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CONTENTS
Message From GAR
Departments 4
Message from the President
Market Report Market Snapshot Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 2012
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Feature
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How to Decorate Loveseats In the spirit of the month of love, here’s a way to spruce up your existing love seat
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Profile Karen Pan Relocating Realtor
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Home Finance Paths to Home Ownership
February 2013 • Vol. 6 • No. 02 P.O. Box 24881 Barrigada, GU 96921 Tel: (671) 472-3495 | Fax: (671) 472-3498 email: office@yellowpagesink.com
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How to D.I.Y. Use the Web!
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From the Experts Why Title Insurance is Important and Worth the Money
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Curb Appeal Garage Doors Know what to look for
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In Our Community Looking Back... REALTORS® Committment to Guam’s Community
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
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Classifieds
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Closing Guam Association of REALTORS® A Great Big Thank You
Doris Pangelinan John Mendiola Emily Untalan Jennifer Santos
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By Clare Delgado REALTOR® Century 21 Commonwealth Realty
This month, the Guam Association of REALTORS® will be inaugurating newly elected members to the leadership team. I am proud to introduce the following elected officers and appointed committee chairpersons and vice chairpersons. GAR OFFICERS: President-elect: Louisa Wessling Vice President/Treasurer: Rong “Bobby” Sachdej Secretary: Loisa Cabuhat COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS MLS: Gina Campos, Chair Julie Paxton, Vice Chair GRIEVANCE: Graham Botha, Chair Diane Licanto-Lee, Vice Chair PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Moe Cotton, Chair Daniel Bruschi, Vice Chair MEMBER SERVICES: Tahereh Golbarani, Chair Joylyn Anderson, Vice Chair RPAC:
Jason Young, Chair Shawn Blas, Vice Chair
Josie Redmond
|Production Manager| Mark S. Burke
|Graphics & Layout| Mark S. Burke Edwin E. Valencia
|Editorial Contributors| Faye Varias Creative Services Clare Delgado Anthony R. Godwin Calvin Hernandez Peggy Araullo Llagas Bryan J.C. Sualog Arlene Taitague Taitingfong Jean Santos Karen Curinga
FPC/RPMIC: Marilou Lacson, Chair Steffen Nui, Vice Chair WORKFORCE HOUSING: Richard Gutierrez, Chair Ray Magbitang, Vice Chair LEGISLATIVE: Carl Peterson, Chair Timothy Rohr, Vice Chair COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Jodee Duenas, Chair Trini Sarmiento, Vice Chair EDUCATION: Mark Williams, Chair Soo Choi, Vice Chair
I thank these hard working and dedicated members for their time and commitment to the association. Remember that when buying or renting, working with a REALTOR® guarantees that you will be working with a real estate professional that subscribes and follows a strict code of ethics. Pursue the dream of homeownership. Work with a REALTOR® to help you achieve that dream!
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Commitment to Professionalism
Trust and Reliability 20+ years serving the Community and Businesses on Guam and the CNMI
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888 North Marine Corps Drive, Suite 200, Tamuning, Guam 96913 T: 671-648-7777 | F: 671-648-7213
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Market Repor t
Market Snapshot January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 2012 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Summary
Average Housing Costs Average Home Price Days on Market
$269,911 176
Average Condo Price Days on Market
$161,794 189
Average Rental Single Family Days on Market
$2,120/mo. 85
Average Rental Condo Days on Market
$1,376/mo. 81
Number of Agents/Brokers
411
Total Listings in MLS 1,816 (as of January 21, 2013) Market Type – Buyer’s (& Renter’s) Market
REALTORS reported just under $230,000,000 in closed sales activity to the Guam Multiple Listing Service in 2012. This represents an increase of nearly $25,000,000 over activity reported in 2011.
Single Family 2012 Highlights
Single Family Home Sales Price Range
Total Sales 104 37 21 14 17 12
$150,000 to $249,999.99 $250,000 to $299,999.99 $300,000 to $349,999.99 $350,000 to $399,999.99 $400,000 to 449,999.99 $500,000 and up Condominium Highlights
There were 100 condominium sales reported to the Guam MLS in 2012.
Condominium Sales 2012 Price Range $0 to $99,999.99 $150,000 to 199,999.99 $300,000 and Up 4 CasaGuam Februar y 2013
Total Sales 30 22 6
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Market Repor t Making Home Ownership Happen! Buyers and renters have an excellent selection of properties to choose from with just under 1,900 listings available in the MLS. Low mortgage interest rates, coupled with a good selection of properties for sale, make it a good time for home ownership. Furthermore, with a $10,000 grant for closing costs from Guam Housing Corporation for home purchases under $250,000, how could you resist? In some cases, Seller’s are also providing financial help in the form of price credits.
