For those that dislike to do Short Sales...I'm here to tell you I do too!  It's a lot of paperwork, time spent on phones and a LONG tedious process to get from start to finish.

BUT......

There are exceptions though. I had the pleasure to work with a fine upstanding family who wanted to do the right thing. They had no choice but to list as a short sale after finding out through an independent appraiser that their home was not worth what they bought it for in 2007.

And there are the exceptions for those servicers at the borrower's lending institution who go above and beyond to help get the transaction through quickly....that make it an actual pleasant transition.  I had the pleasure...this time...to work with great team players.

From start to finish....this short sale took a whopping TWO months and THREE weeks.

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Hawaii Home Buyer | SOME Military Qualify for Extended Tax Credit

The Home Buyer Tax Credit ended on April 30, 2010 but there are some "Qualified service members" (which means a member of the uniformed services of the U.S military, a member of the Foreign Service of the U.S., or an employee of the intelligence community) that may still qualify for the extension of this Home Buyer Tax Credit. Qualified service members who are ordered on a period of official extended duty are extended for one year. For these home buyers, the tax credit applies to sales with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2011 and closed by June 30, 2011.

READ THE DETAILS HERE:: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/service_mem.php

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

 Crucial Pricing and Creative Planning for an Up and Down Oahu Housing Market showed the plan I present to seller in listing their home for sale. In this case it proved to be the best thing to do. We listed it for $369,000 and on the first Open House and showing we had MANY guests and multiple offers.

We recorded on July 6th, 2010 and the townhouse sold for $383.000!

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

April 2010  Market Report for Mililani Condos, Townhouses, Homes

As holds true in all neighborhoods nationwide, each neighborhood will determine their market for their local area. On Oahu, we can pretty much gather that from neighborhood to neighborhood the sales prices will vary and so will the median and average prices. To better determine the market (particularly for your sq/ft interior, land, condition and year built), contact a Realtor® who will give you a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) 

Mililani Single Family Home Market Report April 2010:  We have 50 Active Listings for April 2010, with 20  in contract and 23 sold.  Mililani Single Family Home activity remains comparable with March as multiple contracts are submitted and accepted due to the end of the First Time Home Buyer Credit on April 30th. Average Sales Prices were a bit lower than the previous month of $628,610; down to $587,923 and average days on market...DOM was 46 days.  

 Mililani Condo Statistics for April 2010: We have 66 Active condos/townhouses on the market from April 2010, 46 Pending and 21 sold. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market sped up for the month of April with MANY trying to get into contract before the April 30^th deadline on the Home Buyer Credit.  Average sales price of $292,023 had a very slight decrease from March 2010 of $293,238. Average days on market ..DOM was 43 days.

Hawaii Home Buyer | SOME Military Qualify for Extended Tax Credit

Yup, the Home Buyer Tax Credit ended on April 30, 2010 but there are some "Qualified service members" (which means a member of the uniformed services of the U.S military, a member of the Foreign Service of the U.S., or an employee of the intelligence community) that may still qualify for the extension of this Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Qualified service members who are ordered on a period of official extended duty are extended for one year. For these home buyers, the tax credit applies to sales with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2011 and closed by June 30, 2011. 

READ THE DETAILS HERE:   http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/service_mem.php

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Mililani Townhouse for Sale!

94-035 Kuahelani Avenue, #124, Mililani, HI View Map

RARELY Available FOUR bedroom split level townhouse in Holaniku Hale in Mililani Town.

Renovated with thousands of $$ in quality upgrades. Premium porcelain tile flooring with custom mosaic inserts on the ground floor. Enter the kitchen w/Corian counters and custom tile backsplash. Load of space with these Maple solid wood raised panel kitchen cabinets with upgraded cabinet knobs. All appliances are newer with the “energy star” rating.

The main bath totally renovated with deep soaking tub surrounded by large porcelain tiled walls, tile flooring, new vanity and all new plumbing fixtures.

