to the news reports she was staying with friends in Waialua … (20 comments)
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hawaii: Lead Generation Services? - Save Your Money! - 05/10/07 09:35 PM
I got another one of those calls this morning. I am tired of these folks. For $300 a month a company I have never heard of will allow me to by a zip code. Any of you own a zip code? That sounds like a heck of a deal. Well not … (150 comments)
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hawaii: REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR TOWNHOUSES AND CONDOS AT THE ARBORS, PALM VILLAS AND PALM COURT: EWA BEACH, HAWAII - 05/09/07 02:20 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
SALES STATISTICS FOR TOWNHOUSES AND CONDOS AT THE ARBORS, PALM VILLAS AND PALM COURT, EWA BEACH, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD NOV 2006-MAY 10, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT
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Search For Homes on Oahu … (0 comments)
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hawaii: DreamRiche LLC Wealth Creation Education Nouveau Riche University Wailea Maui Hawaii Honolulu Hawaii Big Island Hawaii Kauai Molokai Lanai Hawaii - 05/09/07 08:50 AM
Thank you for the absolute warm welcome to Activerain.com Mahalo Aloha All the best to your families ! … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii Military Real Estate Agent and the Local Military Community - 05/09/07 12:50 AM
By: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
The Army has officially announced the next round of troop deployments for this coming fall. It comes as no surprise to most service members as they have been training for and anticipating this deployment.
The brave men … (1 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani Single Family Home For Sale - 05/08/07 03:08 AM
A great buy in the planned community of Mililani. This well maintained home is one of the best buys in Central Oahu.
Click here for a virtual tour: http://www.realestateshows.com/161346
Property Features:
3 bed/ 2 bathNew kitchen cabinets and Corian ® counter topsLarge clean yardSingle story homeLarge carport and drivewayQuiet residential neighborhood, close to parksMove … (7 comments)
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hawaii: HAWAII REAL ESTATE, MILILANI CONDOS "HAVENS OF THE VISTAS, RIDGECREST AND CATHEDRAL POINT" - 05/08/07 01:24 AM
SALES STATISTICS FOR CONDOMINIUMS AT EVERGREEN TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS, MILILANI, HAWAII; WAIKALANI WOODLANDS IN LAUNANI VALLEY MILILANI, HAWAII; NORTHBROOK IN LAUNANI VALLEY MILILANI, HAWAII, TERRACES AT LAUNANI VALLEY, MILILANI, HAWAII AND VALLEYVIEW LAUNANI VALLEY, MILILANI HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD NOV 2006-MAY 7, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Top Real Estate Professionals are Like Great Chess Masters - 05/08/07 12:35 AM
When we sell real estate we utilize many of the same skills of a tournament chess player. We combine strategy and tactics.
In both activities you need to develop a plan and continuously create opportunities for success.
To succeed in chess you need to study and train. We learn from experiences of … (9 comments)
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hawaii: HAWAII REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR MILILANI, HAWAII CONDOMINIUMS - 05/07/07 12:16 PM
SALES STATISTICS FOR CONDOMINIUMS AT EVERGREEN TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS, MILILANI, HAWAII; WAIKALANI WOODLANDS IN LAUNANI VALLEY MILILANI, HAWAII; NORTHBROOK IN LAUNANI VALLEY MILILANI, HAWAII, TERRACES AT LAUNANI VALLEY, MILILANI, HAWAII AND VALLEYVIEW LAUNANI VALLEY, MILILANI HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD NOV 2006-MAY 7, 2007.
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Is the Time You Spend on Active Rain Worth It? - 05/07/07 10:12 AM
I have sees several posts asking questions like:
Have you gotten any leads from Active Rain?Do you feel this is a production use of time?My answer based on my personal experience is ABSOLUTELY YES!
Since joining Active Rain I have received many benefits:
Made many new friends among top real estate professionals.Exchanged ideas … (67 comments)
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hawaii: I've Been Memed! - 05/06/07 12:51 PM
First let me apologize to Anna for taking so long to do this, I am sorry!
