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Improving Maui Real Estate Market

Although prices have not started rising yet; we have seen a large increase in the number of sales here on Maui which parallels what is happening across the country. Read more. This is also apparent by …

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Current Maui Real Estate Market Brings Bargains to Buyers

The economic downturn has had a considerable impact on real estate markets around the country, including Maui. But this doesn’t mean the news is all bad. Indeed the number of short sales and foreclosures in every …

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Maui Land to Be Auctioned

Are you looking for a large estate sized parcel of land to build your dream home on Maui? If so, you may wish to consider a land auction coming up soon at Makila Ridge in Launiopoko …

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Short Sales Dominate New Escrows

The market continues to improve with 91 new escrows opened in the previous 7 days. Digging in to those statistics a little deeper reveals some interesting facts. New contracts for condos and homes are almost equally …

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Interest Rates Help with Market Recovery

With interest rates hovering around 5% with zero points, is it any wonder why sales have been improving month after month. This week’s featured property was once the home of Princess Kapiolani, so it truly is …

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First Time Home Buyer Credit Extended

As expected and hoped for, the First Time Home Buyer Credit has been extended until April 1, 2010. Although our temperament has been and still is cautiously optimistic; we are starting to see very positive signs …

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No Slowdown in Sales

The fall months is normally a transition period where sales fall off, but this year we are running well ahead of last year. In fact, there were as many new escrows for the first half of …

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Kihei Real Estate

Although historically known for its dry, hot days, Kihei is a Maui community located southwest of Haleakala on the coast. The traditional Hawaiian name for the region highlights its more barren aspects but despite dusty days …

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Is the Recession Over?

There is a growing consensus that the recession is over. Here are a couple of optimistic reports worth reading. Getting Back to Normal – The Outlook Continues to Improve 8 Reasons Why (We Believe) the Recession …

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Are Maui Homes Affordable Again?

While housing prices in Maui are still not at a level that allows the average island family to buy, just yet, there are some reasons for optimism. For the most part, the average island income is …

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