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Mililani Townhouse for Sale | The Ridge at Launani Valley

02-02-12
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations: Real Estate Agent in Mililani, HI
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Mililani Townhouse for Sale | The Ridge at Launani Valley

95-510 Wikao St. #A105, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map

TOTALLY and COMPLETELY remodeled with CUSTOM design and materials!

This 2 bedroom, 2 FULL bath townhouse in "The Ridge" at Launani Valley is located in the first building and has two assigned parking stalls (one covered and one open) right in front of the unit.

From beginning to end, this tour will show you the articulate detail and attention to utilizing all space to make this townhouse an enjoyment.

Enter the stained glass door and you are immediately taken aback by the gorgeous rich wood laminate flooring and the rich custom wood cabinets at entry way.

The kitchen was opened up to create a spacious feeling and each part of the kitchen shows the care in and detail that went into the design.

The gorgeous custom designed cabinets and double pull out/sliding drawers utilize all space inside of each.Even the cabinet to the right has a microwave nook too! So neat! The sink was inserted into the corner with a little counter above for draining too. All new fixtures and lighting compliment this remodeled from plumbing to cosmetic features.

The dining/ living area look out the sliding glass door to the tropical touches of the lanai. A great evening area to relax after a long day.

The Master Bedroom features a sliding door opening to the lanai, two large closets with closet systems and a completely remodeled bathroom with custom vanity, cabinets, drawers and shower and all new plumbing too.

The second bedroom features a built in "Murphy" Bed and Wall unit for again...utilizing space for an office turned guest room when your family or friends visit.

The laundry area features a closet door that opens and slides in beside the washer/dryer for again...comfort and ease ...for doing even the laundry.

The second bath features opened up space with the sink located in the entry right corner and solid surface counters and shelving to compliment the design to the totally remodeled custom shower too.

This townhouse unit was turned into a 'home' to enjoy. When you walk into this home you will immediately say... "This is the home for me"!

This IS paradise found!

Details

Asking Price:
$256950
MLS:
1201146
Sq. Feet:
813
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
# of Floors:
1
HOA/Maintenance Fees:
452
Subdivision:
Launani Valley
Year Built:
1992

Property Amenities

    - Range/Oven
    - Sink Disposal
    - Full Refrigerator
    - Microwave
    - Washer/Dryer
    - Dishwasher
    - Security System
    - Secluded Setting
    - Laundry area - inside
    - Rich Wood Laminate Flooring
    - Ceiling Fans
    - TOTALLY REMODELED TOWNHOUSE

Community Amenities

    - Swimming Pool(s)
    - Basketball court
    - Playground
    - High-speed Internet
    - BBQ area

Contact Info

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate®,AHWD,CRS,e-PRO
Hawaii Real Estate & Relocations



Main (808) 625-1776 ext. 300
Cell (808) 375-1404
Dir (808) 375-1404
Email | Website


All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Mililani Home for Sale | Woodcreek at Launani Valley

01-29-12
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations: Real Estate Agent in Mililani, HI
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  • Office: (808) 625-1776
  • Mobile: (808) 375-1404
  • Secondary: (808) 375-1404

Mililani Home for Sale | Woodcreek at Launani Valley

95-969 Wikao Street, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map

Welcome to Launani Valley in the "Woodcreek" community! Enter this lovely 3 bdrm/2.5 bath home built in 2000.

Don't let the square footage under the roof fool you, because this home has a wonderful OPEN floor plan that utilizes all living area space.

Enter through the gate into a wonderful front tropical courtyard and into the spacious living area.

Wood laminate flooring compliments the living/dining area flowing to the open area kitchen. Lots of counter and cabinet space all for the culinary artist!

The back yard is complimented with an array of palm trees for a tropical flair. The open patio suggests an area for BBQ'ing with your family and friends for gathering time.

The first floor half bath is perfect for guests and past that to the entry to the two car garage and laundry area.

The second floor landing at the top of the stairs has an extra 'office nook' or perhaps an additional family area for viewing favorite tv shows.

The second floor has a spacious Master Bedroom with a walk in closet a full bathroom with bath/shower combo. The other side of the second floor has the other two bedroom and full hall bathroom as well.

You just may have found the home for you!

