Today's GuamHome Newsletter by Todays Realty

TODAY'S GUAMHOME DECEMBER 2021

WHAT'S INSIDE Meet Our Agents | Market Report | Closed by Today's Realty | Featured Articles On the Cover | Just Listed

OUR OFFICE Welcome to the December 2021 issue of Today’s Guamhome newsletter. It is our honor to present this collection of beautiful homes for your review. Our 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!

Anthony Godwin Principal Broker / REALTOR®

Jun “John” Lin Vice President / REALTOR®

ADDRESS

1700 Army Drive, Suite 101 Dededo, Guam 96929

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(671) 649-4361

(671) 646-0832

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 02

Meet Our Agents

About Guam

Market Report Residential Market Snapshot from January 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021

Closed by Today's Realty A collection of recent homes sold by Today’s Realty

On the Cover 104 La Stella Maris Condo, Tumon, Guam

Featured Article Na’gasgas i hålom guma

Just Listed

Recently listed properties in the market.

Featured Article Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Remodeling a Kitchen

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ABOUT GUAM There are 20 villages on the island of Guam. The northern, and most populated villages are Yigo and Dededo. The north central villages are Mangilao, Barrigada and Tamuning. The Agana Heights, Asan-Maina, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Hagatna, MongmongToto-Maite, and Sinajana make up our central villages. The southern villages include Santa Rita, Piti, Agat, Merizo, Inarajan, Talofofo and Yona.

Every village on Guam has something for everyone. For example, the village of Agat is famous for its annual Mango Fiesta… Where you will find scrumptious dishes made with this delicious fruit. The village of Talofofo, likewise, hosts an annual Banana Festival. In our central villages you will find our capital of Hagatna, the seat of Government. The village of Mangilao is host to Guam’s University and Community College.

Guam is our home, we would love to make it yours

CLOSED BY TODAY’S REALTY

Yigo Home | $4,410/mo Days on market: 28 | MLS ID: 21-3801

Ypao Gardens | $2,200/mo Days on market: 143 | MLS ID: 21-2384

Tumon Condo | $5,000/mo Days on market: 45 | MLS ID: 21-3458

Perez Acres Townhome | $306,000 Days on market: 60 | MLS ID: 21-3306

Villa Gi Papa Ladera Condo | $2,205/mo Days on market: 21 | MLS ID: 21-3924

Ordot-Chalan Pago Home | $2,700/mo Days on market: 20 | MLS ID: 21-3995

Guam is our home, we would love to make it yours

A collection of recent properties closed by our REALTORS®

Tumon Bay Residences | $2,205/mo Days on market: 119 | MLS ID: 21-2746

Tamuning Home | $4,000/mo Days on market: 39 | MLS ID: 21-3417

Agana Heights Unit | $850/mo Days on market: 12 | MLS ID: 21-3895

Casa Ladera Unit | $725/mo Days on market: 9 | MLS ID: 21-3896

San He Villa Condo | $1,500/mo Days on market: 15 | MLS ID: 21-4039

San Vitores Garden Condo | $2,300/mo Days on market: 12 | MLS ID: 21-4070

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ON THE COVER 104 LA STELLA MARIS, TUMON, GUAM For Sale $1,300,000 RARE FIND! Guam living at its finest. A beachfront executive condominium right in the heart of downtown Tumon. The unit is a 1st floor corner unit, with its own yard. It has been beautifully renovated in 2014, and there are 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. You'll love the gorgeous sunset views from the living room, your own private lanai, and direct access to the beach. MLS ID# 21-3888

Guam is our home, we would love to make it yours

Na’gasgas i hålom guma

(Clean the inside of the house) In the mid 1980’s I had the good fortune of moving to Saipan where I was introduced to the custom of giving your home a thorough cleaning just before ringing in the New Year. Coming from Alaska, our cleaning ritual was triggered by welcoming the arrival of spring, so I recently questioned some of my CHamoru friends on the origin of the practice. I was surprised to learn that the annual ritual was not an ancient tradition, but more of a family practice. The Japanese custom of O-souji (the big cleaning) is both a practical measure and a purification ritual in preparation of transitioning into a new year. Given the Japanese influence in the Mariana Islands, it would not be a stretch to imagine that my “ancient CHamoru” ritual has Japanese roots! While cleaning house for the New Year, this is an excellent time to make sure the title to your properties is also in order. Here are a few questions you might ask yourself: • How is title held on your properties? • Have you experienced a change in your family structure, such as a marriage or divorce? • Has a family member passed away? • Do you have an estate plan? The first question is very important as it dictates how title transfers in the future. For example: I recently examined the title to a property where a man believed he owned the entire property and was surprised to discover that he only had clear title to half of it. His deceased wife had acquired the property by inheritance as a 50% owner with her sister. The sister sold her 50% to the man and his wife (as community property). Imagine his frustration at learning he would need to probate the estate of his wife in order to acquire the other half interest in the property! Be Confident that your home ownership is as clean as your cupboards! Confirm that title to your home and properties are in order as we ring in 2021!

