This Community is not just for people who are relocating to Hawaii but for all military personnel and dependents, residents and visitors too.... who just want information on our neighborhoods, information on purchasing a home, information of what to do to get ready for your move, information on the VA loan process and anything to do with POINTS OF INTEREST, places to see and things to do. 

BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS! is something I put together for residents, military, non military, retirees, visitor or anyone interested in things to do on Oahu, Honolulu County. Have fun!

Military Transfers & Relocations to Hawaii: A Geographical Shock tells my story and travels as a Military Dependent but also that the Hawaii Military Veteran makes up 10% of our population on Oahu & the Active Duty Military Personnel make up about 3.5 % of our population on Oahu. It is without a doubt that the military presence in Honolulu County makes up a BIG Community on our island of Oahu. 

We give our Aloha Spirit to you all who serve our country and their dependents that support them too!

Your Military Relocation to Hawaii, Neighborhood Information and Purchasing Your New Home.  The following information is basic but pertinent information to go over before you even pack for your transfer and before considering purchasing your Honolulu County (Oahu) home. Moving across the Pacific Ocean to such a diverse culture may be of a shock and you may want to brush up on a few tips to make your transition a smooth one.

•  Is the Hawaii Real Estate Housing Market Still Shifting? The big difference with the Housing Market in Hawaii is the fact that we have just so little buildable and usable land.
• This Realtors® Perspective: Hawaii Military & the VA Loan These guidelines will help you in preparing for your Hawaii Relocation (or even if you already live here and are purchasing a home) and learning about the transaction process using your VA Guaranteed Loan
• Honolulu County Hawaii Military Bases & Installations- Oahu Neighborhoods Map, bases and installations and all you wanted to know about where that duty station you're being transferred to is located on this island.
• *Across the Ocean to Paradise: Military Relocations Hawaii*  Don't be shocked when you arrive...get the scoop on the environment, jobs, house hunting, BAH current rates and more!
• The Art of Hawaii Relocations  Expect smaller, different and of course paradise.
• A Honolulu Hawaii Relocation: Getting Ready With Your "To Do" List In order to have a smooth transition in your Honolulu Hawaii Move, Hawaii Job Transfer & Move or your Honolulu Hawaii Military Relocation you NEED to be proactive!

~~~

 ~~~~

• VA Loans & Hawaii Military Relocations: This Realtors® Process Know the process for your VA benefits and the VA loan process.
• Honolulu-Hawaii Pet Quarantine: Prepare For Your Hawaii Move!  Hawaii is Rabies Free so our laws are strict with incoming pets.
• Oahu and Surrounding Neighborhood Search: Relocations Hawaii  A look into how I set you up to receive automatic listings with your own personal webpage to fine tune your criteria for your home purchase
• What's in Your Wallet?  This online relocation packet may be informational but I always send out printed booklets as well. It's just ...well....more personal.
• Visitor and Newcomer Safety Tips for Hawaii!  Take heed to some safety tips as it will surely make you one proactive person....and it could save you and your family from harm.
• 10 Simple Things for BUYING YOUR HAWAII HOME  For one, you will have your own agent (known as a Buyer's Agent) to represent your best interests. Another, leave the work to us and not your friend, family or yourself. It's like having an operation performed by a school teacher. Doesn't work like that.
• HAWAII OPEN HOUSES (RULES WHILE ATTENDING)  Sometimes, buyers are under the impression that they are better negotiators and will be able to get a better deal. Read tips for Open Houses because the agent holding the Open House is thinking in the best interests of the seller...not you.

Stay tuned for Part II with links to all you ever wanted to know about your MOVE to Hawaii, Transfer to Hawaii, Military Relocation to Hawaii, Local Area Information, Housing Information, Sites to See, Pictures and More.

It's a lovely day in our neighborhood!

Paradise at Your Fingertips :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

© 2008 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Hawaii Real Estate and Relocation Blog. All rights reserved.