Today's Guamhome September 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 September 1, 2016

WELCOME TO OUR VILLAGES!

A collection of recent homes sold by Today’s Realty

elcome to the 2016 September 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

Gorgeous Ordot-Chalan Pago Home

SAVE ON COSTS AND FEES

Anthony Godwin Principal Broker / REALTOR®

AIRBNB HOSTS HIT A REFI HITCH

JUST LISTED

INTERNATIONAL FRAUDSTERS

Recently listed properties in the market.

KIDS ROOMS: STORAGE SOLUTIONS TODAY’S REALTY EVENTS

Today’s Realty agents and staff during our holiday luncheon

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CLOSED BY TODAY’S REALTY

Tumon View Ph. I Condo • $2,047/mo

Tumon Holiday Manor • $2,700/mo

Agat Land • $60,000

Tamuning Villa Condo • $185,000

Ordot-Chalan Pago Home • $2,450/mo

Tamuning Home • $6,600/mo

Days on market: 169 | MLS ID# 16-845

Days on market: 140 | MLS ID# 16-1210

Days on market: 24 | MLS ID# 16-2635

Days on market: 57 | MLS ID# 16-2259

Days on market: 40 | MLS ID# 16-2535

Days on market: 110 | MLS ID# 16-1560

A collection of recent properties closed by our REALTORS®

Oka Tower Condo • $2,675/mo

Yigo Home • $2,450/mo

Days on market: 77 | MLS ID# 16-2119

Days on market: 25 | MLS ID# 16-2789

Apusento Gardens • $1,600/mo

Yigo Home • $3,000/mo

Days on market: 52 | MLS ID# 16-2310

Days on market: 84 | MLS ID# 16-2048

Yigo Home • $2,450/mo

Talofofo Home • $1,275/mo

Days on market: 51 | MLS ID# 16-2351

Days on market: 27 | MLS ID# 16-2701

ON THE COVER

165K Chalan Inda Road, Ordot-Chalan Pago

For Rent $4,500/mo | Guamhome.com/16-2324 You will love this gorgeous, 2-story home with a spectacular panoramic view of Pago Bay. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a large carport, lots of storage, an outside kitchen, an open family room on the 2nd floor and a generous 2,400 plus square footage. Enjoy each morning with awe-inspiring sunrises. Situated in a beautiful neighborhood with good-hearted neighbors.

LISTED BY TODAY’S REALTY 192 Tish Untalan, Dededo

For Rent $2,500/mo | Guamhome.com/16-2979 4 bedroom, 3 bedroom home for rent in Paradise Estates. Two-car enclosed garage, double vanity sinks, dishwasher, typhoon shutters in a popular gated community. Features two en-suite bathrooms and tons of storage space.

301 Lagoon Condo, Tamuning For Rent $2,450/mo Guamhome.com/16-3017

Beach front and ocean view from this 3rd floor 2 bedroom unit. Gorgeous sunsets on the beach, stroll along Agana Bay where Guam’s only U.S. postage stamp was photographed.

268 Puti Tai Nobio, Barrigada For Rent $2,450/mo | Guamhome.com/16-3008

Gorgeously renovated 3 bedroom, Barrigada Heights home. You’ll love the completely new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances and ALL new interior furnishings. Located in a sought after subdivision. 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® A302 Perlas Courte, Tamuning

B3 Oceanview Tumon Condo

Beautifully renovated & furnished 2bd/1.5ba unit with a European flair! Includes stainless appliances, swimming pool & furniture imported from Europe. Minutes to beach, hotels & entertainment district.

Looking for investment property in the heart of Tumon? Check out this 3BR/3BA condo, walking distance to shopping, beach & restaurants. Freshly painted interior, updated appliances, typhoon shutters & more!

For Rent $2,047/mo | Guamhome.com/16-2273

For Sale $270,000 | Guamhome.com/16-3067

410 Alupang Cove, Tamuning For Rent $2,005/mo | Guamhome.com/16-2823

Beautifully upgraded 1 bedroom beach front condo that’s fully furnished. Amenities include beach access, pool, fitness room, laundry, mail delivery, secured entry & much more! Centrally located near major establishments.

International Fraudsters I recently read an article in the Sydney Morning Herald about a woman who lost her house to scammers. It piqued my interest because title insurance is a relatively new concept in Australia and I was curious as to what her recourse would be in lieu of a title insurance policy.

established bank accounts with fraudulent email accounts and forged signatures. Under both Australian and US law, bonafide purchasers have protection against fraud which resulted in the woman not being able to reclaim her home.

