The 2012 Hawaii BAH rates, (HONOLULU COUNTY) for Service members stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor (Joint Base Pearl Harbor), Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Camp Smith, Barbers Point and Marine Corps Base Kaneohe have been published.

For most ranks, the BAH is decreasing for 2012.

Here are the amounts of increases (+)/decreases (-) for the WITH DEPENDENTS RATES:

E-1 , E-2, E-3 and E-4:  – $156  ($2016 down to $1860)
E-5:  – $141  ($2040 down to $1899)
E-6:  + $102 ($2385 up to $2487)
E-7:  + $57  ($2580 up to $2637)
E-8:  + $9  ($2793 up to $2802)
E-9:  – $36  ($3015 down to $2979)

O-1E:  + $45  ($2625 up to $2670)
O-2E:  – $12  ($2889 down to $2877)
O-3E:  – $48  ($3072 down to $3024)
O-1:  – $114  ($2079 down to $1965)
O-2:  + $96  ($2379 up to $2475)
O-3:  – $18  ($2916 down to $2898)
O-4:  – $78  ($3246 down to $3168)
O-5:  – $120  ($3477 down to $3357)
O-6:  – $123  ($3513 down to $3390)
O-7:  – $126  ($3549 down to $3423)

W1:  + $99  ($2391 up to $2490)
W2:  + $36  ($2667 up to $2703)
W3:  – $21  ($2928 down to $2907)
W4:  – $42  ($3048 down to $3006)
W5:  – $69  ($3192 down to $3123)

For more information on how to use your BAH to purchase a home in Hawaii along with information on VA Loans in Hawaii, contact Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.  We are your number one source of Military taking care of Military on the island of Oahu.  Nobody knows the Military Family the way another Military Family does.

It has always been difficult for me to put into words just how passionate I am about helping people with their Hawaii Real Estate needs.  Fortunately, my past clients and the Honolulu Board of Realtors has done it for me.  Congratulations to all of the winners of the prestigious, 2011 Aloha Aina Realtor Award.

2011 Aloha Aina Award Winners

This townhouse is now for rent in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  Located in the Townhomes at Fairways Edge community at the intersection of Kapolei Parkway and Keoneula Boulevard.  Featuring:  2 master suites each with its own full bathroom, downstairs den/office/media room, private, fenced backyard, 2 car garage, central air conditioning, ceiling fans, all appliances included, located across the street from swimming pool and jacuzzi.  This property is availalble immediately for $2,100 per month.  For more information, contact David Kucic at (808) 218-9338.

The following Ewa Beach real estate statistics cover the Sonoma, Prescott I and Prescott II subdivisions.

These statistics are for the the 6 month period ending on November 24, 2011.

Prescott I and II:

Active Listings:  4 (1 short sale)

Pending Sales:  5 (all 5 are either short sales or foreclosures)

Actual Sales:  11 (6 of these were short sales or foreclosures)

Average List Price:  $520,618

Average Sold Price:  $513,636

Average Price Per SF:  $280.52

Average Days on Market: 51

Sonoma:

Active Listings: 0 

Pending Sales: 1 (short sale) 

Actual Sales: 3 (all 3 were short sales or foreclosures) 

Average List Price: $506,996 

Average Sold Price: $498,000 

Average Days on Market::  36 

Average Price Per SF:  $246.78

For more information on Ewa Beach Homes For Sale and Hawaii Short Sales in the Ewa by Gentry, Ocean Pointe, Ka Makana at Hoakalei communities, contact the Ewa Beach Real Estate Specialists located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.  Phone (808) 218-9338.

This featured video from Ewa Beach, Hawaii shows “The Tides at Laulani“  This subdivision is located at the intersection of Kapolei Parkway and Keaunui Drive and located across the street from the new Ewa Makai Middle School.  (See link below to view video).

