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GUAM ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®The Voice for Real Estate on GuamSuite 236A Julale Center424 West O'Brien Drive, Hagatna, Guam 96910Office: (671) 477-4271 • Fax: (671) 477-4275

February 2013 • Vol. 6 • No. 02

D e p a r t m e n t s4 Market Report

Market SnapshotJan. 1, to Dec. 31, 2012

8 FeatureHow to DecorateLoveseatsIn the spirit of the month of

love, here’s a way to spruce

up your existing love seat

14 ProfileKaren PanRelocating Realtor

15 Home FinancePaths to HomeOwnership

16 How to D.I.Y.Use the Web!

19 From the ExpertsWhy Title Insuranceis Important andWorth the Money

20 Curb AppealGarage Doors -Know what to look for

22 In Our CommunityLooking Back...REALTORS®Committment toGuam’s Community

25 Who Ya Gonna Call?

26 Classifieds

28 ClosingGuam Associationof REALTORS®A Great Big Thank You

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CONTENTSMessagefrom thePresidentBy Clare Delgado

REALTOR®Century 21

Commonwealth Realty10This month, the Guam Association of REALTORS®will be inaugurating newly elected members to theleadership team.I amproud to introduce the following elected officers and

appointed committee chairpersons and vice chairpersons.

GAROFFICERS:President-elect: LouisaWessling

Vice President/Treasurer: Rong “Bobby” SachdejSecretary: Loisa Cabuhat

COMMITTEE CHAIRS ANDVICE CHAIRSMLS: Gina Campos, Chair

Julie Paxton, Vice Chair

GRIEVANCE: Graham Botha, ChairDiane Licanto-Lee, ViceChair

PROFESSIONALSTANDARDS: Moe Cotton, ChairDaniel Bruschi, Vice Chair

MEMBER SERVICES: Tahereh Golbarani, ChairJoylyn Anderson, Vice Chair

RPAC: Jason Young, ChairShawn Blas, Vice Chair

FPC/RPMIC: Marilou Lacson, ChairSteffen Nui, Vice Chair

WORKFORCEHOUSING: Richard Gutierrez, ChairRay Magbitang, Vice Chair

LEGISLATIVE: Carl Peterson, ChairTimothy Rohr, Vice Chair

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: Jodee Duenas, ChairTrini Sarmiento, Vice Chair

EDUCATION: MarkWilliams, ChairSoo Choi, Vice Chair

I thank these hard working and dedicated members fortheir time and commitment to the association.Remember that when buying or renting, working with

a REALTOR® guarantees that you will be working with areal estate professional that subscribes and follows a strictcode of ethics. Pursue the dream of homeownership. Workwith a REALTOR® to help you achieve that dream!

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Total Listings inMLS 1,816 (as of January 21, 2013)Market Type – Buyer’s (& Renter’s) Market

2012 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) SummaryREALTORS reported just under $230,000,000 in closed salesactivity to the Guam Multiple Listing Service in 2012. Thisrepresents an increase of nearly $25,000,000 over activityreported in 2011.

Single Family 2012 Highlights

Condominium HighlightsThere were 100 condominium sales reported to the GuamMLSin 2012.

M a r k e t R e p o r t

Market Snapshot January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

Price Range Total Sales

$150,000 to $249,999.99 104$250,000 to $299,999.99 37$300,000 to $349,999.99 21$350,000 to $399,999.99 14$400,000 to 449,999.99 17$500,000 and up 12

Single Family Home Sales

Average Housing CostsAverage Home Price $269,911

Days on Market 176

Average Condo Price $161,794Days on Market 189

Average Rental Single Family $2,120/mo.Days on Market 85

Average Rental Condo $1,376/mo.Days on Market 81

Number of Agents/Brokers 411

Price Range Total Sales

$0 to $99,999.99 30$150,000 to 199,999.99 22$300,000 and Up 6

Condominium Sales 2012



M a r k e t R e p o r t

Making Home Ownership Happen!

Buyers and renters have an excellent selection of properties tochoose from with just under 1,900 listings available in the MLS.Low mortgage interest rates, coupled with a good selection ofproperties for sale, make it a good time for home ownership.Furthermore, with a $10,000 grant for closing costs from GuamHousing Corporation for home purchases under $250,000, howcould you resist? In some cases, Seller’s are also providing financialhelp in the form of price credits.

Advice to Buyers!

The signals to buy are everywhere… more choices! Low interestrates! Help with closing costs & down payments. These are theideal conditions to make a home purchase.Will these conditionslast forever?No. Supply and demand affect everything—includingthe purchase of a home. Interest rates on mortgages in Guam arebased on the financial markets in the US. As the US financialmarkets improve, interest rates will most likely start to rise.

As demand for real estate increases sellers are less likely to providefinancial help and credits to buyers. As the number of propertiesavailable for sale decreases then the usual market response is anincrease in prices. Property choices, low interest rates, help withclosing costs and downpayments—it’s an ideal time to buy!

