Hawaii

Aloha! As a long time Mililani and Waipio Gentry resident on the island of Oahu, I would like to share a little information as well as a virtual tour from my own personal collection of pictures with all of you.

• Hawaii became our 50th State on August 21, 1959 and was also known as the "Sandwich Isles". The Hawaiian Islands are from ....Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii (otherwise known as The Big Island)
• Honolulu- Our capital as well as well as the most populated city in the State of Hawaii. It is located along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu and in the heart of Honolulu lies our main business district. (Honolulu consists of all the following neighborhoods and more!: Kapahulu, Waikiki, Makiki, McCully, Kalihi, Waialae, Kaimuki, Hawaii Kai, Salt Lake, Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor Navy Station)
• Mililani is the third most wealthiest zip code on the island of Oahu. Centrally located on the island of Oahu it is a Master Planned Community and has been growing since 1968. The older portion of Mililani to the west of Interstate H-2 is known as Mililani Town. The newer portion of Mililani to the east of Interstate H-2 is known as Mililani Mauka. Almost all of Mililani's commercial and retail centers are in Mililani Town. Waipio Gentry, Waikele and Wahiawa are also located in Central Oahu.

Historic Honolulu- Hawaii holds an enormous wealth of historic information so click on the prior link for more info! And, our Department of Education site can be found by clicking on the following linke for: Oahu Schools.

I put together a virtual tour with my own personal photos while driving around the island of Oahu a couple of years ago. I hope you all enjoy the show. Click on my following photo of the south side of Oahu on the way to Sandy Beach near the "blowholes"

Enter Show!

If you just would like to get some information on Hawaii, our islands and neighborhoods please do not hesitate to contact me!

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO

Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, HI 96789

Office Phone: (808) 625-1776 Ext.: 300
Direct Contact Phone: (808) 375-1404

http://www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

email: celestecheeseman@hawaii.rr.com

More info:

Hawaii (Oahu) Zoning, Special Use and Building Permits

Relocating or Residents-Buying Real Estate in Hawaii -Mililani, Honolulu, Oahu

Relocating and Buying Real Estate in Hawaii -Mililani, Honolulu, Oahu (military)

HAWAII OPEN HOUSES (RULES WHILE ATTENDING)

Relocating to Hawaii

95-2031 Puukaa Street, Mililani, Hawaii 96789 Current Listing!

The Two Most Common Questions From Hawaii Military Buyers

These are the two most common questions that I am asked by my military real estate buyers in Hawaii:

1) How much can I expect to make if I buy a home this year and sell it after my 3-6 year military tour in Hawaii?

If you are asking yourself this question or asking this question to your realtor, the answer you must be receiving is "there is no way to accurately predict that". If anyone tells you differently, they are not being truthful. Experts may tell you what "market trends" have been in the past and what they are "expected to do" in the future but the truth is, nobody really knows for certain. I can tell you what has happened in the past and what you "could have made" if you "would have bought" 3 years ago but I cannot tell you what the future holds nor can anyone else for that matter.

There is something that I can tell you though: You need a place to live and more than likely, you will have to pay for that place unless you plan on shacking up with your parents or friends, living in the barracks or pitching a tent on the beach.

You may choose to rent and after a 3-6 year tour of duty in Hawaii, you can leave with no strings attached. What will it cost you to get into this typical 3 br, 2ba single family house in Mililani, Pearl City, Aiea, Ewa Beach or Kapolei, Hawaii? Approximately $4,600-$6,000 out of pocket expense payable immediately BEFORE you move in. This equates to an average rent in Mililani, Hawaii of between $2,300 and $3,000 per month for a single family home along with one months rent for a security deposit. You should get your security deposit back as long as you live up to your end of the contract.

On the other hand, if you decided to purchase a property, you would not pay anything until 30-45 days AFTER closing on the property. The property would not be quite as nice or big as the example above but, it is yours and you can claim the tax exemption and claim the interest on your tax return on it as long as you live in it and when you sell, if there is a profit to be made, it goes into YOUR pocket and not your landlords pocket.

•2) What do I do after my tour is up and we are still in a buyers market?

You have several choices to make. First of all, you can sell the property and break even, lose money or make money. Who the heck wants to lose money????? Nobody! Instead of that option, use the property for a rental and hire a property manager to take care of it for you. Keep abreast of the market conditions and when the market turns back into a sellers market or the property has appreciated considerably so you can make a nice profit off of it, then that may be a good time to sell. You may also consider the property as your investment for your future and just keep it as a rental for as long as possible. You should be financially stable enough to be able to have reserve funds that you can use in the event that you may need to pay a mortgage payment or two before the next renter is placed into your property. Again, I cannot predict the future but I can tell you to be prepared for the worst but hope for the best.

