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Honolulu Named Best City to Live in the US

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Honolulu Named Best City to Live in the US

US news and world report named Honolulu Hawaii #17 is one of the top places to live in the country for 2018. You wouldn’t think our crowded little city would’ve made the list but actually, our quality of life and value added a lot to the score.

Our population is just under 1 million with an average annual salary of about $51,000. On a scale of 1 to 10, our quality of life, which includes low crime rates, affordability, job growth, etc., came in at a 6.5 with our value index coming in at 4.7. Honolulu is considered the cultural and culinary hub of the Hawaiian Islands and we are proficient with shopping centers, restaurants, and of course, miles of beaches. The only downside is our cost of living, which comes in a little bit higher than the national average. But comparing that with the year-round tropical temperatures and simply the beauty of living in Hawaii, a kind of balances it out.

With our laid-back vibe, diverse blend of cultures, and close proximity to the ocean, Honolulu is regularly defined as one of the country’s happiest places on earth. The Honolulu Metro area includes the entire southeastern half of Oahu and according to our U.S. News & World Report scorecard, our desirability came in at a solid 10. The only score that was lower is our value, based on a cost of living compared to the national average.

Our job market came in at a 7.8, quality of life came in at 6.5, and net migration came in at 5.6. Honolulu has been ranked #35 as one of the best places to live in the country and #24 is one of the best places to retire.

The median home price is about $580,000 with the median monthly rent of just under $1600. This does come in at one of the priciest and most expensive places to live and rent in the country, but again, there are so many factors offsetting the high cost of living that it’s easy to see why we made the list.

Learn More About our Island:

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How to drop everything and move to Hawaii

 

5 Bedroom Home on Lewanuu St in Mililani

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Located at 95-702 Lewanuu St. in Mililani is a beautiful 5 bedroom and 3.5 bath home with just over 2,500 square feet. Built in 1982, this unique home would be great for a stay at home worker. There is a huge office potential here with a ground floor master bedroom and bath with separate entrance. There is also a large 2nd master bedroom with bathroom upstairs too. The home offers large separate living areas and a 2nd-floor living room or family room as well. 5 Bedroom Home on Lewanuu St in Mililani

Outside the home is a 720 SF covered Lanai perfect for entertaining. The home has a 43-panel Vivint provided PPA Solar System for reduced electric costs. This is a big perk in the Hawaiian islands as energy can be very spendy.

Homeowners’ Dues are just $37 per month and cover common area maintenance of the community.  The home boasts a 3-car garage plus additional driveway parking.

Schools assigned to this location include the Kipapa elementary, the Mililani middle school, and the Mililani high school.  The middle and high school have been recorded as some of the best on the island.

Shops and restaurants are close by and the beach is about 30 minutes. Give me a call to take a closer look at this awesome new listing!

Click on the address above to view more of the listing information and all images or check out the virtual tour here.

I Need to Sell My House in Hawaii and Move to the States

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Back and forth. We see it all the time. People moving here from the states and people moving back again. There are numerous reasons for both and one major one is the fact that we are close to the military base so military families and moving and relocating from Mililani quite frequently.I Need to Sell My House in Hawaii and Move to the States

This can be a stressful time – selling in one state, much less overseas technically, and buying in another or the mainland – but having an agent and a brokerage that knows exactly how to do it makes all the difference in the world.

But how? How can one agent sell and buy in two different states?

This is why we do what we do. We have connections and even licenses in other states close to the coast to provide perfect care for our clients. We want to make sure that if you’re here or there, your transaction is being taken care of.

We help you price, manage, and sell your home here on Oahu while connecting you with the right agent on the other side to find and purchase a home on the mainland. It can be stressful doing this at the same time. Buying and selling simultaneously is stressful enough, but when you either have to leave your home in Hawaii before it sells or selling it here while trying to buy there, it almost the icing on the stress-cake. We want to make that easy for you.

Give us a call. Let’s talk about your need and your situation. Everyone’s deal is different so we want to offer advice and suggestions to make the entire process much easier. We want your move and relocation to be successful and stress-free. We have excellent communication with the agent on the other end and make sure everything falls together perfectly.

Let us make your next move an easy one. Call us or leave us a comment below and we’ll get in touch with you right away. Sometimes, time is of the essence and it’s important to get the ball moving quickly and not drop it. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

April Events in Mililani Town 2017

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Easter is right around the corner as is the Spring Craft Fair in Mililani town.We have to major events going on this April.