Finding Properties

Perhaps 90% of buyers and tenants are starting their search on theinternet. Nearly all real estate websites on Guam feature allproperties from all real estate companies through theGuamMLS.Websites such as http://www.guamrealestate.com even allow youto create favorite folders, save searches and track properties thatmeet your requirements. When you are ready to make a move,contact your favorite REALTOR®.

All data in this article is from the GuamMultiple Listing Service (MLS) for the period Jan-uary 1, 2012 throughDecember 31, 2012. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed..Not responsible for errors or omissions.


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Loveseats make practical additions to just about any room orgarden spot. These versatile pieces of furniture are ideal for smallspaces. They are typically easy to move and comfortably fit twopeople. Place two loveseats across from each other to create amore-formal, balanced look or set them at an angle to each otherfor a more casual conversation area. A traditional sofa pairs wellwith a loveseat, providing plenty of seating while saving space.Several decorating ideas offer the opportunity to turn your wornor outdated loveseat into dramatic focal point in your room's decor.

Does this Spark an idea?


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Instructions

1Cover your loveseat with throw pillows in various sizes. These decorativecushions update a loveseat and pull together the colors of a room at thesame time. Patterned pillows should pick up at least one color already inthe room's decor.

2Hire a professional upholsterer to re-cover your loveseat. Thesespecialists can cover your loveseat using the most intricate of decorativetreatments. You have a wide range of fabrics and decorativeenhancements to choose from.

3Slide a slipcover over the loveseat in a hue that complements the room'scolor scheme. These covers provide an excellent way to decorate if youare on a budget. Alternate slipcovers at the start of each season orduring the holidays to incorporate variety into the overall look of theroom.

4Drape colorful throw blankets or quilts over the end of the loveseat.Make the loveseat a focal point in the room by selecting colors that pop,or stand out, against the loveseat fabric. Change the blankets or quiltsduring the Christmas holidays to enhance a festive mood and providewarmth for cold, winter evenings.

5Spray paint your garden or solarium loveseat if it is made from wicker.Select a crisp, clean white paint and place floral-colored pillows on theloveseat for a bright, welcoming feel. Choose a dark-green paint and

neutral-colored pillows if you want the loveseat to blend into thesurrounding greenery.

Types of Love Seats

RecliningOne style of loveseat is the reclining loveseat. They tend to beoverstuffed, padded and comfortable. This is a great option if you like torelax while watching TV. You can go from sitting straight up, to fullyreclined just by pressing one button. There are two individual reclinerson each loveseat, so those sitting do not both have to be reclined.

FutonAnother style of loveseat is the contemporary styled Futon. Futons areoften found in small spaces, like dorm rooms and studio apartments,because they convert easily into a bed.

TraditionalThe traditional style loveseat is basically a mini couch. Traditionalloveseats are, in fact, often paired with regular-sized couches in livingroom settings to provide maximum seating. You can find the basicloveseat in many colors or styles of fabric, just like a traditional couch.

SleeperA sleeper style loveseat is also nice for a small space. It's similar to a futonloveseat in that it serves as seating and also as somewhere to sleep.However, the sleeper sofa contains an actual quilted spring mattresswhich adds to its comfort.

Source: EHow.com

How to Decorate LoveseatsIn the spirit of the month of love, here’s a way to spruce up your existing love seats.


By Karen Curinga


O n T h e C o v e r

Paradise Estates – Just Right

Freshly painted and landscaping trimmed up, this home awaits you and your family.Enjoy the central or split air contitioning units along with the nice ceiling fans to keepthe inside temperature constant and comfortable. Gated community with powerunderground, sidewalks and 2 car garages. See this one and put in an offer. Now is thetime, low interest rates and realistic seller.

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Relocating Realtor

RRelocating from Los Angeles, California to Guamwas a big challengeforKarenZ. Pan, Realtor forCentury 21CommonwealthRealty. “I hadno clue how to locate the majority of properties on Guam. The streetsigns aremissing and there is noGPS. It’s not like the states where you canlocate the property easily.”With hard work Pan was able to adapt and thrive. “I was so stressed

out because I was not able to locate these properties but I never gave up.I kept looking and asking. I viewed almost all the properties on themarket.Within a short period of time, I fully equippedmyself with all thethings I should know as a REALTOR®.”Pan started her career in real estatewhile shewas living in L.A. Shewas

working as a sales associate at a golf store when she decided to purchaseher first home. While shopping around for a home Pan became closefriends with her REALTOR®, Lisa. “Her aggressive personality attractedme immediately,” she said. Lisa soon suggested that Pan get a real estatelicense and begin to help her sell houses, “which I thoughtwas a great ideabecause it was the same field of business as what I had been doing and thetime is so flexible. So I became a part time real estate agent that same year.Pan decided tomove back toGuam at the end of 2010when her father

