mililani: Fairway Village #156 - On Mililani Golf Course For Sale - 05/16/08 02:15 PM
$400,000 for this rarely available 2bed/ 2 bath split level townhouse with 2 car garage. This home is a golf course frontage unit.
Sit out on you lanai and enjoy the many acre backyard (Mililani Golf Course) that some else cuts the grass.
It has an upgraded kitchen with custom Corian
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mililani: Mililani Home with Tropical Garden Setting - 05/16/08 02:04 PM
$500,000 for this Tropical Oasis - Possibly the Beat Value in Mililani!
The wonder property has many great features:
Many mature fruit and plam trees
Stone walkways
Large koi pond
Great BBQ/ Patio area
Large hot tub
The home has some real nice features:
Travertine flooring
Large dining room
Office/ Den
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mililani: One of the many reasons I Love Mililani - 05/11/08 01:02 PM
It's hard to believe how fast time flies. When I first moved to Mililani, back in 1977, I was a young 26 year old, enjoying life as a freewheeling mortorcylce salesman. Mililani was the first Planned Community in Hawaii, and it was planted "way out" in the pineapple and sugar cane
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mililani: Mililani - My Neighborhood Statistics for April 2008 - 05/08/08 02:23 PM
Every month the Honolulu Board of Realtors publishes the Monthly Statistical Report for 19 Neighborhood groups on Oahu. And every month, I play a little game with myself, seeing how my "gut feeling" of what the market is doing compares with the raw data that the HBR supplies. Although I concentrate
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mililani: Somewhere Over the "Mililani Rainbow" - 05/03/08 01:21 PM
Sharon Simms came to Hawaii in January for the CRS Sellabration at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and she and her daughter also got to do a little sightseeing. Along the way to the North Shore they stopped by Mililani Town and noticed (actually she was in awe) of the rainbows around and above the Mililani
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mililani: When will they ever learn? - 04/28/08 12:38 PM
It never ceases to amaze me. Recently I listed a townhouse that was simply put, a Realtor's dream. The Sellers had made wonderful improvements, and the detail and care of the work they had done was clearly evident throughout the unit. When I took the listing, I had gone over all
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for March 2008 - 04/26/08 08:01 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both Mililani Mauka and Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley and Waipio Acres). Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and some selection
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mililani: A Surprise for Mom - 04/24/08 02:02 PM
My mom turned 80 years old in January of this year. She's still spunky and works at Oahu Country Club 4 days a week, goes golfing every week and .....VEGAS twice a year. She left for VEGAS on Tuesday morning and we have been working hard to move her from the
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mililani: Cathedral Point H407 - Mililani, Hawaii - 2 Bed/1 Bath Condo - 04/22/08 02:02 PM
Cathedral Point H407 - Price Reduced!
95-055 Waikalani Dr. #H407, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map
Great Location, Priced to Sell Fast!
Partial Remodel in 2007 Including:
- New Kitchen Lower Cabinets
- New Counter Tops
- New Butchers Workstation
- New Carpet
- New Vanity, Mirror & Lighting
- New
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mililani: Valleyview E302 - Mililani, Hawaii - 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Condo - 04/22/08 01:54 PM
Valleyview E302 w/ 2 parking stalls
952051 Waikalani Pl E302, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map
New Ceramic Tile
New Carpet
Fresh Paint
New Vanity, Mirror & Lighting
2 Covered Parking Stalls
Auto access at same level
Close to Schofield and Shopping
Details
Asking Price:
$217,000
MLS:
2806050
Sq. Feet:
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mililani: Mililani 5 Bedroom Home at 94-460 Hakalauai Pl. - 04/22/08 01:32 PM
A wonderful single family home with great spaces for entertaining. www.94460Hakalauai.com
Large Mililani 5-Bedroom Home
94-460 Hakalauai Pl., Mililani, HI 96789 View Map
Wonderful Large Single Family home at end of cul-de-sac.
Family room and covered lanai large enough to have huge gatherings.