Advice to Buyers! The signals to buy are everywhere… more choices! Low interest rates! Help with closing costs & down payments. These are the ideal conditions to make a home purchase. Will these conditions last forever? No. Supply and demand affect everything—including the purchase of a home. Interest rates on mortgages in Guam are based on the financial markets in the US. As the US financial markets improve, interest rates will most likely start to rise.
As demand for real estate increases sellers are less likely to provide financial help and credits to buyers. As the number of properties available for sale decreases then the usual market response is an increase in prices. Property choices, low interest rates, help with closing costs and downpayments—it’s an ideal time to buy!
Finding Properties Perhaps 90% of buyers and tenants are starting their search on the internet. Nearly all real estate websites on Guam feature all properties from all real estate companies through the Guam MLS. Websites such as http://www.guamrealestate.com even allow you to create favorite folders, save searches and track properties that meet your requirements. When you are ready to make a move, contact your favorite REALTOR®. All data in this article is from the Guam Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.. Not responsible for errors or omissions.
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Feature
Loveseats make practical additions to just about any room or garden spot. These versatile pieces of furniture are ideal for small spaces. They are typically easy to move and comfortably fit two people. Place two loveseats across from each other to create a more-formal, balanced look or set them at an angle to each other for a more casual conversation area. A traditional sofa pairs well with a loveseat, providing plenty of seating while saving space. Several decorating ideas offer the opportunity to turn your worn or outdated loveseat into dramatic focal point in your room's decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Decorate Loveseats In the spirit of the month of love, here’s a way to spruce up your existing love seats.
By Karen Curinga
Instructions 1 Cover your loveseat with throw pillows in various sizes. These decorative cushions update a loveseat and pull together the colors of a room at the same time. Patterned pillows should pick up at least one color already in the room's decor. 2 Hire a professional upholsterer to re-cover your loveseat. These specialists can cover your loveseat using the most intricate of decorative treatments. You have a wide range of fabrics and decorative enhancements to choose from. 3 Slide a slipcover over the loveseat in a hue that complements the room's color scheme. These covers provide an excellent way to decorate if you are on a budget. Alternate slipcovers at the start of each season or during the holidays to incorporate variety into the overall look of the room. 4 Drape colorful throw blankets or quilts over the end of the loveseat. Make the loveseat a focal point in the room by selecting colors that pop, or stand out, against the loveseat fabric. Change the blankets or quilts during the Christmas holidays to enhance a festive mood and provide warmth for cold, winter evenings. 5 Spray paint your garden or solarium loveseat if it is made from wicker. Select a crisp, clean white paint and place floral-colored pillows on the loveseat for a bright, welcoming feel. Choose a dark-green paint and
neutral-colored pillows if you want the loveseat to blend into the surrounding greenery. Types of Love Seats Reclining One style of loveseat is the reclining loveseat. They tend to be overstuffed, padded and comfortable. This is a great option if you like to relax while watching TV. You can go from sitting straight up, to fully reclined just by pressing one button. There are two individual recliners on each loveseat, so those sitting do not both have to be reclined. Futon Another style of loveseat is the contemporary styled Futon. Futons are often found in small spaces, like dorm rooms and studio apartments, because they convert easily into a bed. Traditional The traditional style loveseat is basically a mini couch. Traditional loveseats are, in fact, often paired with regular-sized couches in living room settings to provide maximum seating. You can find the basic loveseat in many colors or styles of fabric, just like a traditional couch. Sleeper A sleeper style loveseat is also nice for a small space. It's similar to a futon loveseat in that it serves as seating and also as somewhere to sleep. However, the sleeper sofa contains an actual quilted spring mattress which adds to its comfort. Source: EHow.com
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On The Cover
Paradise Estates – Just Right
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reshly painted and landscaping trimmed up, this home awaits you and your family. Enjoy the central or split air contitioning units along with the nice ceiling fans to keep the inside temperature constant and comfortable. Gated community with power underground, sidewalks and 2 car garages. See this one and put in an offer. Now is the time, low interest rates and realistic seller.
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Profile
Relocating Realtor By Bryan J.C. Sualog
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Karen Z. Pan REALTOR®, CENTURY 21 COMMONWEALTH REALTY
Family:
Enyong Jin, husband; son Roy W. Jin, 6
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Graduated from University of California Davis
I personally am a big fan of Casa Guam magazine. I am so proud of what Casa has given to the readers on island. It is a great source for their real estate needs.
