Premium content from Pacific Business News by Stephanie Silverstein, Reporter The construction industry is beginning to show signs of an economic recovery, according to a new report. For the first time since 2006, statewide private building permits have increased for three consecutive quarters, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. UHERO forecasts that…
Aloha, The whales have arrived and we are headed into our high season here on island. In a recent Maui News article the number of homes sold in Maui County last month hit a five-year high, likely the result of buyers getting in before prices start to increase. Inventory levels are down as much as 20%…
Aloha, There will be a new neighbor moving into the Wailea neighborhood. The Andaz Wailea will open its doors sometime next summer and when they do they will offer residents and visitors a new place to dine at. Iron Chef Morimotos is set to open a restaurant in the hotel. This would be his second restaurant venture in Hawaii.…
Happy Aloha Monday! Our Summer season proved to be a success for our hotel industry. The Maui News recently published an article that shows Maui’s room revenue increase Click here for the full article from The Maui News . Now, as we head into our winter season we will start to notice our real estate inventory…
Aloha, There are some great opportunities available in Maui real estate right now. The best listings are moving fast, so you have to keep a close eye on what’s being offered – or have a professional like myself doing that for you. Please have a look through my Best Buy list on my website http://www.SoldOnMaui.Net by clicking on the Condo or…
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Aloha, Thank you for reading my blog. Here on Maui we continue to experience increased activity in the real estate market as we gear up for our high-season this fall. We expect to have a busy season this year. Visitors will now have more accommodation choices due to the possibility of short-term vacation rental permits being processed for residential zoned neighborhoods on Maui- see…
True Bliss is what you’ll find in this contemporary designed home. The absolute best panoramic ocean views in Wailea, Molokini to West Maui! This specialty home offers 4800+ sf, single level living with 4 private suites + an office (or 3 private suites and 2 offices), a media room with a Marantz 50” Plasma and a projection…
Single-family home prices in Maui County last month increased nearly 25 percent over last year, while condominium prices were unchanged, according to the latest data from the Realtors Association of Maui. The median sales price for single-family homes in July rose to $491,000, compared to $394,500 last July. That’s based on the sale of 71…
Habitat Maui to break ground on its first multifamily project August 13, 2012- Maui News Habitat for Humanity Maui is looking “up instead of out” with its new 16-unit condominium project in Happy Valley. Groundbreaking for the three-story structure at 2024 Kahawai St. along Iao Stream is set for 9 a.m. Thursday at the site.…
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