#10: We're Back! | Life Updates, Travel and Second Acts

After a mini hiatus... we're back! Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing what they've  been up to since the last episode. They discuss birthday plans, travel and what the heck has been going on with the Hawaii real estate market lately!

You'll hear more about:

• Courtney's trip to Lanai
• Kendra's big birthday travel plans
• July real estate stats for Oahu
• Why now is a better time to be buyer than even last year
• A surprising trend they've seen recently with homeowners (and why they think it's happening!)
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Do you own home in Hawaii? Thinking about renting it out when you PCS? Or maybe you should just sell it? These are tough question that you'll have to answer before leaving island. In this replay, Kendra and Courtney tackle whether renting or selling makes more sense for you when you PCS off island!

They talk more on:

• The costs of taxes and property management 
• Why you need a cash reserve for rental property
• What you need to consider if leaning towards renting
• The difference between selling a primary residence and investment property
• Kendra and Courtney’s differing opinions on keeping a rental in Hawaii
• Running the numbers 
• When you should start thinking about renting vs selling
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Struggling to decide if living on post, renting off post or buying a home in Hawaii is right for you? Watch this replay where Kendra and Courtney share the different compromises you'll have to make no matter where you live in Hawaii!

You'll hear more about:

• The biggest pro to living on post 
• The crazy costs that can be associated with renting off post 
• What it looks to buy your own home in Hawaii 
• Townhomes vs. single family homes... are they really different?
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Have kids and PCSing to Hawaii? Wonder what the schools are like here? Today, Kendra and Courtney are talking about what you can expect from all the different schools here on island!

You'll hear more about:

• Public vs. private school
• Where Hawaii schools excel over the mainland
• The best military subsidy for daycare 
• Enrolling for the correct school zone when moving here
• Rapid fire school questions 
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

We all know that the real estate market looks different than what it did back in 2020 and 2021. But how different is it really? Today, Courtney and Kendra look at the stats of what's going on in the Oahu housing market right now, how it compares with that of back in 2020/21, and making the most of the current market!

You'll hear more about:

• The big issue buyers still face today (but how it's different from 2020)
• How quickly homes are moving now
• Why sellers need to have realistic expectations
• If there is an abundance of homes for sale 
• A bonus tip for those looking to buy right now!
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

PCSing to Hawaii? Feeling overwhelmed trying to prepare for the move? Today, Kendra and Courtney are sharing their top tips for a smooth pack out and delivery of household goods along with when it makes sense to ship vehicles to Hawaii!

You'll hear more about:

• Where to put important items during your pack out
• Why you shouldn't take everything out of your cabinets and drawers for the movers 
• When it makes sense to ship a second car
• If it's necessary to tip your movers
• A bonus tip you wouldn't expect!
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Did you get bitten by the real estate bug or did it take you a little bit to warm up to it?   Today, Kendra and Courtney discuss Courtney's entry into real estate, if she got bit by the real estate bug, and why she and her family just had to move to Hawaii!

You'll hear more about:

• Who got bit by the real estate bug first, Courtney or her husband Jack
• Why they had to move to Hawaii
• The initial reason Courtney got her real estate license 
• Her experience within the real estate world
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Are there rules you need to be following when you're buying a home? Are there things you're allowed to do or not allowed to do? Today, Kendra and Courtney chat about the top things you should and should not do as potential home buyers... especially when it comes to your realtor!

They talk more about:

• Finding the right realtor for you as the buyer
• The barrier to entry for becoming a realtor
• Part time realtors vs. full time realtors
• Recent experiences they have both dealt with 
• Buyer representation agreements (what are they and do you need them?)
• Why these issues have become more prevalent
• A bonus tip that will make your realtor love you!
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

We're back! Finally, after a couple of weeks off, the podcast is back. In this episode, we're sharing what's been happening since the last episode, where we're traveling to next, second act careers, and more about things happening around the island.

We talk more about:

• How Kendra's vacation was (and how things got crazy for Courtney)
• The perfect second act for Kendra
• If hiking Koko Head is worth it
• Things happening around island 
• General life updates
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/

Ever wonder why someone gets into real estate? Today, Kendra is sharing her personal journey from military spouse renting off post to successful real estate agent and investor.  Some of her journey might just surprise you! 

You'll hear more about:

• What clicked for Kendra when they bought their first home
• The light bulb that went off when they sold their properties in Colorado
• Getting her real estate license and starting Finding Home
• How she went 6 months without a transaction!
• Kendra's favorite thing about working specifically with military families
• And more!

Connect with Kendra and Courtney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcstohawaii/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findinghomepcs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findinghome-hawaii6733
Website: https://www.findinghomepcs.com/