This home is clean and ready to
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mililani: Picture Perfect Morning - 04/15/08 09:27 PM
April 14, 2008. Monday morning and on my way to the office in Mililani.I saw beautiful cloud formations on this beautiful spring morning and after many days of vog from the Big Island (Island of Hawaii) volcano it was clearing up.I chased the sun down Mililani side streets until I found a perfect shot of
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mililani: Fannie Mae Increases Its Conforming Loan Limits - 04/05/08 09:30 PM
Single Family Home sales are way up in Mililani Mauka, recovering from a lull in sales volume and a drop in price earlier this year. The table below shows 14 homes sold in Mauka with an average sales price of $679,350. These numbers, when compared to January and February, represent
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mililani: Choosing a Realtor - 04/05/08 09:20 PM
"Hawaii's sunsets are Awesome!" What qualities should you be consider when choosing a good Realtor? There are over 10,000 licensed real estate agents on Oahu. The sheer number of card-carrying "professionals" on the island is staggering. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and varying levels of skill and experience. How does the
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mililani: Why Some Homes Are Not Selling. - 04/04/08 05:49 PM
I was speaking to a potential seller that seemed like he/she was heading for a bi failure. It made me think about why some are not successful selling their homes in our market. Our real estate market has been stable for the last two years. Average prices ands median prices have been level to a
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mililani: Mililani Youngsters Big Winners at State Scholastic Chess Championships - 03/29/08 09:44 PM
Below is a copy of the press release I sent out to the media. Our community paper posted a story on the front page about our youngsters. http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200803260100/COMPUB0301/803260312 On a personal note: My oldest son Daniel played for the Mililani High School team and came home with the team state title and
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for February 2008 - 03/29/08 08:54 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley, Waipio Acres and Melemanu) and Mililani Mauka. Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and
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mililani: Hey I am Here! - 03/27/08 05:19 AM
I read a post today that caught my eye: Sellers Resort to Weird Deals by Heather Joubran She wrote about some of the creative things sellers have done in tough markets to try and sell their homes. I enjoyed the post and thought I would add my twist to the topic. I have
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mililani: Spending Saturday with 160 of the Best and Brightest from Hawaii - 03/15/08 09:31 PM
I am writing this post during the afternoon rounds of The Hawaii State Scholastic Chess Championships. My good friend Guy and I are running the Championships in the big hall at Windward community college in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Last evening we had two rounds for high school only. Today we are running all
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mililani: Would You Pass Out Your Business Cards Here? - 03/15/08 12:13 AM
A couple of nights ago I was asked to speak to the local Mililani Lion's Club about our community chess club and the Chess in the School's program I run. It turned out to be a friendly crowd. I knew several of the members well, including two REALTORS®, one from my
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mililani: Gardens at Launani Valley - 2bed/bath condo - 02/23/08 04:44 PM
This one is ready to move in. It is located next to Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Airfield. One exit away from Mililani and Wahiawa in the other direction. Launani Valley is quiet and peaceful. there are several recreation activities available. Swimming pool, playgrounds, BBQ areas, tennis, basket ball and running trail. This home
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for January 2008 - 02/05/08 01:46 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and some selection in the
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for December 2007 (A Year End Report) - 01/12/08 09:16 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and some selection in the
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mililani: 3 Br, 2 Full Bathroom Condo For Rent in Mililani, Hawaii/Minutes to Schofield Barracks - 12/27/07 01:48 PM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDTropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiMilitary Relocation Experts and VA Specialists Your Hawaii Military Relocation Team continues to take care of Soldiers and their families as we have always done. With the recent departure of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Stryker Brigade) of the 25th ID
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mililani: Was 2007 Fun? It Was For Me. - 12/21/07 02:27 PM
As I get to the end of 2007 I felt I needed to reflect on this past year and get ready to hit the ground hard for 2008. For 2007 it was a year with some highs and some lows. I will be finishing the year below the aggressive goals I set
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mililani: Hawaii BAH Rate Change for WARRANT OFFICERS From 2007-2008 - 12/12/07 01:42 PM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiChanges 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
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mililani: Hawaii BAH Rate Change ENLISTED SOLDIERS from 2007 to 2008 - 12/12/07 01:24 PM
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
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mililani: Honolulu County Hawaii 2008 Military BAH Rates - 12/12/07 12:55 PM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst 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
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mililani: Flipping A Property in Hawaii is STILL an Option - 12/07/07 10:11 PM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDTropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiJust when you have been told that flipping houses is no longer possible, along come some great opportunities with Hawaii real estate. My Buyer just closed on a condo in Mililani, Hawaii. Purchase price was 290k. The previous owners tried
