Real Estate Careers and Training Podcast with the Lally Team

What do you want to know about Team Lally? Ask us anything — and we mean anything — for a chance to get a $20 gift card.  Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value report  Want to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for sale Today, we want to talk to you about questions. Is there anything that you want to know about Team Lally? And when we say anything, we mean anything. Just send an email to [email protected] with your question. If we answer your question on our next video or on our radio show, then we will send you a gift card for $20. Remember, no question is off-limits. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value report Want to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for sale Today we want to talk to you about cupcakes. We give away gourmet cupcakes every year around this time. These cupcakes are made from scratch with a delicious cream cheese topping, just in time for the Valentine Holiday with your loved one. Your cupcakes will be available for pickup at our office the day before Valentine's Day, and you can take full credit for the cupcakes. We won’t tell. Now you're asking yourself, "How do I get these cupcakes?" Well, if you're one of our awesome clients, all you have to do is click here and fill in your information. To sweeten the deal, make sure to post a picture of your cupcakes with #teamlally on social media to be entered to win a $20 giftcard. If you have any other questions for us, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you soon! Thanks and aloha!

Today we want to talk to you about how the recent election will affect the real estate market.  Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value report  Want to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for sale There's some good news and there's some bad news. First, the bad: mortgage rates have shot up since the election. From a low of 3.64% in October, the average fixed 30-year mortgage rate increased to over 4.4% in January. Check out this visual of how interest rates are performing. Economists are saying this kind of volatility is likely to continue, with day-to-day changes driven by the moves and statements of the new administration. The good news is that there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic down the line. Promised tax breaks for high-earners could reinvigorate sales of luxury homes, which have seen a glut lately. This could have a ripple effect throughout the rest of the real estate market, spurring sales and construction of mid-level and lower-priced housing. Also, looser financial regulation could make it easier for buyers to obtain mortgages. One of the biggest challenges facing our market has been low inventory, and one thing we can say for certain is that our President-elect is a builder. He wants to ease regulations for home builders, and an increase in new construction would certainly help ease the stress low inventory has caused on our market. You might have seen that the stock market has been surging in the past few weeks. That might be a vote of confidence for our President-elect and his anticipated business-friendly policies as the inauguration draws near. It certainly seems things are getting back to normal as people come to realize the world's not ending. In fact, many people who were waiting on the sidelines while the election was going on are now entering the real estate market. It's a great time to take advantage of this if you are selling. Home prices are near record highs. If you'd like to get an idea of what your home is currently worth, check out this calculator which takes into account recent Hawaii sales: Enter your home address to find out what your home is currently worth And if you're looking to buy, there are two things you should know. First, even though mortgage rates have gone up, they are still historically very low, and worth taking advantage of. Second, many new homes have entered the market since the election, and more new listings will arrive as the spring market approaches. It's definitely worth investigating what's available around Hawaii right now. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call or send us an email. Thanks and Aloha!

Failing to properly plan for your estate can be costly. Today, estate planning experts Myron Kamihara and Vladimir G’aad share their top three tips.  Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value report  Want to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for sale If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. We have two experts in the field of estate planning joining us today. Myron Kamihara and Vladimir G’aad are going to cover the three most important things you need to know about estate planning. They are: 1. A will does not protect you from probate. 2. You don’t want your family fighting over your personal property and belongings at your funeral. 3. A trust will keep your wishes, including your distribution, safe and private. Myron and Vlad are holding an estate planning seminar soon for our VIP clients. Get for more information on the free, informative event and RSVP today! "Having a plan in place will put you at ease." You can also reach Myron here to schedule your free initial consultation, or to simply learn more about Kamihara Law, visit this page. When we completed our trust, we had a great sense of relief and we want to give you that relief of knowing your loved ones will be taken care of as well. To hear more from Vlad and Myron, listen to this full episode of The Team Lally Radio Show. If you have any other questions for us, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We would always love to hear from you.

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Ronald Chang, Vice President and Senior Private Banking Manager for the Real Estate Industries Group of Bank of Hawaii’s Private Banking Division.  Ron discussed his background of living in Hawaii, studying in Iolanis school. Ron Talks about his recent presentation about the current state of the Real Estate Market in Hawaii. He talks about the advantages of owning a home VS renting a home or condominium.  We also discussed what may happen in the upcoming bubble and how the mainland lenders work affect foreclosures and the market in general. Ron also talks about the local banks' approach towards lending in Hawaii real Estate. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Bradley Maruyama and Duke Kimhan with Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Ron Chang?   He is Vice President and Senior Private Banking Manager for the Real Estate Industries Group of Bank of Hawaii’s Private Banking Division. He is a graduate of Iolani School, and obtained his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Washington in Seattle. His experience includes a unique mixture of successful business startup and management experience, personal real estate and investment experience, and nearly 25 years of local and national banking experience covering the areas of equipment leasing, commercial and corporate banking, and for the last 15 years, building a thriving private banking practice at Hawaii’s two largest banks.   To reach Ron Chang you may contact him in the following ways:   Phone: (808) 694-8796   Email: [email protected]   Website: https://www.boh.com/wealth-management/

