Honolulu Magazine has awarded Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. with their “Best in Real Estate” award for 2013.  Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. wants to thank all of their clients, friends, owners, buyers, sellers and support people such as escrow officers, escrow assistants and the great loan officers that work with us.  Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. would also like to thank the AWESOME other agents that we have had the honor of working with this year and in all the years past.

Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. is the only full service real estate company on Oahu, Hawaii that is dedicated to serving the needs of our Military Family in Hawaii.   This includes Active Duty Military, Retired Military, Civil Service, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, DOD Contractors and their family members.

Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. is owned, managed and operated by retired Military, active duty military and their family members.

If you need assistance with buying a home in Hawaii, Selling a home in Hawaii or needing a property manager in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, please contact us anytime.  We represent  Buyers and Sellers across the entire island of Oahu but our property management is exclusive to Ewa Beach, Hawaii and we are experts in property management and sales in Ewa by Gentry, Ka Makana at Hoakalei Resort and Ocean Pointe all located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

This 30.30 modle home is located in the resort community of Ka Makana at Hoakalei in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  This home has a total of 4 bedrooms with the master bedroom being on the first floor.  There are also 2.5 bathrooms.  The backyard is fully fenced and has a coverred lanai.  The street is quiet and directly across from the 11th tee box at Hoakalei Country Club.  Large, 18″ ceramic tile flooring downstairs, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, solar hot water and central air conditioning.  $680,000 Fee Simple.  Contact Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. or your personal Hawaii real estate agent for a private showing.  This home is approved for purchase with a VA Loan in Hawaii.  Open House March 31, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Are you a home owner in Hawaii and considering holding onto your property when you leave Hawaii on Military PCS orders, Retirement Orders or something similar?  What would you do with your house when you leave?  If you plan on keeping the house and using it as an investment/rental property, you should be aware that you could very possibly be subjected to the HARPTA tax which the state of Hawaii taxes people who are non-owner occupants of property and who sell their property at a future date.  For example:  If the Military Servicemember in Hawaii had a home that they used for a rental property after they left Hawaii and then several years later they sold the property, they would almost certainly be subject to the HARPTA tax.  The HARPTA tax is 5% of the amount realized.  If the house sold for $650,000 then the tax would be $32,500.00.  On a $350,000 house, the HARPTA tax would be $17,500.00.  That is definitely something for you to keep in mind if you decide to use your piece of Hawaii real estate as a rental.  Since I am not a tax professional or attorney, I suggest you check out the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Website for further information and clarification.

For more information on Oahu Real Estate, Hawaii Homes For Sale, Sell and VA Loans in Hawaii, contact the number one, dedicated real estate company in Hawaii that focuses on taking care of their fellow Servicemembers from Hawaii.  Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.  Veteran owned and Veteran operated.

Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. just sold another home!  Located in the Kai Nani neighborhood of Diamond Head.  For more information on Homes For Sale in Hawaii, contact Hawaii Military Realty.

Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.  will hold an Open House Jan 13th 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  This beautiful home is located in the Ewa by Gentry community of Haleakea.  It is clean, in excellent condition and just a few years old.  There is one bedroom and full bathroom on 1st floor.  Loft/media room on 2nd floor.  Wood laminate flooring, upgraded carpet, tiled lanai, sprinkler system, central AC, covered lanai and fully fenced yard.  Garage, driveway AND street parking!  Highly desirable Haleakea neighborhood near Hawaii Prince Golf Course.  This home is NOT a short sale.   This home is eligible for purchase using a Hawaii VA Loan.  For more information, contact David Kucic, Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. at (808) 218-9338.

The 2013 BAH rates for Hawaii (Honolulu County) have been announced.  The rates are increasing for all ranks.  This information is courtesy of the Department of Defense Finance Office.

With Dependents BAH Rates for 2103

E1 thru E4 $2,172
E5 $2,256
E6 $2,664
E7 $2,835
E8 $3,021
E9 $3,255

WO1 $2,667
WO2 $2,913
WO3 $3,141
WO4 $3,300
WO5 $3,486

O1E $2,874
O2E $3,108
O3E $3,327

O1 $2,301
O2 $2,655
O3 $3,132
O4 $3,558
O5 $3,858
O6 $3,897
O7 $3,933

If you are in the military and are considering purchasing a home in Hawaii, this might be a great opportunity for you to do that.  With the historically low interst rates on VA loans in Hawaii, the high BAH rates and the shortage of rental properties, there is no better time to be an owner/seller/landlord/investor.  I also manage rental properties and I have ZERO available.  All of my rental properties are currently occupied yet my phone continues to ring daily with calls from Service Members that are looking for homes to rent.

