I thought it'd be worth taking the time to write a comprehensive post about Paradise Estates Subdivision, since it's probably the most popular place for military families on the island.

Many of our clients have questions about Guam's firearms laws, so we'll cover the basics in this post and visit some other related topics next time.

One of the more popular requests we get is for beachfront property. It's certainly easy to get excited about living on the beach when you think of moving to Guam. We have plenty of it for sure, but, surprisingly few beachfront residential homes.

Owning a luxury real estate investment comes a huge junk of money that the investor is willing to spend on. And while a gorgeous luxury home set on several rolling acres sounds as stunning as it looks like, there are a number of points an investor should consider.

Whether you and your partner are first-time parents or you're expecting your fourth child, it is a must to make (and keep) your home a baby-friendly environment.

Thinking of remodeling your home? Before you even pick up the phone and call your contractor to ask for a quotation, we would like to give you give you a rundown of the things you really need to consider before tackling a home renovation.

There are primarily two types of homeowners - one who likes to spend most of her time in the kitchen and whip up lovely meals, and one who likes to spend her time in the bedroom watching her favourite series or reading a good book.

Believe it or not, more and more interior designers prefer designing living spaces with limited floor area than the massive ones.

Guam has strict rules implemented in moving in pets. It is a rabies free island mainly as an effect of its quarantine efforts.

Guam is a small tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean and is a territory of the United States.

Summer and Christmas are two of the most awaited seasons of the year.

Travelling is definitely an expensive hobby, but the money you are going to spend will be worth it for all the pleasurable experiences you will acquire, people and cultures you will get enthusiastic about and the heart-stopping scenic landscapes and overall semblance of the different parts of the world you will go to.

Choosing to live outside your comfort zone, like literally leave your humble abode, friendly neighborhood or revered country, will require extensive research and hours to spend weighing all available options that uncontrollably branch out instead of narrowing down to the best choice.

Floods are a very real danger. Some people lose their lives because they are taken off guard by this kind of tragedy. Keep your family well informed so that they know what to do in case of emergency.

The right agent can help you purchase your dream home or sell your house quickly. In a way, they can be similar to chefs. Those who are successful display exceptionally-prepared cuisine in a high-end restaurant, while others end up overpricing and missing the mark on marketing their listings.

Investing in a rental property is one of the best financial moves you can make.

There are a number of ways you can maintain a positive relationship with your landlord or property manager as you settle into your new rental property. Here are 7 simple things you need to learn to build that lasting relationship with your landlord.

The profitability of property relies not only on its desirability and design, but also on two very important things: firstly, how well the current tenants are managed and secondly, the property's occupancy level.

Every child's dream is to have a room that showcases his or her personality and personal interests.

For your body to remain in tip-top shape even as you grow older, for instance, it requires a healthy lifestyle.

Saving up is good. But it isn't always good to keep yourself from making life better.

Want to give your home a facelift? Are you new in the neighborhood and want to differentiate from the houses in the block? Let this article help you decide what's best and cost-efficient in renovating your home sweet home.

Basic knowledge about electrical safety bridges impending catastrophe to the home and your family's security. Accidents from grounded electrical cords and faulty temporary wiring contribute to over 25% of approximately 81,000 incidents of electrical system fires annually.

One of the biggest decisions a new homeowner faces is selecting the right flooring. Before making any crucial choices, it is important to note that the floor is one of the more permanent aspects of a room.

We are surrounded by an endless barrage of innovations. It has been ongoing for the past decades and will continue for possibly the rest of the years. One of the most outstanding innovations science has provided us is the search for renewable or cost-efficient sources of energy.

If you are looking for worthwhile investments of your hard-earned money, the answer might just be inside your own home.

Buying or having a residential property is already costly in itself. Thus, it's no surprise that most homeowners consider and choose to DIY some home projects instead of consulting with and letting professionals do the job.

When it comes to sprucing up your home's property value, always keep in mind that real estate developers would primarily look at three things: your property's location, accessibility to vehicles and outsiders, and the overall condition of your property.

A lot of people associate shortness of breath or coughing to physical strain, obesity, allergies or lack of exercise. What people may not know is that these could already be symptoms of a very common illness called asthma.

It has become common knowledge that keeping pets in your home is not only great for stress relief, but it also teaches pet owners how to be responsible and how to care for their furry friends.

They say, "Home is where the heart is", so it is essential to have a home of one's own.

Imagine yourself 10 years from now.

Take a look at every real estate flyer or brochure.

One man's trash is another man's treasure will be the mantra of any resident or traveler interested in checking out the flea market in Guam.