suggested that she relocate. “I wasn’t planning tomove back butmy fatherkept suggesting that me andmy family move back because I am the onlychild in the family and he wanted me to be around him,” she said. “Assoon as I got here I began to prepare to get my license here on Guam. Ibegan working as a full time real estate agent in April 2011.“Pan also tried her hand at developing real estate. She and her husband

developed a high-end house in Tamuning in 2011 while the market wasreally slow. At that time, many people told them it was a bad idea andthat they would not be able to sell it. They would wind up being stuckwith it, especially since they had no experience building houses andweren’t familiar with the Guam housing market yet.“That was a big hit to our family emotionally,” she said. “I chose not to

give up on the project and restore her on confidence.” Pan devotedherself to the project completely. She and her husband were able tocomplete the project and sell it at a very desirable price.“The difference between winners and losers often lies in that the

winner can benefit from mistakes and try again in a different way,” Pansaid. “That is how I can succeed in this business – never give up duringthe hardships, keep digging, and you will get there.

P r o f i l e

I personally am a big fan of Casa Guam magazine. I am soproud of what Casa has given to the readers on island. It is

a great source for their real estate needs.

“

“Karen Z. Pan

REALTOR®, CENTURY 21 COMMONWEALTH REALTY

Family: Enyong Jin, husband; son Roy W. Jin, 6

Education: Graduated from University of California Davis

By Bryan J.C. Sualog



Pathways toHomeOwnership

H o m e F i n a n c e

By Calvin Hernandez

n Guam, most houses are constructed as one of a kind. This requiresbanks to look at each loan application distinctively. Even if the homewas built by the same developer, has the exact architectural design specs,or is even built in same village, each mortgage is it is based on aborrower’s financial strength and ability to repay a mortgage loan. Andit is because of this uniqueness, the Bank of Hawaii has

developed a free “Pathways to Home ownership” seminar to help educate firsttime home buyers about the overall process in purchasing a home.In this seminar, one important tip we provide to potential buyers is to work

with a licensed real estate professional. There are several reasons:1. Real estate professionals typically work directly with the buyer in finding

the right house. They are experienced in helping clients find the appropriatehome and are familiar with mortgage lending basics.2. Realtors can assist buyers in finding a bank that will help them understand

the financing options available and pre-qualify for the loan. Pre-qualificationwill provide a general price range of the home they can afford. Once a generalprice range is identified, the Realtor will have access to market data and helpnarrow the search criteria for available homes for sale. This saves buyers timeand energy from driving all around Guam, looking for “For Sale” signs andknocking on doors. Real estate professionals can also coordinate a homewalk-through with the sellers. The walk-through allows the buyers a chance to

get the general feel of the home, identify if locationmeets their needs, and havea chance to see the neighborhood.3. Guam Realtors typically draft the purchase contract which is one of the

required documents when applying for a mortgage loan. The contract is theformal agreement between buyer and seller. This contract stipulates the detailsof the transaction between parties.In the event you may be thinking of representing yourself in a real estate

transaction, make sure you understand all that is required to perform the task.For most people, a home purchase is the biggest expenditure they make. Youwant to be secure in your decision to go it alone. It is a complex process andone worthy of your full attention.When deciding on a Realtor, be aware that, like any service provider, the

range of expertise and service levels can vary widely among professionals. Takethe time to call on a few agents and get to know them. Select someone you arecomfortable with and shares your perspective in home buying. If everythingworks out fine, your Realtor would have performed the services as expectedand may end up being one of your closest friends.Here is a link that may help you find the right realtor for you:

http://www.guamrealtors.com. For information about our “Pathways toHomeownership” seminars please feel free to call me at 479-3566.

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Turn to the biggest free source for ideas on refreshing your home.hese days, whenwewant to learn something, weGoogleit. The Internet has become such amonster informationportal that there isn't anything you can't search. But withthe multitude of web sites and so-called "experts," howdo you knowwhich ones are legit?Well, we scoured the

world wide web and found these awesomeweb sites which are notonly valuable, but fun to read. By no means is this list extensive,but it's a good start. For me, anyway. And yes, a lot of them aretailored to women. But since when did home décor become aman's decision?

Ana-White.comAna White is a mother and homemaker from Alaska who,

together with her husband, built her first home by hand—boardby board, nail by nail—despite an early phobia with power tools.After the gratifying feeling of completing such a feat, she startedher blog to share her planswith others and since 2009, has garneredthousands of fans and almost 3million hits permonth onher blog.She offers free downloadable plans tailored towomen interested inmaking things on their own. Her blog has a fun design, lots ofgraphics and is easy to follow. After reading through some of herplans, I think I could build my next bed framemyself.

YoungHouseLove.comThis blog is operatedbySherry and JohnPetersik, a youngmarried

couple from Virginia. They're self-proclaimed "DIY dorks" whowrite about the adventures of renovating their 49-year-old home.Personally, I have a love-hate relationship with my sewingmachine, so my favorite post so far is their no-sew curtains

project. Unlike some blogs that claim to be experts, they're justlike you and me with wanting to make our homes our ownwithout having to attend theTrades Academy. I love them already.

