Live Pix Waikiki Ala Wai Vantage, Never Property AI

TangeetheREALTOR here with gorgeous dawn rooftop pictures from Sept 2026 at dawn. I am committed to never using AI on any property or scenery picture. This beauty is real. Interested in an out of state move to Hawaii? What about in state, lol? I am always a comment away!

The Ala Wai Blvd does empty of traffic pre-dawn.

I Amazed Myself W/An Epiphany About AI’s Silent Analysis

The Project

I sought to convince someone about a certain aspect of my professional capabilities. I most often use AI to persuade. I am always pleasantly surprised at how short an argument can be compared to the many words I am inclined to use. I expected a tight, pithy essay. I got so much more.

I referred to myself in the third person

I did not ask AI to talk about me, but instead, to talk about TangeetheREALTOR. I thought the writing would be limited to my prompts. However, I discovered that Chat GPT has been paying attention to me throughout my use of the product. I had unknowingly, thus honestly, presented the strengths and weaknesses I wanted to use to portray myself as a good candidate for a certain professional position. Reading Chat GPT’s assessment was quite enlightening, mainly because it told me things about myself I did not know others saw. I was pleased to read that according to AI, I bring “intellectual firepower” to a partnership. I might not have used as strong a phrase about myself. Maybe I had something to learn about my good qualities, lol. What was not to like about that…?

One Note of Caution

The subscription to the higher level of AI is paid by TangeetheREALTOR. Is it possible that AI could be using my inquiry as a chance to advertise itself? Is it conceivable that every answer produced by the service is, in some form or fashion, a commercial? Am I falling for flattery? Is it impossible to believe that flattering words are inherently untrue simply because it serves a purpose of leading a person to become a repeat customer? I acknowledge that my weaknesses were muted compared to the list of my strengths. It is possible I have paid for an advocate rather than an impartial critic, no matter how I prompt the service.

What was the Epiphany

AI is assessing me without my knowledge or instruction and that is a convenient source of food for thought. Maybe someone will learn something about how they are, or how others perceive them.  Perhaps they will find subtle lessons in persuasion. I believe it is worth knowing what AI, in its various forms, thinks of its user.

Feedback appreciated!

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#ManipulationandAI

Tropical Storm Lala Shows Why We Need a Buffer between residences and trees

This tree was transplanted and it’s roots were shallow. When it blew over, it uprooted everything planted near it
The fence nearly took out this Mustang

When you are on your property, look up. Ask yourself if you’d be ok if whatever is overhead fell on top of your head. Look beside you.  Ask yourself, if that blew to the side and down, would I find that outcome pleasing?

If gravity could change an object from a protective barrier to a projectile, take precautions by putting distance between what you own and what the wind can rip off it’s moorings.

Established distance between your home and structures that gravity can transform from barriers into bullets=Defensible Space

By #TangeeLazarusREALTOR Security Focused Hawaiii Real Estate

Cutting a tall, dead tree down may not be enough. What are we not able to see that impacts safety?

One answer: Roots that are too shallow to keep the tree firmly grounded in high wind. This picture shows a tree with shallow roots that was felled–On a public walkway!

Lucky no one was there. Who besides your favorite Hawaii real estate agent likes to make their own luck?

Defensible Space Makes Sense When Storms like Lala Knock down trees all over Oahu

Room to Survive

Defensible space means giving your home room to survive. It is recommended that people have a clearing of at least 5 feet right next to their dwellings. Keep trees trimmed, remove dead limbs and debris, and maintain clear space around the structure. After storms like Lala, that separation can reduce damage from falling trees, fire, and flying debris. Check out these pictures

This palm tree is blocking a pathway between two hotels. Good thing no one was on the walkway when it fell.

VA Loan Benefits QuickList

Military home-buying benefits:

*Zero down payment options, Finance 100% of the home price without a down payment, up to standard county limits.

*No private mortgage insurance (PMI). Save money each month because the government backs the loan.

* Competitive interest rates backed by the Veterans Affairs Administration. Enjoy average rates that are typically lower than conventional mortgage options.

* Active-duty members can also use tax-free Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to pay down mortgages and build equity instead of paying rent.

*Capped Closing Costs: The VA limits the fees and closing costs that lenders can charge you.

*Reusable Lifetime Benefit: Use the loan program multiple times, and even hold more than one VA loan at a time under secondary entitlement rules.

* Funding Fee Waivers: Avoid the one-time VA funding fee entirely if you receive VA disability compensation. 

*VA Home Loans – Veterans Benefits Administration    Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants help disabled veterans modify or build a custom home to fit their physical needs

*Flexible Credit Guidelines: Qualify easier with underwriting rules designed to be more forgiving than conventional lenders. 

VA Home Loan Benefits You Need to Know  VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs https://www.benefits.va.gov

WalMart closes when in Honolulu? Answers House hunters want

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Are you thinking about moving within the state of Hawaii? Are you moving to Hawaii from the mainland United States or another country? If your answer is “yes” to one of these questions, I apply my background in licensed security work with my decades long Hawaii residence to find you a home that is safe and suitable. In order to accomplish this goal let us think about what features we want in our neighborhood. Do we want all night bustling about, or do we want to roll up the sidewalks at 7:30 p.m. There are neighborhoods that embody this lifestyle.

Do you want to know you could stroll to Walmart at 10:00p.m. should you ever so desire?

I am going to visit the Walmarts on the island if Oahu and explore the surrounding neighborhoods to give everyone a perspective on the lifestyle of a home that is close to Walmart.  Coming August 2026.

Call/text: 808.367.4278

Email: tangeelazarus@live.com

I am licensed Hawaii real estate agent Tangee Lazarus RS-87870:

  • Harvard Grad
  • Long term Honolulu resident
  • Specialist in eco-realty and designated “Green” by the National Association of REALTORS, NAR.
  • Expert in security focused real estate with a concentration in disaster preparedness and every day safety in real estate