The choice is yours to make. When will you ever get ahead financially if you continue to live in government quarters or rent for the rest of your military career? This is one of the best opportunities that you may ever have to purchase a home because of the extremely high BAH rates and COLA in Hawaii not to mention the VA Home Loan Guaranty eligibility that you have. Think about it and when you have decided to take that step, give Team Kucic a call.

Aloha and we look forward to continuing to serve with our fellow service members.

David Kucic, Hawaii Real Estate Agent

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MILITARY BASES, POSTS AND FORTS ON OAHU, HAWAII AND POHAKALOA TRAINING AREA BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII

Schofield Barracks: Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii Schofield Barracks and adjoining Wheeler Army Airfield are the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Brigade, Aviation Brigade, 45th Sustainment Brigade and the 8th Military Police Brigade. In addition, the 8th Theatre Sustainment Command, 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Special Troops Battalion and the 556 Personell Service Battalion are also part of the Division team and play an integral role in the success of the Division.

There are also two Brigades that are stationed in other locations. The 1st Brigade is stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington and the 4th Brigade is stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska.

The 25th Infantry Divison has proudly served in numerous wars and conflicts around the globe. The Soldiers that make up the division are currently deployed to several locations to include Iraq.

Pearl Harbor: Pearl City, Pearlridge, Aiea, Salt Lake, Honolulu, Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii

Hickam Air Force Base: Pearl City, Pearlridge, Aiea, Salt Lake, Honolulu, Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii

Marine Corps Base Kaneohe: Kaneohe, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii

Camp H. M. Smith: Salt Lake, Moanalua, Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City, Pearlridge, Oahu, Hawaii

Tripler Army Medical Center: Salt Lake, Moanalua, Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City, Pearlridge, Oahu, Hawaii

Fort Shafter: Salt Lake, Moanalua, Honolulu, Aiea, Pearl City, Pearlridge, Oahu, Hawaii

Wheeler Army Airfield: Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii

Helemano Military Reservation: Wailaua, Wahiawa, Mililani, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii

Kahuku Training Area: Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii

Kilauea Military Reservation: Hilo, Kona, Hawaii

Pohakuloa Training Area: Hilo, Kona, Hawaii

Makua Military Reservation: Waianae, Nanakuli, Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES FOR THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD, RESERVISTS, NATIONAL GUARD, DOD CIVILIANS AND RETIREES ON OAHU, HAWAII

The Hale Koa Hotel on Waikiki Beach: Honolulu, H

The Inn at Schofield Barracks: Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii

The Royal Alaka'i at Hickam Air Force Base

The Lodge at Kaneohe Bay and the Cottages at Kaneohe Bay

Navy Lodge Hawaii at Pearl HarborThe Beach Cottages at Kalaeloa (formerly Barbers Point NAS): Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii

Tripler Army Medical Center Guest House

Bellows Air Force Station Beach Cabins

GOLF COURSES ON OAHU, HAWAII FOR ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD, RESERVISTS, NATIONAL GUARD, DOD CIVILIANS AND RETIREES

Leilehua Golf Course (Army, Schofield Barracks) Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii

Walter Nagorski Golf Course (Army, Ft. Shafter)

Mamala Bay Golf Course and Kealohi Golf Course (Air Force, Hickam AFB)

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course (Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay)

Barbers Point Golf Course (Navy, Barbers Point): Mililani, Wahiawa, Kapolei, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Makakilo, Oahu, Hawaii

Navy Marine Golf Course (Obvious Right?)

COMMISSARIES ON OAHU, HAWAII FOR ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD, RESERVISTS, NATIONAL GUARD, DOD CIVILIANS AND RETIREES

Schofield Barracks Commissary near Wahiawa, Waipahu and Mililani, Hawaii Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Commissary near Kaneohe and Kailua, Hawaii Barbers Point Commissary near Kapolei, Ewa Beach and Makakilo, Hawaii Pearl Harbor Commissary and Hickam Air Force Base Commissary which are both near the cities of Pearl City, Pearlridge, Aiea and Honolulu.

I believe everyone has some kind of spiritual sense of being and for me it is working on self from the inside out. I bought one of his best selling books "The Art of Happiness" and to this day have not read the whole thing. Don't you think this is a time for peace and compassion? (Well, I do. And I believe it is about time to take my book out again)

Everything I have ever read on the 14th Dalai Lama has been about his peace and compassion for everything in the world. The Dalai Lama stood before a crowd of over 10,000 people at the War Memorial Museum on Maui yesterday and he has only been to Hawaii (Oahu) twice before in 1980 and 1994.

One of things the Dalai Lama said was that religion may not be essential to a happy life, but that respect for basic human values is.

The following Eight Verses for Training the Mind is what the Dalai Llama will be speaking on for his second apprearance today. (info below for people who want to jump on a quick flight to Maui!)