April Events in Mililani Town 2017

EASTER EGG HUNT AND BUNNY

The Easter Egg Hunt. On April 8 from 8:30 AM until 11 AM in the Mililani Town Recreation Center 6 located at 95 – 1010 Konaku Street in Mililani is the annual Easter egg hunt. This event is sponsored by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union. This event is free for Mililani Town Association members and for those 12 years and under. However, tickets are required for participation. The hunts will commence at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 10:30 AM. Tickets are available at recreational center 3 and 7. There will be an Easter bunny perfect for photo opportunities, golden eggs, special prizes, games, and snacks.

SPRING FAIR

The Spring Craft Fair is also right around the corner on April 22 at the Mililani Recreation Center 5. Registration is already closed as we are full, and the event is from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. There will be crafts, food, vendors, shopping, and lots of arts. This is free sponsored by the Menehune Water Company.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this April, be sure to check out these two events happening April 8 and April 22. Do you have an event you’d like to feature on our website. Feel free to leave us a comment below or email us at any time. Not only do we stay on top of current events in Mililani but we specialize in homes, real estate and buyers and sellers throughout Oahu.

What’s the Best Time to Sell a House in Hawaii?

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I get this question a lot, especially specializing in real estate listings and selling properties on Oahu. Homeowners often ask when is the best time of year to sell a house?What's the Best Time to Sell a House in Hawaii?

There’s been numerous studies and research done on this exact thing and it’s important to know that selling in the Hawaiian Islands is completely different than the mainland. There are better times than others to sell depending on where you live in the country. Winter is probably not going to be the best time of year when you’re in the throes of snow and ice in Michigan and Wisconsin. However, winter is one of our best times to sell a house.

December, January, and February are some of the best times to sell a house in the Hawaiian Islands according to a Smart Zip research study by Inman Select. To narrow it down even further, the study suggested that January is actually the best time to sell a house.

Remember, this is completely different than the mainland where many study show that may and June are some of the best times to sell. However, tourism has started to pick up this time of year, kids are getting out of school and that just is not enough time to look for a house.
Another good reason to sell in January and February, even in non-Hawaiian areas, is the fact that there is less competition so when you do get a buyer, they are pretty serious and will usually make an offer.

Here are five other reasons to sell in January and February before spring really hits.

#1. The demand is strong. Buyers are still out in force and because many people visit the Hawaiian Islands during the winter season, you may get a lot of potential homebuyers from the mainland.

#2. There’s less competition. As we said before, housing inventory and supply drops under the six month supply needed for a normal housing market. This means that there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in the market. This is great news for home prices and homeowners.

#3. Closing will typically be faster. One of the biggest challenges in the housing market has been the length of time from the offer to closing. Because there is less activity in the wintertime, banks, escrow and title companies will tend to work a little bit harder to get things closed faster.

#4. It’s a great time to move. Especially in the Hawaiian Islands, moving during the winter months means that there won’t be as much traffic or tourists around and you can easily get from one home to another.

#5. Prices are increasing so if you’re moving up now is the time to do it. Prices are projected to rise about 6% over the next year to two years. If you’re moving into a higher price home you can get more home now with a lower interest rate than you could a year from now.

So if you’re ready to buy or even sell, right now is an excellent time. Prices are good, rates are low, and buyers are making offers. Call us today to find out exactly how much your Oahu home is worth.

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Mililani’s Got Talent 2017

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It’s that time of year again – the 2017 Mililani’s Got Talent event on February 3 from 3 PM until 9 PM. In the recreational room 3 singers, dancers, magicians and all types of performers can enter the Mililani’s Got Talent competition to win prizes and take home the number one grand prize.

Prizes are awarded to the top three finalists from each division.

Division 1 is for performers ages 11 and under.
Division 2 is for performers ages 12 to 17
Division 3 is for performers ages 18 and over
the first three divisions are for individuals or couples (pairs)
Division 4 is for groups of three or more all ages.

Registration is open at Rec 3 and 7. Dress rehearsal will be on January 20 from 5 PM until 7 PM in Rec 3.

The Mililani’s Got Talent event is put on by the Mililani Town Association.

Questions? Contact Special Events at csamson@mililanitown.org or jsuzuki@mililanitown.org.

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About Hawaii Realty Pro

Hawaii Real Estate SpecialistsOahu real estate agent Maureen Fukumoto

Maureen and her team assists sellers and buyers in coming together over the right home and right price. With up to date listings, current market conditions and local information we are your full service source for all Oahu real estate.

For decades I have been assisting home owners sell their property quickly at economically. With licensed agents and brokers we can provide the same top quality service you would get from a fully commissioned Realtor or agent. We provide access to all the marketing and advertising tools needed to list and sell your Oahu Property.