Finally! You were able to find the apartment that suits your taste and lifestyle. However, you always have to remember that you do not really own the place.

Get rid of that unnecessary stuff. Give your house a breather, your pocket some money, and other people's hearts with happiness. Learn when and where to sell you stuff now!

As if finding the perfect house was hard enough, you also need to inspect to make sure you are getting your money's worth.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as one of the most popular Christmas songs would say.

Here are a few of Guam's reliable online shops (with physical stores, too!) which offer functional and stylish furniture, as well as appliance stores selling the world's most trusted electronic appliance brands

How do you keep your home fresh and clean? Here are 9 practical tips you should apply today to keep your home free from all sorts of pests. Read our blog post now!

If you're in the thick of house hunting and feel the pressure of low supply and high demand, keep calm.

Here are a few reasons why hiring a real estate expert is essential to successfully navigating the market in this changing economy.

There is one investment option that won't leave you shuddering at the thought of a risky stock market and economic crisis: residential real estate.

Welcome guests into a comfortable and gracious guest room. An added perk: If you're not expecting company, you'll still be able to enjoy a luxurious space to kick off your shoes and stay awhile. So, be the host with the most, and try any of these easy designs.

This is a do-over post from a few years ago, updated to reflect what's going on with Guam's real estate market today. Lots of things have changed since last time, so I thought it's time to put out some new information.

Moving into your place shouldn't have to be as difficult as Frodo's treacherous journey through un-mapped territory in Lord of the Rings. Here's how you can make the move into a new home easier and more efficient.

Update your home design now and then to keep it feeling fresh.

One of the things most people find themselves complaining about when it comes to their homes is the electricity bill that comes their way like clockwork every month.

If you are not aware of it yet, having a good credit score is important for a great number of reasons.

Summer is probably the one season of the year people look forward to the most, what with the sun, sand, and sea beckoning during these hot months.

Should you have a home inspection done before you contact a real estate agent to put your house on sale?

Finding out about mortgages, and what options you have when it comes to these, is necessary when you are contemplating buying a house in the near, or even distant, future.

So you are finally thinking of selling your first home after a few years of living in it. Whether you are leaving to move to another state, or are moving to a bigger home due to a growing family, selling your first house can be a rather emotional, and somewhat daunting, task.

What exactly is home staging and why is this seen as something important by people in the real estate world? Home staging is when you renovate and redecorate your home to make it look better, both inside and out.

We get a lot of questions about back-up generators, whether you should bring one, buy one when you get here, or how many homes on Guam have generators.

So you finally tied the knot! Congratulations! Now, you and your spouse have decided to purchase a place you can both call home.

Ever wonder why people find the idea of buying foreclosed property worth their while? Before you join that particular bandwagon, here are some tips that you should probably take note of before starting.

Permanent change of station or PCS takes a lot of effort and preparation. So here are 8 things you should consider to have a stress-free relocation. Or visit our website for more info!

Looks like the military buildup is back "on" again. The President has signed the military spending bill, which includes money for the Guam buildup, so it looks like after 7 years of anticipation, we'll start seeing some changes on the island.

So you've been on an airplane, somewhere between 4 and 27 hours, and you finally arrived on Guam. More often than not, you'll arrive somewhere between 10pm and 2am, that's just when most of the flights arrive. Now you're off to your hotel to find there's no microwave, there are two single "twin" beds, and the mini fridge is packed with $6.00 a can beer (or there's no mini fridge at all).

Rental contracts (aka leases) is something we do quite a bit around here. Most of Guam utilizes a standard rental contract from a service that makes standard forms which seems 10748941-shark-businessman-holding-a-flaming-bad-contract-in-his-handto work pretty well.

I've got four emails in the last week about the threats North Korea has made to the Island of Guam, so I thought I'd put a little blurb here and maybe put things in a little perspective from at least my point of view.

One of the biggest issues people have during their first days and weeks on Guam, is how to get around.

There are a few things that you should think about when shopping for a home on Guam that you might not have thought of when choosing your last home in other parts of Earth. We've been getting more email now that the summer move season is on the horizon, so I thought we'd touch on the “top three” questions here.

There are a few things that you should think about when shopping for a home on Guam that you might not have thought of when choosing your last home in other parts of Earth. We've been getting more email now that the summer move season is on the horizon, so I thought we'd touch on the "top three" questions here.

Some people travel light, others bring everything except their own kitchen sink. When I landing on Guam on August 4, 2004, I had two suitcases and that's it. Everything else I left in San Diego, and it's still there. I'm just waiting to see my stuff on "Storage Wars".

Particularly when you first arrive, you might notice the humidity here is pretty high and it will take some getting used to. After a short time you probably won't notice it much.

