Aloha PCS
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Welcome to Aloha PCS, a Finding Home podcast! This podcast is to provide essential information and guidance for members of the military who are relocating to Hawaii. Hosted by real estate agent and military spouse, Kendra Atienza, the podcast covers a variety of topics related to the Hawaii housing market, including rental properties, military housing options, and purchasing homes in Hawaii...
Aloha PCS
6M ago
After a mini hiatus... we're back! Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing what they've been up to since the last episode. They discuss birthday plans, travel and what the heck has been going on with the Hawaii real estate market lately!
You'll hear more about:
Courtney's trip to Lanai
Kendra's big birthday travel plans
July real estate stats for Oahu
Why now is a better time to be buyer than even last year
A surprising trend they've seen recently with homeowners (and why they think it's happening!)
And more!
Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcsto ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Do you own home in Hawaii? Thinking about renting it out when you PCS? Or maybe you should just sell it? These are tough question that you'll have to answer before leaving island. In this replay, Kendra and Courtney tackle whether renting or selling makes more sense for you when you PCS off island!
They talk more on:
The costs of taxes and property management
Why you need a cash reserve for rental property
What you need to consider if leaning towards renting
The difference between selling a primary residence and investment property
Kendra and Courtney’s differing opinions on keeping a ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Struggling to decide if living on post, renting off post or buying a home in Hawaii is right for you? Watch this replay where Kendra and Courtney share the different compromises you'll have to make no matter where you live in Hawaii!
You'll hear more about:
The biggest pro to living on post
The crazy costs that can be associated with renting off post
What it looks to buy your own home in Hawaii
Townhomes vs. single family homes... are they really different?
And more!
Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.f ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
We all know that the real estate market looks different than what it did back in 2020 and 2021. But how different is it really? Today, Courtney and Kendra look at the stats of what's going on in the Oahu housing market right now, how it compares with that of back in 2020/21, and making the most of the current market!
You'll hear more about:
The big issue buyers still face today (but how it's different from 2020)
How quickly homes are moving now
Why sellers need to have realistic expectations
If there is an abundance of homes for sale
A bonus tip for those looking to buy right now!
And ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
PCSing to Hawaii? Feeling overwhelmed trying to prepare for the move? Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing their top tips for a smooth pack out and delivery of household goods along with when it makes sense to ship vehicles to Hawaii!
You'll hear more about:
Where to put important items during your pack out
Why you shouldn't take everything out of your cabinets and drawers for the movers
When it makes sense to ship a second car
If it's necessary to tip your movers
A bonus tip you wouldn't expect!
And more!
Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstoh ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Did you get bitten by the real estate bug or did it take you a little bit to warm up to it? Today, Kendra and Courtney discuss Courtney's entry into real estate, if she got bit by the real estate bug, and why she and her family just had to move to Hawaii!
You'll hear more about:
Who got bit by the real estate bug first, Courtney or her husband Jack
Why they had to move to Hawaii
The initial reason Courtney got her real estate license
Her experience within the real estate world
And more!
Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Are there rules you need to be following when you're buying a home? Are there things you're allowed to do or not allowed to do? Today, Kendra and Courtney chat about the top things you should and should not do as potential home buyers... especially when it comes to your realtor!
They talk more about:
Finding the right realtor for you as the buyer
The barrier to entry for becoming a realtor
Part time realtors vs. full time realtors
Recent experiences they have both dealt with
Buyer representation agreements (what are they and do you need them?)
Why these issues have become more prevalen ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Ever wonder why someone gets into real estate? Today, Kendra is sharing her personal journey from military spouse renting off post to successful real estate agent and investor. Some of her journey might just surprise you!
You'll hear more about:
What clicked for Kendra when they bought their first home
The light bulb that went off when they sold their properties in Colorado
Getting her real estate license and starting Finding Home
How she went 6 months without a transaction!
Kendra's favorite thing about working specifically with military families
And more!
Connect with Kendra ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
I'm not old enough to own a home. It cost too much. What happens if I can't sell my home? These are just a few examples of some the objections we regularly hear. Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing the 5 most common objections they hear from military families moving to Hawaii and why that shouldn't stop you from buying a home in Hawaii. Oh... and stay till the end to hear a bonus objection that they're starting to see a lot of this year!
You'll hear more about:
The right age to buy a home (hint: it's not what you think!)
One big misconception that needs to disappear
Getting educated ..read more
Aloha PCS
6M ago
Struggling to figure out what kind of housing you should live in when you move to Hawaii? Don't worry we got you covered! In this replay, Kendra and Courtney dive into the pros and cons of buying, renting, and living on post when you move to Hawaii and why you'll have to compromise no matter which one you choose!
You'll hear more about:
One big positive to living on post
Why renting off post might not be as great as it sounds
Positives and negatives to buying your own home in Hawaii
Townhomes vs. single family homes
And more!
Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: ht ..read more