Instructables.com/group/familyhandymanSelf described as theDIYers best friend, this site offers a variety of

print and digital resources for do-it-yourself homeowners. Its forteis accurate and complete how-to instructions for improving homes,yards andvehicles.The site is a subgroupof Instructables.comwhichis an awesomeweb site on its own,with tips for anyone, ranging fromartists to teachers. It's definitely worth a look.

Makelyhome.comI love her description of the site. So I figure, why change it? "You

want your home to be unique and inspired. You want to push thedecorating envelope so that your friends will think you are a ge-nius. And you want to do it all with a tiny budget. Great! MakelySchool for Girls is the place to find tips, tricks, tutorials and inspi-ration for creating a unique space that you are proud to call home.Whether you are looking to rehab a tired piece of furniture or painta bold pattern on your walls, we've got you covered. While manyof the ideas found here focus on vibrant and eclectic living, thesame techniques can be applied to those interested in other deco-rating styles. We're enrolling now, and the "tuition" is always free."

Use theWeb!


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efore we can address that issue, let me explain what aTitle Insurance Policy is. A Title Insurance Policyprotects a Lender or a Real EstateOwner from any lossor damage they might experience because of liens,encumbrances (unreleased mortgages, unpaid real

estate taxes, etc), or defects such as fraud, forgery, or improperlyrecorded documents to name a few in the chain of title to aproperty — subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions ofthe policy.)An Owner's Title Insurance Policy will protect the property

for as long as YOU are the owner of that property. Typically, thelargest investment that individuals make in their lifetime is topurchase a home.Wouldn't you consider it to be themost valuableasset youwill acquire? Isn't it worth protecting?AnOwner's TitleInsurance Policy will provide that type of protection. Thepremium is a one-time payment that will give you peace of mindthat your investment is protected!A Lender's Title Insurance Policy will only protect the lender

based on the loan amount that the Lender is giving to a borrower.This type of Title Insurance is only available for the lender duringthe life of your mortgage. Once you pay off your mortgage, thepolicy coverage will end. All lenders that are FDIC or NCUAinsured will require this type of insurance.In order to provide you with either of these types of Title

Insurance Policies, we, at Pacific American Title performs on athorough search of existing records at the Department ofLand Management and Real Property Tax Division. At theseGovernment Agencies, we have access to documents that affectsyour property. Pacific American Title will review these

documents, assemble, and analyze to prepare a title report. Thisreport will reflect the current owners, legal description of theproperty, and any liens and or encumbrances that are stillattached to the property.Title Insurance is different from other type of insurances

because it insures against events that occurred before the policyis issued, as opposed to insuring against events that may occur inthe future, as health, property, auto, or life insurance do. TitleInsurance is loss prevention insurance.At Pacific American Title, we are fortunate enough to be

the Agent of two of the largest Title Underwriters in the UnitedStates, FidelityNationalTitle andStewartTitleGuarantyCompany.Once again, dollar for dollar, Title Insurance is the best in-

vestment you canmake to protect your interest in one of themostvaluable assets you own: YOURHOME.

Why Title Insuranceis Important andWorth theMoney


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For more information on these types of Title Insurance Policies,please feel free to call me or one of The Closing Professionals atPacific American Title at (671) 648-7777 or email us [email protected] or [email protected].


ot all garage doors aremade equal! And garage doors area big investment. They add style to your home and curbappeal. If you plan to upgrade your home with a newgarage door, or if you plan to purchase a home with agarage, note that the style, color and conditionof the door

has a big impact on your home’s overall appearance. Also thinkaboutwhat other uses youwill be using the garage for aside fromparking your car. Will you also use the garage as a workshop,utility room or play area?

Below is a list of things youwill need to consider or look forwhenshopping for garage doors or looking at newhouses with garageswhich I pulled off of Lowe’s website.

1.Garage Door Size. Garage doors are available to fit virtuallyany opening.Takemeasurements and seewhat can be customizedfor you. Youmay have a garage that can accommodate only onedoor. Or maybe two. Accuracy counts and if you are unsure ofthe size you need, have a professional assist you.

2.Garage Door Styles. Since garage doors make up a largeportion of your home's exterior, the style you choose shouldcomplement the rest of your home's exterior. Windows andwindow panels are one way to add style and your own personaltouch to a garage door. Double-paned windows allow naturallight in but keep extreme seasonal temperatures out.

Another way is panel design. There are four main panel designsto choose from:

• Flush panels are flat, slightly textured panels that can be used tocomplement the surrounding wall area without drawing toomuch attention to the door itself.

•Long-raised panels give depth and distinction to the door,while adding to the home's overall appearance.

• Short-raised panels also lend depth to the door. They are ex-cellent additions to Victorian-style homes with intricately de-tailed trim, the symmetrical facades of colonial-style homes orthe strong architectural lines of a Tudor home.

• Painted panels add more pizzazz to plain, raised panels whenthe sloped portion of the panel is painted in a contrasting color.

