Meet Our Newest Member of Team Lally!

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Welcome back! In our last video we couldn't thank you enough for all of your support and referrals over the past year. You helped us take our business to the next level and we are so thankful.

We are so busy actually, that we hired another team member. Her name is Nikki Roberts and she is our new buyer's agent.

When we look for a new team member, it's more than just looking at a resume for us. We are proud of the effort we put into making sure we have the right people on our team. We met Nikki through Attilio's wife and she knew Nikki would be a perfect match.

Nikki was a stay at home mom who was extremely active in the PTA and her children's sports. We can't wait for you to meet her and let her help you find the home of your dreams.

If you're thinking about buying, selling or just have some questions, give us a call!

To show our appreciation for all your support and referrals we wanted to share the winner of our iPad Mini drawing. If you picked up your Thanksgiving pie, gave us a referral or bought and sold with us, you were entered into our drawing.

And the winner is . . . Paul K. Congratulations!

Remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

It's a Happy Surprise Christmas!

It’s hardly believable that we are at the cusp of yet another year – and it’s almost 2014! With a fantastic year behind us, we look ahead toward a great future in the coming months. I can’t tell you how much of a pleasure it has been serving our community members with the expert advice, one-on-one care and guidance with real estate endeavors in our communities.

Here’s a warm, resounding “Thank you!” to all our current and past clients. We believe you are more than just clients; you’re our friends and neighbors. We cherish that special relationship we have with each and every one of you.

Whether you have engaged in the purchase of a new home, sold a property or just needed advice and counsel on your real estate transactions – we have enjoyed being a part of the journey with you.

With Team Lally, you will never find the mass-market approach to doing things. Instead, we manage each client, each transaction and each task with the utmost attention, skill and concentration necessary to get the job done and get it done optimally.

Our premium quality comes from our expert team, support staff, administration group and extensive network of vendors and partners in the community. Here’s a shout out to them too!

Once again, thank you for trusting us with one of the most important aspects of your life and we wish you a warm, wonderful holiday season – with many happy times to come in the New Year and beyond!

Team Lally Thinks Our Clients Are Sharp

Welcome back! The holiday season is a time for thankfulness and giving. We had a great 2013 and we couldn't be more thankful for you and your business.  To show our appreciation  we are giving a CutCo Cutlery set to everyone who purchases a home with Team Lally.

CutCo Cutlery is an exceptional brand, creating the world's finest kitchen cutlery. If you buy with our team, your set will include a spatula which also serves as a knife.

What if the blade gets dull? Don't worry! CutCo offers a Forever Guarantee which includes free sharpening for life!

So what are you waiting for? Give us a call today and let us be the first to give you a house warming gift with a brand new CutCo Cutlery set.

Not only are we offering a free CutCo Cutlery set, but if you are interested in learning more about buying or selling real estate in the Honolulu area we have a free book available online. To receive your free book please visit http://www.teamlally.com/book and remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

Mr. Bill Avoids Getting SQUISHED with TeamLallyRentals.com

Aloha everyone! Today, we wanted to show you a sneak peek at how we record our radio show!

Investment properties are a great way to earn money. There’s more to it, though then just finding a tenant and collecting rent every month. As an owner of an investment property, you are now a landlord. Do you know all the codes and regulations of being a landlord?

Did you know that Hawaii law favors the tenant? What does that mean? If circumstances bring you to court, most of the time the tenant is favored, leaving you with all the costs and repairs for damages.

Don’t worry, though. The Team Lally Property Management Team can help you. We have a team of experts to manage your property. Check out our interview with our property manager, Duke KimHan and find out more.

Our Property Management Team does more than just help you take care of the program. We also have our Guaranteed Rent program. If we don’t lease your home in 60 days, we will pay the rent! If you’d like to find out more just visit www.RentGuaranteed.com or give us a call at 455.9223

Listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

And don't forget to pick up your Thanksgiving pie! You can sign up here to receive a delicious pumpkin or apple pie or just give us a call by Friday, November 22nd. We will have it ready for pick up the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Pie in the Face for Who? Free Pie for You!

