Real Estate Careers and Training Podcast with the Lally Team

Natalie Pawluk of Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii shares the history and the mission of the organization. Also, she describes the day to day activities that kids are doing in the club while waiting for their parents to arrive. Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) has been a cornerstone of the community since opening it doors in 1976. It currently operate 7 Clubhouses, 3 Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Teen Centers and 2 Outreach Sites on Oahu and Kauai. Serving over 14,000 youth, BGCH provides a safe, structured and positive environment for young people after school, during holidays and on summer vacation Profile:  Natalie has been working with youth for over 10 years now in many different capacities, leading various youth programs.  She studied psychology with a particular interest in adolescent development, and then went on to earn her Master’s degree from Chaminade University in Family Therapy.  As the Unit Director of the Spalding Clubhouse, she truly believes that she has the best job in the world!  Her main goals at the Boys and Girls Club are to help youth learn how to better relate with their peers and their families, to assist them in gaining an increased level of self-respect and respect towards others, and to guide members to discover their own interests and develop talents that can turn into future careers. Learn more: http://www.bgch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGCH808Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGCH

Shawn Ouchi discusses his new business, Nhance- revolutionary wood renewal. He states that his services are more affordable and doesn't have any fumes or irritable odors. Shawn grew up in Paia and Kihei, on the island of Maui and went to UH Manoa and majored in Political Science with an emphasis on Hawaiian Studies. His working career has been in sales.  He bought the NHance franchise 3-4 months ago as he can see that there was a need for this type of service in Hawaii, and even though there are 350+ franchises on the mainland, there were none in Hawaii. Currently, he lives in Mililani.  Aside from taking care of his family and business, he coached competitive soccer for 13 years. What is N-hance? N-Hance is a revolutionary process that restores the shine, shield and luster to household and commercial wood surfaces. Our revolutionary and proprietary finishes are formulated by our own Research & Development team. Our R&D Team continually evaluates, improves and tests our products to make sure they are category leaders with the industries best finishes. Phone number: (808) 256-8441Address: 94-622 Kuaie St. Milililani, HI 96789 Website: https://www.nhance.com/oahu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhancerenewsTwitter: https://twitter.com/NHanceCorporatePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nhancerenews/

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, we want to talk to you about homeowners insurance. Bradley Maruyama from Allstate Insurance is with us to answer a few questions, as there are a few things that could affect the cost of your insurance. Let's talk about flood zones or flood insurance. What are the different flood zones? The most common flood zones in Hawaii are V, A, X, D, and Z. The most volatile flood zones are the V zones. These are located near the coastline and beachfront properties. A zones are found near riverways, lakes, swamplands, and reservoirs. The most common flood zone is X, which is actually the most unlikely place to have a flood. D and Z are zones where flood hazards are undetermined, but still possible. How do different flood zones affect the cost of your homeowners insurance? The most volatile flood zones are the V and A zones. Some V zones on the coastline could cost you as much as $24,000 per year. Your Realtor and loan officer are working very hard when it comes to making sure you are qualified to buy your dream home. When your monthly rates go up because of the flood insurance, you might not qualify to buy your dream home. So, when you're shopping in V and A zones, keep in mind that the homeowners insurance will raise your monthly payments. For more information on flood zones visit this link! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any questions for Bradley, you can give him a call at (808) 591-8016. We look forward to hearing from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Kapono R. Kobylanski was born in Honolulu, HI, and he grew up in Waipahu, HI. He is a mixed plate, and is made up of 10 different ethnicities including Hawaiian, Polish, Filipino, Irish, Scottish, Portuguese, Chinese, English, American Indian, and Spanish.  Kapono was fortunate to attend 8 public schools all over the island from K-10th grade, and then he went to and graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2001. He got a full scholarship to attend the University of La Verne (ULV) in Southern California, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with a Concentration in Finance and a Speech Communication minor. Kapono graduated in the top 7% of his class receiving Magna Cum Laude and Departmental Honors status.  He started his Finance career working for numerous big-named companies, and then he became the Financial Analyst at First American Title Company for six years.  On the side, Kapono pursued a modeling and acting career for a few years, and the pinnacle of that venture was winning the title of the 6th annual Mr. Philippines USA’09 competition.   While juggling a part-time and full-time career, he went back to ULV where he got a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a Concentration in Accounting. Kapono loves travelling, and he was able to travel across the United States and around the world. His experiences in life helps him to understand all people he interacts with.  He got his feet wet with real estate when he bought and sold a home in Rialto, CA.  His mom & family were featured on A&E’s hit show, Intervention (An EmmyAward-winning American television series), as the first family to be from Oahu, HI on the show.  Kapono was a pivotal person for getting his family on the show, and they strategically overcame the odds that were stacked against them (1 out of 4.83 million chance of making the show per year).  After living in Southern California for about 11 years, he returned home to Oahu, HI to be near his family and friends back in June 2013. He became the Accounting Manager for Kalihi-Palama Health Center.  Kapono then bought a condo in Makiki (Honolulu, HI) with his wife, and he is a proud step-father with a healthy baby boy coming too.  After pursuing a successful career in Finance & Accounting for over 10 years, he decided to follow his passion by becoming a Realtor. Kapono believes that real estate is the best investment anyone can make bar none. He wants to help everyone achieve their dreams through obtaining real estate, and Kapono comes to you with over 14 years of proven Excellence! His newest challenge is being a Buyer’s Specialist with TEAM LALLY of Keller Williams Honolulu.  Kapono positioned himself to work alongside TEAM LALLY, the #1 real estate team in Hawaii, because he believes you deserve to have unparalleled service with all of your real estate needs. Kapono brings a professional aloha spirit to all of his interactions, and he has a deep understanding of the neighborhoods across the island. His family & friends know him as Pono, and he would be honored for you to refer to him as Pono. When you work with Pono, you will actually live PONO and you will experience:  Phenomenal customer serviceOutstanding communicationNoteworthy neighborhood expert knowledge  Outrageously genuine professionalism  Pono is devoted & delighted to serve you! He is powered by TEAM LALLY, and they will deliver to you exceptional service in b