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mililani: November 2007 - Real Estate Sales Activity for Mililani, Hawaii - 12/04/07 08:42 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. Single Family homes: Sales prices in Mililani have are consistent year to date with 2006 numbers in all Mililani areas, with the exception of Mililani Mauka which has
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for October 2007 - 11/11/07 01:23 AM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and some selection in
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii - September 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity - 10/25/07 05:19 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and a little more
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mililani: REALTORS® Giving Vender Referrals - 10/24/07 04:43 PM
This topic comes up regularly. How do you decide on venders like home inspectors or loan officers to give your clients? The most common school of thought among agents I have spoken to over the last few years is to give a list to your clients. I have such a list and
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mililani: What Makes Mililani, Hawaii a Community? - 10/10/07 03:24 PM
In 1986 Mililani, Hawaii won the title: All America City. What a perfect town to give that award to. Mililani is a planned community that is a great place to live and work.Our town has more activities for the youth than anywhere in the state. We have more sports fields,
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mililani: Why I am “Not Just Another Pretty Face” - 10/08/07 04:43 AM
"Not Just Another Pretty Face" is my slogan. Since getting back in the business I added that slogan to my marketing and it has stuck. I use the slogan in publication ads, business cards, vehicle lettering, mall signs and web marketing including Active Rain. Many know my slogan, but may not know how
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mililani: Two Week Closing With 100% Financing - 10/01/07 03:11 AM
I received an offer on one of my listings a little over two weeks ago. The offer was hand written, the cover sheet was also hand written and a blank paper, no letter head and faxed in to my office. It was accompanied by a loan approval letter that said it
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mililani: Mililani Trojans Win the Homecoming Game 21-14 - 09/28/07 09:51 PM
Mililani is tied for first place with their close win over Aiea. The game was quite exciting top see. The Mililani side of the stadium and standing room only and the fans showed extreme school spirit throughout the game. Mililani had a well rounded offense and defense. Aiea featured a quarterback and
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mililani: Hawaii Real Estate Agent Elected Junior Vice Commander of DAV - 09/22/07 02:42 PM
By: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiIn addition to posting Hawaii Real Estate information on my blog, I will also begin to include additional information for Military Veterans in Hawaii.I am honored to have been elected as the Junior Vice Commander of
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mililani: Hawaii Military Can Purchase Real Estate If You Know The Facts - 09/18/07 10:43 PM
By: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiA few months back, I posted a blog about How TLA works at Schfofield Barracks, Hawaii. That blog gives some pretty specific points about TLA in Hawaii but I did not touch on an important subject
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mililani: August 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity for Mililani, Hawaii - 09/09/07 05:30 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real estate is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and a little more inventory,
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mililani: Military Relocation to Hawaii (the hard way) - 09/09/07 02:57 AM
Directions On How To Get Home to Hawaii From IraqBy: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiSimple directions: Drive towards Baghdad and then head south. When you get to Kuwait turn right and keep heading west until you see a sign that says
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mililani: Ramblings of a Hawaii Real Estate Agent: The Dream of Coming to America - 09/06/07 12:06 PM
By: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiOn my last Military tour of duty to Iraq from Jan 2004-Feb 2005, I deployed with 2-11 Field Artillery Regiment from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii outside the city of Mililani. I was stationed near the Iraq/Iran border
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mililani: Hawaii Military Real Estate Firm in the News - 09/04/07 02:08 AM
By: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiFor the second time in just a few short months, Tropic Lightning Real Estate based out of Aiea, Hawaii has been featured on the Sunday edition of the largest newspaper in Hawaii, "The Star Bulletin". Our
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mililani: Military Life in Hawaii as Seen From a Real Estate Agents Eyes - 09/04/07 12:42 AM
By: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiAnd so the cycle of deployments continues for our military troops stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii just outside the towns of Mililani and Wahiawa on the island of Oahu.The brave men and women of the 3rd Brigade,
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mililani: I Now Have My e-PRO Designation - 09/01/07 09:03 PM
I put off going for my e-PRO designation for some time. My initial instinct was that I was pretty techie and already had my CRS. Why would I need e-PRO? Over the last few months a few friends of mine including WooHoo Sally Cheeseman picked up the e-PRO and felt it was
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mililani: My New Assistant is on Board and The Team Is Forming - 08/25/07 11:41 PM
Donna Shefcheck officially is on board. Donna got her Hawaii real estate license and is now a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Hawaii Association of REALTORS® and the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®. Donna will be the energy to help drive the new team I am forming. She will be my
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mililani: Spotlight on Celeste 'Sally' Cheeseman , Mililani Hawaii Real Estate Agent - 08/25/07 12:45 AM
I was just checking in on mybloglog and noticed that there was a Google Search for: celeste cheeseman star bulletin. So being curious since I know Sally, I clicked on the search to see what would come up. Well, lo and behold, our Active Rain WhooHoo Sally is Famous In Hawaii!
