Have we hit bottom yet? That is one of the most frequently asked questions we get. For the answer to this question, one should look at the statistics and see how they compare to past cycles. …
Looking at overall market statistics for either the U.S. as a whole or for individual states, it is becoming increasingly evident that the market has found its bottom, and is in the very early stages of …
Multi-Generational living may be a new trend in real estate; however, here on Maui, this has been a very common theme for a long, long time. There are two very important reasons for this. The first …
There has been a lot of talk about “Shadow Inventory” recently. This refers to properties with delinquent mortgage loans. It is currently estimated that there are 7.7 million properties with delinquent mortgages, and that over half …
The economic struggles of Maui have been no secret. Businesses are closing down, citizens are losing their jobs, and real estate prices have fallen drastically. Now, in one more blow to the struggling economy, sugar producers …
Did you know that you can take advantage of the Homebuyer Tax Credit even if you are not a first time home buyer? The tax credit which was set to expire on November 30, 2009 has …
Opportunities abound as more and more Sellers get realistic on their pricing. With new REO’s hitting the market each week, Sellers are either dropping their prices or accepting offers well below asking. Some of these are …
The end of 2009 was about as good for Maui real estate as the beginning of the year. The number of units sold was down overall, although there was a slight improvement in the number of …
Who is buying Maui Real Estate? In order to answer this question, we should first look at what has been selling. Last year, there were a total of 1687 properties sold that were as reported through …
The tide is turning. You know the market is shifting in to a higher gear when you receive 10 offers on one listing and 5 offers on another one within days of listing the property. This …