Quality light fixtures throughout the inside and outside. Large private courtyard of 135 sq/ft ready for entertaining or owner’s enjoyment.w/a large open area behind the courtyard.

A short distance away is a child’s playground in the complex as well as a block from a Mililani city park.

We believe ….THIS is the home you’ve been dreaming of.

Details

Asking Price:

$369,000

MLS:

1006286

Sq. Feet:

1357

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

2.5

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

430

Subdivision:

Mililani Town

Year Built:

1976

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Balcony

- Patio
- Fenced Yard
- Tool Shed
- Living room
- Dining Room

- Corian Counters
- Maple Solid Wood Raised Panel Cabinets
- Porcelain Tiled Floors
- Completely Remodeled Main Bath
- Quality Light Fixtures

Community Amenities

- Swimming Pool(s)
- Recreation Center
- Clubhouse

- Tennis court(s)
- Golf course

- Playground
- Millilani Boasts SEVEN Recreation Centers

Contact Info

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate®
Hawaii Real Estate & Relocations

Main (808) 625-1776 ext. 300
Cell (808) 375-1404
Dir (808) 375-1404
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

In September of 2008 I had the pleasure to represent a seller for the sale of his townhouse although we had to postpone the sale until this year.  When I got his call to relist the property he explained how he "found" me again.  He said he Googled my name and lo and behold I was ALL OVER THE PLACE on the internet.

Our search tags, keywords and titles get us leads, contacts and a lot of the time closed transactions. But after they 'find' all these great articles and posts we write they DO a search for that agent so they can see what else they can find out about that wonderful and knowledgable person that wrote the post. 

The consumer WILL search your name, your company and so forth so make sure that you have a great profile to go along with your name.  At the very least, a former client who is looking for you on the internet will surely find you by just typing in your name.

Needless to say, the sale was a success and we recorded this morning!

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Mililani Mauka Home for Sale | 95-1032 Pahaku Street 96789

95-1032 Pahaku Street, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map

Centrally located on the island of Oahu in Mililani Mauka, this immaculate 4 bedroom (with additional second floor family room) in Mililani Mauka is here for your viewing.

Enter the home and notice the first floor is wood laminate flooring throughout. View from the living area to the open dining/family room area. With a large open kitchen and island there are many upgrades including brand new stove and side by side refrigerator and pull out drawers/storage throughout bottom cabinets and island. With loads of cabinet /counter space this is YOUR kitchen of culinary delight!

Walking up to the second floor ....a bonus family room/loft area for maybe an office? Or how about a guest area? Endless Possibilities!

The HUGE wrap around yard with a tropical landscape and a large covered lanai for hmmmm....Family BBQ or just lounging in the evening after a long day's work.

You surely need not look any further....this is your home...your home in Mililani Mauka....

Details

Asking Price:

$690,000

MLS:

1004959

Lot Size:

5652

Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms:

2.5

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

35

Garage Size:

433

Subdivision:

Mililani Mauka

Year Built:

2000

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Attic
- Patio
- Grass Lawn

- Yard
- Fenced Yard
- Tile floor
- Family room
- Living room
- Office/den
- Laundry area - garage
- Split A/C in Kitchen/Dining
- Split A/C in Family Room

- Split A/C in Master Bedroom
- Ceiling Fans in all rooms throughout home
- Wood Faux Blinds
- Corian Countertops
- Custom Pull Out Drawers/Storage in Kitchen
- Track Lighting in Kitchen
- 220 Sq/ft Covered Lanai
- Wood Laminate Flooring Throughout first floor

Community Amenities

- Swimming Pool(s)
- Basketball court
- Fitness center

- Recreation Center
- Tennis court(s)

- Golf course
- 7 Recreation Centers in Mililani

Contact Info

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate®
Hawaii Real Estate & Relocations

Main (808) 625-1776 ext. 300
Cell (808) 375-1404
Dir (808) 375-1404
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

NOW A SHORT SALE!