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mililani: How Old Would you be........................... - 08/23/07 09:04 PM
This afternoon, I made a call on C21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hi and was talking to Sally and Randy. We got to talking about the old days and Randy said he had just turned @# and Sally said she has just turned &*. I told them both that I was
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mililani: Hawaii Military Real Estate Agents Featured in Sunday Edition of Major Hawaii Newspaper - 08/22/07 11:13 PM
by: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD,e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii We were fortunate to have one of our major newspapers, The Star Bulletin, in Hawaii contact us a month or so ago for a story about local Hawaii Real Estate Agents that were using technology to assist the deployed military men and
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mililani: Mililani, Oahu Hawaii Real Estate Statistics August 2007 - 08/19/07 03:08 PM
By: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii Mililani Area and Mililani Mauka have several condominium communites. Some are located in Launani Valley but are still in the city of Mililani. The average size of a condominium is similar to many other areas of
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mililani: Home Sales Figures for Mililani and Mililani Mauka August 2007 - 08/19/07 02:49 PM
By: David Kucic RA, GRI, ABR, AHWD, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ONLY Mililani Mauka and Mililani town are located in an area referred to as Central Oahu for the obvious reason that it is in the center of the island. The word Mauka means that it
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mililani: Mortgage Money is Getting Tougher, Get a Good Professional - 08/09/07 05:04 PM
If you are thinking about getting in the market to buyer or sell a home, DON'T WAIT! The mortgage side of the business is going through some major changes and it is already becoming harder to buy or sell real estate. Mortgage money is drying up in several segments of the
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mililani: Selling in A Tough Market - 08/07/07 01:12 AM
You read and followed the best advice for getting your home prepared for sale. You removed negatives by painting, upgrading flooring and counter tops. You have wonderful curb appeal, you had a landscaper come in and make yours the nicest looking yard on the block. After reading and watching cable TV
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mililani: Two Bedroom Condo for Sale in Mililani, Hawaii Minutes to Schofield Barracks - 08/03/07 03:09 AM
By: David Kucic, First Sergeant, USA (Ret)Hawaii Home Buying and Selling Team Are you looking for a condo in Mililani within minutes to Schofield Barracks? This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 ASSIGNED, COVERED PARKING STALLS, ground floor condo in Northbrook-Melemanu is a great choice. Located close to the H-2 Highway and within close
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mililani: From "Pending" to "Executed" Contract / Congratulations Mr. "W"!! - 08/01/07 02:39 PM
During the past month I have written several posts on "The Faithful and Loyal Client" and in the last one I introduced Arden to everyone as well as gave an update. This is the perfect example of an EXECUTED Contract. This is a perfect example of a relationship with a client
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mililani: Hawaii Military Buyers and How TLA Works at Schofield Barracks - 07/29/07 02:00 AM
By: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii Are you in the Military and on orders for Schofield Barracks, Hawaii or Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii? Both of these installations are just outside the town of Mililani, Hawaii. Are you thinking about buying a home when you arrive on
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mililani: Screening Pre-Approval Letters From the Lenders - 07/22/07 02:38 PM
This is becoming a big problem in my market as I am sure it is in all markets. Here is a common scenario: You receive an offer on one of your listings and it has an attached loan approval letter. The loan is for 100% financing, the contract is messy, not complete
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mililani: Is Television Helping or Hurting Real Estate? - 07/15/07 03:15 PM
I think the answer is both. Shows that talk about flipping properties seem to ever simplify the process. I find clients, who think they will buy a home, slap a few thousand in it and flip it for giant profits, all in 10 days. That is where some of the shows
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mililani: Success Has Nothing to Do With Luck - 07/11/07 03:02 PM
Since becoming a Realtor, I have been told on several occasions how lucky I am when I get a good client or complete a tough transaction. I hear agents say that about other agents when they have some success. My response is always they same. It is not luck.In the last
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mililani: 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
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mililani: June 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity for Mililani, Hawaii - 07/06/07 06:42 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and a little more inventory, buyers
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mililani: Ramblings of a Hawaii Real Estate Agent About Military Units Coming Home - 07/02/07 08:31 PM
By: David Kucic RA, ABR, AHWD,e-PRO, GRIFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiWelcome Home to Hawaii 45th Sustainment Brigade!A large part of our Hawaii Military family has returned to Oahu after a year-long deployment to Iraq. The 45th Sustainment Brigade is stationed at Schofield Barracks just outside the towns of
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mililani: Building Professional Relationships - 06/29/07 05:30 PM
Often underestimated by Realtors is importance of the relationships you build with other professionals. Networking is not only something you do to get clients it is something you do to enhance what you do for your clients.Let me give a couple examples of what I am talking about.Example #1During the