1). OK, here is something you probably wouldn't know about me. I find it very hard to talk about myself. That is why it took me so long to do this (not very juicy, but … (8 comments)
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hawaii: To Be a Successful Realtor You Need Balance in Your Life - 05/06/07 06:33 AM
This is a topic that comes up in some of our CRS classes. It is a topic I have given a lot of thought to. Like many busy agents, I feel like a juggler; always worried about keeping the balls in the air.
Customers, transaction maintenance, training classes, meetings, children's events, community activities, … (54 comments)
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hawaii: Kapolei Pet Friendly Buildings - 05/03/07 10:14 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in Kapolei that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Makakilo Pet Friendly Buildings - 05/03/07 04:18 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in Makakilo that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Waianae Coast Pet Friendly Buildings - 05/03/07 04:03 AM
This list was completed as accurately as possible. If an area is blank, it is because the building complex did not specify or answer the questions. The data was taken from the Hawaii Humane Society: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/programs/petshousing/default.asp
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hawaii: Real Estate Sales Statistics for Hawaii - 05/02/07 05:23 PM
THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS ARE FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2006 THRU MAY 2, 2007 AND PERTAIN TO SINGLE FAMILY HOMES.
BY: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Search For homes on Hawaii Home Search Link
Search For Homes on Oahu Hawaii MLS
Hawaii Real Estate Agent … (0 comments)
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hawaii: 909 Kapiolani - 05/02/07 04:54 AM
Everything at 909 Kapiolani looks to be on schedule to be completed by the end of this year. It's really starting to take shape and it's looking really nice.Rising 36 stories upward at the corner of Kapiolani Boulevard and Ward Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii sits an upscale, contemporary condo named 909 Kapiolani. … (2 comments)
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hawaii: New Real Estate Agent Tips - 05/02/07 02:53 AM
I am often questioned by new agents about how to build their business. Do You Help New Agents?
I thought I would share a few Randyisms for their benefit. I will complete the list at a future time.
1) Do not be a Stealth Agent: Are You a Secret Agent?
Be seen and … (45 comments)
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hawaii: Aloha Merrie Monarch Festival! - 04/29/07 03:28 PM
ALOHA Merrie Monarch!Wow! What a great celebration this year, more great hulas, beautiful crafts and a fantastic parade! Which I was lucky enough to watch this year from ringside seats in front of my new office at 159 Keawe st. in downtown Hilo, as we had received invitations from a neighboring … (0 comments)
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hawaii: ALOHA AINA (Love of the Land in Hawaiian) - 04/28/07 02:31 PM
The ancient native Hawaiians were environmentalist in the truest form. They did not protest or lobby congress. No driving fuel efficient cars to make a statement or National forest to prevent people from clear cutting.
The Native Hawaiian understood that they needed to preserve their natural resources. They lived their daily lives … (26 comments)
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hawaii: Salt Lake Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/27/07 02:24 PM
Below is a list of condos in the Salt Lake area, just a short commute to downtown Honolulu that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Westloch - Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity - 04/27/07 02:10 PM
This Westloch sales report covers both Westloch Estates and Westloch Fairway (part of zip code of 96706) have seen the real estate market slow a little. Both volume and prices have dropped a little from the 2006 figures.
Interest rates are still low and there is a good selection of inventory making … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Salt Lake, Hawaii - Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity - 04/27/07 01:41 PM
The Salt Lake community (part of zip code of 96818) has mostly condominiums. There are a few single family home sales, but too few to draw any market conclusions. Sales activity for the first quarter of 2007 showed similar numbers of sales with a nice increase in prices over 2006.