Protection for registered real estate purchases made in good faith in Australia fall under their ACT Land Titles Act, rather than an owners title insurance The woman owned a lovely four bedroom policy. The woman made a claim against the ACT Land Titles Act, but while the home in Canberra, Australia. She was Government recognized that she was living and working in South Africa and an innocent victim, they disagreed that had leased her home to tenants. She she was entitled to compensation from had hired an agency to manage the the Government. The Australian Court property during her absence and when required that she seek remedy against she did not hear from the agency for the fraudster first before requesting nine months, she contacted them to compensation from the Government. I follow up on maintenance reports and can see this going in circles for many rental payments. years to come! When she contacted the agent, she An owner’s title insurance policy would discovered that the house had been have insured the buyers against fraud, sold! Further investigation disclosed which in turn would have protected the that the thieves had gone to elaborate woman who was defrauded in two ways. lengths to fool real estate agents, First, the title insurer may have agreed lawyers and even a bank. They had

Kids’ Rooms: Storage Solutions for Every Age By: Jan Soults Walker Published: August 18, 2016

From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change -- and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college.

Cradle Crawlers Transformer cribs. An ordinary crib accommodates baby for two to three years -- until he learns how to escape over the rail. Boost storage (https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/ storage-ideas-hacks/) with a convertible crib with storage drawers ($145 to $350) that’ll convert and adapt to your toddler’s needs and beyond.

to pay court costs to chase the fraudsters, and second, they may have opted to reimburse our former owner for the cost of the house. Either option works better than fighting a legal battle against a Government! Be Secure when dealing with real estate transactions! Close your transaction at Security Title and guaranty your ownership with an owner’s title insurance policy.

by Kim Anderson Young PRESIDENT, SECURITY TITLE, INC.

kim@securitytitle.net | 671.647.8100

Finding simple solutions to complex real estate transactions.

Pimping the closet. Remove the door on the nursery closet for easy access, and install a variety of cool storage features. Drawers, bins, and shelves can round up onesies, booties, baby towels, diapers, and toiletries. A simple wire rack storage system is $90 to $350 at home improvement centers. Install lower rods so baby, as he grows, can easily latch onto duds (and maybe even hang them up). Expandable hangers ($14 for a 3-pack) fit tiny baby clothes but open up to accommodate larger sizes when needed.

Toddlers and Elementary Age Look ?em in the eye. Stow books and puzzles on a low magazine rack or shelving unit so toddlers and elementary-age children can grab a good read or brain teaser on a whim. As children grow, paint the shelf to suit changing tastes and use it for teen magazines, framed photos, and school books. Cornering the market. Young kids love nooks, so create a cozy hideaway by arranging storage units -- open shelves, a desk top, and cabinets -- so they (mostly) enclose one corner of your kid’s room. Bookshelves and kids’ desks range from $50 to $200.

Some convertible cribs change into toddler beds, daybeds, or full-size headboards, giving you options as your youngster gets Stock up with plenty of games, books, toys, and crafts supplies. older. If you can’t find a crib with storage below, use the space Paint cabinet doors with blackboard paint to add an eye-level between the legs for stowing bins or baskets for diapers, toys, creative opportunity. and more. Corral the bling. Little girls often possess a cartload of hair

ribbons, barrettes, and bows. Look for special organizers that keep them on display, orderly, and within easy reach. One option: Sort items into the pockets of a clear vinyl shoe holder ($10) that fits on the back of the door.

Tweens, Teens, and Beyond

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A magnetic personality. A bulletin board is a great way for your tween or teen to organize and display all those photos of friends and Fido. Or, coat a vertical surface (such as a closet door) with magnetizing primer ($25/quart) and paint over the primer with a hip color. Use assorted magnets and magnetic clips and holders to display artwork, sports schedules, and homework reminders. Making a (book)case. A bookcase headboard ($100 to $200) is a grown-up way for your teen or college student to keep reading materials organized and the tablet reader handy. Platform storage beneath the bed provides room for drawers or cubbies that can hold baskets and bins for corralling small stuff. Explore the shallows. Commandeer space between wall studs (https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/ storage-ideas-hacks/shelving-between-studs/) and create a shallow storage niche outfitted with hooks, shelves, or rods for organizing jewelry and other smallish gear. Add a mirrored door to keep clutter out of sight. Lofty ambitions. For a small bedroom, a loft-style bed offers a fun spot for snoozing and space below for bookcase storage, a futon, or a study desk. Loft beds for kids’ rooms start at $150 and range to $3,000 or more. Keep rolling. Give your tween or teen a rolling caddy ($25 to $80) for storing personal bath supplies, jewelry, cosmetics, and hair gear. The caddy stores in the bedroom and rolls to a nearby bath and back. Visit HouseLogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

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