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mililani: Townhouse or a Single Family? - 06/29/07 05:02 AM
I have seen several of these listings in the past and it gets under my skin. A townhouse listed as a single family home. What is the agent thinking?If a buyer is looking for a townhouse he may never see it. When it all said and done it will negatively
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mililani: What is Your Definition of Professional Behavior for a Real Estate Agent? - 06/24/07 03:10 AM
In a few recent blog posts I have gotten a few responses challenging my ideas about professionalism. Those who challenged my opinions in most cases are those who do not practice what I preach. I personally try to follow all of the items on the below list and firmly believe that even
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mililani: HAWAIIAN LEGENDS: Kaena Point, Waimea Valley, and Two Heiau's - 06/18/07 11:20 PM
www.localism.com featured post By: Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, HI 96789 There seems to be a story for every piece of land in Hawaii so let's start with Kaena Point (picture left taken from Sharks Cove) on the island of Oahu. Travel to Kaena Point from the North Shore and past
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mililani: Crime in Hawaii Neighbohoods (Honolulu County) - 06/09/07 01:45 PM
By: David Kucic, Hawaii Home Buying and Selling Team Are you thinking about moving to Hawaii? Do you want to know about the neighborhoods and their crime statistics so that you can better educate yourself on where you may want to search for a home? I am sometimes asked this question and I
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mililani: Realtor in T-Shirt and Sneakers - 06/09/07 07:13 AM
My real estate training now includes diet and exercise. To work the many hours and perform at the highest level, it requires being in good health. My day today began at the Mililani YMCA at 6:00am. Stretching, lifting weights and a nice ride on the stationery bike got me ready to
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mililani: 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
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mililani: Marketing Can Make You a Celebrity - 06/06/07 03:24 AM
Effective advertising not only brings in sales, but it also adds to your face to face effectiveness. When meeting a perspective client the meetings tend to go a lot smoother if they recognize you form your advertising campaign. There is an assumption by many potential clients that you must be one
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mililani: Mililani Trojans Track & Field Head Coaches Step Down - 06/05/07 05:45 PM
The news came as a bit of a surprise to many of us in the community. Mililani High School has enjoyed a great deal of success in track and field the last few years. Girls head coach Dane Matsunaga and boys head coach Marshall Ochi will be stepping down and
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii Real Estate Sales Activity for May 2007 - 06/05/07 01:12 AM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real estate market has flattened, but it is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest
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mililani: So You Want to Be Part of the Team - 05/31/07 01:39 PM
I am still working out the details for putting together a real estate team. I thought I would toss out a few of my thoughts and see what sticks. The Active Rain experts have been a big part of my inspiration so far and I am sure they will not let
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mililani: Spring Ball Fundraiser in Mililani - 05/30/07 05:07 AM
The Mililani High School Football Trojans, Coach Darnell Arceneaux, his staff and team parents are putting on a football camp for the community. The event will be held on June 2, 2007. The passing and agility clinic will help teach area youth some of the skills required to play the game of
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii Real Estate Sales Activity for April 2007 - 05/30/07 03:29 AM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka. The Mililani real estate market has flattened, but it is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates
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mililani: Kapolei, Hawaii: Recent Sales Information on Condos and Townhouses - 05/29/07 04:27 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT CONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR KAPOLEI, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my home
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mililani: Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii: Are there available properties for sale? - 05/29/07 04:24 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT If you are considering a second home, vacation home or permanent residense in Waikiki, you are looking at the right time! There are many properties to choose from in a wide variety of price ranges. Waikiki is one of the most beautiful cities on the island
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mililani: WAIPAHU, HAWAII: CONDOMINIUM AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION - 05/29/07 04:19 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT CONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR WAIPAHU, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my home
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mililani: SALES INFORMATION FOR CONDOS AND TOWNHOUSES IN MILILANI TOWN, HAWAII - 05/29/07 04:17 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTCONDO AND TOWNHOUSE SALES INFORMATION FOR MILILANI TOWN, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my
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mililani: How is the condo and townhouse market in Mililani Mauka, Hawaii? - 05/29/07 04:14 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTAs the summer gets into full swing, home sales volume are increasing. The DOM or "Days on Market" are getting slightly lower depending on the area of the island that you are dealing with. Overall in the Mililani Mauka condominium and townhouse arena, sales are