Welcome back to our video blog!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and what would Turkey Day be without some delicious pie? We wanted to show our appreciation by giving each of our past and present clients a pumpkin or apple pie!

If you would like one of these homemade desserts, just give us a call by Friday, Nov. 22nd. We will be sure to have your pie ready for pick up on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Make sure you come to our new office! We recently moved to an office located in the James Campbell Building across from the Kapolei Regional Park and the Police Station.  Click here to view a map.

When you stop by to pick up your pie you're automatically entered in a drawing for a new iPad mini! If you want an extra chance to win and help Women in Need give us a video testimonial. Just answer a few questions for us on video! Here is a list of those questions:

What was the situation you had that caused you to seek out our services?
What was it like working with us?
Now that we've helped you with your transaction, what was the biggest takeaway/benefit/life changing experience?
What stood out most about your real estate experience with Team Lally?
What was your favorite part of the real estate process with Team Lally?

For every video testimonial or review on Yelp, Trulia, Zillow, or Angie's List we receive between now and the end of the year we will donate $25 to our favorite nonprofit charity, Women In Need. If you would like to find out more about this charity please click here.

Remember, being stuck in the middle of a bad real estate transaction can feel like getting a pie in the face! We promise we won’t make a mess of your real estate transaction.

Listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

If you know of anyone interested in having a GREAT real estate experience please give us a call!

Thank You for Your Support and Happy Thanksgiving!

Team Lally Lost at Sea - Land Ho!

Welcome back!

We have great news! In order to give you the best service possible, we’ve opened our own office. If you would like to stop by and visit, our address is 1001 Kamokila Blvd. Suite 106 Kapolei, HI 96707

It’s just between the police station and the library, and directly across from the James Campbell building.

As a past client you get the VIP treatment! You can make free copies, send a fax, have Internet access, use our notary services and so much more.

If our office isn’t at a convenient location for you, we have access to offices all over Oahu and the neighboring islands to make meeting with you as convenient as possible! Thanks for watching!

And remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show every Saturday at 11am on Oahu on AM830 KHVH  - and at 8AM on Maui on 1110AM KAOI

If we can’t sell your home in the agreed upon time and or price we will have it bought for CASH!

Real Steel Dominates and Defeats Wood Yet Again!

Today we are sitting in our beautiful Lauana Kai Listing. It's an ocean front vacation rental here in Kihei Maui.

Deciding to build your home can be overwhelming. There are decisions to make about which type of countertops, which windows are the best, etc.

Well, we hope to make one decision a little easier for you. Did you know that more than 70 percent of the new-home construction in Hawaii uses cold-steel frame studs in place of traditional wooden two x fours?

Hawaii leads the nation in Steel-Framed homes. According to a recent article in the Hawaii Business Magazine by John Stickler, Tim Waite of Hawaii Steel Alliance says there are five major benefits to using steel instead of wood.

1. Steel has greater tensile strength and therefore needs fewer studs than wood.
2. Unlike wood, steal does not warp, shrink or rot.
3. Steel is termite proof and lasts for a long period.
4. Steel-framed buildings receive better fire ratings.
5. You can still go green! 66.2 percent of steel is recycled.

Hopefully these five benefits to steel-framed building helps you in your new home-construction!

And remember listen to the www.teamlallyrealestateshow.com on every Saturday from 11am on Oahu on AM830 KHVH and at 8am on Maui on KAOI AM1110.

If we can’t sell your home in the agreed upon time and or price, we will have it bought for CASH!

Thanks for watching and Aloha!

Was SpongeBob SquarePants your last Realtor? Here are tips to AVOID that!

Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will make in our lifetime. You don’t want just anyone to represent you. When it comes time to choose a realtor, there are three key elements to consider.

Experience - The first is the realtor’s level of experience. There are a lot of realtors who are new to the game. Ask for the number of transactions they had last year. Team Lally is proud to have had 135 transactions in 2012 and we’ve helped 97 families this year buy and sell their home.

Marketing - One of the most important elements in real estate is marketing. Ask your realtor what their marketing budget is. Why is this so important? Marketing is what generates leads and gets great exposure for your home. We spend around $16,000 a month on marketing.

