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お部屋
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2024/11/05 12:17

A couple lives in a rental. Waikiki.
Our rent is going up again next year.
Our salaries will all go to rent.

We are talking about buying a condo next year.

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MAHALO
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2024/11/06 (Wed) 14:52
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I bought a house from a condo 20 years ago and now I regret that I should have kept the condo because both have tripled in value, but it seems that the management fees have gone up because of that, so when you buy a condo, you should look for the actual amount plus the monthly management fees ＋＋ electricity I think it is a good idea to include the amount of annual property tax in your budget when looking for a condo.

If you plan to live there for a long time, it would be a shame to rent, but you can also buy a reserve condo with income restrictions for less than the market price, although you are bound to have to live there for 10 years.

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nicole
2024/11/06 (Wed) 16:02
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#4 min #6 MAHALO
It is nice that you live in a single family home.
However, I have heard of people being robbed while on vacation when the whole family is away, even with Secom.
Are you two ok ？
I have never heard of anyone being robbed in an owner-occupied condo.
It must be safe because it is a condo with many owners.
It's nice that condos have security and it's hard to tell from the outside if you're away for long periods of time, but
the downside is that management fees go up.

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お部屋
2024/11/06 (Wed) 20:37
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Thank you all for your input.
I have started looking for an affordable condo in Waikiki ！.

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ハワイ
2024/11/08 (Fri) 07:52
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I, too, plan to buy next year.

I am looking mainly in the Makiki area.

If you are buying, you are supposed to use a real estate Agent, but
it seems that you are supposed to sign a Buyer Agent contract
with the Agent before viewing the property.

In other words, it is a contract that says, "I will select you as my Buyer Agent
." This is a contract that says "I will select you as my Buyer Agent .

In the past, there was no problem to sign this contract at any time, but
from this year, the law has changed and it is necessary to sign
before viewing. Of course, the contract with the Agent is free of charge
and the contract can be cancelled at any time.

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satou姫
2024/11/15 (Fri) 23:27
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Rough ceilings in older condos are popcorn sealing, spray paint containing asbestos
If you buy such a room, the ceiling needs to be replaced.

If you rent, avoid rough ceilings
Asbestos is a health hazard, so be careful!

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Kame34
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2024/10/18 10:08

Repairing two Ceiling fans
purchased at Home Depot 2-3 years ago.
Fan shakes a lot and
the other Ceiling fan stopped turning fast.

Refrigerator
The inside of the refrigerator is flooded
The water runs down to the floor.

Washing machine
Surprised when dehydrating the drum type
It makes a noise and moves forward.

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#4

my melody
2024/10/19 (Sat) 12:02
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Topy

Surely both are still short.
I'll have to call each manufacturer or go online to find out the difference between the estimated repair cost and the
new replacement cost.

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ハワイ暮らし
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2024/10/19 (Sat) 17:57
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"The refrigerator is flooded" means that you have put too much stuff inside. We recommend that you rearrange the food inside a little.
I think the same reason applies to the washing machine.

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Ginger
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2024/10/21 (Mon) 12:50
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To answer the above question differently, you can extend the warranty on expensive items by paying with a Credit Card that has an Extend warranty. After that, most whirlpool refrigerators are covered with appliance care for $ 21.99 per month. There used to be a Credit Card with Extend Warranty that didn't have an annual fee, but there are very few these days. If you know of one, please let me know ？.

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KAN
2024/10/21 (Mon) 14:03
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In the U.S., the most common practice is to replace rather than repair electrical appliances that are out of warranty.
The reason for this is that in most cases the repair cost is the same as the new replacement cost.
First of all, the labor fee （ and labor time ） of the repair technician is much higher than in Japan.
If you must repair a product, do so only for products that you have fond memories of or something like that.

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ハワイ
2024/11/08 (Fri) 07:54
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I recommend that you buy a new one.

＃ As Mr. 7 said, considering the repair cost,
it is better to buy one.

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A
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2024/09/08 20:31

Can anyone recommend a construction company ！?

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五十嵐
2024/09/13 (Fri) 22:58
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Sekisui House or PanaHome would be good.

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マイホーム・レス
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2024/09/14 (Sat) 05:07
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An open house would be good.

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pyonta
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2024/09/16 (Mon) 04:16
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There is a Japanese carpenter on 10th Ave.

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Ginger
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2024/09/19 (Thu) 14:12
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And I don't use Eron Musk's Tesla House Drywall. I think this is the future of housing. It's cheap in price and you can get a Mortgage
at a lower cost ． watch it on you tube.
And you can compare with other companies.
It's worth a look.

