tropic lightning: Ft Weaver Road From Schofield Barracks to Ewa Beach
- 10/31/08 09:19 AM
By: David Kucic, RA CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO First Sergeant, USA (Ret) RE/MAX Honolulu
"The traffic out to Ewa Beach SUCKS" is something I hear almost daily. That statement is a fact unless you like sitting in traffic.
Why is there so much traffic going into Ewa Beach? Because all of those people on that road have found Ewa Beach to be a great place to live including my family and I. Most of the homes are new or newer construction, lot sizes are pretty decent and the homes are some of the most affordable on the island. The … (5 comments)
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tropic lightning: Hawaii Short Sales and Act 137
- 10/18/08 09:40 AM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PROFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate
Yesterday I attended a forum about Hawaii Short Sales and Act 137 "The Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act". This act will greatly change the ways that real estate professionals will be able to assist you, the homeowner, in the sale of your home.
The bottom line is this: If you see yourself heading in the direction of a short sale, CONTACT SOMEONE IMMEDIATELY for assistance. Do not wait until you start missing payments, have liens placed on your home or become late with maintenance fees and association fees.
Once you are … (4 comments)
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tropic lightning: Military Relocation Expert Joins RE/MAX Honolulu
- 09/18/08 09:58 AM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real EstateOahu, Hawaii
My wonderful wife of 21 years and great Hawaii Real Estate agent, has joined RE/MAX Honolulu in Kapolei, Hawaii while I remain at Tropic Lightning Real Estatein Aiea, HI at least for the foreseeable future.
Tonya Kucic will continue to specialize in BUYERS REPRESENTATION and VA HOME LOAN PURCHASES for our Hawaii military families that are moving to the island of Oahu. Whether you are stationed at Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, you can be … (12 comments)
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tropic lightning: Another Tribute to More Great Hawaii Real Estate Agents
- 09/13/08 04:49 AM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real EstateOahu, Hawaii
UPDATED AS OF SEP 12, 2008 TO RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN HAWAII
The other day, Neal Bloom posted about the lack of professionalism in some agents.....Please shut off the lights.....leave your card.....lock the door and say good-bye . I thought about how lucky Tonya and I were lately as I read through Neals post.
From January 1, 2008 to Sep 12, 2008, we have had the pleasure to work with some great real estate agents from Oahu, Hawaii. With the assistance, persistence and dedication of these real estate professionals, these … (2 comments)
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tropic lightning: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Home For Sale 3br/2.5 ba MLS 2814013
- 08/25/08 03:58 PM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropcic Lightning Real EstateOahu, Hawaii
MLS# 2814013
Priced to sell at $428,000. Are you looking for that great piece of Hawaii real estate without the large price tag? Well then....... Welcome home to the ever growing community of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Locate on the south shore of Oahu on the Leeward side of the island where it is dry, hot and sunny.....thats why you want to live in Hawaii right??? Ewa Beach is a very popular place for buyers to purchase their homes due to the large inventory, great amenities, low … (4 comments)
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tropic lightning: The Future of Hawaii Real Estate (Not Rocket Science)
- 07/27/08 06:56 PM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, e-PROAccredited Buyers Representative (ABR)First Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
It doesn't take rocket science to figure this one out. This graph that I designed is ultra-easy-to-understand and should be perfect for the following questions that you may be looking for answers to:
Where is the market going? What will my home be worth in 2 years? Are we at the bottom of the market yet? It will also assist you in making your decision to "wait until we get to the bottom and the prices go lower".
We have a large inventory … (8 comments)
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tropic lightning: Interest Rate Reduction: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- 04/12/08 03:41 AM
By: David Kucic, RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Ret)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate
Serving our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coasties located at: Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hickam Air Force Base, Pearl Harbor, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Camp H.M. Smith, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Barbers Point Naval Air Station and Kunia Tunnel.
For many years, those of us wearing military uniforms were protected by the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940. It was amended, changed to "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" and signed into law on December 19, 2003 as public law and can be found … (17 comments)
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tropic lightning: Tropic Lightning Real Estate: What a Name!