Mililani is a Master Planned Community that started building on June 3, 1968 with 112 homes offered for sale by Castle & Cooke. 

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My parents bought their newly constructed home in Mililani Town in 1971 and it was completed in the summer of that year. It was the summer before I entered my first year of high school and I had my last slumber party with my intermediate school girlfriends (from my old neighborhood district) in our new home.

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Rich red soil covered the Mililani Community and across the plain we saw pineapple and sugar cane fields being harvested for one of those last few years.  The smell of pineapple and sugarcane filled the air at these times and I was fortunate to be around to watch it from the lanai windows for fond memories to hold.

I watched more and more homes being built and our community expanded up three streetlights from South to North and East to West of Kamehameha Highway along this ‘suburb' of Mililani Town. With dozens upon dozens of increments of homes, condos and townhouses our community grew for about forty years.

Between our home on the Mililani Town side and what was soon to be Mililani Mauka was the unfinished H-2 freeway and it was finally completed in 1976 from the H-1 /H-2 Merge all the way to Wahiawa and the off ramp to Schofield Barracks.  This cut the commute time in half from our area of Mililani in Central Oahu all the way to Honolulu and a blessing to all who worked in the business district of Honolulu.

Mililani Town now has three shopping centers, Walmart, Restaurants, 7 recreation centers (for residents), a strip mall (that just completed) in Mililani Mauka,   a public library, post office and MANY parks around this huge community. 

In Mililani there is a high school, intermediate school and many elementary schools (Kipapa, Mililani Ike, Mililani Uka, Mililani Waena and Mililani Mauka) and you can read more on the schools here>> State of Hawaii Schools Directory  

A brief summary of my years growing up with Mililani and Mililani Mauka Homes.

• 1968:  The cheapest home was 884 square feet for $25,000 and up to $35,000 for a four bedroom
• 1971:  My parents bought our home in Mililani Town of about 1750 sq/ft for $48,000 and later on built an enclosed lanai to make it over 2,000 sq/ft.
• 1986:  Mililani was named the All American City and the first community in Hawaii to ever receive this distinction. My son was now in elementary school  and my daughter to start the next year.  A 1300 sq/ft home sold for about $70,000
• 1990:  Mililani Mauka breaks ground on April 6 and the first homeowners moved into their new Mililani Mauka homes in 1992. 
• 1992:  A brand new home in Mililani Mauka sold for $327,000
• 2005: The height of the housing market and a home with the same floor plan as the house my mother still lives in sold for $700,000. Mililani was also named one of the best places to live by Money magazine.
• 2008: The last of the new homes in Mililani were sold.
• 2010:  The same home in Mililani Mauka that was bought for $327,000 in 1992 is on the market for $549,000

 Fast forward to the immediate present:

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves all Hawaii Home Buyers and Sellers on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) including all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Mililani Town IS the ONLY community in Hawaii to receive the distinction in 1986 of the "All American City".   We have approximately 50,000 residents, 7 recreation centers and a Master Planned Community that finally finished building and they sold their last homes in 2008 .  The first home went up for sale in June of 1968 and 112 homes were offered for sale.

My family bought their new Mililani home in 1971 and because the Mililani High school wasn't finished building I caught the bus to Wahiawa and graduated in 1974.  Mililani Mauka had their ground breaking ceremony in 1990 and a big block party ensued. My children and I were there for the celebration right next to the gazebo with hot dogs, balloons and loads of fun, entertainment and information.