Interest … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Schofield Barracks (KAPOLEI AND MAKAKILO) and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to the Surrounding Area (Chapter 3) - 04/27/07 01:37 AM
KAPOLEI AND MAKAKILO, HAWAII NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to The Surrounding Area (Chapter 3)
By: David Kucic, First Sergeant, USA (Ret), Hawaii Real Estate Agent, VA Specialist, Military Relocation Expert
My last post covered Schofield Barracks and Kunia Road, FT Weaver Road and the area around Ewa … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Schofield Barracks (EWA BEACH AND WESTLOCH) and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to The Surrounding Area (Chapter 2) - 04/25/07 01:46 AM
EWA BEACH AND WESTLOCH
Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to The Surrounding Area (Chapter 2)
By: David Kucic, First Sergeant, USA (Ret), Hawaii Real Estate Agent, VA Specialist, Military Relocation Expert
My last blog covered Schofield Barracks and Kunia Road down to the interchange with the H-1 Freeway. In this … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Schofield Barracks (MILILANI AND WAHIAWA) and Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii: A Brief Introduction to the Surrounding Community (Chapter 1) - 04/24/07 11:18 PM
MILILANI AND WAHIAWA
Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii: An Introduction to The Surrounding Area (Chapter 1)
By: David Kucic, First Sergeant, USA (Ret), Hawaii Real Estate Agent, VA Specialist, Military Relocation Expert
Schofield Barracks Hawaii and Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii are across the street from each other. The mailing address is "Wahiawa" … (6 comments)
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hawaii: How Can We Create Pet Friendly Rentals? - 04/24/07 12:42 AM
This was an interesting conversation today at a meeting of Realtor leadership. I found this to be an interesting topic of conversation. It was started because of my Active Rain / Localism blog posts listing pet friendly buildings in some of our communities. Believe it or not people actually read … (49 comments)
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hawaii: Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity in the Kaneohe Area - 04/24/07 12:02 AM
The Kaneohe communities (zip code of 96744) real estate market has had a small increase in sales activity over 2006 for the sale time period, there has been a some drops in average sales prices. The one bright spot was in March the average sales prices of condos went up. Interest … (4 comments)
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hawaii: Ocean Pointe Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity of Existing Homes - 04/23/07 12:31 PM
Single Family Homes in the Ocean Pointe has shown some price decreases. The average sales price of single family homes have dropped in value nearly 11% from the same time period last year. While sales volume has been consistent the inventory levels have increased to about 6 months worth.
On the … (4 comments)
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hawaii: Wahiawa & Whitmore areas - Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity of Existing Homes - 04/23/07 11:56 AM
The Wahiawa and Whitmore communities have seen the real estate market has leveled, but homes are still selling. Interest rates are still low and there is a good selection of inventory. It is still a good time to buy or sell in this balanced Wahiawa and Whitmore market.
Currently under the "Active … (0 comments)
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hawaii: State of Hawaii - Sales of Existing Homes & Condominiums - 04/22/07 02:03 PM
This first quarter statewide numbers are in. The numbers of units sold are down from the Q1 2006 numbers, with the exception of Maui single family homes.
Median Sales Prices have held on average. Some areas and types of inventory of gone down some while other areas have continued to show some … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Getting Real Estate Designations - 04/21/07 11:26 PM
After getting back in the real estate industry I decided that education would be an important part of my business plan. I started by attended several orientation type classes through the Board of Realtors. I soon after I began the quest to gain the GRI designation. I chose this one first … (51 comments)
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hawaii: Aiea Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/20/07 05:20 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in Aiea area that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet … (3 comments)
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hawaii: Waikiki Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/20/07 05:04 AM
Below is a list of condos in Waikiki that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a favor and … (5 comments)
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hawaii: Overpricing is a Terrible Practice by Some Agents to Steal Listings? - 04/20/07 04:52 AM
There is type of agent that pops up every now and then, who makes us all look bad. They cost the seller's time and money and they cost quality agents a listing every now and then.
It just happened to me and Lielane Peralta, who is a new agent in our office, … (83 comments)
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hawaii: Aloha and Welcome to Active Rain - Russ Prothero my Older Brother - 04/19/07 03:35 PM
The reason I am in Hawaii and in real estate is my older half-brother Russ Prothero.
