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Smoke Free Cars

Smoke Free Cars

A new law will take effect on July 1st banning smoking in the car with children under the age of 18. It will be illegal to smoke cigarettes or vape in a vehicle with minors, the fine for first time offenders will be $200.

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Hawaii Real Property Taxes

Hawaii Real Property Taxes

2018-2019

Maui Country Real Property Tax Rates

Fiscal Year - July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Rates are Per $1,000 of net taxable assessed valuation


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Title Insurance

Title Insurance

Standard Owners Policy VS. Premier Residential Owners Policy (Eagle Policy)

Is it worth it to pay a premium for additional title Insurance?

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Golfing in Paradise

Golfing in Paradise

As the 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions held at Kapalua concluded at the beginning of the month golf fans around the world are dreaming of playing where the pros do here on Maui's many scenic courses.

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The Whales are Here!

The Whales are Here!

The Humpback whales are here and they are showing off! Though the first whale sighting of the season was back in October we haven't seen much action since then. Last week though they were lots of sightings of whales breaching, and just having fun in the water.

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Maui Housing Statistics

Maui Housing Statistics

Median price and volume sold have increased by double digit percentages this year in both the single family home and condominium sectors on Maui.

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A Good Time To Sell

A Good Time To Sell

The National Association of Realtors second quarter Housing and Market Survey found that 71% of homeowners believe that now is a good time to sell. This is a 10% increase from this time last year when 61% of homeowners believed then was a good time to sell.

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How Much to Rent on Maui?

How Much to Rent on Maui?

Finding an affordable rental on Maui can be a huge challenge. This is due in part to the lack of available rentals as well as the affordability of the rentals that are available.

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Keanae Garden of Eden

Keanae Garden of Eden

Keanae $20M (FS) Known as the Garden of Eden, this is a thriving eco-tourism arboretum along the road to Hana.  Featuring 2 waterfalls on the 33 acre exotic garden this is truly a magical property.  There is a lovely 1 …

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Tis’ the season.  There are many Maui holiday events coming up to enjoy.  I always enjoy just driving around and looking at the pretty lights and decorated homes.  Lahaina’s famous banyan tree is all wrapped up is Christmas lights and …

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