January Oahu Housing Stats! What is your forecast?

Here is today's market info. Sales prices are going up as always. Even though with the rising price, interest rate for mortgage has been still low enough. If you are buyer and can come up with 10%down, home purchase would be reasonably possible. There are many home buyers out there in YOUR situation. So, trying to see what happens became very common. In another words, you are competing with other buyers. Always sense of urgency is required.

As for seller, even with this high sales price trend, what buyer pays is the price you would most likely get. So, being too aggressive on pricing wouldn't help you sell your home quickly enough to get you to the next goal. If you are upgrading to get a bigger home, better location, it's actually a good timing to be able to afford with your built up equity. With that said, every area and each home is different, contact me to evaluate the value of your home if you are considering to sell soon.

ホノルルの不動産状況はかなり短い期間で変わります。特定のエリアについて知りたい方、不動産売買のプロセスについて知りたい方、どんなご質問もお受けします。お気軽にメールにてお問い合わせください。hitomi@ipropertieshawaii.com / hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com

Are you a 1st time home buyer? Need down payment assistance? E-mail me for details. Buyer's education program is also available through Hawaii Home Ownership Center.

初めて不動産売買される方必見。頭金補助プログラム及び購入者のための無料セミナーもございます。まずはメールにてお問い合わせください。hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com  or hitomi@ipropertieshawaii.com

Affordable(Reserved) housing in Kakaako, 400 Keawe Deadline 2/17/2015!

 

One of the Kakaako Project, 400 Keawe has been accepting applications for reserved units for 1st time home owners. Among those high rise condos have been showing up, this one is a 6 story low rise condo. Whoever would be interested in the future investment without having to pay high maintenance fee should apply. No fancy stuff, yet great location that will have a rail station one block away in the near future. Starting from $388,000 to $604,000 featuring 1-3bed rooms with one assigned parking. ONLY 20units are being offered, so those lucky 20 buyers would be enjoying the convenience of the location and brand new building at the end of 2015! 

 

 

 

For those who are not familiar with reserved units, there are certain restrictions for applicants to follow. For the past 3years, if you own a house, you are NOT qualified. Plus, there are income/asset limitations to eliminate the competition. Contact me at hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com or Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com for more details or if you need help with applying for affordable units. 

 

 



 

 

ホノルルの不動産状況はかなり短い期間で変わります。特定のエリアについて知りたい方、不動産売買のプロセスについて知りたい方、どんなご質問もお受けします。お気軽にメールにてお問い合わせください。hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com / hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com

Are you a 1st time home buyer? Need down payment assistance? E-mail me for details. Buyer's education program is also available through Hawaii Home Ownership Center.

初めて不動産売買される方必見。頭金補助プログラム及び購入者のための無料セミナーもございます。まずはメールにてお問い合わせください。

One of the Kakaako condo project - Keauhou Place: Registration for condo sale started on 2/3/2015!

One of the Kakaako condo project, Keauhou Place starts a sale soon! Keahou Place is located between Keawe st and South st. This project features 388 residential units and 35 town house with commercial space on the ground floor. Registration for sale has started on February 3rd, 2015.
Starting price for 1-3 bed room units are low $400,000.

Keauhou Place redefines what it means to live in Honolulu. Featuring 1 - 3 bedroom condominiums and townhomes in the vibrant Kakaako urban village, these homes are just steps from the beach and are surrounded by restaurants and shops. Combined with Honolulu's new rail system right on your doorstep, Keauhou Place gives you an incredible location, modern convenience, and a lifestyle unlike any other. (Reference: www.keauhouplace.com)

As always, what's available in Honolulu real estate is always changing. Please feel free to ask about the market, specific area, the process of purchasing and selling.
For free buyer/seller consultation: hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com / hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com


ホノルルの不動産状況はかなり短い期間で変わります。特定のエリアについて知りたい方、不動産売買のプロセスについて知りたい方、どんなご質問もお受けします。お気軽にメールにてお問い合わせください。hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com / hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com

1st time home buyer? Need down payment assistance? E-mail me for details. Buyer's education program is also available through Hawaii Home Ownership Center.

初めて不動産売買される方必見。頭金補助プログラム及び購入者のための無料セミナーもございます。まずはメールにてお問い合わせください。

Evolving Honolulu - Honolulu Night Market, Kakaako カカアコナイトマーケット！

 

Today, I would like to share the information on Kakaako Night Market. Kakaako is a very hot area that has so many development plan to be the 2nd hottest spot on Oahu next to Waikiki area.
Kakaako covers pretty wide area that Kamehameha school is planning the "Master Plan" to develop mixed use, mixed income neighborhood.
カカアコのナイトマーケット。ここ数年注目を浴びているホノルルのホットスポットカカアコ。アラモアナからダウンタウン手前までのエリアをカバーするこのエリア、次々と新しいコンドミニアムが建つ計画、その名も”マスタープラン”。
Honolulu Night Market, which is held once a month from 6p.m. on Saturday is almost like a block party, but more organized and there is actually a cover over your head when you choose to eat inside of warehouse buildings. Many say, "Family Friendly" If you watch out where you are going since it's packed with many people.
そんなカカアコに登場し出したのがナイトマーケット。家族ずれにも好評、ブロックパーティーに似た感じです。
                             