Details

Asking Price:
$425,000
MLS:
1201086
Sq. Feet:
1167
Lot Size:
2387
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.5
# of Floors:
2
HOA/Maintenance Fees:
85
Garage Size:
399
Subdivision:
Woodcreek at Launani Valley
Year Built:
2000

Contact Info

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate®,AHWD,CRS,e-PRO
Hawaii Real Estate & Relocations



Main (808) 625-1776 ext. 300
Cell (808) 375-1404
Dir (808) 375-1404
Email | Website


All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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2010 Military Housing Allowance (BAH) Rates for Hawaii

03-26-10
Hawaii Home Frank Diaz
Hawaii Home Frank Diaz: Real Estate Agent in Kailua, HI
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2009-2010 Military Housing Allowance (BAH) Rates for Hawaii

Military Housing Allowance (BAH) for Hawaii

Below are the rates of tax-free housing allowance (Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH) that are provided to enlisted military personnel (with dependents) who are authorized to reside off base at government expense in the state of HAWAII , for calendar year 2009 and 2010.

Many military members have the choice to live on-base or off-base. So, which is better? There is no clear answer. It depends on many factors. Here is a link to the BAH DOD Housing Allowance Calculator for Hawaii
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/bah.html

As an example:
MONTHLY ALLOWANCE:
E-7 with DEPENDENTS: $2553.00
E-7 without DEPENDENTS: $2004.00

Try this calculator and see for yourself if buying makes sense (use an appreciation rate of 6%, which means the price doubles every 12 years):
http://realestate.yahoo.com/calculators/rent_vs_own.html
For property taxes, it will be $850 for a $250,000 home. I would use $5000 per year for maintenance costs, 2% for savings and 3% for inflation.
"You would save approximately $904,337 (in today's dollars) by buying a home, rather than renting, over the 30 year timeframe you have entered." Even when I raise the annual maintenance costs to $6000, or $7000, it still comes out higher.

If you want to live close to Tripler, choose Aiea, Salt Lake, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Pali, Kakaako, Pauoa Valley, or Punchbowl, those are all within 5 miles.

The years that you live in a home give you the biggest tax advantage. Also, if you live in it for 2 out of the previous 5 years, ALL of the gain is tax free. You may be eligible for the federal tax credit of $8000 as well:
http://www.hawaiihome.biz/?s=tax+credit

Aloha,
Frank Diaz, MBA (RA) e-PRO
US Navy, Retired
East Oahu Realty
808 723 0900
Email: Frank @ Hawaiihome.biz

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Some Lenders Need to Buy a Clue

10-03-08
Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (808) 384-5645
Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (808) 384-5645: Real Estate Agent in Mililani, HI
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I have watched lenders one by one drop like flies over the last few months. I see commercials telling consumers in trouble to contact their lender, because they want to help them. I honestly do not believe it. Have you ever tried to contact a lender for a short sale packet or to discuss not being able to make the payments and the need for some relief? Fortunately I have not been in that situation, but know several folks who have. They all have a consistent story. The lender would not take their call.

I personally have avoided doing short sales as much as possible. Dealing with the delays and the non-sense from the lenders just does not seem like it is worth the trouble. Buyers I work with so far have not tried to buy one. (thank goodness)

Currently I am working on a REO sale. The bank took the home back through foreclosure and has it listed with a real estate agent. She is a very good agent in my area that I know. We put in an offer and got a verbal acceptance. It has been over 3 weeks and we still do not have documents back from the seller (bank). While waiting to get this in escrow the interest rates have gone up a little. (Bad for the buyer.)

As time passes the buyer's excitement about this property is being replaced with doubt. If rates climb again it may be replaced with moving on.

When we put in the offer, we were told we could get a response in as fast as 24 hours. They must be using the metric system. If this takes much longer, the lender will be looking for another buyer.

So if these lenders are so overwhelmed with so many properties to deal with, would it not make sense to expedite the ones they can and get them out of the way? Wouldn't logic say that they are losing even more money by their incompetence and lack of urgency?

How many more folks out there feel the same as I do? If I had my choice I would avoid dealing with the lender controlled sales. With them creating that negative environment they are causing even bigger loses. Over the last year, I have read many articles and blog posts about this problem, yet if anything the lenders have gotten worse. I guess they simply do not care.

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