Back in the early 1970s he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He found himself doing real tough duty. He was stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii. While here he met Debbie Hotchkiss and they dated. When … (13 comments)
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hawaii: 5 Simple Steps to Home Ownership - 04/16/07 12:24 AM
Aloha Everyone,
In today's Hawaii Homes section in the Honolulu Advertiser, there is a great article for steps a buyer should be taking prior to purchasing a home. I wanted to share this because as a Loan Officer, I have had numerous instances where a buyer would come to me trying to qualify for … (1 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii is My Home and I want to Share it With You - 04/15/07 09:25 PM
Hawaii is My Home and I Want to Share it With You
By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate
Tonya, my wife, is Hawaiian and was born and raised with Hawaiian ideology about "Ohana" or "family". Our children are proud to be Hawaiian too. Together, we all call Hawai'i our home and will probably never venture … (13 comments)
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hawaii: Don Ho - Beyond Tiny Bibbles - 04/15/07 02:21 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell of the passing of one of Hawaii's most celebrated talents, Don Ho, who passed today at the age of 76. This story is not about his passing as much as it is about the impact he had on others. … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Doing Business Better Thanks to Active Rain - 04/14/07 04:29 PM
I was commenting on a blog post from Margaret Rome this morning: Active Rain Hits Over 15000 Real Estate Agents Today!! What an accomplishment.
John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson, NV added a comment that a big part of the success is the mix of occupations on Active Rain. His comment … (34 comments)
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hawaii: Why rent when you can buy - 04/13/07 11:20 PM
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times, "Why rent when you can buy, stop just throwing your money away." As rents continue to rise, you'll part with larger and larger chunks of your hard-earned money. Maybe it's time to consider the benefits of buying a home.There are a many … (4 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii Real Estate Blog - 04/13/07 08:16 PM
American Dream Realty has just recently started a Hawaii Real Estate Blog. It is very exciting because it will have many great things about Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai. It has area information, market information and relocation information. It wioll also have relocation information about other areas and agent across the … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Lodging House Hunting Tip - 04/13/07 08:02 PM
When house hunting in Hawaii there are many different hotels and resorts to stay in. I have found it very useful for my clients to stay in a Hawaii vacation rental home. That way they can see how it is to live in a specific neighborhood. Plus many times it is much … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani Hawaii Loses its Military for a Bit Longer - 04/12/07 09:26 PM
US Army Base at Schofield Barracks Hawaii and Mililani May Stay Empty a Bit Longer
By: 1SG (Ret) David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
The 25th Infantry Division Headquarters, along with other Brigade assets and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team from Schofield Barracks are on their 8th or 9th month of what was … (4 comments)
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hawaii: Randy’s Top 10 Favorite Blogs of the Week - 04/12/07 06:46 AM
This is not a list of the 10 best blogs in Active Rain, only my favorites from among the 150 to 200 I read in the last 7 days.
Why did I pick 10? Well if you are pressed for time and need to get you're A/R fix, I will point … (59 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani Garden Homes 1, Unit 213 - Large Townhouse - 04/11/07 02:13 AM
95-312 Kahikinui Ct., Unit 213, Mililani, HI 96789 - NOW IN CONTRACT
Just Listed! Large Mililani Townhouse $399,900
FIRST SHOWING AND FIRST OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 4/15/06 2PM TO 5PM
Mililani Garden Homes 1, Unit 213
Virtual Tour
Fenced in YardNew 50 year roof2 blocks to Mililani Shopping Center & The Town Center of MililaniBacks up … (11 comments)
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hawaii: Active Rain Top Dog! An Interview with Tony Marriott - 04/11/07 01:08 AM
This interview has been a couple of weeks in the works. I decided to interview Tony Marriott for a few reasons.
He has the highest point total on Active Rain and I am sure many would like to know his secretHe is an extremely successful REALTOR®He is one of the few Active … (79 comments)
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hawaii: PCS Orders to Hawaii? Make Lodging Reservations Early! - 04/09/07 06:00 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Kailua Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/09/07 02:43 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in the Kailua area that are pet friendly.
This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a … (14 comments)
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hawaii: Kaneohe Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/09/07 02:03 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in the Kapolei area that are pet friendly.
This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Ewa Beach Pet Friendly Buildings - 04/09/07 01:52 AM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in the Ewa Beach area that are pet friendly.
This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Your Home is Over Priced and Under Marketed - 04/08/07 03:19 PM
Why do so many listing have camera phone shots?
It is not rocket science, but there is a science to selling homes.
Yesterday I looked up two different properties for two different potential clients; one a potential listing and one a potential sale. In the end I came up with the similar … (17 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani Townhouse Sales are on Fire! - 04/06/07 09:00 PM
My Listing: Laulea Townhouse Unit #406, Sold for $2000 over asking, closed escrow 10 days early!