• Read the current Mililani Market Report February 2010 ....compared to a year ago at this same time the average sales price was $549,075 and a 108 days on the market. READ MORE
• Mililani Recreation Centers and Fun for All Ages!   With SEVEN Recreation Centers there is fun for all ages. For Tiny Tots (18 mos. to 3 years) there is circle time, arts and crafts. Then there is Tai Chi, Karate, Yoga, Self Defense and Hula (Hawaiian Dance) for all ages. There is Movie Night and Teen Nights too! Homeowners can join in on plenty of activities in our community!  Mililani Recreation Centers

• Mililani Boasts Three Shopping Centers:  Mililani Town Center - 95-1249 Meheula Parkway , Mililani Shopping Center - 95-221 Kipapa Drive (where Century 21 Liberty Homes resides), and Mililani Marketplace - 94-780 Meheula Pkwy.

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95-1032 Pahaku Street, Mililani (Mauka), Hawaii 96789

Open House tomorrow, Wednesday, March 24, 2010

10:30am to 12:30pm

We usually call these mid week/once a month open houses a Broker's Open House where all the agents caravan and preview all the homes in the specific neighborhood.  For these Mililani Mauka Open House previews we hold them on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Tomorrow is the fourth Wednesday and this Mililani Mauka Home for Sale is open to the PUBLIC too!  We are serving refreshments and will hold this Mililani Mauka Open House from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

February 2010  Market Report for Mililani Condos, Townhouses, Homes

As holds true in all neighborhoods nationwide, the local area will determine the market. On Oahu, we can pretty much gather that from neighborhood to neighborhood the sales prices will vary and so will the median and average prices. To better determine the market (particularly for your sq/ft interior, land, condition and year built), contact a Realtor® who will give you a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) 

Mililani Single Family Home Market Report February 2010:  We have 51 Active Listings for January 2010, with 17  in contract and 13 sold.  Mililani Single Family Home activity remains comparable with January as multiple contracts are submitted for prices lower than the previous year. Average Sales Prices were a bit lower than the previous month of $653,000; down to $618,369 and average days on market...DOM was 99 days.  Compared to a year ago at this same time the sales price average was $549,075 with 108 days on the market.

Mililani Condo Statistics for February 2010: We have 72 Active condos/townhouses on the market from February 2010, 36 Pending and 11 sold. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market slowed down a bit for the month of February.  Average sales price of $314,052 is up a bit from January although one ‘luxury' townhouse sold at $498,000. Average days on market ..DOM was 99 days. Compared to a year ago at this same time the sales price average was $323,875 with 73 days on the market.

Mililani Boasts Three Shopping Centers:  Mililani Town Center - 95-1249 Meheula Parkway , Mililani Shopping Center - 95-221 Kipapa Drive (where Century 21 Liberty Homes resides), and Mililani Marketplace - 94-780 Meheula Pkwy.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

December 2009 Market Report for Mililani Condos, Townhouses, Homes

Mililani Single Family Home Market Report December 2009:  We have 33 Active Listings from December 2009, with 22 in contract but still showing (Active Continue to Show status), 9 Pending (close to closing with loan approval) and 25 sold.  Mililani Single Family Home activity is picking up with the lower inventory of properties and multiple contracts submitted as well. Average Sales Prices were a bit lower than previous months at $639,952 with average days on market (actively on market before getting an accepted contract...and sold) about 103 days.

2009 Yearly Sales Data for Mililani Single Family Homes: There were 210 Mililani Single Family Homes sold during 2009 with sales prices ranging from $266,000 to $1,175,000 and Average Days on Market was 69 days.

Mililani Condo Statistics for December 2009: We still have 56 Active condos/townhouses on the market from December 2009, 32 Pending and 27 sold. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market is still moving although slower than the single family homes sales in December 2009.  Sales Prices ranged from $165,800 to $501,000. Average days on market was 59 days.

2009 Yearly Sales Data for Mililani Condos/Townhouses: There were 210 Mililani Condos/Townhouses sold during 2009 with sales prices ranging from $165,800 to $501,000 with Average Days on Market 66 days.

During the holiday season Mililani Home Resales were still moving...unlike previous years during the holidays. Do you think we can attribute it to the extension of the First Time Homebuyer Credit? How about Military utilizing their VA Guaranteed Loans?