3. Garage Door ConstructionMost garage doors are either wood or steel. Wood garage doorsoffer a wide variety of options. You can find anything fromstandard, raised-panel designs to doors that mimic the ornatestyles commonly used on the carriage houses of the 18th and19thcenturies.Wood doors are also available in several species, eitherpaint or stain grade. But since we live on Guam, maybe woodmay not be a good choice unless its been treated.

Steel garage doors are usuallymore economical thanwooddoorsand are the most common type of garage door. Most

Garage Doors -Know what to look for By Arlene Taitague Taitingfong

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manufacturers offer several colors out of the box. You can alsopaint the door tomatch your home.There are three distinct typesof steel doors to choose from:

1. Single-Layer Garage DoorsSingle-layer doors are stampedfrom a single sheet ofgalvanized steel. These are usu-ally the most economical of allsteel doors.

2.Double-LayerGarageDoorsDouble-layer steel doors have agalvanized steel skin on the out-side with a thick layer of eitherpolystyrene or polyurethane asa backer. The backer providessoundproofing and additionalinsulating value to the door.

3. Triple-Layer Garage DoorsTriple-layer doors are con-structed of the same materialsas double-layer doors with theaddition of a galvanized skin onthe inside to protect the poly-styrene / polyurethane fromdamage.The additional layer ofsteelmakes triple-layer doors the strongest,most secure andmostsoundproof of all garage doors. These are also available withthicker insulation for greater R-value (a measure of thermalresistance).

4. U.S. Standard vs. Non-U.S. Standard. In a recent discussionwith a colleague, I found out that many of the homes may nothave garages that are U.S. standard. Some new homeowners arefinding out that after 6 – 8months, themechanicalmechanismsare showing signs of rust and operation of the garage doors arefaltering. It would be best to look at U.S. Standard materials. Itmay cost a little more, but the quality and durability are worththe price.

5.Garage Function:Workshop or Living AreasMore andmore homeowners are using their garages as extensionsof their living space: as children's play areas, workshops, hobbyareas, laundry rooms and more. As the activity in the garageincreases, so does the need to maintain a constant, comfortabletemperature in this space. Of all the areas in our homes that we

look to have energy efficiency, the garage door is sometimesmissed. Here are some tips for choosing the right garage door for“additional living area” purposes.

• Good insulating qualities. Look for a door with an R-value ofat least 3 inmoderate to temperate climates. In harsher climates,go up to an R-value of 10.

• Weather seals between the sections. The seal may be designedinto themating surfaces of the panels, or itmay be in the form ofgasket material that compresses when the door is closed.

• A bottom seal / threshold. If the door doesn't come with abottom seal standard, you can always add one to keep drafts andrain out.

Guam has a few companies listed in the Guam Phone Book.Check under “garage doors” and give those companies a call. I’msure they will be able to customize a quality product for you andyour home.

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I n O u r C o m m u n i t y

Looking Back...REALTORS® Commitment to Guam’s Community

2012 American Cancer Society – Relay for Life held at George Washington High school field


REALTORS® Bus-stop Painting project in Dededo, held October 2012

2012 Annual Coastal Clean-up, Matapang Beach



The Workforce Housing Opportunity Expo held October 27th 2012 at the Micronesia Mall center court



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Commercial Rentals

Dededo

106 East Sta. Barbara, Dededo 4bed/1 bacorner house, fenced, and gated. Cen-trally located close to church, school andmalls. Asking $1,200/month. Call MYRNA

@ 488-0144

Ordot-Chalan Pago

Commercial space for rent. Approx 2155sq ft. Ideal for laundromat, bakeshop,video store or retail business. Asking

$2,500/mo. Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228

Commercial space for rent. Approx 850sq ft., video store or retail business. Asking$850/mo. Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228

Tumon

Fountain Plaza for Rent: Finally primecommercial space in the much desiredFountain Plaza. Own your very own busi-ness amongst the likes of many long timeestablished busibesses already patroningthis plaza. Where can you go wrong, SanVitores road frontage with ample space,there are no lossers and YOU are the win-

ner. Asking $2,700/mo. Please callDANIEL @ 687-5422

Residential Rentals

Agat

3 bedroom / 2 ba house, close toschools, stores, beach and church. Ask-ing $1250.00. Call 649-8265 or 888-7447

Asan

Asan Beach House Newly Renovated,Fresh paint and ceramic tiles. Asking:$2,200.00/mo. Call FRANK @ 479-4663

Asan 3bd./2ba. Ocean Views Newly Ren-ovated - All ceramic tiles. New a/c's. Ask-

ing: $1,900.00/mo. Call FRANK @479-4663

Barrigada

2b/1b, near Subway with water $830/mo.Please call 637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-3333

Dededo

Moving Soon? Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath,gated carport, porch in front, A/C, greatlocation, near Marine Corps Dr. Feel at

home, Call 637-0222 today!