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Relocating from Los Angeles, California to Guam was a big challenge for Karen Z. Pan, Realtor for Century 21 Commonwealth Realty. “I had no clue how to locate the majority of properties on Guam. The street signs are missing and there is no GPS. It’s not like the states where you can locate the property easily.” With hard work Pan was able to adapt and thrive. “I was so stressed out because I was not able to locate these properties but I never gave up. I kept looking and asking. I viewed almost all the properties on the market. Within a short period of time, I fully equipped myself with all the things I should know as a REALTOR®.” Pan started her career in real estate while she was living in L.A. She was working as a sales associate at a golf store when she decided to purchase her first home. While shopping around for a home Pan became close friends with her REALTOR®, Lisa. “Her aggressive personality attracted me immediately,” she said. Lisa soon suggested that Pan get a real estate license and begin to help her sell houses, “which I thought was a great idea because it was the same field of business as what I had been doing and the time is so flexible. So I became a part time real estate agent that same year. Pan decided to move back to Guam at the end of 2010 when her father suggested that she relocate. “I wasn’t planning to move back but my father kept suggesting that me and my family move back because I am the only child in the family and he wanted me to be around him,” she said. “As soon as I got here I began to prepare to get my license here on Guam. I began working as a full time real estate agent in April 2011.“ Pan also tried her hand at developing real estate. She and her husband developed a high-end house in Tamuning in 2011 while the market was really slow. At that time, many people told them it was a bad idea and that they would not be able to sell it. They would wind up being stuck with it, especially since they had no experience building houses and weren’t familiar with the Guam housing market yet. “That was a big hit to our family emotionally,” she said. “I chose not to give up on the project and restore her on confidence.” Pan devoted herself to the project completely. She and her husband were able to complete the project and sell it at a very desirable price. “The difference between winners and losers often lies in that the winner can benefit from mistakes and try again in a different way,” Pan said. “That is how I can succeed in this business – never give up during the hardships, keep digging, and you will get there.
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Home Finance
Pathways to Home Ownership
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n Guam, most houses are constructed as one of a kind. This requires banks to look at each loan application distinctively. Even if the home was built by the same developer, has the exact architectural design specs, or is even built in same village, each mortgage is it is based on a borrower’s financial strength and ability to repay a mortgage loan. And it is because of this uniqueness, the Bank of Hawaii has developed a free “Pathways to Home ownership” seminar to help educate first time home buyers about the overall process in purchasing a home. In this seminar, one important tip we provide to potential buyers is to work with a licensed real estate professional. There are several reasons: 1. Real estate professionals typically work directly with the buyer in finding the right house. They are experienced in helping clients find the appropriate home and are familiar with mortgage lending basics. 2. Realtors can assist buyers in finding a bank that will help them understand the financing options available and pre-qualify for the loan. Pre-qualification will provide a general price range of the home they can afford. Once a general price range is identified, the Realtor will have access to market data and help narrow the search criteria for available homes for sale. This saves buyers time and energy from driving all around Guam, looking for “For Sale” signs and knocking on doors. Real estate professionals can also coordinate a home walk-through with the sellers. The walk-through allows the buyers a chance to
By Calvin Hernandez
get the general feel of the home, identify if location meets their needs, and have a chance to see the neighborhood. 3. Guam Realtors typically draft the purchase contract which is one of the required documents when applying for a mortgage loan. The contract is the formal agreement between buyer and seller. This contract stipulates the details of the transaction between parties. In the event you may be thinking of representing yourself in a real estate transaction, make sure you understand all that is required to perform the task. For most people, a home purchase is the biggest expenditure they make. You want to be secure in your decision to go it alone. It is a complex process and one worthy of your full attention. When deciding on a Realtor, be aware that, like any service provider, the range of expertise and service levels can vary widely among professionals. Take the time to call on a few agents and get to know them. Select someone you are comfortable with and shares your perspective in home buying. If everything works out fine, your Realtor would have performed the services as expected and may end up being one of your closest friends. Here is a link that may help you find the right realtor for you: http://www.guamrealtors.com. For information about our “Pathways to Homeownership” seminars please feel free to call me at 479-3566.
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H o w To D . I . Y.
Use the Web!
By Faye Varias
Turn to the biggest free source for ideas on refreshing your home.
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hese days, when we want to learn something, we Google it. The Internet has become such a monster information portal that there isn't anything you can't search. But with the multitude of web sites and so-called "experts," how do you know which ones are legit? Well, we scoured the world wide web and found these awesome web sites which are not only valuable, but fun to read. By no means is this list extensive, but it's a good start. For me, anyway. And yes, a lot of them are tailored to women. But since when did home décor become a man's decision?
Ana-White.com Ana White is a mother and homemaker from Alaska who, together with her husband, built her first home by hand — board by board, nail by nail — despite an early phobia with power tools. After the gratifying feeling of completing such a feat, she started her blog to share her plans with others and since 2009, has garnered thousands of fans and almost 3 million hits per month on her blog. She offers free downloadable plans tailored to women interested in making things on their own. Her blog has a fun design, lots of graphics and is easy to follow. After reading through some of her plans, I think I could build my next bed frame myself.
YoungHouseLove.com This blog is operated by Sherry and John Petersik, a young married couple from Virginia. They're self-proclaimed "DIY dorks" who write about the adventures of renovating their 49-year-old home. Personally, I have a love-hate relationship with my sewing machine, so my favorite post so far is their no-sew curtains 16 CasaGuam Februar y 2013
project. Unlike some blogs that claim to be experts, they're just like you and me with wanting to make our homes our own without having to attend the Trades Academy. I love them already.
Instructables.com/group/familyhandyman Self described as the DIYers best friend, this site offers a variety of print and digital resources for do-it-yourself homeowners. Its forte is accurate and complete how-to instructions for improving homes, yards and vehicles. The site is a subgroup of Instructables.com which is an awesome web site on its own, with tips for anyone, ranging from artists to teachers. It's definitely worth a look.
Makelyhome.com I love her description of the site. So I figure, why change it? "You want your home to be unique and inspired. You want to push the decorating envelope so that your friends will think you are a genius. And you want to do it all with a tiny budget. Great! Makely School for Girls is the place to find tips, tricks, tutorials and inspiration for creating a unique space that you are proud to call home. Whether you are looking to rehab a tired piece of furniture or paint a bold pattern on your walls, we've got you covered. While many of the ideas found here focus on vibrant and eclectic living, the same techniques can be applied to those interested in other decorating styles. We're enrolling now, and the "tuition" is always free."
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From the Experts
Why Title Insurance is Important and Worth the Money
By Jean Santos
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efore we can address that issue, let me explain what a Title Insurance Policy is. A Title Insurance Policy protects a Lender or a Real Estate Owner from any loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances (unreleased mortgages, unpaid real estate taxes, etc), or defects such as fraud, forgery, or improperly recorded documents to name a few in the chain of title to a property — subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy.) An Owner's Title Insurance Policy will protect the property for as long as YOU are the owner of that property. Typically, the largest investment that individuals make in their lifetime is to purchase a home. Wouldn't you consider it to be the most valuable asset you will acquire? Isn't it worth protecting? An Owner's Title Insurance Policy will provide that type of protection. The premium is a one-time payment that will give you peace of mind that your investment is protected! A Lender's Title Insurance Policy will only protect the lender based on the loan amount that the Lender is giving to a borrower. This type of Title Insurance is only available for the lender during the life of your mortgage. Once you pay off your mortgage, the policy coverage will end. All lenders that are FDIC or NCUA insured will require this type of insurance. In order to provide you with either of these types of Title Insurance Policies, we, at Pacific American Title performs on a thorough search of existing records at the Department of Land Management and Real Property Tax Division. At these Government Agencies, we have access to documents that affects your property. Pacific American Title will review these
documents, assemble, and analyze to prepare a title report. This report will reflect the current owners, legal description of the property, and any liens and or encumbrances that are still attached to the property. Title Insurance is different from other type of insurances because it insures against events that occurred before the policy is issued, as opposed to insuring against events that may occur in the future, as health, property, auto, or life insurance do. Title Insurance is loss prevention insurance. At Pacific American Title, we are fortunate enough to be the Agent of two of the largest Title Underwriters in the United States, Fidelity National Title and Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Once again, dollar for dollar, Title Insurance is the best investment you can make to protect your interest in one of the most valuable assets you own: YOUR HOME. For more information on these types of Title Insurance Policies, please feel free to call me or one of The Closing Professionals at Pacific American Title at (671) 648-7777 or email us at mjsantos@pamericantitle.com or patico@pamericantitle.com.
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Curb Appeal
Garage Doors Know what to look for
By Arlene Taitague Taitingfong
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ot all garage doors are made equal! And garage doors are a big investment. They add style to your home and curb appeal. If you plan to upgrade your home with a new garage door, or if you plan to purchase a home with a garage, note that the style, color and condition of the door has a big impact on your home’s overall appearance. Also think about what other uses you will be using the garage for aside from parking your car. Will you also use the garage as a workshop, utility room or play area? Below is a list of things you will need to consider or look for when shopping for garage doors or looking at new houses with garages which I pulled off of Lowe’s website.
• Short-raised panels also lend depth to the door. They are excellent additions to Victorian-style homes with intricately detailed trim, the symmetrical facades of colonial-style homes or the strong architectural lines of a Tudor home.
1.Garage Door Size. Garage doors are available to fit virtually any opening. Take measurements and see what can be customized for you. You may have a garage that can accommodate only one door. Or maybe two. Accuracy counts and if you are unsure of the size you need, have a professional assist you. 2.Garage Door Styles. Since garage doors make up a large portion of your home's exterior, the style you choose should complement the rest of your home's exterior. Windows and window panels are one way to add style and your own personal touch to a garage door. Double-paned windows allow natural light in but keep extreme seasonal temperatures out.
• Painted panels add more pizzazz to plain, raised panels when the sloped portion of the panel is painted in a contrasting color.
Another way is panel design. There are four main panel designs to choose from: • Flush panels are flat, slightly textured panels that can be used to complement the surrounding wall area without drawing too much attention to the door itself.
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3. Garage Door Construction Most garage doors are either wood or steel. Wood garage doors offer a wide variety of options. You can find anything from standard, raised-panel designs to doors that mimic the ornate styles commonly used on the carriage houses of the 18th and 19th centuries. Wood doors are also available in several species, either paint or stain grade. But since we live on Guam, maybe wood may not be a good choice unless its been treated. Steel garage doors are usually more economical than wood doors and are the most common type of garage door. Most
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Curb Appeal manufacturers offer several colors out of the box. You can also paint the door to match your home. There are three distinct types of steel doors to choose from:
look to have energy efficiency, the garage door is sometimes missed. Here are some tips for choosing the right garage door for “additional living area” purposes.
1. Single-Layer Garage Doors Single-layer doors are stamped from a single sheet of galvanized steel. These are usually the most economical of all steel doors.
• Good insulating qualities. Look for a door with an R-value of at least 3 in moderate to temperate climates. In harsher climates, go up to an R-value of 10.
2. Double-Layer Garage Doors Double-layer steel doors have a galvanized steel skin on the outside with a thick layer of either polystyrene or polyurethane as a backer. The backer provides soundproofing and additional insulating value to the door.
• Weather seals between the sections. The seal may be designed into the mating surfaces of the panels, or it may be in the form of gasket material that compresses when the door is closed. • A bottom seal / threshold. If the door doesn't come with a bottom seal standard, you can always add one to keep drafts and rain out. Guam has a few companies listed in the Guam Phone Book. Check under “garage doors” and give those companies a call. I’m sure they will be able to customize a quality product for you and your home.
3. Triple-Layer Garage Doors Triple-layer doors are constructed of the same materials as double-layer doors with the addition of a galvanized skin on the inside to protect the polystyrene / polyurethane from damage. The additional layer of steel makes triple-layer doors the strongest, most secure and most soundproof of all garage doors. These are also available with thicker insulation for greater R-value (a measure of thermal resistance). 4. U.S. Standard vs. Non-U.S. Standard. In a recent discussion with a colleague, I found out that many of the homes may not have garages that are U.S. standard. Some new homeowners are finding out that after 6 – 8 months, the mechanical mechanisms are showing signs of rust and operation of the garage doors are faltering. It would be best to look at U.S. Standard materials. It may cost a little more, but the quality and durability are worth the price. 5.Garage Function: Workshop or Living Areas More and more homeowners are using their garages as extensions of their living space: as children's play areas, workshops, hobby areas, laundry rooms and more. As the activity in the garage increases, so does the need to maintain a constant, comfortable temperature in this space. Of all the areas in our homes that we CasaGuam.com 21
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In Our Community
Looking Back...REALTORS® Commitment to Guam’s Community 2012 American Cancer Society – Relay for Life held at George Washington High school field
2012 Annual Coastal Clean-up, Matapang Beach
REALTORS® Bus-stop Painting project in Dededo, held October 2012
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The Workforce Housing Opportunity Expo held October 27th 2012 at the Micronesia Mall center court
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W h o Ya G o n n a C a l l ?
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Classifieds Commercial Rentals
Dededo
Dededo
Moving Soon? Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath, gated carport, porch in front, A/C, great location, near Marine Corps Dr. Feel at home, Call 637-0222 today!
106 East Sta. Barbara, Dededo 4bed/1 ba corner house, fenced, and gated. Centrally located close to church, school and malls. Asking $1,200/month. Call MYRNA @ 488-0144
Ordot-Chalan Pago Commercial space for rent. Approx 2155 sq ft. Ideal for laundromat, bakeshop, video store or retail business. Asking $2,500/mo. Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228 Commercial space for rent. Approx 850 sq ft., video store or retail business. Asking $850/mo. Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228
Tumon Fountain Plaza for Rent: Finally prime commercial space in the much desired Fountain Plaza. Own your very own business amongst the likes of many long time established busibesses already patroning this plaza. Where can you go wrong, San Vitores road frontage with ample space, there are no lossers and YOU are the winner. Asking $2,700/mo. Please call DANIEL @ 687-5422
Residential Rentals Agat 3 bedroom / 2 ba house, close to schools, stores, beach and church. Asking $1250.00. Call 649-8265 or 888-7447
Asan Asan Beach House Newly Renovated, Fresh paint and ceramic tiles. Asking: $2,200.00/mo. Call FRANK @ 479-4663 Asan 3bd./2ba. Ocean Views Newly Renovated - All ceramic tiles. New a/c's. Asking: $1,900.00/mo. Call FRANK @ 479-4663
Barrigada 2b/1b, near Subway with water $830/mo. Please call 637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-3333 26 CasaGuam Februar y 2013
Duplex. Near school, park, grocery store 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 carport garage, 1a/c, 1 washer and refrigerator/typhoon shutters All inquiries welcome ž voucher Sect 8 ok. Please call Ed 788-0568 or Lynn 688-0771 Kaiser Dededo 3bedrooms 2baths hse 4 rent. Newly renovated last yr. Sec.8 welcome w/full sec.deposit. Call Karen 988-1883 3Bd/2Bd/1Bd located near schools/church/store and front of park Semi-Furn. Sec.8 & Military OK. Pls. leave message at 727-6456 Dededo Villa Rosario - Spacious 3BR/2BA W/D, Pool, Security, Mailbox $1,650.00 3Bd/2Bd/1Bd located near schools/church/store and front of park Semi-Furn. Sec.8 & Military OK. Pls. leave message at 632-1200
Mangilao Nice house on a cul-de-sac street in Latte Hts. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with all ceramic tiles and split a/c units per room. Newer kitchen counters and appliances. Fenced back yard. Has always been leased to military personnel for their tour on Guam. Asking $2,100 / month. Call DEANNA @ 688-2855
Tamuning Beverly Palms: 3bd/2ba, 2 story condo unit, w/pool, semi-furnished, appliances, high ceilings, & nice open floor plan BUY SELL or RENT www.GUAMLISTINGS.com 482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2250
Tecio Tumon Villa: Nice two bedroom two bath condo located in Tumon. Condo is just a walking distance to the beach, stores, restaurants and nightlife. Asking $2,100/month. Call VIC @483-7518 Tumon 2bd / 2 ba + Den. excellent condition. Asking $1200. Please call 637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-3333 / 477-7042 Tumon Penthouse for Lease: A Rare Penthouse, Oceanview unit is now available. This large 2 bedroom 2.5 bath Condo was upgraded and is in like new condition. Security, Full Back-up Generator, Pool, 2 parking all go along with your desire for the ''good life'' while on Guam. Water included. You CAN have the dream. Asking $3,800/month. Call DEANNA @ 688-2855 MLS 10-744 San Vitores Terrace Condo: 3bd/2ba, 3rd floor unit with oceanview, upgraded unit with new carpets, pool, security and basic cable TV. $1800. Call Coral Sea Realty 649-6088
Yigo Executive 2-story house with a great view, fully fenced and a quiet area. 5bd/3ba w/ 2 huge balconies. SS appliances, wash/dry, 2-car garage. Huge storage shed, a must see, Military OK! $3500/mo. Call Joe @ 483-3333! Perez Acres: 4 bedroom, 2 bath with pool & playground. Corner unit. Asking $1,900/month. Call SANDY @ 687-6006 Perez Acres: 3 bedroom / 1.5 ba townhouse with extra room great for family room or office, gated and secured community, pool, mail delivery. Asking $1900 . Call CORAL SEA REALTY 649-6088
Dededo For Sale By Owner Summer Palace Estates Located close to Cost-U-Less in Harmon 4Bd/2.5Ba 2100 Sq. Ft. Home located in a secured gated community with swimming pool, tennis court, and playground. New granite countertop and tile floor throughout with typhoon shutters. $440,000.00 Please call 777-0951 3bd/2ba townhouse, 2 story, central a/c, typhoon shutters, excellent cond. $195K BUY SELL or RENT www.GUAMLISTINGS.com 482-6252/777-3728 MLS 11-4372 Houses - 3bd/1.5ba, carport, renovated, appliances, & a/c Asking $195K & 3bd/2ba, huge yard, Asking $179K BUY SELL or RENT www.GUAMLISTINGS.com 482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2579 Paradise Estate Home - 3bd/2ba, 2 car garage, appliances, central a/c, typhoon shutters, secured entry, gated community, Asking $274,900 482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2026
Mangilao Latte Heights House with 3 br / 2 ba, ideal location w/ carport, fully fenced, gated, spacious yard w/ patio. Asking $200K. Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228
Mongmong-Toto-Maite Exceptional 3bd and 3.5 ba home Enjoy the view, separate refrigeration and stove for the person who enjoys cooking, the pool and the great central location. Asking $630k Call JUDY @482-7775
Residential Sales Ordot-Chalan Pago
Condo units - 3bd/1ba, renovated, $1100/mo & 3bd/2ba excellent cond. $1700/mo BUY SELL or RENT www.GUAMLISTINGS.com 482-6252/777-3728 • MLS 12-509 & 12-523 Popular Pia Marine 2 bedroom 2 bath units available for Month to Month Rentals. Utilities/Furnitures included with cleaning services. $2400.00. Call Nick @ 689-2939.
Barrigada Barrigada Large 4BR/2Ba 1800sqft. House Only 243,000 637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-7900 3BD 2BA home with a spacious living room, wood laminated floors, landscaped garden, and more! Asking only $255K Call MAJUNI @ 689-2583
Chalan Pago 2bed1bath SFD for sale. 1169sq.m lot Asking $119k. Call Karen 988-1883
Sinajana Large 4BR/3Ba 2755sqft w/1600sqft covered deck/porch. Detached util & gen. room. Walled/Gated & beautifully landscaped. $592K. Call Michael@ 487-4111
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Newly renovated 4BR 2BA house with a huge covered patio on a 2,233sm lot. Call
Fairly new 3BD 2BA home equipped with security, 2 car garage, covered back patio, and more. Priced at only $283K. Call MAJUNI @ 689-2583.
VIC today @ 483-7518 Baza Gardens - $169,000 - Best Deal! 3 BR 2BA corner lot home in great condition - call for details...Asking $169,000.
Tamuning
Call LIZ @ 687-0911
Condo units - 3bd/1ba, renovated, $125K & Agana Beach Condo, 3bd/3ba, beachfront, bank foreclosed, appliances, split a/c units, $500K 482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-1565 & 12-1621
Land for Sale Chalan Pago Chalan Pago LAND FOR SALE Wow! What a view you have to take a look at this large lot. Come see and fall in love!
TAMUNING Executive 2 Storey Spacious House for Sale by Owner. Great location beside Cost-U-Less Tamuning and GPO. Great lifestyle and community environment with 5 bd/3ba corner lot; nice sized bd on 1st and 2nd flr; luxurious master suite w/ jacuzzi spa tub; quality granite staircases; hardwood railings; crown molding all over the house with open spacious kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Please call owner/lv msg at 727-6456.
Only $210K. Call Century 21 Commonwealth Realty @ 649-2121.
Dededo Dededo Land 18585Âą Very Nice $85,000 637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-7900. Dededo Lot with a fabulous view overlooking the city. Great potential for future development. $400K.
Tumon
Call HANA @ 777-3660
Merizo Nice 2 and 3 bedroom condo with panoramic ocean view and city view and waliking distance from the shops and hotels. Please call George 483-9111 Century 21 CR.
Yigo
Enjoy the view when you build on close to 1 acre of property located on Guam's countryside fronting Route 4. Great size and great potential. Only $60K. Call JOYLYN @ 488-5069
Executive 2-story house with a great view, fully fenced and a quiet area. 5bd/3ba w/ 2 huge balconies. SS appliances, wash/dry, 2-car garage. Huge storage shed, a must see! $425K Sale. Call Joe @ 483-3333!
Yona
Piti Turner Rd. - Channel 10 - (Nimitz Hill) Piti. 151,508 sq. meters of unobstructed ocean views Asking: $2,300,000.00 Call FRANK @ 479-4663
Winward Hill Estates: Lovely 4 bedrooms / 2.5 ba with beautifully upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, nicely appointed living & dining spaces & bedrooms. Large, well maintained yard with lots of gorgeous plants, flowers, trees and a cozy verandah & spacious tool shop in the middle of it all! Come see this beauty in Yona. Asking $289,000. Call MARILOU @ 988-5600
Talofofo Perez Heights, Ipan, Talofofo Executive / Investment House Lot Only $58k, 929sm, 565-4464
Tamuning R-2 Lot Call 646-7137 CasaGuam.com 27
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Message from the Executive Officer By Peggy Araullo Llagas
A Great Big Thank You The Guam Association of REALTORS® celebrated its 2013 Inaugural and Leadership Installation at the Hyatt Regency Guam, last February 9th. Our REALTOR® Association is proud to be a significant part of Guam’s community. On behalf of the entire membership, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest appreciation to the following supporters of our REALTOR® Association: Our generous Platinum Sponsors, IT&E and Moregage Solutions by Community First Guam Federal Credit Union. Gold Sponsor, ANZ Guam. Silver Sponsors, CITIBANK, Pacific American Title Insurance and Escrow Company, Security Title Inc and Title Guaranty of Guam. Special thanks to the following: Hyatt Regency Guam, Graphic Center Inc., Music Sensation, Simply Joan and DJ Louise Muna. We are very much grateful! The Guam Association of REALTORS® shall remain your leading advocate for promoting and protecting homeownership on Guam. Ask if your agent is a REALTOR®. For More Information Contact: Peggy Araullo Llagas, Executive Officer Guam Association of REALTORS® Suite 236A Julale Center 424 West O'Brien Drive, Hagatna, Guam 96910 Tel: (671) 477-4271 • Fax: (671) 477-4275 Mobile: (671) 689-4271 • www.guamrealtors.com 28 CasaGuam Februar y 2013
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RENTALS Macheche Pacific Gardens, Dededo - 2Br/1Ba - $800 - #13-188 University Manor, Mangilao - 2Br/1Ba - $800 - #13-231 Green Park Condo, Mangilao - 3Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #13-62 Pia Marine Condo, Tamuning - 2Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #12-4866
Tamuning $332K 4Br/2.5Ba #13-166
Mangilao #329K 4Br/3Ba #12-4899
Ordot-Chln Pago $698K 5Br/5Ba #13-138
Sinajana $298K 4Br/3Ba #12-4915
Yona $145K 3Br/1.5Ba #13-75
Yona $215K 4Br/2Ba #13-198
Dededo $202K 3Br/2Ba #12-3491
Yigo $429K 4Br/3.5Ba #12-4079
Mangilao $79K 2Br/1.5Ba #12-3915
Yigo $200K 4Br/2Ba #12-918
Mangilao $244,900 4Br/3.5Ba #12-4532
Yigo $245K 5Br/3Ba #12-1355
Ordot-Chln Pago $175K 3Br/2.5Ba #12-4498
Barrigada $395K 4Br/3Ba #12-3866
Tamuning $365K 3Br/2Ba #12-2299
Mangilao $89K 2Br/1Ba #12-3209
Dededo $168K 2Br/1Ba #11-2994
Mangilao $399K 4Br/3Ba #11-3436
Dededo $289K 9Br/5Ba #12-443
Inarajan $469K 6Br/3Ba #12-448
Agana Heights $200K 3Br/2Ba #12-1164
Agat $165K 4Br/2Ba #12-3545
Tamuning $449K 3Br/2Ba #12-3765
Dededo $315K 4Br/3Ba #12-4242
Tamuning $750,000 Commercial #12-4181
Tamuning $1,300,000 Multi-Family #11-3824
Blue Pacific Lattice, Tumon - 1Br/1Ba - $1,700 - #13-172 Palm Seas Condo, Tumon - 3Br/2Ba - $2,450 - #13-185 Paradise Estate St., Dededo - 4Br/3Ba - $2,450 - #13-86
Kayen Richard J. Untalan, Dededo - 4Br/2.5Ba - $2,600 - #13-19 N. Paulino Hts., Talofofo - 3Br/2.5Ba - $2,450 - #13-108 Dai-Ichi Condo, Tamuning - 2Br/1Ba - $1,200 - #12-4603 W. Soledad St., Hagåtña - 1Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #12-4230 Holiday Tower Condo, Sinajana - 2Br/2Ba - $1,700 - #12-4231 Munessa Lujan Rd., Ordot-Chln Pago - 3Br/2Ba - $2,000 - #12-3378 Kadada Circle, Piti - 4Br/2Ba - $2,450 - #12-4740 Chln Ahi St., Dededo - 4Br/2.5Ba - $2,400 - #12-4292 Chln Binadu, Yona - 4Br/2Ba - $2,200 - #12-3225 Liguan Ave., Dededo - 2Br/2Ba - $1,900 - #12-4357 Las Palmas Ph I, Dededo - 3Br/3Ba - $1,500 - #12-4308
Homes & Condos
Pacific Golden Villa, Dededo - 5Br/4Ba - $2,500 - #13-161
Oka Tower, Agana Heights - 3Br/2Ba - $3,000 - #12-4041 Holiday Tower, Sinajana - 2Br/2Ba - $1,950 - #12-3703 Pago Plaza, Ordot-Chln Pago - 1,100SqFt - $1,400 - #13-23 Harmon Industrial Park Rd., Tamuning - 10,400SqFt - $4,000 - #13-98 Rt. 16, Barrigada - 750SqFt - $950 - #12-3839 R.K. Plaza, Barrigada - 1,000SqFt - $1,000 - #12-1990
LAND Adacao St., Dededo - 2,016sm - $57,000 - #13-214 Chala Umasodda, Dededo - 1,858sm - $65,000 - #13-111 Ladera Lane, Mangilao - 10,000sm - $1,049,000 - #13-24 Mama Sandy Rd., Piti - 1,123sm - $150,000 - #12-4907 Off Rt. 15, Yigo - 1,853sm - $65,000 - #10-1038 Off Rt. 15, Yigo - 1,853sm - $65,000 - #10-1039 As Cepeda, Yona - 1,154sm - $32,000 - #12-4251 As Cepeda, Yona - 929sm - $38,000 - #12-4250 Padua Lane, Talofofo - 969sm - $50,000 - #12-3301 Chln Quitugua, Yigo - 1,858sm - $75,000 - #12-4560
Commercial & Multi-Family
Rt. 4, Ipan Talofofo - 1,370sm - $92,000 - #12-4077 Laguina Estates, Yona - 947sm - $85,000 - #12-4075 Finile Dr., Agat - 838sm - $55,000 - #12-3937 Sgt. Quenga St., Santa Rita - 606sm - $39,000 - #12-3885 Barcinas, Inarajan - 1,346sm - $103,500 - #12-3281 Chln Paipai St., Yigo - 3,760sm - $110,000 - #11-4085
Hagåtña $1,475,000 Multi-Family #12-413
Tamuning $44,000 Commercial #13-261
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