What do you think is going to happen when the extension runs out....again?

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses!

It's Christmas Day and I'm drinking a cup of the Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Coffee that Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)  gave us.  It's a clear morning and this Christmas Day is projected to be a beautiful clear day.  BUT....That could change in an instant like anything else in life.

I'm reflecting over the last few days here so bear with me.

For one,  EVERYONE has to start somewhere. I for one was new to the Short Sale Market.   IT TOOK LOTS OF RESEARCH and LOTS of phone calls but my broker and other agents (from other companies...not even on the other side of this transaction) in the industry here were happy to help me with any questions I had on the process.

THAT'S what Real Estate is about. The REAL in the human beings that are helping each other out to learn the business RIGHT.

We ALL started somewhere....in Real Estate.

This is the kicker......In the last four weeks I've closed two short sales representing buyers and on Christmas Eve I closed my first Short Sale Listing with Randy.  I wrote a bit about it in Bank of America Sucks but funny how some only see the title and not the moral of the story which was Patience, Tolerance and Acceptance. 

Bank of America was the Bank for the Seller on the Christmas Eve Short Sale Closing. I thank the buyer who held on for almost six months, the seller who responded to get things in quickly that I needed, Randy who brought me in on the listing so I could learn and teach him too, Bank of America who didn't respond quickly throughout but responded asap at the end when approved and getting me the approval letter and .....

Thanks to Me..... For being the responsible and professional agent I've been for years.....even while learning the process of shorts sales on BOTH sides.

Real Estate is a continuous learning process as the terms, laws and process change continuously, for an ever changing market. I'm glad there were people in my own market who are willing to help just as I do when new agents come into our office...or even if they're new on the other side.

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The Tragedy.....On the other hand, my dear husband Gary broke his wrist on Wednesday at work. He was moving a 78 lb battery back up and his wrist was fractured when it got pinned between that thing and the wall. It was with Gary's support throughout the years that I have remained level headed and made it through the changing markets.

It's with my support too, that we work hand in hand when something changes.

Gary's broken wrist was his writing & working hand so I've literally been helping him with everything he needs. It's hard to have a tragedy happen and everything we take for granted is lost at an instant.

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MORAL OF THE STORY?  Anything can happen in life, our real estate market and normal every day activities.  It's up to each and every one of us to give the support to those around us to be a good neighbor, spouse.....or just an all around good human being.

For without those helping hands ....

Where would we be today?

We represent our clients best interests. THAT is my first and foremost priority when strategizing the sale of a home. In  Strategic Planning + Hard Work = Property IN CONTRACT my planning turned out to be a big positive and the townhouse was in contract by day ONE after the Open House. With 50+ guests to view the Mililani Townhouse for Sale there was no doubt in my mind that all efforts paid off.

But by the third day in contract the buyer's agent politely calls to inform us that they are backing out. No home inspection yet either. "The wife didn't really like it" was the reason....but hey......

.....I'd rather find out quickly rather weeks down the line.

At last Sunday's Open House the guest sign in sheets were filled out completely with guest, name of agent and so forth. I had also made notes on the side of the guests (i.e. very interested and said their agent would be contacting me) so I would remember who they were.

So when the contract fell out I hopped on the phone and within the hour had called five agents with the interested clients from the Open House. They were so excited and the following day received four contracts. We are now back in contract and have a back up offer besides.

Always have a backup plan.

Because as we all know it's never for sure....until it records.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses!

Mililani Real Townhouse for Sale| Mililani Real Estate

95-344 Kaloapau Street, #148, Mililani, HI 96789 View Map

Two Story Townhouse for Sale at an UNBEATABLE price!

This split level townhouse in "Hale Kaloapau" in Mililani Town is rarely available and just steps from Mililani Recreation Center #3. That means steps away from the pool on those hot days!

Enter the dining area and an open kitchen with loads of cabinet speace and if you choose, you can close off the kitchen with sliding doors while entertaining your guests.

