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If you’re looking for your dream home on Guam, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find our complete guide to navigating the Guam real estate market. You’ll discover everything you need to know about finding, financing, and closing the deal on a home on Guam. Guam is a U.S. territory, so many parts of the home-buying process will feel familiar if you’ve done a real estate transaction in the U.S. However, there are a few unique features of Guam’s real estate landscape you should be aware of. We’ll show you what they are below so you can navigate the home-buying process with ease....

In the last 20 years, Guam has seen a pretty significant jump in the cost of housing. The median value of owner-occupied housing has risen 61.6%, according to U.S. Census data: $171,900 2000 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing $277,750 2020 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Renters have seen a smaller increase – but still significant at 36.6%. $7742000 Gross Rent$1,0572020 Gross RentAs a result of these rising prices, it can feel like a challenge to find an affordable place to live on Guam. We scoured the most recent census data to find you five affordable neighborhoods. All of them fall below the Guam median, both...

There’s so much to do (and remember!) when you’re moving. Between choosing movers, packing, shutting off your utilities, notifying people of your new address, etc., it’s easy for a few things to slip between the cracks. To help you make a smooth transition to your new home, we’ve compiled a list of the eight things people tend to forget (or don’t realize!) when they’re moving. Along with our Guam moving checklist, this run-down will help you eliminate any last-minute surprises or post-move “oops” moments. We’ll start with two items that are critical for individuals and families moving to Guam. #1: Leave These Items Out of...

When you’re moving between the 48th most populous city in the world and a Pacific island inhabited by 167,294 people,i it’s safe to say that your life will undergo some significant changes. If you’re in this position, it’s in your best interest to ensure that the other aspects of your transition are as simple and stress-free as possible. Case in point: moving all of your personal possessions to your new home.  When it comes to shipping household goods internationally, we’ve handled thousands upon thousands of moves for both families and individuals. If you’re transitioning between Guam and Hong Kong, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. Customs procedures, moving tips, duties, and essential info to help you make...

At a quick glance, Guam and the Philippines look quite different:  Geography: While Guam is a single island within the Mariana Island chain, the Philippines is an island nation consisting of 7,640 islands, 2,000 of which are inhabited.i   Population: Guam is home to an estimated 168,801 people. In contrast, the Philippines population is around 110.8 million, making it the thirteenth-most-populated country in the world.ii  That said, the two locations do share some significant similarities:   History: Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan visited both Guam and the Philippines, one after another. Ultimately, this led to many years of Spanish rule for both islands.   Settlement Patterns: In even more ancient history, it’s believed that the original inhabitants of Guam may have arrived after a...

As the crow flies, 1,711 miles separate the islands of Taiwan and Guam.i If you’re moving between these two areas, you might take some comfort in the fact that you’re just making a hop across the Philippine Sea. However, these two island destinations will offer you quite a different experience, even when it comes to the basics—size, population, and density.  Guam & Taiwan by the Numbers  Land Area Taiwan – 13,826 mi² Guam – 212 mi²  The island of Taiwan is much more expansive than Guam—more than 65 times its size. (!) While that means plenty of room to live and explore, the eastern side of Taiwan is largely mountainous, with peaks reaching up to 12,966 ft. As a result, the majority of the population lives in the western third of the island.  ...