Team Support - Lastly, ask your agent whether they are part of a team. Real estate transactions involve hundreds of steps with different paperwork and other office duties. You want your realtor to be able to focus 100% on your home. It’s important that your realtor has an assistant or team to help. We have an administration team to help make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

These are three important things to consider when choosing your realtor. If you have any questions or are ready to buy or sell, please give us a call!

Listen to the www.teamlallyrealestateshow.com on every Saturday from 11-12 on AM830 and on Maui on 95.1FM

Who Was Our Lucky Winner This Quarter?

 
Aloha! Today we are at one of our listings in Seascape. Take a look at this view! If you’re interested in this listing, check out the link and watch the video tour! 

Click Here for more information about the property

Click Here for the detailed video tour 

Today we are giving away a Kindle Fire!

Why?

Once a quarter we take a look at all our clients from Yelp, Zillo, Trulia, Facebook testimonials and of course those of you who sent us referrals! Thank you so much! We take all of you and put your name in a fish bowl. Then, we draw one lucky winner!

Before we draw our winner, though, we wanted to thank everyone who attended our client appreciation party and those of you who made cash donations or brought items to support Women In Need (W.I.N.). If you would like to know more about this great cause, click here to visit their website!

We also wanted to send a huge thank you to all of our sponsors!

• Gabe Amey and Jim Owens from Hawaii VA Loans (808.792.4251)
• Bradley Maruyama from Allstate Insurance (808.591.8016)
• Denis Kaehu from Hawaii Escrow and Title (dkaehu@hetinc.com)
• Scarlett Dumadog from Beautiville (scarlett@bueativille.com)
• Alana DelaCruz with Kamaaina Property Management (alanadelacruz@yahoo.com)
• Daniel Costigan from Honolulu Mortgage Alliance (DCostigan@hnlmortgage.com)
• The Law Office of Sheila Sue–Noguchi (SueNoguchilaw@gmail.com)
• Donald Noguchi from Noguchi Accounting Services (808.625.2048)
• Matt Fortier from Fidelity Escrow and Title (Matt.Fortier@fnfn.com)
• The Law Offices of Christopher Woo (808.428.8872)
• Sandro of Sandro’s Landscaping (808.347.4462)
• Jeff Payer from Island Tub Doctor (808.203.3108)

We appreciate everything you all do so much!

And now it’s time to find out who are lucky winner is!

Congratulations Ross Amparo!

And remember to listen to the Team Lally radio show every Saturday morning at 11a.m. on AM830 KHVH and to our new Maui Radio Show at 8a.m. 95FM

Thanks and aloha!

Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation

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With summer fast approaching, you might already have vacation on your mind...so I wanted to share with you on this little video clip my favorite safety tips. In fact, I have multiple critical steps to prepare your home for safe keeping while you're away, to keep your nest safe and secure.

This is exactly what I did to prepare my home while I'm on vacation:

The best way to keep your home safe in your absence is to make it appear you are home, leaving absolutely no clue you're actually away. Light, time and noise are your greatest weapons to accomplish this. Follow these tips to ready your home and keep it safe:

- Ask someone you know and trust to keep an eye on your house.

For short trips, ask one of your neighbors to pick up your mail and your newspaper. If you are going to be gone longer, however, be sure to stop by the post office and have your home mail delivery stopped until you return.

Be sure to provide neighbors, friends and family members with emergency phone numbers so you can be reached quickly. It's a good idea to leave a spare house key with a relative or neighbor as well.

- At least a couple of weeks before you leave for vacation, decide what to do about your pets. You may want to have a friend or neighbor stop by each day to provide food, water and exercise. Or you may want to hire a professional pet sitting service or take the pets to a reputable kennel. This decision should be made well in advance so that proper arrangements can be made.

- Use timers on lights, televisions and radios to provide sound and illuminate the inside of your home.

- If you still have a home phone, change the setting on your answering machine so it picks up on the first or second ring—or just turn down the ringer. A constantly ringing phone is also a good sign no one is home.

