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Buying Should I Price My Ewa Beach Home High and Leave Room to Negotiate? Should I Price My Ewa Beach Home High and Leave Room to Negotiate? Quick Answer: Usually, I would not price an Ewa Beach home high simply to create negotiating room. Buyers do not know that you intentionally added room to negotiate. They only see your asking price and compare your home with everything else they […]
Buying What Happens If My Hawaii Home Doesn’t Sell Before My PCS Date? What Happens If My Hawaii Home Doesn’t Sell Before My PCS Date? Quick Answer: Your PCS date can arrive before your Hawaii home sells. You do not necessarily have to delay your move or fly back to Hawaii to keep the sale moving. The bigger question is why the home has not sold and what […]
Buying How Much Should I Fix Before Selling My Ewa Beach Home? How Much Should I Fix Before Selling My Ewa Beach Home? Quick Answer: Fix the easy things that are inexpensive and obvious. Minor repairs that a handyman can handle will often make sense too. But before spending serious money on a roof, water damage, air conditioning or another major problem, talk with your Realtor and […]
Buying Should I Let a Buyer Assume My VA Loan When I Sell My Hawaii Home? Should I Let a Buyer Assume My VA Loan When I Sell My Hawaii Home? Quick Answer: Maybe. If your VA loan has an interest rate well below current mortgage rates, the ability for a qualified buyer to assume that loan may make your Hawaii home more attractive. But an assumption is not automatically the […]
Buying What Happens to My VA Loan When I Sell My Hawaii Home? What Happens to My VA Loan When I Sell My Hawaii Home? Quick Answer: In a typical sale, your existing VA loan is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. But paying off the mortgage and restoring your VA loan entitlement are related issues that military homeowners should understand before planning their next purchase. […]
Buying Can I Sell My Hawaii Home After I’ve Already Moved Off Island? Can I Sell My Hawaii Home After I’ve Already Moved Off Island? Quick Answer: Yes. You can sell your Hawaii home after you have already moved off island. Much of the selling process can be handled remotely, but having a trusted local Realtor becomes especially important when you are no longer here to handle the […]
Buying Should I Buy a Newer Home in Ewa Beach or an Older Home Closer to Honolulu? Should I Buy a Newer Home in Ewa Beach or an Older Home Closer to Honolulu? Quick Answer: This is one of the fundamental tradeoffs when buying a home on Oahu. A newer home in Ewa Beach may give you more space, newer systems and a different residential environment, while an older home closer to […]
Buying Ewa Beach or Kapolei for a Family Moving to Pearl Harbor? Ewa Beach or Kapolei for a Family Moving to Pearl Harbor? Quick Answer: Both Ewa Beach and Kapolei can make sense for a family moving to Pearl Harbor, but I would not choose between them based on a map alone. Compare the commute, what your housing budget buys, schools if they matter to your family, […]
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Buying What Should I Look for When Buying a Home With Leased Solar in Hawaii? What Should I Look for When Buying a Home With Leased Solar in Hawaii? Quick Answer: Before buying a Hawaii home with leased solar, find out exactly what agreement you will be taking over. Ask for the solar contract, current monthly payment, remaining term, transfer requirements, system age and recent electric bills. Solar can be […]
Buying How Far Should Military Live From Base on Oahu? How Far Should Military Live From Base on Oahu? Quick Answer: There is no single ideal distance to live from a military base on Oahu. Instead of choosing a home by miles alone, consider your actual commute, work schedule, housing budget, schools and the kind of home and community you want. On Oahu, a relatively […]
Buying When Should I Start Hawaii House Hunting for a PCS? When Should I Start Hawaii House Hunting for a PCS? Quick Answer: If you are PCSing to Hawaii and think you may buy a home, start researching Oahu and talking with a local Realtor several months before you arrive. You do not need to be ready to make an offer. Starting early gives you time […]
Buying What Should I Ask a Realtor Before Buying a Home on Oahu? What Should I Ask a Realtor Before Buying a Home on Oahu? Quick answer: Most buyers start by telling me how many bedrooms they want. I usually start with two different questions: What can you comfortably afford, and what kind of commute are you willing to put up with? On Oahu, those two answers can […]
Buying Can I Buy an Oahu Home Before I Arrive for My PCS? Can I Buy an Oahu Home Before I Arrive for My PCS? Quick answer: Yes. Military families can buy a home on Oahu before arriving for their PCS, and MaryJo has helped military families begin their Hawaii home search while they were still stationed elsewhere. Buying sight unseen is doable, but it carries risks, so […]
Buying Should I Sell My Ewa Beach Home Before or After I PCS? Should I Sell My Ewa Beach Home Before or After I PCS? Quick answer: In my experience working with military homeowners in Ewa Beach, the decision to sell before or after a PCS usually comes down to three things: your financial situation, what you want to do with your VA loan benefit, and how HARPTA […]
Buying Can an E-6 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Can an E-6 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Quick answer: Yes, some E-6 military families can buy a home in Ewa Beach using BAH and a VA loan. The real answer depends on total military compensation, debts, credit, interest rates, available savings, and the price of the home. Using the 2026 Hawaii […]
Buying How to Sell Your Ewa Beach Home When You Get PCS Orders How to Sell Your Ewa Beach Home When You Get PCS Orders Quick answer: If you own a home in Ewa Beach and receive PCS orders, contact a local Realtor as early as possible. The goal is to work backward from your report date and create a realistic plan for preparing, listing, selling, and closing […]
Buying Pearl City vs Aiea: Which Fits Military Families Best? Pearl City vs Aiea: Which Fits Military Families Best? Quick answer: Pearl City and Aiea are both popular Central Oahu choices for military families, especially those assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The better fit usually comes down to commute, housing style, budget, highway access, and the kind of daily routine you want. Aiea offers […]
Buying Can a Marine Captain Buy a Home Near MCBH With BAH? Can a Marine Captain Buy a Home Near MCBH With BAH? Quick answer: Yes. Many Marine Captains stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii can consider buying a home using BAH and a VA loan. The real question is how your total military compensation, debts, interest rate, and preferred location translate into a comfortable housing budget. […]
Buying Can a Navy Lieutenant Buy a Home in Hawaii With BAH? Can a Navy Lieutenant Buy a Home in Hawaii With BAH? Quick answer: Yes. Many Navy Lieutenants stationed on Oahu purchase homes using a VA loan. While Hawaii BAH is an important part of the monthly housing budget, affordability depends on your total military compensation, debts, credit profile, available assets, interest rates, and the home […]
Buying Can an E-8 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Can an E-8 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Quick answer: Yes. Many E-8 military families purchase homes in Ewa Beach using a VA loan. While BAH is an important housing benefit, affordability depends on your total military compensation, monthly debt obligations, credit profile, available assets, interest rates, and the price of the […]
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