Asking $395,000, sold for $397,000
95-221 Kipapa Dr.. - Mililani, HI 96789
Honolulu Board of Realtors - MLS No. 2520557
This home had multiple offers on the first day of showing. It went for $2000 more than asking in … (13 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani is Pet Friendly - 04/06/07 08:51 PM
Below is a list of condos and townhouses in the Mililani area that are pet friendly. This is an important question for families with pets. Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up. If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet … (7 comments)
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hawaii: Im thinking of buying real estate but I am scared of taking the first step - 04/06/07 05:09 AM
One Way to Purchase Hawaii Real Estate
by: 1SG(Ret) David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
Serving the Schofield Barracks Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center and Fort Shafter Military Communities
Dont be intimidated if you are a first time homebuyer. Consider using your VA Loan Eligibility. … (8 comments)
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hawaii: The Kamaaina Test - 04/05/07 01:07 PM
I commented yesterday on a blog written by fellow Century 21 agent, Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman. In her blog I mentioned a test to determine if you are a Kamaaina. For those from other parts of the country a Kamaaina is what we call locals in Hawaii. Just living here does … (30 comments)
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hawaii: Real Estate Market Data for Honolulu Neighborhoods on Oahu, Hawaii - 04/04/07 06:06 PM
The following graphs represent real estate data from high-end neighborhoods in the Metro Honolulu area of Oahu, Hawaii. These neighborhoods include Dowsett, Judd Hillside, Manoa Lower, Manoa Area, Tantalus and Makiki Heights. It's kind of blurry but the basline represents years by quarters starting from the 1st quarter of 2004 until the 4th quarter of … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Real Estate Market Data for North Shore Neighborhoods on Oahu, Hawaii - 04/04/07 05:59 AM
The following graphs represent real estate data from high-end neighborhoods on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. These neighborhoods include Sunset area, Sunset Velzy, Pupukea, Haleiwa, Kawela Bay and Mokuleia. It's kind of blurry but the basline represents years by quarters starting from the 1st quarter of 2004 until the 4th quarter … (0 comments)
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hawaii: Is the Letter From the Lender any Good? - 04/03/07 01:11 PM
A regular topic in our business is the quality of pre-qual and pre-approval letters from lenders. This has been a serious issue in several of transactions. I have gotten to the point that a letter from certain lenders is worthless in my opinion; while others come from true professionals. I give … (67 comments)
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hawaii: Balancing Venders - 04/01/07 05:20 PM
As I get more experience and more recognition in the industry, I get to meet many fine professionals that provide services that can be used by my clients and me. There are just so many of them.
I have developed a system for venders; that has worked fairly well so far. I … (30 comments)
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hawaii: Come to Ewa Beach, Hawaii Because The Navy Doesn't Want To - 04/01/07 02:04 AM
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 … (6 comments)
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hawaii: Buy Real Estate First Then Buy A Nice New Car, Truck or SUV - 03/29/07 04:41 PM
Buy Real Estate First Then Buy A Nice New Car, Truck or SUV
by: 1SG (Ret) David and Tonya Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent
Everyone must have somewhere to live whether it is their own home, a friend's home, military barracks, college dorm or their parent's home. While I like to drive a nice … (6 comments)
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hawaii: "Fractional Interests" Did anyone hear about this type of transaction? - 03/29/07 05:51 AM
Aloha all,I'm going to be attending this real estate seminar on 4/5/07. Now I'm not a Realtor, but I find it interesting and I wanted to find out how this may or may not involve a mortgage company. It may also be something that I may be interested in investing into. … (8 comments)
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hawaii: Real Estate Sales Activity in the Ewa Beach - 03/27/07 11:59 AM
Ewa Beach is an older community that is slowly but steadily being surrounded by planned communities. Ewa Beach has a mix of older lesser expensive homes along with Million Dollar plus beach front properties. (makes up part of tax map key 191).
Single family homes sales have had consistant sales volume and … (8 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii Super Ferry is Getting Closer - 03/27/07 02:26 AM
The first ship in the fleet is undergoing sea trails in Mobile Alabama, during this month of March 2007 where it was built. In April it will begin its journey through the Panama Canal towards Hawaii.
