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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. The podcast focuses on helping military personnel and their families navigate the unique challenges of finding suitable housing options in 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 hou ...
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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 Oa…
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#17: Should You Sell or Rent When PCSing From Hawaii? The Replay
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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…
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#16: Hawaii Home Compromises You'll Have to Make
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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 po…
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Have kids and PCSing to Hawaii? Wonder what the schools are like here? Today, Kendra and Courtney are talking about what you can expect from all the different schools here on island! You'll hear more about: Public vs. private school Where Hawaii schools excel over the mainland The best military subsidy for daycare Enrolling for the correct school z…
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#14: Buying and Selling a Home Now vs. in 2021
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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…
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#13: Pro Tips for PCSing to Hawaii | Household Goods and Shipping a Vehicle
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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 o…
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#12: A Real Estate Journey: Courtney's Story
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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…
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#11: The Truth About Home Buyer Etiquette!
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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 T…
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#10: We're Back! | Life Updates, Travel and Second Acts
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We're back! Finally, after a couple of weeks off, the podcast is back. In this episode, we're sharing what's been happening since the last episode, where we're traveling to next, second act careers, and more about things happening around the island. We talk more about: How Kendra's vacation was (and how things got crazy for Courtney) The perfect se…
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#9: A Journey in Real Estate: Kendra's Story
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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 th…
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#8: The 5 Most Common Objections to Buying in Hawaii
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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... an…
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#7: The Compromises You Make with Hawaii Housing: A Replay
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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 pos…
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What's going on in the housing market right NOW? Are there shifts happening that you, as a buyer or seller, might not even know are going on? Today, Kendra and Courtney are chatting about the the shifts they are seeing in the housing market right now and what you can do as the buyer or the seller! They take more on: How the market is turning around…
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#5: 5 Reasons People are Still Buying Homes
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Have you considered buying a home recently? Worried about interest rates? Or wonder why it's still a good time to buy a home? Today, Kendra and Courtney share the TOP 5 reasons people are buying homes in Hawaii... and how you can do the same! They talk more on: Using a buy down on your interest rate (i.e. 2-1 buy down) The strength of housing marke…
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#4: What Role do Title & Escrow Play in Buying a Home? with Nara Shibao
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What are title and escrow? What are their roles in buying a home? Today, Kendra and Courtney are joined by escrow officer, Nara Shibao. Together, they'll dive into these questions along with what HARPTA is and how all of these things go together when buying a home in Hawaii! You'll hear more about: Everyday tasks for escrow officers What escrow is …
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#3: Should You Sell or Rent Your House When PCSing From Hawaii?
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Do you own home in Hawaii? Not sure if you should sell it or rent it out when you PCS? This a tough question that you'll have to answer before leaving island. Today, Kendra and Courtney dive into why selling and renting can both make sense and which can make more sense for you! They talk more on: Factoring in taxes and property management Why you n…
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#2: Maximizing Your First 10 Days on Island
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You're finally about to move to Hawaii. You've been feeling the stress of packing up your household goods, getting plane tickets, booking a hotel, etc. But what happens once you get to Hawaii? Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing their best advice to maximize your first 10 days on island! They talk more on: How they're permanent change of station…
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#1: The Compromises You Make with Hawaii Housing
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We are so excited for you to be here! The Finding Home Podcast with Kendra Atienza and Courtney Williams is for military families who are moving to or are already living in Hawaii! In this first episode, Kendra and Courtney dive into the compromises you'll have to make living in Hawaii... no matter which option you choose! You'll hear more about: O…
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