For more information on purchasing a home in Hawaii, selling a home in Hawaiii or how you can use your BAH to build wealth for yourself, contact David Kucic, First Sergeant Retired, President/O

There is a severe shortage of homes for sale on Oahu, Hawaii.  This is both for existing homes and new construction.  Buyers and their real estate agent need to be ON TOP OF THE MARKET or they will miss out on the homes that come on the market.  If a new property comes on the market, you MUST go out to see it as soon as possible because if you wait til the weekend or until the next week, the house will most likely be taken by someone else assuming it is priced correctly, it is in decent condition and it is in a good location.  For new home sales, developers are using the “lottery system” to sell houses.  Yes, that’s right, people are having to “win” the right to buy a home in Hawaii!

A few of the hottest markets are Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Koolina, Mililani and Waikele.  For more information on Hawaii real estate, Short Sales in Hawaii, VA loans in Hawaii and any other real estate information on the island of Oahu, contact David Kucic of Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.

Ewa Beach Homes For Sale have hit a real low as far as inventory is concerned.  With historically low interest rates and news that the housing market is picking up, many people are trying to take advantage of this news but are having difficulty finding a home to purchase.  For example, Ewa by Gentry Trades neighborhood is conducting a “lottery” because of all the interest in the homes they have.  Ewa by Gentry Sandalwood is working with a “wait list” and Ka Makana at Hoakalei are taking “backup offers” on homes that already have primary buyers.  To make matters worse for people that want to buy at Ka Makana at Hoakalei is that they are running out of the last of their homes in Ka Makana.  Once those are sold out, they will be selling homes in their next neighborhood which will take on a new name other than “Ka Makana” but will still maintain a name to go along with the master planned community of “Hoakalei”.

For video footage of homes for sale in Ewa Gentry Trades, Ewa Gentry Sandalwood and Ka Makana at Hoakalei, check out my YouTube site by searching for my user name of “OahuRealEstate“.

When you are ready to purchase (or sell) your home in Ewa Beach, contact the #1 Ewa Beach Real Estate Company that specializes in taking care  of the housing needs of Military Families, Reservists, National Guard, Veterans, Retirees, Civil Service and Government Contractors.  That would be Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.

Ewa Beach homes and neighborhoods provide an excellent quality of life for those that choose to live here.  I am often asked where I live and I am proud to say that I live in Ewa Beach.  As the town continues to grow,  the supporting facilities are also coming with this growth.  Laulani Village Shopping Center will be a great asset to Ewa Beach.  The shopping center is located off Ft Weaver Road and Keaunui Drive and will have such retailers as Safeway, Walgreens, Petco, Ross and City Mill.

If you are looking for a good, quality home in a nice neighborhood then Ewa Beach, Hawaii might be just the place for you.

Interested in Ewa Beach real estate for sale?  Contact Hawaii Military Realty for all of your Ewa Beach Hawaii real estate needs or visit www.himre.com to use the Oahu Hawaii Real Estate MLS search function to search for homes for sale.  We are your Ewa Beach real estate experts and VA Loan Resource Specialists.

The maximum VA Loan limit in Hawaii for Honolulu County has been increased to $756,250 effective August 6, 2012.

The VA Loan in Hawaii can be used to purchase a single family home, townhouse or condo in Hawaii as well as new construction homes on Oahu.  The VA Loan in Hawaii is a 100% financed loan so no down payment is necessary.  Oahu, Hawaii has fantastic, family friendly neighborhoods in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Mililani, Waikele, Pearl City, Aiea, Honolulu, Kaneohe and Kailua just to name a few.  All of these neighborhoods are eligibile for the VA Loan purchase.

For more information on VA Loans and how Veterans can purchase a home in Hawaii, please call your Hawaii Military Relocation expert, David Kucic, President/Owner of Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. at (808) 218-9338 or email to:  david@davidkucic.com.