BY KIM ANDERSON YOUNG PRESIDENT, SECURITY TITLE, INC.

KIM@SECURITYTITLE.NET | 671.647.8100 FINDING SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

LISTED BY TODAY’S REALTY

7 FELIX COURT, PEREZ ACRES TOWNHOME

602 ALUPANG COVE, TAMUNING

This 3bd/2ba unit has been beautifully renovated previously completed with a 2nd full bathroom on the first floor. Kitchen has the 'open style' concept with modern appliances.

This unit has everything you could want! Views, Location, Security, Swimming pool, BBQ gazebo, Amazing sunsets, Granite counter tops, Updated Bathroom, Ceramic Tiles, 1 Reserved parking, and SO MUCH MORE!

212 OKA TOWERS CONDO

186 LALO STREET, BARRIGADA

Lucky is the tenant who finds this Oka unit! Simply gorgeous. Amenities include secured entry, on-site management, mailboxes, playground, BBQ area, pool, tennis court, ocean views and more!

One of a kind 3bd/2ba home with large windows, expansive kitchen and dining area, den and recreational room, covered patio and a studio suite. Home also includes solar panels, Tesla battery, water softener and filtration system.

For Rent $2,250/mo | MLS ID: 21-3949

For Rent $2,205/mo | MLS ID: 21-4235

Guam is our home, we would love to make it yours

For Sale $250,000 | MLS ID: 21-3974

For Sale $670,000 | MLS ID: 21-4247

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

245-2 CHALAN TUN VICENTE, YIGO

EAST-WEST BUSINESS CENTER UNIT

Looking for a large kitchen, come live in a quiet area at the very top of Mount Santa Rosa, Yigo, in an excellent, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath rental with 1759 sf (duplex style) with renovated kitchen and master bath. Just a few minutes drive from AAFB on back road.

Retail...Office...or, in between: Whatever sort of business you are running, bring it to the East West Business Center for Marine Dr. visibility. Ample parking, back-up generator, roving security, CCTV, and a generous time for build-out.

583 CHALAN LA CHANCH, YIGO

703 WOODLAND TOWNHOME, DEDEDO

Rooms, rooms and more rooms! Nice and spacious large 5bd/3ba home with a huge yard to match in the quiet and beautiful area of Chalan La Chanch in Yigo.

This unit has been very nicely renovated with newer appliances! The second floor bedroom and hallway has brand new carpet. Woodland community is fully fenced, gated, and security guards at different times of day.

For Rent $2,205/mo | MLS ID: 21-4171

For Rent $2,650/mo | MLS ID: 21-4252

For Rent $1,875/mo | MLS ID: 21-4219

For Rent $2,205/mo | MLS ID: 21-4233

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Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Remodeling a Kitchen Your family probably uses the kitchen more than any other room in your home. If it isn’t well designed, it may feel cramped. If you want to remodel your kitchen to make it more suited to your needs, avoid making these common blunders. Not Giving Yourself Enough Storage and Workspace If you’ve been living in your home for a while, you may wish that you had more cabinet space or that your cabinets were configured differently to better store items you use frequently. When you design your new kitchen, think about how your current cabinets come up short and how to address that problem. You may have also found that your current amount of counter space is inadequate. You can change the kitchen’s layout to give you more counter space or install an island. If you want to add an island or buy new appliances, make sure you don’t sell yourself short when it comes to storage space. Top-of-the-line appliances and more workspace are all well and good, but you’ll be frustrated if you don’t have enough room to store food, dishes and small appliances. Not Making Enough Room to Get Around Easily You use your refrigerator, stove and sink more than any other features in the kitchen, so they should be close together. In most kitchens, these three elements are arranged in a triangle so people can move effortlessly from one to another. Measure the refrigerator, stove, and cabinet doors and drawers to make sure there is plenty of room to open them without them bumping into something else. If you want to install an island, don’t choose one so large that it will be hard for people to move around in the kitchen and to open and close cabinets and drawers. Make sure aisles around an island are wide enough for two cooks to work at the same time or for family members to walk around while someone is cooking without people bumping into each other. Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2021. All rights reserved.

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(...Continued) Not Having Sufficient Lighting Poor lighting can make it hard to find items when you need them and can lead to accidents in the kitchen. Make sure your new kitchen will have plenty of overhead lighting, as well as lights in the pantry and over the sink and food preparation areas. Buying Cheap Cabinets If your cabinets are worn out from years of daily use, they will probably need to be replaced. New cabinets can be costly, but they will last, whereas old, damaged cabinets can detract from the appearance of the entire kitchen. Spend the extra money to buy quality cabinets. Get Professional Design Help A remodeled kitchen can make it easier to prepare meals and enjoy time with family and friends. Since this is likely to be an expensive project, think it through carefully. Consult a kitchen design expert and a contractor to choose a layout and features that will make the best use of your available space and help you avoid common mistakes.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2021. All rights reserved. Entire contents, including but not limited to content, design and concept Copyright ©2021 by LG&G Corporation. All rights reserved. Anthony R. Godwin • Principal Broker

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