- For long absences, you may want to turn off the main water valve. This will help avoid problems with frozen pipes in winter and leaking pipes in the warmer months as well as other plumbing issues.

- Keep shades up and blinds and curtains open to make it appear you're home.

- Keep bushes and shrubs near your home's entrance and walkway well trimmed. This will eliminate hiding spots for burglars.

- Keep the outside of your home well lit. Burglars won't go where they can be seen.

- Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway, occasionally moving his or her car indicate your coming and going.

- Leave the air conditioner on. A silent compressor on a hot day is a good indication you aren't home.

- Have the lawn mowed my a friend or lawn service if you are away longer than a week in the warmer months.

- This one is tough for those addicted to Facebook but posting to Facebook where you are at all times you are not only sharing this with your 'friends'. Those posts and photos allow others to find out when you are away and where you are. This isn't as concerning when you are local as you could post a comment or photo as you are ON your way home or just arrived but when your, say, at Disney World, those with ill plans regarding your trip away from home.

- Be sure to turn down the temperature on the hot water heater and unplug televisions and other appliances. These appliances will be drawing electricity whether they are on or not. Unplugging them will help lower your electric bill.

- Turn your thermostats down (or up) before you leave. There is no reason to spend money heating or cooling the home when you are not there.

- Don't forget about the plants. If you are having a friend or pet sitter care for your pets, ask them to take care of your plants as well. Simply soaking the plants with water before you leave is not enough. A better idea is to create a self watering system if you cannot have someone care for the plants. For small plants, make a self watering system by filling a plastic container with pebbles. Then fill the bottom of the container with water. This allows the plants to slowly absorb the moisture they need, without the danger of their roots becoming waterlogged. Larger plants can be mulched with a damp towel or newspaper to prevent the loss of moisture.

- When the day to leave for vacation finally arrives, try not to make that departure too obvious to those passing by. If you have a garage, be sure to pack the car with the garage door closed. If you do not have a garage, you may want to pack a couple of items a day in order to avoid broadcasting to the world that your home will be unoccupied.

- This last tip isn't a security measure for your house but for your credit (you know I always care about that as well) as you need to keep tight check over your credit in order to purchase or refinance your home!

With all the excitement of the upcoming trip we sometimes get carried away, plan only for the trip and security of our home for while we are away and leave for our stress-free trip. But wait!! You suddenly realize the day before you return the date! You've missed your mortgage payment, car payment, credit card, and utility due dates by a week or more! This happens more than I'd like to hear and the credit company doesn't accept this as a viable hardship excuse. :-) So ensure you plan ahead. Go on and sit down to make all the payments needed to be made in advance before your trip and all those due up till a few days after your return for good measure to ensure you don't get tied up with the return home and forget this very important task to protect your credit rating!

As you can see, there is a lot to think about before you jump in the car or on a plane for vacation. Use this checklist as a way of bringing peace of mind to you and your family. Enjoy your vacations without worrying about the safety of your home while you're away.

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As always, be sure to check us out  every Saturday at 11am on AM830 KHVH


If you'd like to get in touch with Sandro's Lawn Service, you can call Sandro at (808) 347-4462 or email him at sandrohawaii@yahoo.com

We also recommend you contact Todd Bedford, the Owner of Life Line Fire and Security. You can call him at (808) 548-5433 or email tbedford@lifeline-hawaii.com

What Can You Expect With Your Money?

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It’s a sellers’ market and it may seem like a buyer just can’t get a good deal, but with interest rates as low as they are, there are some exciting deals to be had. We have three properties we wanted to tell you about that you can actually buy for the amount you’d expect to pay rent for.

The first property is located at 92-1291 Panana St. in Makakilo. It is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome with a great view. It is listed at $279,000, which would equal out to a $1,381 monthly mortgage payment. The renting price is $1,800 a month. So, you can save quite a bit of money by purchasing.

The second property is 91-2078 Kaioli St. at Ewa Beach. Located in Fairways Edge, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath has a beautiful clubhouse and pool. The listing price is $330,000. A monthly mortgage payment is about $1,600 a month, $600 cheaper than renting.