The Super Ferry is scheduled to start service in July 2007. Tickets go on sale in … (9 comments)
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hawaii: Welcome to Fort Shafter, Hawaii: Home of the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) - 03/24/07 05:07 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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hawaii: Japanese Billionaire Mansion Offered - For Free? - 03/24/07 08:21 AM
I walked into this story, so I will readily admit I don't know the real details and would like someone to expand on it.
Here's what I found:
Initially it was reported that a Japanese Billionaire was going to rent out his mansions in Hawaii to low income families for $150 a … (8 comments)
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hawaii: Why Would Anyone Want to Read About My Life? - I’ve Been MEME’d - 03/23/07 01:00 PM
While getting my Active Rain morning fix I received a message that I have been MEME'd by Neal Bloom, who is a really cool blogger. My dirty laundry? I have now been MEME'd
Well here is my life:
I am a husband and father of two boys, one in high school and one in … (27 comments)
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hawaii: Hawaii is a Great Place - 03/22/07 03:45 PM
Here are a few facts about Hawaii that possibly only a few trivia buffs may know:
Hawaii is known as the Aloha State, because of the friendly people.Hawaii is the only state that has a palace and was a former kingdom with a royal family. The Iolani Palace is now a museum. … (14 comments)
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hawaii: Real Estate Sales Activity in the Hauula, Hawaii - 03/21/07 08:56 PM
Hauula (tax map keys 153 thru 154)
Single family homes sold have been consistent. Prices have steadily climbed. January single family home sales started the year a little bit slow, but the number in escrow is picking up and prices are not showing signs of dropping.
The below figures are only the totals … (4 comments)
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hawaii: Military Recreation and Shopping in Hawaii - 03/20/07 12:26 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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hawaii: State and County Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff - 03/20/07 03:13 AM
State and County Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff for Former Elected Officials
Tomorrow, Tuesday March 20, 2007 all state and county flags at state and county buildings will be flown at half-staff to honor Thomas K. Kaulukui Sr., a former Office of Hawaii Affairs Trustee who died on March 9th. He served … (2 comments)
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hawaii: Opening a New Brokerage - 03/17/07 06:11 AM
Ok I went out and started the process of opening a New Brokerage, and in a down market to boot! Gasp!
Why? My current Broker is down sizing and has no need for all of the Brokers he hired in the boom years. He is upset he has to down size. So am I. I am … (13 comments)
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hawaii: Taking on a New Agent - 03/16/07 01:30 PM
This week I am taking the first step to my eventual goal of building a team. One of my clients has gotten her Real Estate license and joined us. I sold a couple of properties through her and her husband and sold a couple of more through their referrals. I am … (19 comments)
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hawaii: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines: Aloha and Welcome to Hawaii! - 03/16/07 01:11 AM
By: 1SG (Ret) David and Tonya Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agents
How did you end up with the ultimate assignment to Hawaii? Did you get it because it was on your enlistment contract? Maybe you re-enlisted in order to get it. Or do you know someone up at your branch headquarters that … (5 comments)
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hawaii: Real Estate Sales In Mililani Seems to be Picking Up - 03/14/07 04:44 PM
In the last few weeks we have seen a surge in business in Mililani and the surrounding area.Our office had two townhouses for sale. One was on the market for a little over a year and the other nearly 6 months. They were just sitting there with very little interest and then … (11 comments)
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hawaii: Is Your Listing a Must See to Appreciate? - 03/14/07 09:38 AM
I showed a property this morning that was labeled by the listing agent as "Must See to Appreciate."
Now that is an interesting statement.
What did it mean? Would you like to guess?I will help you out. The listing gives you nothing to hang your hat on.No pictures to start with.The zoning was … (65 comments)
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hawaii: Mililani Chess Kids are Still Flashing Their Stuff - 03/14/07 03:11 AM
I a previous blog I wrote about Mililani Middle Schools big win: Mililani Middle School Brings Home State Chess TitleThere were also several other Mililani standouts at the State Scholastic Chess Championships who walked away with medals or trophies.Robert Lau a homeschool student took the State High School Individual Title. Robert … (2 comments)
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