Team Lally is joined today by Ward Village Vice President Race Randle and Sales Ambassador Chen Feng.  They discuss the unique Ward Village Master plan community. Race and Chen also share the projects that are for sale, being built, and the target dates on the availability of the units. They have international buyers and they have sales agents that are equipped with the foreign language skills! To learn more about Ward Village visit their website or contact them through the information below. Follow Ward Village on social media! Blog: http://wardvillage.com/news-lifestyleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WardVillageTwitter: https://twitter.com/WardVillageGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+WardVillageHonolulu/postsVimeo: https://vimeo.com/user25925910Instagram: https://instagram.com/wardvillage/ Ward Village Gallery and Showroom IBM Building 1240 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814 808-369-9600

Duke from Hawaii Pacific Property Management called in with his property management tip of the week which includes not having carpet, having the home cleaned before you show it, and great landscaping! Devin Greco of Oahu Floor Coverings is joining Adrienne and Attilio today to discuss his specialty on floorings servicing a whole of Oahu. David's international flooring company supply and install almost all types of floor coverings. From hard planks to carpets and water proof products, they have it all! To see what products they offer visit their website. You can also find Oahu Floor Coverings on their Facebook page and blog! All of their products have installation warranty.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Are we in a seller's market or a buyer's market? Is a shift on the way? We'll answer those questions for you today. First of all, a seller's market exists when there are more buyers than sellers, inventory is low, and homes are selling quickly, often gathering multiple offers. A buyer's market exists when there are more sellers than buyers, demand is low, and supply is high. In this situation, buyers are able to negotiate aggressively. Keep in mind that results vary from area to area. The median price for homes in Oahu in 2005 was $590,000; in 2011, it was $575,000, and today, the median price is $710,000. We don't think prices will fall, but the rate of appreciation may decrease. Right now, we are in a seller's market. Inventory is low, and most of our listings get offers right away. We sell hundreds of homes every year, and this volume of activity gives us a better view of the market than an agent who only does a handful of transactions each year. The best time to sell is when inventory is low, and it is right now. If you want a free market analysis on what your home is worth, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, we want to talk to you about accessory dwelling units, or ADU's. The Honolulu City Council approved a bill on September 2 that allows for ADU's. An estimated 20,000 Oahu homeowners will soon be able to create secondary housing units on their properties. Mayor Caldwell is expected to sign the bill shortly. Proponents say this will address the housing rental crisis here on Oahu. This is part of the mayor's plan to create Ohana housing open to more than just family members. Many of these ADU's will fall within an affordable range. The department of business economic development and tourism estimates that Honolulu's population will grow to more than 1 million people by 2030, which is an 11% increase. ADU's provide extra living space as our population grows. This change in law should create a low-cost way to facilitate private sector development without costly government subsidies or investment. This bill represents one of the most significant pieces of housing legislation in years. If you're interested in ADU properties, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Today we welcome Duke Kimhan, Property Management Manager, and discuss if you should accept partial payments from property tenant and rent guarantee's.  First Adrienne and Attilio chat about BOLD (Business Objective Life by Design) quotes.  Pastor Roy and Team Lally introduces "Camp Agape" and its yearly events. Camp Agape helps kids of incarcerated parents by conducting a yearly camp, surfing, playing games and horseback riding.

It's time once again for another edition of the Team Lally Radio Show! We are joined today by Travis Wittmeyer, President of B+G (Blue and Green) Innovations to discuss important points about home building permits and planning.  Travis also shares how he uses sustainable products and services in his business.  Press play to hear everything Travis has to say, and tips from Team Lally!