One of the things that will take some getting used to when you get here is the speed limit.

We try to do as much research on homes that might suit you via email before you even arrive on the Island, this streamlines the process and saves us time when you get here and have other things to do. One thing we'll do, more often than not, is send you information on homes that are a little above whatever budget you set for your rental property. Lately a couple people have sent me sharply worded email back as a result of it.

With Craigslist's growing popularity on the island, and it's increased use by real estate agents, I wanted make a quick post about something that happened over the weekend.

I spent about 20 minutes today talking to a pretty concerned non-military new arrival to the island about the cost of rent and explaining options to him.

Was just reading the latest edition of "The Guam Guide" newsletter and it's list of must do things on Guam. One of which being "pet a coconut crab." I got a bit of a chuckle out of this, as the thought has never occurred to me, not even in passing.

As I boasted a few months ago, I continue to love my water softener and filtration system that we had installed. Although I didn't have any problems with the water other than the occasional stain on a shirt, the water never really tasted very good. I spoiled myself with soft water years ago living in San Diego and I've missed it ever since.

One of the things that took some getting used to for me was the abundance of rice coming at me from all directions on Guam, and the conspicuous lack of anything that ends with "potatoes" (i.e. mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, etc). Having come from the south east ("read:" redneck) the only kind of rice I was ever exposed to when I was growing up was the kind that you boil in a bag. I happened to be in the commissary on Sunday, and saw a young man shouldering a 40lb bag on each side of his head and it gave me something to write about.

Thumbing through the latest edition of "Casa Guam" Magazine I saw some statistics that I thought I'd share.

Everyone that moves here is concerned about the high cost of electricity. Rumors abound of $1,000+ power bills that have no explanation. I don't doubt that there is some unexplainable high utility bills out there, but I've never seen a bill for $1,000 before and I think I would have in almost 8 years of doing this.

Lots of people ask what's there to do on the Island. There is plenty to do on your off time, so I'll start a series posts to give you some ideas.

Quite a few people, military and otherwise, inquire about properties that include utilities in the rent.

One of the most common questions I get asked while I'm showing clients around is "what cell phone company is best?"

This topic should be of some interest to all, as it's directly related to your biggest monthly expense: Housing.

A couple years ago I posted about the old Sherwood Hotel that looms on the hill overlooking Tumon. I was always interested in getting inside and having a look, I love going into spooky old buildings since I was a kid. Sherwood had been boarded up since I got here in August 2004, never saw a soul on the grounds. I believe the phrase I used to describe it was "the only thing missing is zombies."

Just on the market, this immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in Guam's most popular subdivision Paradise Estates.

Maybe you know people on Guam, maybe you don't.

Looks like Guam's Hotel Okura is now available for long term lease or month to month rental. Looks like prices are starting at $1900 and going up from there depending on the specific unit.

This isn't breaking news, they've been up for rent for a while now. I just finally got ahold of the agent for the owner and got permission to post the photos.

It's got a really nice atmosphere, clean, comfortable, and the food is great, albeit a little slow at times. You can't complain it though, because the view from the balcony is fantastic. I could sit out there and eat cheesecake and drink coffee all day.

Since it's happened twice this week already, and it's only Wednesday, I though it'd be appropriate to talk a little bit about Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) vs. Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).

I know I've wrote something on this before, I just don't remember where. Comes with middle age I guess, just like all the pretty young girls calling me sir now. Anyway.

Saving money is always a good thing. We get lots of questions from our clients that are moving here about the cost of calling home, and they relate horror stories they heard from someone w$37.99 at the Navy Exchangeho's been here about the outrageous costs of dialing U.S. number.

There was once a day that I swore I'd never use a computer. I wanted to say it wasn't long ago. But in thinking about it, I guess it was. In fact, my very first recollection of using a computer, which was more of a word processor I guess, was one of those with the keyboard and monitor all in one piece. I think i saw one on an old episode of "Lost in Space" the other day. Well, that's enough dating myself.

Well, I'm sure it's not really only on Guam, but it's the first time I've seen it. This guy must be hard core.

They cling to power lines and cause power outages. Hide out in the landing gear of planes (apparently able to withstand - 40 temps) and if you're not careful, you'll trip over a pile of them when you get off the plane. And there are no birds, the snakes ate them all.

A few people have asked via email about the water quality on Guam.

Alupang Cove Condos are located in the central Village of Tamuning. This was my home for the first 3 years I was on Guam and I loved it.

Is it a Good Time to Buy a Home on Guam?

A lot of my customers will list "back-up" generator on the housing wish-list they email me, so I thought I'd write a bit about it here.