work commutes, and views). Dream items like bathroom sizes, entertaining spaces, and high-end finishes might be more difficult to find in Hawaii, depending on budget. The home’s structure is very important, such as insect damage, construction quality, wet spots, and the foundation. Make a competitive offer with a purchase contract. Realizing the housing market in Hawaii is often fierce, a competitive offer must be made – which can be determined by working with qualified professionals. A purchase contract is used to seal the deal for a home in Hawaii. This signed document will include information on representation, the earnest money deposit, the offer price, the property description, closing details, title issues, financing, inspections, land surveys, and more. Closing for a Hawaii home typically takes 45 days, but it’s possible to close faster or slower depending on the purchase contract terms. Closing in Hawaii is a unique process that involves escrow. During closing, homebuyers can expect loan financing, property disclosures, title reports, title insurance, a home inspection, condo documents (if applicable), a land survey, a termite inspection, a final walkthrough, and signing a lot of loan paperwork and escrow documents. The buyer and the seller pay for different items during closing. And, at the end of a sometimesarduous off base housing hunt, the keys and a piece of paradise can be in your possession! MY RELOCATION The DOD relocates more families than any other U.S. organization–a process that’s often overwhelming for service people and dependents. For 24/7/365 service regarding your move, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call (800) 342-9647. WHAT ABOUT MY FURNITURE? While waiting for your personal household items to arrive, contact your Base Housing Office for details on Loan Closets and Furniture Management Offices. Both feature such basic items as dishes, flatware, small kitchen appliances, kitchenware, cookware and baby items. All you’ll need is your valid military ID card and copy of your travel orders. To buy and sell “gently used” and new household items, check out the Schofield Thrift Shop (2107 Ulrich Way; 808-6243254), Fort Shafter Thrift Shop (342 Pierce St.; 808-842-1074) and Hickam Thrift Shop (540 Kuntz Ave.; 808-449-6603). Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO-HI) handles household goods shipments for all services. For information, call (808) 473-7750. Shipments may take up to two months to arrive. Entry point into the system is My.Move.Mil. My.Move.Mil is a new system from USTRANSCOM (U.S. Transportation Command) to support the relocation of families during PCS. USTRANSCOM is the single manager of the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) overseeing the DOD’s household goods and privately owned vehicle shipment programs. The upgrade to My.Move.Mil will make critical relocation procedural tips more user friendly, understandable and accessible. DP3 can assist with planning ahead by visiting your TMO or registering for a DPS account at My.Move.Mil prior to receiving your permanent change of station orders. Arrival 56
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