August 11, 2023By: John Burrows
Globally, tropical cyclone intensity is projected to increase, according to the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. For Guam and the Northern Marianas, the National Weather Service is predicting significant storm activity throughout the rest of the year. Whether or not these projections prove true, the best time to focus on typhoon readiness is now. In this article, we’ll offer our tips for preparing for future storms, including how to build an emergency kit and what tools and materials you’ll want to have on hand if another major storm hits. We’ll also show you how our E-Ship Program can help you get some of those vital...
Read MoreAugust 4, 2023By: John Burrows
Finding a job on Guam takes a little persistence, a little patience, and, sometimes, a little help from your friends. If you’re seeking employment on Guam, we’ll show you what you need to know to land the job that’s right for you. Whether you’re a Guam resident looking for a change, a military spouse moving with a servicemember, or a future Guam resident evaluating your prospects, our tips, tricks, and resources will give you a leg up. In This Article: Is It Hard to Find a Job on Guam? Can I Work in Guam as a U.S. Citizen? What Kind of Documentation Do I Need?...
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023By: John Burrows
Updated: May 2023 Visitors to the islands of Guam, Hawaii, French Polynesia, or the Caribbean may have noticed a few commonalities between these far-flung locations. Island life is gorgeous . . . and expensive. (Often breathtakingly so—on both accounts!) Many islands import almost everything, which means higher costs in nearly every aspect of island life. If you’re considering a move to Guam, you may wonder what the cost of living is like. To help you put together a budget, we’ll walk you through several different categories of expenses—housing, utilities, food, gasoline, entertainment, and more. These numbers will give you a good barometer for what to...
Read MoreJune 14, 2023By: John Burrows
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...
Read MoreMay 17, 2023By: John Burrows
When you’re doing a complete FF&E update and installation, the last thing you want to worry about is how all the furniture, fixtures, and equipment will get to Guam. We’re talking about questions like: When will everything arrive? Will the job site be overwhelmed with all the “stuff” at the same time? Will it all arrive in the right order? Or will the installation crew have to sift through everything to get to the materials they need each day? Will I be able to find storage on Guam if I need it? Will I have to pay extra if I need to store items in...
Read MoreApril 5, 2023By: John Burrows
Thinking about making a move to the beautiful island of Guam? Every location has its own unique pros and cons—including Guam. There are some amazing upsides to living on Guam, and some downsides, too. The trick lies in knowing whether the perks outweigh the disadvantages. That’s a personal decision only you can make. To help you make that decision, we put together a list of the pros and cons of moving to Guam. We’ll show you what we think are the best parts (and the “not-so-best” parts!) of living on Guam so you can make up your mind whether Guam is the right spot for...
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