- 03/06/08 04:36 PM
By: David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
There are small, medium and large real estate companies in Hawaii. Some have major corporate names, some are named after individuals and some have other sorts of names. I am sure there is good reason why companies choose their names.
The company that I selected to be associated with is Tropic Lightning Real Estate. Our military family knows all to well that the 25th Infantry Division from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii is nicknamed "The Tropic Lightning Division" and that is the first clue of WHO WE ARE!
Tropic Lightning Real Estate … (13 comments)
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tropic lightning: Ewa Beach, Hawaii and Ft. Weaver Road Report by David Kucic (1SG, Ret)
- 03/05/08 10:44 AM
By: David Kucic, Real Estate AgentCRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
VIDEO NUMBER 2 SHOT FROM THE INTERSECTION OF FT. WEAVER ROAD AND KOLOWAKA DR.
As a resident of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, I know what it is like to live here and to deal with our "terrible traffic". I decided to go out this morning and shoot some video footage of our "terrible traffic" so you can see for yourself that it really IS NOT AS BAD AS MANY LEAD YOU TO BELIEVE.
Why are there a lot of vehicles going in and out of Ewa Beach … (4 comments)
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tropic lightning: Hawaii Subprime Mortgage Delinquency and Comparison 3rd Quarter 2007
- 02/22/08 03:16 AM
David Kucic, RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Are you interested in Hawaii Real Estate but remain "sitting on the fence" until you wait a while longer to "see whats gonna happen?"
Below are the statistics that were presented the other day by Paul Brewbaker, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Bank of Hawaii as he spoke to us at the Leeward Regional Group meeting in Hawaii on February 20th. This is the second time I have gone to see Paul Brewbaker speak about Hawaii Real Estate trends in the past several weeks. He … (1 comments)
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tropic lightning: The Great Aloha Run, Honolulu, Hawaii Feb 18, 2008
- 02/18/08 01:03 PM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate
TROPIC LIGHTNING REAL ESTATE AGENTS OF HAWAII COMPETE IN 8.15 MILE GREAT ALOHA RUN
Each year, Honolulu Hawaii hosts the Great Aloha Run; a 8.15 mile race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium.
This year, there were 13,742 entrants in all different categories from expert runners, to young children to racers in wheelchairs. Some of the major participants are our military comrades from Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Hickam Air Force Base, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith and several others across the island. As … (3 comments)
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tropic lightning: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Single Family Home For Sale 2,060 SF, 4br, 3ba
- 01/28/08 01:29 PM
By: David Kucic, RA, CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Ret)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, HawaiiMilitary Relocation Expert and VA Specialist
Listed Appropriately at $640,000. MLS#2801732
For your personal showing, contact David Kucic at (808) 218-9338 or email: david@davidkucic.com
Looking for a nice large home in a great neighborhood? The Sonoma neighborhood in Ewa Beach, Hawaii may be just the place. This community boasts 3 models of homes including the Alderbrook, Kenwood and the Santa Rosa.
This listing is of the Santa Rosa model. Listed below are some of the home and neighborhood features:
4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. One bedroom and bathroom are … (8 comments)
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tropic lightning: Tropic Lightning Real Estate: Oahu, Hawaii
- 12/15/07 04:48 PM
By: David Kucic RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Ret)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii is home to the 25th Infantry Division. The nickname of the Divsion is the "Tropic Lightning Division."
This was the inspiration for the name Tropic Lightning Real Estate.
The real estate agents of Tropic Lightning Real Estate are all connected to the military in one way or another. We are either retired military, active duty or a spouse.