When lots of new condo developments were planned and approved in this area, many people were concerned about losing the "Local" flavor. It's nice to see how all the local people can get together and enjoy at this market place for sure. At the same time, visitors can enjoy what this evolving Hawaii can offer not only during the daytime, but continue to enjoy at night.
新しいコンドミニアムが次々と建てられる中でハワイの味わいが失われる懸念の中、地元の人たちが集まって楽しめるスポットが増えたのはとても嬉しいことです。また、訪れる人たちにもローカルスポットを気軽に味わってもらえます。

The warehouse building of HCDA
(Hawaii Community Development Authority)

    Street performer. Not just another ordinary performer, but he's got some skills!
 このマーケットに登場していたストリートパフォーマーはかなりすごいマジックを見せてくれます！

The night I went there, it was very hot yet little rain here and there. Perfect night out spot for those who would like to experience some of the urban mixed Hawaii culture. Hope you are hungry!　おなかをすかせて行ってください！

Once you get there, you will see vintage cars parked upfront, then main stage where local bands were playing and entertaining crowds, then, you will see dozens of food vendors that offer various foods and merchandise.

It was filled with local and some tourist. I could hardly move around. As I was walking around entire site(which only took about 10minutes or so), and explored the interior of the warehouse building, I noticed the beautiful handmade decorations inside. When you pass through the warehouse part, there was a little outside bar set up where you can lounge and drink with your friends being surrounded by the Asian-Hawaii inspired decoration.
入り口のすぐ近くにファッションショーやバンドが演奏するステージがあり、食べ物、グッズを売っている小さなお店で盛りだくさん。倉庫側に入ると手作りで作ったお部屋とデコレーションがいろいろあり、さらにはバーまで設けられていました。
 

 

Honolulu is such a special place that attracts people eternally. Lately this mixture of local culture and urban culture are alluring even more people. I even saw tourists who walked to visit this night market from Waikiki on foot!

For those who are considering buying new condos in this Kakaako area would be in for a real treat for sure.

ホノルルはもともと、とても特別で魅力のあるところですが、現代風の文化の変遷でさらに訪れる人が多くなるようです。ワイキキから歩いて来たと言う方もいらっしゃいました。

カカアコの物件を考えられてる方に、より楽しみが増えそうです。 

More on Honolulu Night Market: http://www.honolulunightmarket.com/　<-- 詳しいカカアコのホノルルナイトマーケット情報はこちら

 

Are you a 1st time home buyer? Need down payment assistance? Please feel free to e-mail me for details. Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com Buyer's education program is also available through Hawaii Home Ownership Center.

初めてのハワイの物件探しお手伝いいたします。まずはメールでお知らせください。Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com 

 

www.shirokiyaestates.com 　<-- 今すぐの物件探しはこちらのサイトから！無料で登録後は、自由に物件が見れます。

 

Attention Heroes of the United States! Introducing the New VA Home Loan!

The people who have served or had served for country definitely have a great advantage when it comes to housing in addition to all the other benefits. It would be like lost money if they don't use such a great programs that are readily available.

For military people, first thing you should ask yourself is : "Have I served in the military for how long?" If you have served for minimum 90days during war time(August 1990-present), you might be eligible.

In order to make sure the eligibility, you should request the "Certificate of Eligibility" and try to be pre-qualified with the VA home loan approved lenders.
If you don't know any, I recommend to check out this website and their service: VeteransUnitedHawaii.com There are very knowledgeable loan officers who can help you with so much passion and dedication!

If you happen to have some time this coming Tuesday March 25th, 6-8pm, you are invited to their Free VA Loan Seminars at VUHL Educational Center (94-539 Puahi St, Waipahu HI 96797 ).

You should know what you deserve and own a piece of the land that you have protected with your life!
We as a realtor are here to support you and help you with your future planning, either plan for retirement, investment, or purchasing a first step property(start building equity by starting small and upgrading in the future).

 

For any inquiries, please e-mail me at Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com

 

new condo conversion : Rycroft Terrace (Pagoda Hotel) coming up soon!! 激安コンドミニアム!初めてお家を買われる方必見!