Eight Verses For Training The Mind: A Buddhist Philosophical Discourse

Regarding all sentient beings
As excelling even the wish-granting gem
For accomplishing the highest aim,
May I always hold them most dear.

When in the company of others
I shall always consider myself the lowest of all,
And from the depth of my heart
Hold them dear and supreme.

Vigilant, the moment a delusion appears,
Which endangers myself and others,
I shall confront and avert it
Without delay.

When I see beings of wicked nature
overwhelmed by violent negative

actions and sufferings,
I shall hold such rare ones dear,
As if I have found a precious treasure.

When others, out of envy, treat me with abuse,
Insult me or the like,
I shall accept defeat,
And offer the victory to others.

When someone I have benefited
And in whom I have great hopes
Gives me terrible harm,
I shall regard him as my holy spiritual friend

In short, both directly and indirectly, do I offer
Every benefit and happiness to all sentient
beings, my mothers;
May I secretly take upon myself
All their harmful actions and suffering.

May they not be defiled by the concepts
Of the eight profane concerns.
And aware that all things are illusory,
May they, un-grasping, be freed from bondage.

The Dalai Lama watches a dancer from Halau Hula Wehiwehi O Leilehua perform before his address.

Photos by CHRISTIE WILSON | The Honolulu Advertiser

SECOND APPEARANCE

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will speak from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at War Memorial Stadium on "Eight Verses for Training the Mind: A Buddhist Philosophical Discourse."

Tickets are $20; call (808) 242-SHOW (7469) or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/ A live webcast will be offered to those with broadband computer access at http://www.tibetfund.org/dalai-lama-maui.html

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman (RA) , e-PRO

Century 21 Liberty Homes

95-221 Kipapa Drive

Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Contact: (808) 375-1404

mailto: celestecheeseman@hawaii.rr.com

http://www.hawaiihomesmarket.com/

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated

Lucky I live Hawaii! (and more links below for Real Estate in Hawaii)

Find out why!!!!! Of all the places I have traveled in the world ....

Yokohama, Japan (We could see Mt. Fuji from our back yard)

Izmir, Turkey.

Subic Bay, Philippines

As well as Charleston, South Carolina; Minot, North Dakota; Biloxi, Mississippi; Sacramento, California; and Plattsburgh, New York....I always gravitated back home.

The beaches!

And my little townhouse! What more could I ask for?????

Today I stopped to smell the coffee.....and looking at the all the wonderful things I have....my awesome husband, Gary...who supports me in whatever I do (and always willing to help me out...when I beg) My son, who is got out of the Navy last August (and had only been home twice in 8 yrs.) and my daughter (who is starting her life over after a not too good marriage) who came home right before Christmas .....

and my poochie who loves me very much....

And best of all........the unreal comaraderie in my office with all of the Century 21 Liberty Home agents!

And what's more? Mililani, Hawaii!

Click on the picture for Mililani Town Association info.

And more info for relocating to Hawaii and home purchasing:

Relocating or Residents-Buying Real Estate in Hawaii -Mililani, Honolulu, Oahu

Relocating and Buying Real Estate in Hawaii -Mililani, Honolulu, Oahu (military)

Suggestions (Rules) while attending Open Houses in Hawaii

Relocating to Hawaii

95-2031 Puukaa Street, Mililani, Hawaii 96789 New Listing!

And WooHoo! I am lucky that I live in Hawaii!!!!!

So you're relocating to Hawaii? You may want to scale down on the furniture and don't expect to have loads of sq. ft. interior to accomodate all that "stuff" you've been accumulating for the past ten years. I've learned to do a sweep of my small townhouse every six months. If I haven't used it in 6 months it most likely should be on it's way to the shelter. So when packing up your "valuables" you may want to take a look at it that way.

Always look at the cup half full instead of half empty. You may be getting smaller property and may be in a higher cost of living area but.....this is Hawaii...and a land (bunch of islands) of plenty. Plenty sunshine, warm weather, and a bunch of different ethnicities all in one little place.

So browse through the link below for info on Hawaii...for military too!

Of course my own website has loads of community links which is

http://hawaiihomesmarket.com/

Military site with handbooks for all military personnel" http://www.yourmilitaryinhawaii.com/

Oahu Demographics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_&_County_of_Honolulu

Oahu Public Schools: http://doe.k12.hi.us/

Oahu Private Schools: http://doe.k12.hi.us/myschool/privateschools.htm

City & County of Honolulu: http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/

Hawaii State Government: http://pahoehoe.ehawaii.gov/portal/business/all.html

Woo Hoo! Welcome to Paradise!

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman (RA)

Century 21 Liberty Homes

95-221 Kipapa Drive

Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Contact: (808) 375-1404

mailto: celestecheeseman@hawaii.rr.com

http://www.hawaiihomesmarket.com/

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated