Today's Guamhome November 2016 by Todays Realty

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MARKET REPORT

MEET OUR AGENTS

GUAM IS OUR HOME

SOLD BY TODAY’S REALTY

Residential Market Snapshot from January 1, 2016 to November 1, 2016

WELCOME TO OUR VILLAGES!

A collection of recent homes sold by Today’s Realty

elcome to the 2016 November issue of Today’s Guamhome newsletter. It is our honor to present this collection of beautiful homes for your review. My team of over 20 agents and associate-brokers are all members of the Guam Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® and the Guam Multiple Listing Service (Guam MLS). Our team at Today’s Realty has ranked #1 for many years running in top sales reported to the Guam MLS. Buyers, Sellers and Renters know when it’s time for real estate... It’s time for Today’s! We are never too busy for your referrals!

ON THE COVER

Exquisite Stella Vista Residence

PICKING THE RIGHT TENANT

Anthony Godwin Principal Broker / REALTOR®

UNDERSTANDING BANKRUPTCY

JUST LISTED

BULL CART TRAILS

Recently listed properties in the market.

8 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY CREATING APPEAL: 8 HOME STAGING TIPS THAT WORK

Today’s Realty agents and staff during our holiday luncheon

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CLOSED BY TODAY’S REALTY

Yona Home • $170,000

Talofofo Home • $2,450/mo

Days on market: 590 | MLS ID# 15-876

Days on market: 24 | MLS ID# 16-3588

Ponciana Apartments • $900/mo

Lagoon Condo • $2,450/mo

Days on market: 21 | MLS ID# 16-3590

Days on market: 64 | MLS ID# 16-3017

Tamuning Unit • $1,200/mo

Tamuning Home • $360,000

Days on market: 230 | MLS ID# 16-954

Days on market: 40 | MLS ID# 16-3354

A collection of recent properties closed by our REALTORS®

Dededo Home • $2,550/mo

Windward Hills Home • $395,000

Las Palmas Ph. II • $227,000

Piti Home • $474,000

Days on market: 29 | MLS ID# 16-3364

Days on market: 160 | MLS ID# 16-1800

Days on market: 248 | MLS ID# 16-737

Days on market: 102 | MLS ID# 16-2340

Tamuning Home • $2,650/mo

Yona Home • $2,205/mo

Days on market: 184 | MLS ID# 16-1587

Days on market: 133 | MLS ID# 16-2131

ON THE COVER

102 Chalan Tria Stella Vista, MongMong-Toto-Maite For Sale $1,638,000 | Guamhome.com/16-3377

This elegant residence is located in the private gated community of Stella Vista. The home features an expansive gourmet kitchen, dining, living, laundry, home office/guest, bath/shower and storage rooms at ground level; three generously sized bedrooms, master with ensuite wardrobe & double vanity bath, laundry chute and full bath at second level; third level entertainment suite includes a complete kitchen, great room and full bath. Enjoy gorgeous ocean views from the covered lanai with open railed roof deck. Dumbwaiter from 1st to 3rd level. Save on energy costs with installed solar.

LISTED BY TODAY’S REALTY 743 Nimitz Drive, Piti

For Rent $4,400/mo | Guamhome.com/16-3870 Hill top location and fabulous view are just a part of the lure of this sprawling home. Recently upgraded 4bd/3.5ba, a living room & a separate family room, plus, many detailed extras. So much storage, and covered parking.

San Vitores Terrace Condo For Sale $215,000 | Guamhome.com/16-3902

Consider this fantastic 1st floor corner unit, newly painted, renovated and in the heart of Tumon to be your next home! Close to activities, yet quiet and family friendly. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, stack washer/dryer included in sale.

Pacific Place Commercial Units For Rent $1,732.50/mo | Guamhome.com/16-1121

A well-known popular meeting place, an iconic landmark, prestigious office spaces and set on the edge of Tumon’s Pleasure Island, let this location be your next successful venture! Enjoy excellent foot traffic for your business! Entire contents, including but not limited to content, design and concept Copyright ©2016 by LG&G Corporation. All rights reserved. Anthony R. Godwin • Principal Broker

A collection of properties featured for Rent or Sale by our REALTORS® Perlas Courte Condo

166 Santa Ana, Asan

For Rent $2,450/mo | Guamhome.com/16-3927

For Rent $4,400/mo | Guamhome.com/16-3925

Not your typical condo... this one’s amazing! Spacious and tastefully upgraded 3bd/2ba unit. Beautiful hardwood floors, with modern appliances & sleek designs. Great amenities such as night security guard, assigned parking and a pool.

Quirky layout, killer ocean views, amazing sunsets and within 10 minutes to the naval station. Downstairs is its own unit from the main house with a washer and dryer. Rooftop access to take advantage of the views & to entertain guests.

1771 Chalan Cinda, Yona

For Rent $2,500/mo | Guamhome.com/16-3919 Stunning views overlooking idyllic Pago Bay abound in this spacious three bedroom, three bathroom country retreat. Just 10 minutes from historic Hagatña and 15 minutes to Naval Hospital.

Bull Cart Trails

In anticipation of the holiday season, my thoughts turned to turkeys and pumpkin pie, rum cakes and reindeer. Reindeer segued into caribou, which segued into bull cart trails! Bull cart trails fall under Traditional Rights of Way in the Guam Code. They are grouped with any roads, trails or easements that were in place during the Spanish administration and which was ceded to the US Government on the day the Treaty of Paris was signed.

21 GCA (Guam Code Annotated) states: § 65104. Traditional Rights-of-Way, Vesting.

rights or easements as a permanent part of usually that the owner must provide an the public domain. alternate route for access. A good example is the old bull cart trails along Tumon Bay. § 65105. Traditional Rights-of-Way, Hotel developers worked with the Territorial Maintenance. Land Use Planning Commission to realign bull cart trails running along with beach to (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner, lessee, make the best use of the hotel site for our or tenant of any lands adjacent to or abutting visitors, while retaining the rights of access the ocean shore to block, impede, or interfere to the beach for the public. with the public use of any traditional rightof-way. Be Confident when dealing with real estate (b) It shall be unlawful for the Territorial transactions! Contact the professionals at Planning Commission to approve or permit Security Title for a title report showing any any development of land which will result in easements, rights of way or bull cart trails that the blocking, impeding, or interfering with might affect a property you are interested in the public use of any traditional right-of-way purchasing. which provides public access to the ocean shore. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the Territorial Planning Commission from approving the development of land wherein an alternative perpetual rightof-way or easement in favor of the public and allowing by Kim Anderson Young access to the ocean shore has been duly PRESIDENT, SECURITY TITLE, INC. recorded in the form and manner provided by law. kim@securitytitle.net | 671.647.8100

The Legislature recognizes that over the years the Public has made frequent and uninterrupted use of certain trails and bull cart roads providing access to the ocean shore and recognizes that such use has been legally sufficient to create rights or easements in Finding simple solutions to complex real estate the public through dedication, prescription, Occasionally a property owner will challenge transactions. grant, or otherwise, and that it is in the public the right of way created by a bull cart trail interest to protect and preserve such public through their property and the result is

8 Tips to Protect Your Identity Identity theft is more than just someone tapping into your bank account. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 17.6 million U.S. residents experienced the misuse of their personal information in 2014, up from 16.6 million victims in 2012. “Fraudsters can use your personal information to conduct a variety of illegitimate transactions, such as opening bogus accounts, filing tax returns and getting access to medical care,” says Doug Johnson, American Bankers Association’s (ABA) senior vice president of Payments and Cybersecurity Policy. “As a result, consumers are urged to safeguard their personal information before it gets into the wrong hands.”

Use online banking to protect yourself. Monitor your financial accounts regularly for fraudulent transactions. Sign up for text or email alerts from your bank for certain types of transactions, such as online purchases or transactions of more than $500. Monitor your credit report. Order a free copy of your credit report every four months from one of the three credit reporting agencies at annualcreditreport.com. Protect your computer. Make sure the virus protection software on your computer is active and up to date. When conducting business online, make sure your browser’s padlock or key icon is active. Also look for an “s” after the “http” to be sure the website is secure.

ABA offers the following tips to help consumers protect themselves from becoming a victim of identity theft: Protect your mobile device. Use the passcode lock on your smartphone and other devices. This will make it more difficult for thieves to access Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security number your information if your device is lost or stolen. Before you donate, or account information to anyone who contacts you online or over the sell or trade your mobile device, be sure to wipe it using specialized phone. Protect your PINs and passwords and do not share them with software or using the manufacturer’s recommended technique. Some anyone. Use a combination of letters and numbers for your passwords software allows you to wipe your device remotely if it is lost or stolen. and change them periodically. Do not reveal sensitive or personal Use caution when downloading apps, as they may contain malware information on social networking sites. and avoid opening links and attachments – especially for senders you don’t know. Shred sensitive papers. Shred receipts, banks statements and unused credit card offers before throwing them away. Report any suspected fraud to your bank immediately. Keep an eye out for missing mail. Fraudsters look for monthly bank Source: American Bankers Association (ABA) or credit card statements or other mail containing your financial Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2016. All rights reserved. information. Consider enrolling in online banking to reduce the likelihood of paper statements being stolen. Also, don’t mail bills from your own mailbox with the flag up.

Creating Appeal: 8 Home Staging Tips That Work By Barbara Pronin First impressions count – and experienced real estate professionals know that a clean, attractively organized home will pique buyer interest and sell more quickly than its neighbors. “Clients tend to focus not on what the house could potentially become, but on how it looks on their first walk-through,” said Kathy Murphy, a top-performing agent with Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate in Royal Oak, Mich. “If the front door is peeling, or the kitchen is a mess, that’s the way they will remember it.” Staging a home to show at its best can make a remarkable difference. That’s why most agents work with their sellers to help create maximum appeal. Effective home staging can be accomplished without excessive effort or expense. The work should begin before the listing photos are taken, so that buyers are intrigued when they view the home online. Listing agents can broaden their staging know-how with these tips from home staging experts: 1. Start at the street – Curb appeal is more than a catchphrase. Advise your sellers to be sure the lawn is mowed, flowerbeds are neat, bikes and trash cans are stashed away. Paint, replace, or clean the front door as needed, and set off a drab entry area with a potted plant or two. 2. Freshen the entryway – The second most important impression begins just inside the front door. Lights should be on, the area neat, and a vase of fresh flowers on a foyer table is a nice touch. 3. Get rid of clutter – Most homes have too much furniture and far too many accessories. Suggest your seller rearrange the furniture to create better traffic flow, and consider putting a quarter of it in storage. Thin out bookcases and closets, because jam-packed spaces give the impression they are too small. 4. Keep it neutral – Sellers love their collections of figurines or bowling trophies, but buyers need to envision the home filled with the things they love. A savvy seller will keep it simple and consider repainting colorful interior walls in neutral tones. 5. Clean, clean, clean – Kitchens and bathrooms should be scrubbed and counters kept clear. Wet towels, hair dryers, and dishes in the sink are a no-no. If heavy cleaning is a burden to the seller, suggest an affordable cleaning crew to clean the carpets and make the windows sparkle – even steam-clean a dingy exterior. 6. Fix what’s broken – A leaky faucet or a wobbly railing may not seem like a big deal, but it makes buyers wonder what else is wrong with the home. 7. Remember the back yard – Be sure it’s tidy and that the swimming pool, if there is one, is sparkling clean. 8. On showing days – A pot of potpourri simmering on the stove and a dining table set with attractive tableware are inviting and cost-effective touches. Barbara Pronin is an award-winning writer based in Orange County, Calif. A former news editor with more than 30 years of experience in journalism and corporate communications, she has specialized in real estate topics for over a decade. Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2016. All rights reserved.