Our third property is 312 Pupukea Rd on the famous North shore of Oahu. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home also has an acre of land! It has three separate living spaces, so if you wanted to live in one and rent the others, it’s a great money making property as well. The listing price is $1.219 million, with a monthly payment of $4,867.

If you would like to see a real live video tour of these home please visit our website www.teamlally.com

So what are you waiting for? It won’t be long before interest rates rise quickly! Call us today; we’d love to show you one of these or any home! The inventory is lower than it has been in a long time, and the really great homes are flying off the market.

Now is a great time to sell! Give us a call at 808.212.9181 for a great real estate experience. And remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show every Saturday on AM830 KHVH- Oahu from 11-12 and 95.1 KAOI- Maui from 8-8:30.

Thanks and aloha!

Solar Power Increases Home Value, Reduces Carbon Footprint and Saves Money

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Remember when solar panels first came out and it was the next big thing? But they were just too expensive for everyone to have. Well things have changed. It turns out that over the past few years, the price of using solar energy has gone down dramatically. So much so, in fact that it makes a lot of sense to have one installed in your home.

Historically, the relatively high installation costs have always been a challenge for many consumers. Over the years there have been programs in place by both the government and utility companies, designed to encourage the installation and use of these energy-saving systems. We still have those incentives but before it’s too late, you may miss your chance to cash in on some of them as we are expecting them to cease in the near future.

Cost to Have Solar Power in Homes Has Come Down

It was not too long ago that once a homeowner installed a solar power system in their home it would take years for it to pay itself back. But today that same system would take a lot less time for payback to kick in. The reason for this is a combination of utility company rebates as well as tax advantages to qualified energy conserving taxpayers.

Home Values Increase When Energy Costs Go Down

Buyers today are savvier than ever before and one of the things they look for when shopping for a new home is its feasibility and affordability moving forward. Rising energy costs combined with heightened awareness of energy conservation necessity make having a photovoltaic system in your home an excellent selling tool. Dollar for dollar, you will almost instantly see a return on your investment.

Many Benefits of Using Photovoltaic Technology in the Home

Not only does the homeowner today enjoy a sizable reduction in installation costs when setting up solar energy use at home, there are also some other benefits. Environmentally, the use of solar energy significantly reduces the negative impact on the power grid, freeing up power for other applications within the locale. Another added benefit is reducing the carbon footprint when solar power is the main source of energy to power the home.

Buyers Love Solar Energy Homes and the Value of Your Home Will Go Up

As we move further and further into a “green” style of living overall, more and more buyers are attracted to homes with solar power energy sources. Not only do these systems provide them with reduced electricity bills but also they will be aware that the property value will be higher than others in the area without solar energy.

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If this sounds as intriguing to you as it does to us – call Jeremy and the folks at Rising Sun today. And remember, for the latest real estate news and views, trends and market information – be sure to catch us on Saturday mornings for our radio show on AM830 KHVH from 11am to noon.

Thanks and Aloha!

http://www.risingsunsolar.com                           (808) 941-0017

Four Ways to Improve Your Home's Online Presence

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In today’s real estate market, 90 percent of potential home buyers start their search on the Internet. That means that nearly all of the time, a potential buyer will first see your home on a computer, not by walking through your front door. That’s why it’s crucial to put your best foot forward when presenting your home online.

Here are Team Lally’s four tips to help you make the best impression.

1. Declutter. Potential buyers want to visualize themselves living in your home, and clutter detracts from their ability to do so. We recommend cleaning well and reducing the items in each room by a third.

2. Have your home professionally photographed. Make sure your home is visually attractive online. Professional photos – not a photo from an iPhone or point-and-shoot camera – are required. Publishing clear, bright, wide-angle shots of each room will make a huge difference in how your home is perceived.

3. Record and publish a video tour. Do an actual walk-through of your home using video. This gives buyers a clear picture of your home’s actual floor plan.

4. Website syndication. You want to make sure your home is listed on as many relevant websites as possible to maximize your exposure. We strive for this with all of our clients.

We would also like you to check out the film we made for one of our latest listings. Watch it here!


GONE (Short Film) from Davy Duhamel on Vimeo.
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