The homes in The Tides at Laualani were built within the past 2 years by one of Ewa Beaches best developers, Gentry Homes.   The Tides has 3 and 4 bedroom homes ranging in price from the high 300’s to the mid 400’s.  All of the new homes have been sold out and the new phase of “The Trades at Laualani” is now being built right next to the Tides.

All of these homes are eligible properties for Military Veterans that want to use their Hawaii VA Loan Entitlement.  Conventional financing is also acceptable.  For more information on Ewa Beach, Ewa Beach neighborhoods and Ewa Beach Homes For Sale, contact David Kucic, Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. at (808) 218-9338 or send email to:  david@davidkucic.com

Click here for the Video Tour of “The Tides at Laulani in Ewa Beach, Hawaii”

Hawaii Military Realty just sold another home in Ewa by Gentry Prescott neighborhood.  Sales price was $500,000 and the sale closed on Oct 17, 2011.  Need to sell or interested in buying?  Call Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. today!

This is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, non-short sale town home located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  The home is in excellent condition and has a detached 2 car garage with private backyard, sprinkler system, central air conditioning, ceramic tile flooring on lower level and upgraded carpet and padding on the stairs and 2nd floor.  This home is very clean and is located 25 yards away from bus stop and 2oo yards from Keoneula Elementary School and Seagull School.

This home is eligbile to be purchased using the VA Home Loan Guaranty.  For more information on Homes for Sale in Hawaii, VA Loans in Hawaii or Short Sales in Hawaii, contact 1SG (Ret) David Kucic, Broker/Owner of Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.  Do you need information about a VA Loan and what your entitlements are?  I would be happy to discuss your options in private or I can invite you to one of my VA Seminars on Oahu.

Need a rental property or do you have a rental property that you need a property manager for in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?  Give me a call!

Kapolei Commons is the new shopping center in the city of Kapolei Hawaii.  It currently contains Target, Sports Authority, Down to Earth, Office Max, Ross, Dennys, Bank of Hawaii, The Vitamin Shop and several other smaller stores and eateries.  This video also gives you an idea of where Kapolei Commons is located in regards to Makakilo, Costco, Home Depot, the Honolulu Star Advertiser Newspaper and Koolina Resort where the new Disney Aulani Resort is located. 

Kapolei Commons is located just a short drive from Ewa Beach Hawaii (about 15 minutes) where you can find some of the most affordable, quality built homes on the island of Oahu.

My profession is Hawaii real estate so I apologize ahead of time for the imperfect videography!

Kapolei Commons Shopping Center in Kapolei, Hawaii

This video clip takes you on a drive through the Ewa by Gentry neighborhood of Tuscany II in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  the homes are all 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms.  They have central air conditioning, private fenced yards and driveway parking in addition to a  1 or a 2 car garage.  The homes with the 1 car garage chose to convert the other garage into a 5th bedroom.  This was done when the homes were brand new and were done by the developer, Gentry Homes.  These homes are a short walk to the new Hoalauna Park which features playground equipment, large grassy areas, comfort stations, par course equipment, a parking lot and soon to come DOG PARKS!

All of the homes in this neighborhood are eligible to be purchased using the Hawaii VA Home Loan.  If you are  a Veteran and interested in more information, feel free to sign up for one of our Free VA Loan Seminars.

For all of your Ewa Beach Real Estate needs, contact the company that KNOWS Ewa Beach, David and Tonya Kucic of Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. 

Ewa Beach, Hawaii Tuscany II Neighborhood Scene

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND YOU CAN HAVE 1/2 OFF THE FIRST MONTHS RENT!

I have a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse with 2 car attached garage for rent in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.  It is located in the Town homes at Fairways Edge near the new Ernie Els Golf Course and Hoakalei Country Club.

 The home has central air conditioning, all appliances,  wood laminate flooring and ceramic tile downstairs and wall to wall carpet and ceramic tile upstairs.  Approximately 1,100 sf of interior living space.  Washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave are included.  Water, sewer and trash are also included.  Swimming pool is located directly behind unit.  Available IMMEDIATELY.  Rent price is $2,200 per month.