Duplex. Near school, park, grocery store4 bed, 3 bath, 3 carport garage, 1a/c,

1 washer and refrigerator/typhoon shuttersAll inquiries welcome ¾ voucher Sect 8 ok.Please call Ed 788-0568 or Lynn 688-0771

Kaiser Dededo 3bedrooms 2baths hse 4rent. Newly renovated last yr. Sec.8

welcome w/full sec.deposit.Call Karen 988-1883

3Bd/2Bd/1Bd located nearschools/church/store and front of parkSemi-Furn. Sec.8 & Military OK. Pls. leave

message at 727-6456

Dededo Villa Rosario - Spacious3BR/2BA W/D, Pool, Security, Mailbox

$1,650.00

3Bd/2Bd/1Bd located nearschools/church/store and front of parkSemi-Furn. Sec.8 & Military OK. Pls. leave

message at 632-1200

Mangilao

Nice house on a cul-de-sac street in LatteHts. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with all ceramictiles and split a/c units per room. Newerkitchen counters and appliances. Fencedback yard. Has always been leased to mil-itary personnel for their tour on Guam.Asking $2,100 / month. Call DEANNA @

688-2855

Tamuning

Beverly Palms: 3bd/2ba, 2 story condounit, w/pool, semi-furnished, appliances,high ceilings, & nice open floor plan

BUY SELL or RENTwww.GUAMLISTINGS.com

482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2250

Condo units - 3bd/1ba, renovated,$1100/mo & 3bd/2ba excellent cond.

$1700/mo BUY SELL or RENTwww.GUAMLISTINGS.com

482-6252/777-3728 •MLS 12-509 & 12-523

Popular Pia Marine 2 bedroom 2 bathunits available for Month to Month

Rentals. Utilities/Furnitures included withcleaning services. $2400.00.

Call Nick @ 689-2939.

Tecio Tumon Villa: Nice two bedroom twobath condo located in Tumon. Condo isjust a walking distance to the beach,

stores, restaurants and nightlife. Asking$2,100/month. Call VIC @483-7518

Tumon 2bd / 2 ba + Den. excellent condi-tion. Asking $1200. Please call 637-7165

/ 688-0887 / 689-3333 / 477-7042

Tumon Penthouse for Lease: A Rare Pent-house, Oceanview unit is now available.This large 2 bedroom 2.5 bath Condowas upgraded and is in like new condi-tion. Security, Full Back-up Generator,

Pool, 2 parking all go along with your de-sire for the ''good life'' while on Guam.Water included. You CAN have thedream. Asking $3,800/month. CallDEANNA @ 688-2855 MLS 10-744

San Vitores Terrace Condo: 3bd/2ba, 3rdfloor unit with oceanview, upgraded unitwith new carpets, pool, security and basiccable TV. $1800. Call Coral Sea Realty

649-6088

Yigo

Executive 2-story house with a greatview, fully fenced and a quiet

area. 5bd/3ba w/ 2 huge balconies. SSappliances, wash/dry, 2-car garage. Huge

storage shed, a must see, MilitaryOK! $3500/mo. Call Joe @ 483-3333!

Perez Acres: 4 bedroom, 2 bath with pool& playground. Corner unit. Asking

$1,900/month. Call SANDY @ 687-6006

Perez Acres: 3 bedroom / 1.5 ba town-house with extra room great for familyroom or office, gated and secured com-munity, pool, mail delivery. Asking $1900 .

Call CORAL SEA REALTY 649-6088

Residential Sales

Barrigada

Barrigada Large 4BR/2Ba 1800sqft.House Only 243,000

637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-7900

3BD 2BA home with a spacious livingroom, wood laminated floors, landscapedgarden, and more! Asking only $255K

Call MAJUNI @ 689-2583

Dededo

For Sale By OwnerSummer Palace Estates

Located close to Cost-U-Less in Harmon4Bd/2.5Ba 2100 Sq. Ft. Home located ina secured gated community with swim-ming pool, tennis court, and playground.New granite countertop and tile floorthroughout with typhoon shutters.$440,000.00 Please call 777-0951

3bd/2ba townhouse, 2 story, central a/c,typhoon shutters, excellent cond.

$195K BUY SELL or RENTwww.GUAMLISTINGS.com

482-6252/777-3728 MLS 11-4372

Houses - 3bd/1.5ba, carport, renovated,appliances, & a/c Asking $195K &3bd/2ba, huge yard, Asking $179K

BUY SELL or RENTwww.GUAMLISTINGS.com

482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2579

Paradise Estate Home - 3bd/2ba,2 car garage, appliances, central a/c,typhoon shutters, secured entry,

gated community, Asking $274,900482-6252/777-3728 MLS 12-2026

Mangilao

Latte Heights House with 3 br / 2 ba, ideallocation w/ carport, fully fenced, gated,spacious yard w/ patio. Asking $200K.