Convenient laundry area off the kitchen and a half bath with new flooring completes the first floor.

The second floor boasts two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom and a large floor to ceiling hall walk in storage closet.

This townhouse is VERY clean and MOVE IN READY.

Your "Hale Kaloapau Townhouse" awaits......

Details

Asking Price:

$259,000

MLS:

2914149

Sq. Feet:

877

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1.5

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

356

Subdivision:

Mililani Town

Year Built:

1972

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer

- Dishwasher
- Patio
- Fenced Yard

- Walk-in closet
- Living room
- Dining Area

Community Amenities

- Swimming Pool(s)
- Basketball court

- Recreation Center
- Tennis court(s)

- Golf course
- Two Assigned Parking Stalls

Contact Info

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor-Associate®
Hawaii Real Estate & Relocations

Main (808) 625-1776 ext. 300
Cell (808) 375-1404
Dir (808) 375-1404
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses!

Bob Stewart has some great ideas when it comes to a community challenge and the current one on Using Your Blog To Enhance Existing Relationships got my blogging juices running.  His Theme?

How are you using your blog to enhance your existing relationships with clients and prospects?

The most important part of my  ActiveRain blog is my Profile Page.  Yeah, we all insert some information about ourselves and what we will do for our clients. But what sets my blog apart from others? A while back I decided to make my profile page a ‘one stop shop' for all posts that I had written for the Hawaii Relocations and Real Estate.  A Relocation Packet for the consumer.

My Profile page gave the consumer all the information they needed to get started to learn about Hawaii the State, Local Area History, Businesses around my area, Points of Interest. I included basically ALL things Real Estate including market reports, community information and information for buyers and sellers.  Of course I couldn't fit all nine hundred + posts I've written on ActiveRain over the years but I did a good job of focusing on my niche area.

‘It's not just about real estate...

it's about the community and making their transition just a little bit easier.'

Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and many of my buyers are Military Relocating to Hawaii and other Hawaii Relocations. I have to rely on my websites and blogs to keep them interested and eventually email or call me.

Updating and Creating: Update, create, update, create. It's a lot of work but hey...it's well worth the results. Old news does not keep a reader engaged. My blog is a continuously moving ad and constantly updating my blog and website with FRESH content will keep me on the first page of Google with many keywords for my niche market. (My Website is my own creation and I can keep it fresh because I don't have to rely on others to do it)

My ActiveRain Outside Blog: My outside blog is a great additional tool (extended from ActiveRain) and all you have to do is subscribe, pick your own domain name, update your theme and add links and so forth. All the rest is transferred over to www.cheesemanhomes.com  from my ActiveRain blog when I choose to publish public and consumer posts to my outside blog.  I currently have the link to my outside blog  in my signature for emails as well. 

MY OUTSIDE BLOG IS A NEWSLETTER IN ITSELF!

Connnect to  Facebook and Twitter and all my public posts are linked directly in as well.

Creativity and Using My Own Voice:  There is nothing better than a reader reading something and they can "feel" the writer in the story.  You could be writing a great localism post about the history of your area or real estate related material. If you are ‘talking' at them instead of ‘talking' with them they won't listen.  So I write the same way. I write as if I'm walking with them and talking with them.

It's a conversation that is continuously moving with words.

Pictures, Virtual Tours and Video: Pictures that are tastefully inserted into my article or post shows the reader the area I live in and enhances my blog tenfold. I happen to think it's my blog's best trait for visual appeal.  I enhance my blog further with video and virtual tours from  www.realestateshows.com. Real Estate Shows  is my all time favorite for listings, tours around Hawaii and anything I want to use it for...including inserting a show in the PHOTO GALLERY on my website.

