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| Issue 343 | September 29th, 2009 |
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| Aloha ,
In this newsletter:
REO Properties
Short Sales |
Plantation Estates
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Market Update
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 is Over Of course, not everyone feels the same way, so in the interest of being objective, here is a somewhat contrarian point of view. More Rough Times Ahead for U.S. Economy, Despite Recent Improvements What do you think? Are you looking to buy real estate on Maui in the next 6 months, or are you waiting for prices to drop further? We would love to hear from you. Mahalo Nui Loa, The Smith Team P.S. Ken is off to Portland today to visit his daughter and her family as well as run in the marathon on Sunday. He will be back on October 13th. In the meantime, please contact one of our other Team members if you need help with anything.
Gregory P. Smith R (B), Melissa Smith R (B), Ken Smith R (S), Jeremy Smith R (S)
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Market Watch for September 28th, 2009
| Active | Pending | Sold | Change | |
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| Homes | 944 (394) | 195 (26) | 652 (87) | -1 |
| Condos | 1466 (261) | 147 (14) | 718 (147) | -5 |
| Land | 587 (177) | 38 (11) | 87 (29) | +2 |
| Total | 2997 (832) | 380 (51) | 1457 (263) | -4 |
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1. The numbers in parentheses reflect the number of listings over $1M |
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Expansive ocean, mountain , and city lights views from the rooms in this Wailuku Country Estates home. This home is situated on a gently sloping 2.14 acre lot with 6 bd. 5 baths, in an island style design. It has a unique flexible floor plan of 3,755 sq. ft., which is plenty of room for a large extended family and their guests. This home features 2 master suites with great views and dual walk- in showers. Extensive use of granite, limestone, stainless steel appliances add to the designer touches found throughout this home. Also includes a 1,000 sq. ft. cottage. |
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Bank Owned. Perfect first time buyer home. Well maintained, remodeled and on a quiet street. Bamboo floors, custom counters and sinks, stainless range, refrigerator and stack washer/dryer. Lanai for a hot tub and still some room for keiki to play. |
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Bank Owned. Large home and cottage. Major fixer upper.
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Bank Owned. Large home in Waiehu Terrace! 5 bedroom 3 baths, 1,720 sq. ft. living area on 6,958 sq. ft. lot. |
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 71 Keleawe Street Makwao $395K (FS) |
Bank Owned. Best deal Upcountry. House and cottage. Nice neighborhood, convenient to schools, Pukalani, and Makawao town. Yard is fenced for dogs and/or play area.
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Kula living at its best. If you like privacy and space around you, this is a "rare find" location with a beautiful, custom built, view-from-every-room home. On a gently sloping lot in Kula Highlands subdivision. Views, views, views; either ocean or mountain, from every room. |
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Phenomenal value and beauty for this stunning one level home in Maunaolu Plantation on 2 park-like acres with North Shore ocean views as well as captivating Haleakala views. Wonderful large windows abound and create beautiful living spaces with lots of natural light and warmth. |
Ho'olei T-1
Wailea $1.8M (FS) |
Ho'olei offers a unique fusion of tropical beauty and luxury lifestyle awaiting you in the heart of Maui's most sought after resort area, Wailea. For those seeking the privacy of an upscale residence with the ease of a condominium, the exclusive Ho'olei in Wailea, Maui offers the utmost in modern luxuries, a stunning, natural backdrop and lavish resort amenities. |
 Iao Parkside 25-204 Wailuku $187K (FS) |
Approved Short Sale. 1 to 2 weeks to get approval in your name. Move in to this 2 bd. 2 full bath upstairs unit. This unit is ready to go, clean, fresh paint, upgraded light fixtures and more. Nice flooring, 2 parking stalls and a great price. |
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 Kihei Shores E-207 Kihei $199K (FS) |
Short Sale. Beautiful upgraded unit with all the trimmings, including bamboo wood floors, custom paint throughout including art stenciling, granite counter tops, specialty tile everywhere including bathrooms and showers. |
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 Napili Villas 9-4 Napili $320K (FS) |
Bank Owned. 2/2 with ocean views. Quiet corner unit located on the 2nd floor of a small 4 unit building. |
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