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…
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.…
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson In this day and age, one can easily get educated about home buying online, on your couch and in your pajamas — and while watching “House Hunters International,” no less! Yet there are still nuances and insights on the process that are best communicated one to one, from a human professional who…
The Maui News – July 25, 2012 WAILUKU – The master-planned Honua’ula project in Wailea received a key approval Tuesday by the Maui Planning Commission that will allow development of the luxury golf community to move forward. The nine-member commission voted eight in favor with Commissioner Penny Wakida having reservations to approve the $1.2 billion…
By Zunaira Zaki | ABC News – 5/31/2012 If you can get a new mortgage or refinance an existing one, interest rates have fallen to incredible new lows. Interest on a 15-year loan has dropped below 3 percent for the first time ever, according to data from Freddie Mac. The average rate on the 30-year…
May 11, 2012 The Maui News HONOLULU – Tourism is the “primary engine of recovery” and will continue to drive Hawaii’s economy in the future, while the construction and government sectors are expected to improve and lighten their burden on the economy this year, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization forecast for…
Aloha, Thank you for visiting my blog page. My goal is to provide you with helpful information about Maui’s real estate market and current events happening on the island! I am truly blessed to be able to call Maui home and to live and work in such a beautiful place. Maui No Ka Oi! As…
Aloha, Happy Monday! We all know that purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments we make in our lives. This experience can be very scary and also very rewarding all at the same time. Here are some smart tips for all home buyers. Check your credit score and pay down your debt. Don’t let…
Total visitor spending increased 8.5 percent to top $1 billion in February, as visitors from the West Coast, Japan and Canada showed gains in both arrivals and average daily spending, the Hawaii Tourism Authority said Thursday. Total arrivals rose 5.6 percent to 626,367 visitors in February, when compared to the same period last year, the…
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