HAP Army Military Housing Assistance Program

Trulia Real Estate Answers

• intersted in renting your place 3 bedroom moving in march end of march and also was wondering how much is your 2 bedroom
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Alger, I would be very cautious when trying to rent a place on the Internet. Do NOT send any money until someone you know has seen the place personally. This particular place lists an 866 number, instead of 808, not a good sign. If you want to call this complex directly, try http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com/apartment-finde […]
• was wondering if you still have a two bedroom aprtment avaliable at the end of march i am coming from deploying from afgan
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Alger, Please specify Area (e.g. neat Schofield, Pearl Harbor, etc.). The place you listed is just a mile or two from Schofield. # of bedrooms Any pets? # of parking needed Have you considered buying a place? http://www.hawaiihome.biz/2011/11/06/2012-military-housing-allowance-bah-rates-for-hawaii/ Frank Diaz (RA) MBA, e-PRO […]
• is this price for the whole 3/2bths unit or $700 for share a bdrm. with other people, Thanks
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Aloha Frank and Jessie, There are several things wrong here. #1 No Unit # #2 The chances of getting a SF home in Kapolei for less than $1000 are zero #3 The agent has no phone # #4 The "agent" has no contact info I would click on the link at the bottom and flag the listing at PostLets.com http://www.postlets.com/rtpb/ […]
• hello i'm french and i would like to invest in an appartment in honolulu, but i don't know the law about foreign investors. do you have any?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Aloha Franck, Here is an article I wrote recently. It will answer some of your questions: http://www.hawaiihome.biz/2012/01/02/international-real-estate-investment-poised-to-double/ Call or email and I can give you more information. Frank Diaz (RA) MBA, e-PRO, REALTOR® East Oahu Realty 808.791.2277 direct […]
• How many days do you have to respond to the bank's counter offer on a short sale in the state of Nevada?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Hi Am, Try posting this in Las Vegas, Tucson or Phoenix. […]
• Looking for a reputable residential property manager in the Honolulu area. Any suggestions much appreciated!?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Carl Frazier at Cornerstone Bill Ramsey Warren Dote - The Property Managers, Ltd., […]
• What are the legal limits for initial EMD in the State of Hawaii? (min % and max% of purchase price) or are there customary amounts?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: By EMD do you mean Earnest Money Deposit? […]
• lookng for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom in hnl, kailua, kaneohe, waialae, waimanalo area. plz help! thank you
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Aloha, For sale or for rent? Need to know: Single family home, townhome or condo # of parking Price range Do you prefer an older larger home, or newer smaller home Do you prefer a larger lot with a smaller home, or smaller lot? Feel free to call me. Frank Diaz (RA) MBA, e-PRO, REALTOR® East Oahu Realty 808.723.0900 cell 808.791 […]
• What information is contained in a home appraisal report?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Ask the appraiser. They will review it with you, since they were paid to do it. […]
• Is it legal for a seller to accept cash and subtract the amount from reported house price?
  Answer by Frank Diaz, MBA, RA: Nico, That's why everything should go through escrow. There are possibly things going on behind the scenes that you don't know about. What if they seller leaves and moves to Mexico or The Bahamas with your money. NOT a good idea. If I did this, I would be fired and possible lose my real estate license. Frank Diaz (RA) […]