Local Area and Business Posts:  What better way to engage my readers than showing them I am the local area expert by writing about Hawaii history, sites, businesses and neighborhoods? Real Estate is talking about ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE and if you are your local area expert you show them you have information by writing about everything in your community.  www.localism.com is another part of ActiveRain where you can ‘sponsor' your local areas and connect with businesses in your area as well.

Utilizing all the ActiveRain challenges and writing my best industry related posts is the best part of ENHANCING those RELATIONSHIPS.  Another recent challenge by Bob Stewart and his 1000 Point Challenge For The Rest Of Our Members.....'The Series' which allowed me to redo my HAWAII HOMES MARKET RELOCATION AND REAL ESTATE INFORMATION ONLINE and currently put the first three parts (links) on my MILITARY/VA Information page of my website.

• Hawaii Military Relocation | YOUR Military Move to Hawaii PART I Loads of information on the bases around the island of Oahu (which is Honolulu County) and getting your pets ready, the diversity of Hawaii, living on an island paradise with little buildable land (therefore, smaller homes) and so forth.
• Hawaii Honolulu Military Relocation -Part II of the Series on YOUR Military Move to Hawaii we discussed options on renting, buying or living on Base Housing and gave you a chart on Honolulu County 2009 BAH so you know what to expect for your Honolulu County Housing Allowance.
• Hawaii Military Relocation| PART III on YOUR Military Move to Hawaii | Hawaii Home Buyers VA Loans  Your To Do List in getting ready for your Hawaii Home Buying Process is the next step in being proactive in your Hawaii Military Relocation. Starting your Hawaii VA Loan Process before you even arrive will make the process time shorter once you get into contract. 

My efforts have informed many about all aspects of the Real Estate Industry including but not limited to Real Estate Transactions and Information, examples of real estate trials and tribulations, Hawaii Local Area History, Sites, information on relocations across the Pacific, Neighborhoods, City, Points of Interest, Businesses, Entertainment and more. 

And all was obtained by communicating my thoughts through....blogging.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses!

Mililani Real Estate and Housing Market Report for September 2009

In 1971 the Mililani Condos and Homes prices were definitely a far cry away from the prices today. Recently, our Mililani Real Estate Market has picked up with the lower inventory for single family homes, condos and townhouses available.

Mililani Town is the only community in Hawaii in 1986 to receive the distinction of "All American City" and is centrally located on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and to all US Military Bases as well. About 5-10 minutes up Highway 99 is Schofield Barracks (Army) and Wheeler AAF (Army), Hickam AFB and Pearl Harbor Navy Base is about 20-25 minutes down H-2 to H-1 Freeway. Kaneohe Marine Corp Air Station is up and over the H-3 Freeway.

September 2009 Market Report for Mililani Condos, Townhouses, Homes

Mililani Single Family Home Market Report September 2009:  We had 43 Active Listings with 14 in contract and 20 sold.  Mililani Single Family Home activity is picking up with the lower inventory of properties and multiple contracts submitted as well. Average Sales Prices were higher than previous months topping at $675,500 with average days on market (actively on market before getting an accepted contract...and sold) about 64 days.

Mililani Condo Statistics for September 2009: We had 67 Active condos/townhouses on the market, 48  in contract and 23 sold for the period of September 2009. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market has picked up with more units condos and accepted contracts.  Sales Prices ranged from $206,000 (1 bedroom condo), $289,900 (two bedroom townhouses) to $385,00 (3 bdrm townhouses).  Average days on market (the days on the market before an accepted contract and sold) was 78. 

Honolulu County Real Estate Market Report- September 2009

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents.

Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

 Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses! 

What opened next door to Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani Shopping Center? 

BLAZIN STEAKS! 

On July 10, 2009 we had the privilege of having a wonderful franchise open their doors right next to our office. To tell you the truth, we have a great place to get a great plate lunch at an awesome price!

When *Will Szameitat, the franchise owner of this Blazin' Steaks in Mililani Shopping Center was getting the space ready for opening, we got the chance to peek in and see what was going on.