In this episode of the Team Lally radio show, we are joined by Nathan Baker, Franchise Owner and Certified Home Inspector from Pillar To Post.  He talks about how he has lived in Arizona and Iowa most of his life and how he ended up in Hawaii. We discuss the importance of getting a home inspection prior to any home purchase.  Nathan talks about how Pillar to Post sets itself apart from other home inspectors and the high standard of training they go through.  He talks about the differences between Hawaii homes and those from the mainland and lots of advice about dealing with home inspection! Also in this episode: Tips of the week, Quotes of the day, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.  Who is Nathan Baker?   Nathan Baker is the local franchise owner and Pillar To Post Home Inspector providing professional home inspection services for the State of Hawaii. Every Pillar To Post home inspector is trained in the classroom and in the field. You can have confidence in the fact that all Pillar To Post inspectors are required to continually upgrade their skills and to keep current with new technologies and professional standards. A Pillar To Post home inspection will give you a clear, unbiased evaluation of a home's condition. They will answer any questions you may have, and help give you peace of mind.   To reach Nathan Baker, you may contact him in the following ways: Phone: 808-492-1675    Email: [email protected]   Website: http://www.pillartopost.com/nathanbaker

Joining the show in this episode is Magin Patrick, the Director of Project Hawai'i, Inc. In this episode we start by discussing the importance of having a security system for your office or home. Magin Patrick talks about what Project Hawaii is and how they help take care of the homeless kids in Hawaii. She talks about their vision for their non profit organization, when and why she decided to work with children.  She tackles the topic of the abusive environment a lot of these children wen through and how your donations can make a huge difference. Also in this episode: Brandon Fraser of APN Alarm Company, and Keoni Ford to talk about a non profit organization.  We have tips of the week, Quotes of the day, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.  Who is Magin Patrick?   Magin Patrick, the Director of Project Hawai'i, Inc. formerly known as the Christmas Wish Program. Along with co-founder Cliff Kama and their volunteers, Magin works throughout the year to provide life changing opportunities to the children living in extreme poverty situations. Providing interactive solutions that help the children to grow and break the cycle of homelessness within their own lives is one of their major goals. To contact Magin Patrick you may visit http://www.helpthehomelesskeiki.org/ You can also reach her by email: [email protected]   To donate visit: http://www.helpthehomelesskeiki.org/donate   To volunteer visit: http://www.helpthehomelesskeiki.org/volunteer-opportunities

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Keli'i Gibson from Kilauea Pest Control. Keli'i talks about his background as a native of Hawaii. He talks to us about how he got together with John Speed, owner of Kilauea Pest Control.  He'll talk about what home owners and buyers should know when it comes to house pests, the different kinds to look out for and how they cause damage.  We also hear some of Keli'i's unusual stories he's encountered while working with clients. Also in this episode: Tips of the week, our special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.  Who is Keli'i Gibson?  Keli'i Gibson is the Manager of the Termite Division Kilauea Pest Control To reach Keli"i Gibson you may contact him in the following ways: Phone: 808.236.2847   Email: [email protected]   Website: https://kilaueapest.com/   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-kelii-gibson-mba-aa1931

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Richard Weylman, International Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, with his latest book, "The Power of Why".  We discuss the different types of leaders and their styles. Richard talks about "The new keystones" for today's leaders and what they have discovered. He also talks about the importance of having a clear strategic vision for your business or organization. Richard also discusses how they have helped elevate the performance of so many businesses. Also in this episode: Tips of the week, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings. Who is Richard Weylman?   Richard Weylman is one of the leading global authorities on how to create a business of distinction; more effectively communicate the exceptional value of products & services, as well as how to elevate the customer experience using both digital & traditional methodologies. What this means to you is he will partner with you and deliver the actionable strategies & tactics that will elevate your business performance in today’s marketplace. He has founded three businesses, two of which have been recognized as ground breaking enterprises in there sectors. To reach Richard Weylman you may contact him in the following ways: Phone: (941) 743-0321   Website: http://richardweylman.com/about-contact/contact-richard/                 www.weylmancenter.com                 www.weylmanconsultinggroup.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/richard_weylman