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mililani: So You're Thinking of Moving to Kapolei, Hawaii? Sales Stats FYI - 05/29/07 04:10 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN KAPOLEI, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my
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mililani: Ewa Beach, Hawaii: Latest Single Family Home Sales Figures - 05/29/07 04:07 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN EWA BEACH, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is
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mililani: Waipahu, Hawaii: Check out the latest Sales Information - 05/29/07 04:05 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN WAIPAHU, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my
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mililani: Thinking of buying in Mililani, Hawaii? - 05/29/07 04:02 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTHawaii is a beautiful place to enjoy any time of year. We have the sunshine, warm weather and beautiful beaches that can refresh almost anyone. Visit our website at www.hawaiiPCS.com to view more information about Hawaii.SALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN MILILANI TOWN, OAHU,
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mililani: Mililani, Hawaii Home Sales Information - 05/29/07 03:58 PM
BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTSALES STATISTICS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN MILILANI MAUKA, OAHU, HAWAII. THESE STATISTICS ARE FROM THE TIME PERIOD DEC 2006 TO PRESENT BY: DAVID KUCIC, HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENT http://www.hawaiipcs.com/ http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/www.davidkucic.com VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is
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mililani: 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
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mililani: Do You Remember When? - 05/25/07 09:45 AM
Do you remember when to communicate with clients; you visited them or picked up the phone? Business was done in a much more personal way back then. Letters and notes were commonly hand written and if it was official we may have type written it. Back then clients were loyal and
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mililani: Mililani Mauka, Hawaii, SINGLE FAMILY HOME Sales Statistics - 05/23/07 01:43 PM
Mililani Mauka, Hawaii, SINGLE FAMILY HOME Sales Statistics By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent, Military Retired WWW.DAVIDKUCIC.COM WWW.HAWAIIPCS.COM VA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my home and I want to share it with you By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Military Recreation and
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mililani: Mililani Town, Hawaii, SINGLE FAMILY HOME Sales Statistics - 05/23/07 01:40 PM
Mililani Town, Hawaii, SINGLE FAMILY HOME Sales Statistics By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent WWW.HAWAIIPCS.COM WWW.DAVIDKUCIC.COMVA Home loans for the military in Hawaii By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent Hawaii is my home and I want to share it with you By: David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate AgentMilitary Recreation and Shopping in
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mililani: What Makes a House a Home? – Mililani, Hawaii - 05/23/07 12:15 PM
This is a question that many gloss over when buying a house. Too many times while in the course of buying a house for a primary residence the focus is on the price, the amenities and possible appreciation in value. The decision is done through the eyes of an investor.The
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mililani: Credit Back From Sellers, is it a Panacea? - 05/22/07 03:18 PM
This is becoming a standard practice among many agents and buyers. I have been seeing more and more of this practice. Some think it is a panacea, is it really?Let me describe what I am talking about.The buyer offers more than asking price for the home and requests the seller give
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mililani: Premium Service Listings – Would You Pay More? - 05/22/07 07:38 AM
Have heard of Full Service and Limited Service Listings. Have you heard of Premium Service Listings? In our industry there seems to be a lot of companies and agents focused on dropping prices and lowering services. Limited listings, flat fees and for sale by owner listings are among some of the business
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mililani: There are No Short Cuts to Becoming a Real Estate Professional - 05/20/07 01:24 PM
I have run into many inexperienced people in our industry from all facets of the business. I see a common problem in an overwhelming percentage of them. Very few are prepared to do what it takes to learn their craft. The fact is that most newbie's take short cuts. They are unwilling
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mililani: Disaster Shelters; Is Your Community Prepared? - 05/20/07 04:53 AM
I spent a few hours this morning at a Red Cross drill. It was a simulation of the opening and operation of an area disaster shelter. The simulated event was a tropical storm that was gheading towards us and expected to be upgraded to a hurricane. It was held at
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mililani: 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
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mililani: 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
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mililani: 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
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mililani: 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
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mililani: 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
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mililani: 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
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