Don't let our name fool you! Even though our name is attached to Schofield Barracks, we work extensively with all branches of the armed forces and have clients at Hickam AFB, Pearl … (4 comments)
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tropic lightning: Trump Tower in Waikiki, Hawaii
- 12/14/07 05:21 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (RET)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Donald Trump wanted to build in Hawaii. After looking into several locations, Waikiki Beach on Oahu, Hawaii was selected and construction began about a year ago. The piece of Hawaii real estate that was selected for Trumps new Hawaii location is approximately 200 yards from the beach, at the start of the newly renovated Waikiki Beachwalk and across the street from Ft. Derusey Museum. You cant get much closer to a perfect location than that. AND THAT IS WHY THE UNITS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT IN 24 HOURS!
Last weekend, I took a … (4 comments)
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tropic lightning: Hawaii BAH Rate Change for COMMISSIONED OFFICERS From 2007-2008
- 12/12/07 06:10 AM
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 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.
The following chart shows the increase or decrease in the BAH rates between 2007 and 2008.
This chart is for Honolulu County only which is the entire island of Oahu. This will cover all military bases to include: Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia. This will also cover some of … (2 comments)
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tropic lightning: Honolulu County Hawaii 2008 Military BAH Rates
- 12/12/07 04:55 AM
By: David Kucic RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First 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 Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Camp H.M. Smith, Hickam Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Pearl Harbor, Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Naval Operations Kunia. This will also cover some of the major cities on Oahu, Hawaii to include: Honolulu, Mililani, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Wahiawa, Pearl City, Aiea, … (2 comments)
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tropic lightning: Hawaii Real Estate and VA Home Loans
- 12/11/07 05:33 PM
Hawaii Real Estate and VA Home Loans
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFirst Sergeant, USA (Retired)Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii Military Relocation Expert and VA Specialist
Hawaii Real Estate can be purchased by military service members, retirees, reservists and National Guard using the VA Guaranty Home Loan.
One of the first steps to take is to obtain your "Certificate of Eligibility" or COE. This can be done one of 2 ways.
•1) Fill out VA Form 26-1880 and mail it along with proof of military service to: VA Loan Eligibility CenterPO Box 20729Winston-Salem, NC 27120
•2) A VA approved lender can obtain the COE … (9 comments)
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tropic lightning: Schofield Barracks Hawaii Set For Another Deployment
- 12/01/07 11:02 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDTropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
The 25th Infantry Division, the historic Tropic Lightning Divison at Schofield Barracks will again be saying good-bye to one of their Combat Brigades. The 2nd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Divison also known as the Stryker Brigade, will be deploying to Iraq over the next month.
The 3rd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division which includes 3-7 Field Artillery, 2-35 Infantry, 2-27 Infantry, 3-4 Cavalry, 3rd BSTB and 325 BSB just recently returned after doing a 15 month tour in Iraq.
Since the war on terror began, units from Schofield Barracks have … (5 comments)
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tropic lightning: Hawaii Real Estate/Foreclosures and Short Sales
- 12/01/07 06:49 AM
1SG (Ret) Kucic Writes: Hawaii Real Estate/Foreclosures and Short Sales
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDFIRST SERGEANT, US ARMY (RET)TROPIC LIGHTNING REAL ESTATE, OAHU, HAWAII
Everyone wants "a good deal" for any item that they purchase whether it is a new car, a new pair of shoes and of course, a HOME.
I receive numerous inquires from people that are exploring FORECLOSURES IN HAWAII so I decided to write this post and explain a few things about our Hawaii Real Estate Market, Foreclosures, Bank Owned or REO Properties, Pre-Foreclosures and Short Sales.
First, I want to define the terms that will be used … (3 comments)
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tropic lightning: Can't Turn Down a MeMe Twice
- 11/08/07 03:56 AM
By: David Kucic RACRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWDTropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii
Grab a cup of coffee or an ice cold soda as you will need the caffeine to stay awake.
Born in Chicago. Grew up in Calumet City, IL. Graduated from Thornwood High School in South Holland, IL. I played baseball for my entire childhood, high school and on a semi-pro team (MSBL) in Colorado called the Colorado Springs Grizzlies. We won the Colorado state championship in 1995.
I have the most awesome family that anyone could possibly be blessed to have. We are one of those very, very unique families where EVERYONE … (21 comments)
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