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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, […]
Selling How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Ewa Beach? How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Ewa Beach? Quick Answer: How long it takes to sell your Ewa Beach home is, to a large degree, up to you. Price is the number one factor that determines how quickly a home will sell. Staging, decluttering, curb appeal, photography, marketing, open houses and […]
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 […]
Military What Should a Military Homeowner Do Before Selling a Home in Hawaii? What Should a Military Homeowner Do Before Selling a Home in Hawaii? Quick answer: If you are a military homeowner preparing to sell in Hawaii, start early. In my experience, three of the first things you should know are your anticipated move-out date, whether you would consider a VA loan assumption, and when you need […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Buying Can an O-5 Buy a Home in Kapolei With BAH? Can an O-5 Buy a Home in Kapolei With BAH? Quick answer: Yes. Many O-5 military families purchase homes in Kapolei using a VA loan. While BAH is an important part of the monthly housing budget, affordability depends on total military compensation, monthly debts, credit history, interest rates, available assets, and the home you choose. […]
Buying Can an O-3 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Can an O-3 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Quick answer: Yes. Many O-3 military families can purchase a home in Ewa Beach using a VA loan. While BAH is an important part of the equation, affordability ultimately depends on your total military compensation, monthly debts, credit profile, interest rates, and the home […]
Buying Can an E-7 Buy a Home in Kapolei With BAH? Can an E-7 Buy a Home in Kapolei With BAH? Quick answer: Yes, some E-7 military families can buy in Kapolei with BAH, depending on loan approval, household income, debt, credit, savings, and the type of home they choose. For 2026, E-7 BAH in Hawaii is $4,098 with dependents and $3,348 without dependents. Kapolei is […]
Buying Can an E-7 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Can an E-7 Buy a Home in Ewa Beach With BAH? Quick answer: Yes, many E-7 military families look seriously at Ewa Beach when buying with BAH, especially if they are using a VA loan and want newer homes, West Oahu convenience, and a strong military presence. For 2026, E-7 BAH in Hawaii is $4,098 […]
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MaryJo McGillicuddy, Realtor Associate
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