Military Hap Program – Housing Assistance Program – Military Expanded Hap Program The Housing Assistance Program for military personnel has changed a lot over the last 3-4 months. In the Sacramento office, the staff went from 3 to more than 10 and the number of applications went from a few hundred to over 2000 thousand! […]
87-141 Kulahanai Place Waianae Maili, 2 story attached home in Maili Kai (see map). Ko'olina Resort and Kapolei Shopping Center minutes away. Large 451 SF garage. This is a HAP (Housing Assistance Program) sale and subject to lender approval. […]
91-1868 Luahoana St Ewa Beach, HI 96706 TO view the information for Ewa Gentry Cortebella, click here Single Family ML#: 1007266 Active List: $309,000 FS – Fee Simple TMK: 1-9-1-010-083-0002 Addr: 911868 Luahoana St 112 City: Ewa Beach HI Zip: 96706 Regn: Ewaplain Neighborhood: EWA GEN CORTEBELLA Roofd Liv Ar: 1,150 New Dev/Const: No Bedrms: […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Realtors are not experts on tax advice, so you should talk to an accountant. There are several types of taxes that may apply, income tax (Federal and State), HARPTA (if you are not a resident of Hawaii) and FIRPTA (If you are not a US citizen). The IRS generally has good info on these matters, once you wade through all of the r […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Realtors are not experts on tax advice, so you should talk to an accountant. There are several types of taxes that may apply, income tax (Federal and State), HARPTA (if you are not a resident of Hawaii) and FIRPTA (If you are not a US citizen). The IRS generally has good info on these matters, once you wade through all of the r […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi J., Send me an email and I can send you a list of all the properties for sale on Kahala Avenue. What are you looking for specifically? Only this specific property, or others like it as well? To answer your question: No, this one is not actively for sale. It was listed fro sale in 2009. Frank Diaz 808 723 0900 frank @ hawaiih […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Jim, Simply, yes. An end-unit 1-bedroom on the 8th floor will slightly higher than the 7th floor. I have seen it vary from 1/2 to 1%. The taller the building, the less variance between floors. However, the ocean view on the same floor will command a much higher premium; that is an ocean view 8th floor will be much more than […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Yan, If you would like to rent this apartment, you will want to search online ads for "Ala Wai Manor", or "McCully Waikiki." That is the name and area of the building. Rent averages about $1600/month in this building. As far as I know, Trulia does not post ad rentals, so you would have to look somewhere e […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Bamboo, I often look for rentals for clients, although I don't handle any rentals myself. You have a some obstacles: 1. You won't find a 2 BR for $1600 with utilities in this area, or in the Metro area (from Chinatown to Hawaii Kai) 2. Pet friendly buildings are getting very scarce, probably less than 5% of all ren […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Steve, That's a tricky one. You have to consult the attorney for your AOAO. The lease is not with you, it is with the previous owner, and presumably it was foreclosed on. Since the lease is "in limbo" the question is - who owns the lease? Your management company can guide you on this, that's part of their […]
Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Merre, Renting or buying? Home, townhome or condo? Price range? There are a number of questions that will smooth your transition here. Those will narrow down your search by 90%. I caution you to avoid Craigslist postings until the owner of the home can be verified. In the meantime, here are the rules for pets: http://www.haw […]
Im going to the Marriott Wailea in Maui and i wanted to know whats in the area like fun stuff 2 do me and my friend are both 18 so if you know any cool stuff 2 do in that area. Give me a heads up. […]
I have been to Maui and loved it. I was wondering what other people have found to be the best island to visit. I don't want nightclubs, so it is not important to me to go the big city (Honolulu) for that. Can you travel cheaply between islands? Thanks for your help. […]
We are going to Hawaii for the first time and we have a 16 month old toddler with us. Can anyone give me ideas on which airport to fly from Los angeles and which places to visit with a toddler. we are planning to stay there for 4nights and 6days.. Thank you in advance […]