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2024/09/20 (Fri) 10:43
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Have you contacted Akimoto Koumanten ？
His personality is interesting, a bit out of the ordinary. But he is very good at what he does.
808-800-7448
akimotokoumutenusa@gmail.com

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マシュー
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2024/09/06 07:27

How do you store your shoes in your house in Hawaii where there is no shoe storage space in the foyer? It is a hassle to put them away and take them out when you need to use them, so I would like to know how you all do it.

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waikiki
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2024/07/22 02:49

I currently live in CA and plan to
move after deciding on a place to live, but I can't seem to find a place that fits my needs.

I'm mainly looking on this forum, but
I've asked a few agents
and they said that sometimes there is a booking fee
added when the agent takes over the contract from the owner, and other fees that are not mentioned are also added, so plus, plus, plus. So, the total amount is like ？.

Ala Moana ～ I'm looking for Waikiki only, but
if you can find any other places, please let me know.

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Sara
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2024/02/01 03:31

Please refer me to a lawyer who knows about taxes on the house and （ name change ） of the transfer.

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Maxi
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2024/01/11 11:02

What do you do when there are many white scales on glass doors and other surfaces due to water drops
？

Do you hire a contractor to remove them ？ ?

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Halo
2024/01/12 (Fri) 13:21
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We wash ours with cleanser to remove it.
After it is removed, I apply anti-fog coating
to the car glass. It will repel water and prevent dirt from sticking.

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Halo
2024/01/12 (Fri) 13:22
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Supplemental ： cleanser is that
old-fashioned-looking one from Donkey's Passion Price, I think ？ for less than $2.

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Mana
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2023/09/03 07:48

We are considering renovating the kitchen in our condo. It is a small kitchen, so commercial cabinets won't fit. I got a quote from Home Depot for $16,000 for just the cabinets. With countertops, appliances, and the constructor's fee, it will be about $25,000. ∑ (ﾟ Д ﾟ )
Knowing how well thought out and modern Japanese cabinetry is, I honestly don't want to spend this amount on an orthodox cabinet design that hasn't been updated in decades.
Also, Godern cabinet company quoted us less than half the price of Home Depot if we use all the standard ready-made cabinets, but the material inside the cabinets is of a certain quality (the mirror surface is good quality, so it looks good), so it looks like it will not be durable ＆. I am not sure if it is easy to use or not, so I am not sure if I can decide.

So, I would like to hear your experiences.
Please tell us your success stories, failures, recommendations for cabinet companies, constructor companies, etc. ！

In particular, we would like to know about companies that offer Japanese-style cabinet designs inside ！
Thank you very much.

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Pumelani
2023/11/14 (Tue) 08:01
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When I remodeled my kitchen a few years ago, I had a hard time finding a contractor.　I wish I had waited a little longer, because nowadays there are places that sell Japanese system kitchens ～. is custom made by a company that deals with California closets in Kahala Mall.

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Gummies
2023/11/14 (Tue) 09:54
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I renovated about 10 years ago using a constructor that a Realtor referred me to.

This is a cabinet shop near Cosco, I chose this place after 3 quotes because it was the cheapest and fastest time frame.

The workmanship was not bad.

I don't know how much it costs now because it was 10 years ago. 1bd room Renovation of kitchen and bathroom cost less than $10,000 at that time.

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バブルス
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2023/09/21 16:17

Anyone who is renting real estate ､ or in the profession?
I am wondering if I should sell or rent my condo.
If I rent ､ is the amount I pay to the realtor monthly ？ or only at the time of contract ？
Thank you very much.

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2023/09/26 (Tue) 07:47
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It depends on whether it is short term or long term, as well as negotiations with the real estate company, but I think 10% ～ 20% of the monthly rent is typical if you ask for property management. Ours is 10% for a lease of six months or more, but I think 20% is more common for vaqueroan management. In Hawaii, if you live out of state （ including returning to Japan ）, you need to manage your property with a management company in Hawaii, but if you manage it yourself, you do not need to pay monthly property management fees. If you manage your own property, you do not need to pay monthly property management fees. When you add tenants, you will need to pay a one-time tenant introduction fee, but in many cases, you do not need to go through a real estate agency if you manage your own property. If you manage the property yourself, you will be responsible for any eviction, so there is a higher risk involved. Also, if you rent the property, the tax rate will change, GET will be charged, and HOA will also affect your profit margin.

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バブルス
2023/09/29 (Fri) 14:50
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Thank you ､ for the information.
It was very helpful.

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