The end product of all that hard work shows the professional and clean atmosphere that a take- out restaurant should have. 

Completely refurbished from head to toe, they opened their doors with a sparkling clean and shiny look to compliment their great tasting food!

At $6 per plate, this is definitely an affordable place to eat with a great selection on the menu. I personally have had ordered a plate a few times with one thing in mind.  A salad, rice (I order the brown rice), and either steak or chicken (wide selection of prepared styles too!) for a quick, tasty and affordable lunch at the office.

Don't have time to cook dinner or make your lunch? This IS the place to go for a quick take out!

Call (808) 625-7808.

Blazin' Steaks in the Mililani Shopping Center (95-221 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, HI 96789) is open Monday through Saturdays from 10am to 9pm and on Sundays from 10am to 8pm. 

Another great local area business that gets my thumbs up!

*Will Szameitat is also the owner of All-In Hawaii Clothing Company

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs, she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

 Supporting Hawaii Local Businesses! 

In 1971 the Mililani Condos and Homes prices were definitely a far cry away from the prices today. My parents bought their home back then for $48,000 and Mililani was in the beginning stages of a 40 year Master Planned Community. Today the land alone on my mom's property is worth over $500,000 for a bit over 9,000 sq/ft. of land. 

Mililani Town is the only community in Hawaii in 1986 to receive the distinction of "All American City" and is centrally located on the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and to all US Military Bases as well. About 5-10 minutes up Highway 99 is Schofield Barracks (Army) and Wheeler AAF (Army), Hickam AFB and Pearl Harbor Navy Base is about 20-25 minutes down H-2 to H-1 Freeway. Kaneohe Marine Corp Air Station is up and over the H-3 Freeway.

Year to Date Market Report for Mililani Condos, Townhouses, Homes

Mililani Single Family Home Market Report YTD 2009:  We have 49 Active Listings Year to Date for 2009 with 31 in contract and 119 sold.  Mililani Single Family Home activity is picking up with more in contract for June 2009 (you can check out the report here>> Mililani Real Estate | Mililani Condos Homes | Market Report for June 2009). Sales Prices Ranged from $500,000 (2 bedrooms) to $830,000 (4 bedrooms). 

Mililani Condo Statistics for YTD 2009: There are 93 Active condos/townhouses on the market, 45  in contract and 130 sold for the period January to June of 2009. Looks like our Mililani Condo/Townhouse market is picking up with more units condos and accepted contracts.  Sales Prices ranged from $160,000 (1 bedroom condo) to $495,00 (2 bdrm luxury townhouse).   

Picture Above:  JUST SOLD! Recorded yesterday for Hawaii Relocation Clients on a Mililani Townhouse for $360,000.  From left, Ron & Zeny (clients),  Sally (me), and Bryon Tucker, Loan Officer for Everygreen Home Loans. Written permission given by clients and loan officer to use their picture :)

Other Mililani Info:

Mililani Recreation Centers and Fun for All Ages!   With SEVEN Recreation Centers there is fun for all ages. For Tiny Tots (18 mos. to 3 years) there is circle time, arts and crafts. Then there is Tai Chi, Karate, Yoga, Self Defense and Hula (Hawaiian Dance) for all ages. There is Movie Night and Teen Nights too! Homeowners can join in on plenty of activities in our community!  Mililani Recreation Centers

Assagio's Restaurant at the Town Center in Mililani  Assagio's in Mililani opened in 1994 and our family has enjoyed many meals over the years. Italian pasta dishes, linguini chicken anchovy olio to filet mignon; Assagio's is fine dining at its best! And if your preference is a  Ceasar salad it is prepared table side. 

Mililani Boasts Three Shopping Centers:  Mililani Town Center - 95-1249 Meheula Parkway , Mililani Shopping Center - 95-221 Kipapa Drive (where Century 21 Liberty Homes resides), and Mililani Marketplace - 94-780 Meheula Pkwy.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com