Please call ANGIE @ 727-2228

Mongmong-Toto-Maite

Exceptional 3bd and 3.5 ba home Enjoythe view, separate refrigeration and stovefor the person who enjoys cooking, thepool and the great central location.Asking $630k Call JUDY @482-7775

Ordot-Chalan Pago

Chalan Pago 2bed1bath SFD for sale.1169sq.m lot Asking $119k.

Call Karen 988-1883

Sinajana

Large 4BR/3Ba 2755sqft w/1600sqftcovered deck/porch. Detached util & gen.room. Walled/Gated & beautifully land-scaped. $592K. Call Michael@ 487-4111



Talofofo

Fairly new 3BD 2BA home equipped with

security, 2 car garage, covered back

patio, and more. Priced at only $283K.

Call MAJUNI @ 689-2583.

Tamuning

Condo units - 3bd/1ba, renovated, $125K

& Agana Beach Condo, 3bd/3ba,

beachfront, bank foreclosed, appliances,

split a/c units, $500K

482-6252/777-3728

MLS 12-1565 & 12-1621

TAMUNING Executive 2 Storey

Spacious House for Sale by Owner. Great

location beside Cost-U-Less Tamuning

and GPO. Great lifestyle and community

environment with 5 bd/3ba corner lot; nice

sized bd on 1st and 2nd flr; luxurious mas-

ter suite w/ jacuzzi spa tub; quality granite

staircases; hardwood railings; crown mold-

ing all over the house with open spacious

kitchen and stainless steel appliances.

Please call owner/lv msg at 727-6456.

Tumon

Nice 2 and 3 bedroom condo with

panoramic ocean view and city view and

waliking distance from the shops and

hotels. Please call George 483-9111

Century 21 CR.

Yigo

Executive 2-story house with a great view,fully fenced and a quiet area. 5bd/3ba w/ 2huge balconies. SS appliances, wash/dry,2-car garage. Huge storage shed, a mustsee! $425K Sale. Call Joe @ 483-3333!

Yona

Winward Hill Estates: Lovely 4 bedrooms /

2.5 ba with beautifully upgraded kitchen

and bathrooms, nicely appointed living &

dining spaces & bedrooms. Large, well

maintained yard with lots of gorgeous

plants, flowers, trees and a cozy veran-

dah & spacious tool shop in the middle of

it all! Come see this beauty in Yona. Ask-

ing $289,000. Call MARILOU @ 988-5600

Newly renovated 4BR 2BA house with a

huge covered patio on a 2,233sm lot. Call

VIC today @ 483-7518

Baza Gardens - $169,000 - Best Deal! 3

BR 2BA corner lot home in great condi-

tion - call for details...Asking $169,000.

Call LIZ @ 687-0911

Land for Sale

Chalan Pago

Chalan Pago LAND FOR SALE Wow!

What a view you have to take a look at

this large lot. Come see and fall in love!

Only $210K. Call Century 21

Commonwealth Realty @ 649-2121.

Dededo

Dededo Land 18585± Very Nice $85,000

637-7165 / 688-0887 / 689-7900.

Dededo Lot with a fabulous view

overlooking the city. Great potential for

future development. $400K.

Call HANA @ 777-3660

Merizo

Enjoy the view when you build on close to

1 acre of property located on Guam's

countryside fronting Route 4. Great size

and great potential. Only $60K.

Call JOYLYN @ 488-5069

Piti

Turner Rd. - Channel 10 - (Nimitz Hill) Piti.

151,508 sq. meters of unobstructed

ocean views Asking: $2,300,000.00 Call

FRANK @ 479-4663

Talofofo

Perez Heights, Ipan, Talofofo

Executive / Investment House Lot

Only $58k, 929sm, 565-4464

Tamuning

R-2 Lot Call 646-7137

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Message from theExecutive Officer

For More Information Contact:

Peggy Araullo Llagas, Executive OfficerGuam Association of REALTORS®

Suite 236A Julale Center424 West O'Brien Drive, Hagatna, Guam 96910Tel: (671) 477-4271 • Fax: (671) 477-4275

Mobile: (671) 689-4271 • www.guamrealtors.com

By Peggy Araullo Llagas

A Great Big Thank YouThe Guam Association of REALTORS® celebrated its 2013

Inaugural andLeadership Installation at theHyatt RegencyGuam,

last February 9th. Our REALTOR® Association is proud to be a

significant part of Guam’s community.

On behalf of the entire membership, I would like to take this

opportunity to extend my sincerest appreciation to the following

supporters of our REALTOR® Association:

Our generous Platinum Sponsors, IT&E andMoregage Solutions

by Community First GuamFederal Credit Union.

Gold Sponsor, ANZGuam.

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Special thanks to the following: Hyatt Regency Guam, Graphic

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The GuamAssociation of REALTORS® shall remain your leading

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Ask if your agent is a REALTOR®.