                                        

We thought the idea of converting Pagoda Hotel into Affordable Housing was dead end. We guessed wrong! It was just taking longer than everybody expected.
Now, it's back on its way to help quite a few local work force. Among all the fancy luxury condo projects popping up, it's such a relief to see true affordable housing project.
Pricing is just amazing! Great starter home for 1st time home buyers!
初めてお家を買う人のみへの買いやすいコンドミニアムプロジェクトの登場です! この
アイディアは去年に話がありましたが、もう消えたものだと噂もあり、かなり忘れられていました。
高級コンドミニアムプロジェクトが多くある中で、真に必要とされている買いやすい値段のコンドミニアムプロジェクトの登場にほっとされます。

 

Developer's exclusive seller is Savio Realty who did lots of affordable projects to help local work force in town. At this point, only registered party would be invited for the future showing of the units.
Register with us to be the 1st one to check out this unbelievably convenient location with such an amazing price! E-mail for registration: Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com
販売元はサービオリールティーで、ここの会社は数多くの低価格住宅の販売と開発に力を入れている老舗。不動産会社を通して登録された方のみがショールームに招待されるので、是非、早めに登録されてみてください。ご登録又はお問い合わせはメールにて。Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com

Importance of choosing the right agent for YOU! 適切な不動産エージェントの選び方

                                     
Here, I would like to brag about how wonderful our company and agents are that I work with.
We see many listings and interact with many agents from both seller side and buyer side. I strongly believe that agents play such an important role in the process of your biggest purchase, "HOME".
今日は、弊社及びスタッフがいかに良いかを豪語したいと思います。
不動産業ではいろんな買主側のエージェントさんと売主側のエージェントさんに会う機会がありますが、とても大きな買い物となるプロセスで、売主あるいは買主の代表として物件の売り買いを扱うエージェントがとても重要な役割りを果たすことをつくづく実感されます。

The Agent you hire is almost like a crone copy of you. You would want agent to be very presentable, intelligent, hard-working, very well mannered, compassionate, and reasonable. As for Agents, they must stay that way. We are in a human business helping people's biggest purchase(for the most part), if the service is not good(I am not talking about dinning, wining, but bringing in integrity with the highest moral and creative suggestions that beneficial to clients), I would suggest you to shop around for YOUR Agent who really works for YOU.
エージェント（不動産取扱い士）というのは、クライアントさんを代表するとても大切な役目なので、クライアントの方が恥ずかしくないプロフェッショナルな様相と、知性、勤勉かつ人間性があり、道徳をもって理解があるエージェントを選びたいものです。

Our company Shirokiya Residential Estates work with a 1st time home buyer who needs buyer education, assistance in down payment, and provides moral support throughout.
As for the 1st time home buyers, believe me that you will need LOTS OF HELP.
We work with this wonderful non-profit organization, Hawaii Home Ownership Center where we put our heart into it. Working with them opens up the possibility of home purchase to so many people.
We understand the needs for the 1st time home buyers. Still there are people out there who don't know the programs and services that we can provide partnering with HHOC(Hawaii Home Ownership Center), we would like you to spread the words to those who are considering purchasing a home in the future. (It doesn't happen over night, let's plan ahead!)
そこで、弊社シロキヤレジデンシャルエステートでは、初めてお家を買われる方を対象に教育セミナー、頭金のサポートプログラムの紹介、そして最後まできめこまやかなサポートを提供しています。
非営業のハワイホームオーナーシップセンターと提携し、今まで実現不可能だったお家の購入をたくさんの方に実現してもらいました。
未だハワイホームオーナーシップセンターのプログラムを知らない方がたくさんいらっしゃる中で、もっとたくさんの方に今後知っていただくことに力を入れて行きたいです。（家を買うプロセスは早々簡単なものではないので、まずはプランをたてることから始めましょう！）

The Loan Officer at HHOC is also wonderful. It takes a REALLY GOOD officer for me to actually say this, but whatever/whomever I recommend personally, I can recommend without worrying about bad results.
ローンオフィサーと呼ばれる、住宅ローンの担当の方もHHOC（ハワイホームオーナーシップセンター）では、とても一生懸命にがんばってくれる方で強くお勧めできます。

I went though the buyer education programs that HHOC offers, and my experience was so awesome that I would LOVE to recommend to anybody. Please remember now, this is a non-profit organization, they don't do this for profit. So NO COST to YOU!
All you need is a positive mind and your effort to make some time to go through programs. And guess what? You will only end up gaining more knowledge on home purchase, how to keep your precious home, how to save money on tax and so on. Doesn't that sound like a good offer?
個人的にHHOCでオファーされている教育プログラムを受け、ますますもっといろんな方に知っていただきたいと思いました。非営業団体のため、費用もかからない上に親身に相談にのってくれます。必要なのはポジティブな気持ちと時間を作る努力だけです！お家を買う前の準備からオーナーとして成功する方法及び税金対策まで幅広く学べます。

For those of you who would like to know more about it, please feel free to contact me at hitomi808ozawa@gmail.com / Hitomi@shirokiyaestates.com
I can also refer you to a good/creative thinking loan officer to make your dream come true!

HHOCについてのお問い合わせおよび住宅ローン担当者の方の紹介はメールにてお問い合わせください。