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Living In Ewa Beach by 1SG (Ret) David Kucic

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Real Estate Agent with Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.

By: David Kucic, RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Retired)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii

"WE LIVE IN EWA BEACH, HAWAII ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND LOVE THIS CITY.  WE COULD LIVE ANYWHERE ON THE ISLAND IF WE WANTED TO BUT WE WILL STAY IN EWA BEACH.  THIS IS A GREAT COMMUNITY AND HAS PLENTY OF POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE". (David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent, Top Producer, Ranked in the top 4% of ALL HAWAII REAL ESTATE AGENTS FOR 2005-2007, ALOHA AINA AWARD NOMINEE 2006, 2007, First Sergeant, United States Army, Retired).

The public and many residents of Oahu are very, very misinformed about life in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.   It is unfortunate that there is so much mis-information going on because Ewa Beach is by far one of the best places to live on the island of Oahu.

I understand it is not for everyone.  Ewa Beach is a growing community.  There are newer shopping centers that have either been built or are in the planning stages of being built.  Safeway grocery store will soon break ground in Ewa Beach and bring approximately 25-50 additional shops with them in a strip mall on the corner of Fort Weaver road and Keaunui Drive.

What you can find with real estate in Ewa Beach:

New or newer construction, central air conditioning is standard in all newer townhomes and single family homes, larger interiors (more sf per $), the lot sizes are bigger per $ and MOST IMPORTANTLY, you get a lot of home for your money (if that is something important to you). Homes that may cost 800k to 2 million dollars on many other parts of the island may be found in Ewa Beach for 500k to 1.2 million.  These homes can be found in the Ewa by Gentry Communities and the Ocean Pointe Community.

Ewa Beach has PLENTY OF SUNSHINE!   If you moved to Hawaii to enjoy warm weather and sunshine, then the Leeward Coast (Ewa Beach) is a great place to live.  If it gets too hot then go inside your house and turn on the central AC!!!

For those consumers that have been thinking about living in Ewa Beach, I am going to elaborate on the biggest complaint about Ewa Beach which is the TRAFFIC ON FORT WEAVER ROAD.  Is it REALLY that bad?

It depends on your definition of "bad".  From Schofield Barracks, Hawaii to the intersection of Geiger Road and Fort Weaver Road will take approximately 25-35 minutes during heavy traffic in the afternoon and evening.  Travelling out of Ewa Beach in the morning will take you approximately 25-35 minutes to get to Schofield Barracks if you travel during the heavy traffic time.

Traveling at other times during the day will allow you the same drive as described above but you can cut 5-15 minutes off your commute.

Is it worth the extra 5-15 minutes to deal with some traffic?  Thats up to you but I say YES!

For all of your Hawaii real estate needs, contact the Team from Tropic Lightning Real Estate (808) 218-9338 or stop by and visit us on the web at www.TropicLightningRealEstate.com

 

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
I just opened escrow with an Ocean Pointe home...you're right about what is the definition of 'bad' traffic. For my clients, they drive hours to get to/from work in VA and this is nothing :)
Mar 04, 2008 06:31 AM
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner

Sally-EXACTLY.  Many of the folks that complain about the traffic came from places where there really was no traffic so when they had to drive for 25 minutes it really freaked them out.  Good luck on your Ocean Pointe transaction!

There are many people that understand the traffic, value and future of the island.  I have 3 new construction homes in escrow in Ewa Beach, just closed 2 new construction in Ewa Beach and have 2 other existing construction homes in escrow.  ALL OF THEM ARE MILITARY BUYERS and all transactions are either VA purchases or Jumbo VA purchases. 

If the home sales are slowing down on other parts of the island, I just don't seem to see it here.

Mar 04, 2008 07:00 AM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Hollister, MO
Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

There are some really great values in Ewa Beach.  I keep it on my short list for buyers looking for priced right beautiful homes.

I opened an escrow in Ewa Gentry on one of my listings today.  The buyers are getting a wonderful home.

Mar 05, 2008 04:10 PM
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner
I saw that one come up on the Hot Sheets today.  Great price.  There is no doubt that the future of Oahu is in the Ewa Plain and Leeward Coast.  As long as these buyers think "long term" they will be some happy campers in the future.  Good luck closing the Montecito/Tuscany!
Mar 05, 2008 04:17 PM