Mangilao $79K2Br/1.5Ba #12-3915

Yigo $200K4Br/2Ba #12-918

Mangilao $244,9004Br/3.5Ba #12-4532

Yigo $245K5Br/3Ba #12-1355

Yigo $429K4Br/3.5Ba #12-4079

Tamuning $332K4Br/2.5Ba #13-166

Mangilao #329K4Br/3Ba #12-4899

Ordot-Chln Pago $698K5Br/5Ba #13-138

Sinajana $298K4Br/3Ba #12-4915

Yona $145K3Br/1.5Ba #13-75

Yona $215K4Br/2Ba #13-198

Dededo $202K3Br/2Ba #12-3491

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RENTALSMacheche Pacific Gardens, Dededo - 2Br/1Ba - $800 - #13-188

University Manor, Mangilao - 2Br/1Ba - $800 - #13-231

Green Park Condo, Mangilao - 3Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #13-62

Pia Marine Condo, Tamuning - 2Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #12-4866

Blue Pacific Lattice, Tumon - 1Br/1Ba - $1,700 - #13-172

Palm Seas Condo, Tumon - 3Br/2Ba - $2,450 - #13-185

Paradise Estate St., Dededo - 4Br/3Ba - $2,450 - #13-86

Pacific Golden Villa, Dededo - 5Br/4Ba - $2,500 - #13-161

Kayen Richard J. Untalan, Dededo - 4Br/2.5Ba - $2,600 - #13-19

N. Paulino Hts., Talofofo - 3Br/2.5Ba - $2,450 - #13-108

Dai-Ichi Condo, Tamuning - 2Br/1Ba - $1,200 - #12-4603

W. Soledad St., Hagåtña - 1Br/2Ba - $1,500 - #12-4230

Holiday Tower Condo, Sinajana - 2Br/2Ba - $1,700 - #12-4231

Munessa LujanRd., Ordot-Chln Pago - 3Br/2Ba - $2,000 - #12-3378

Kadada Circle, Piti - 4Br/2Ba - $2,450 - #12-4740

Chln Ahi St., Dededo - 4Br/2.5Ba - $2,400 - #12-4292

Chln Binadu, Yona - 4Br/2Ba - $2,200 - #12-3225

Liguan Ave., Dededo - 2Br/2Ba - $1,900 - #12-4357

Las Palmas Ph I, Dededo - 3Br/3Ba - $1,500 - #12-4308

Oka Tower, Agana Heights - 3Br/2Ba - $3,000 - #12-4041

Holiday Tower, Sinajana - 2Br/2Ba - $1,950 - #12-3703

Pago Plaza, Ordot-Chln Pago - 1,100SqFt - $1,400 - #13-23

Harmon IndustrialParkRd., Tamuning - 10,400SqFt - $4,000 -#13-98

Rt. 16, Barrigada - 750SqFt - $950 - #12-3839

R.K. Plaza, Barrigada - 1,000SqFt - $1,000 - #12-1990

LANDAdacao St., Dededo - 2,016sm - $57,000 - #13-214

Chala Umasodda, Dededo - 1,858sm - $65,000 - #13-111

Ladera Lane, Mangilao - 10,000sm - $1,049,000 - #13-24

Mama Sandy Rd., Piti - 1,123sm - $150,000 - #12-4907

Off Rt. 15, Yigo - 1,853sm - $65,000 - #10-1038

Off Rt. 15, Yigo - 1,853sm - $65,000 - #10-1039

As Cepeda, Yona - 1,154sm - $32,000 - #12-4251

As Cepeda, Yona - 929sm - $38,000 - #12-4250

Padua Lane, Talofofo - 969sm - $50,000 - #12-3301

Chln Quitugua, Yigo - 1,858sm - $75,000 - #12-4560

Rt. 4, Ipan Talofofo - 1,370sm - $92,000 - #12-4077

Laguina Estates, Yona - 947sm - $85,000 - #12-4075

Finile Dr., Agat - 838sm - $55,000 - #12-3937

Sgt. Quenga St., Santa Rita - 606sm - $39,000 - #12-3885

Barcinas, Inarajan - 1,346sm - $103,500 - #12-3281

Chln Paipai St., Yigo - 3,760sm - $110,000 - #11-4085Hagåtña $1,475,000Multi-Family #12-413

Tamuning $750,000Commercial #12-4181

Tamuning $1,300,000Multi-Family #11-3824

Tamuning $44,000Commercial #13-261

Commercial & Multi-Family

Ordot-Chln Pago $175K3Br/2.5Ba #12-4498

Barrigada $395K4Br/3Ba #12-3866

Tamuning $365K3Br/2Ba #12-2299

Mangilao $89K2Br/1Ba #12-3209

Dededo $168K2Br/1Ba #11-2994

Mangilao $399K4Br/3Ba #11-3436

Dededo $289K9Br/5Ba #12-443

Inarajan $469K6Br/3Ba #12-448

Agana Heights $200K3Br/2Ba #12-1164

Agat $165K4Br/2Ba #12-3545

Tamuning $449K3Br/2Ba #12-3765

Dededo $315K4Br/3Ba #12-4242


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