NATIONAL HOME SALES REPORT

February 25th, 2008

The National Association of Realtors released January numbers today, here are some snippets:

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PROPOSED NEW TVR RULES

February 22nd, 2008

One of the big debates on the island with regard to Maui real estate is what to do with transient vacation rentals. It looks as though the planning staff is trying to come up with some solutions.

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BREWBAKER SPEAKS!

February 7th, 2008

As you know bank of Hawaii Chief Economist Paul Brewbaker is one of our favorite sources of information. He has just released his January Hawaii Economic Trends. Here are some high points:

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2008 RESEARCH BOOKS ARE HERE!

February 6th, 2008

Tom and Sean's third annual research reports are in the mail! As always there are separate books for the Maui Oceanfront, Wailea/Makena and Maui Meadows. These studies are the finest research available on the Maui real estate market. For your copy, go to the right side of this page.
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YUP, SNOW ON MAUI

January 30th, 2008

A shot from Haleakala (from the Maui Times).

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HOUSING PREDICTOR MAUI FORECAST

January 30th, 2008

Consulting Firm Housing Predictor has released its Top Ten Buyers Markets for 2008. Maui is ranked third with a prediction for a 5.6% increase in values. Honolulu ranked first and Salem,  Oregon second.

SNOW ON HALEAKALA!

January 29th, 2008

Yup, Maui has everything! Last night it snowed on Haleakala!

EMERGENCY FED RATE CUT

January 22nd, 2008

Undoubtedly concluding that the national economy is in, or near, a recession the Federal Reserve has cut the overnight lending rate to 3.5%, a 75 basis point reduction:

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THEY ARE EVERYWHERE

January 12th, 2008

In the last week, Maui's Humpback whales have been very active and highly entertaining. We live in a remarkable place.
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ANOTHER TOM AND SEAN LISTING

January 12th, 2008

We are pleased to announce another Maui real estate listing. Wailea Fairway Villas X-103 is a remarkable, three-bedroom, 1790 square foot townhouse-style condominium with exceptional ocean views from West Maui to Molikini. The kitchen has been heavily upgraded including cherry cabinets, granite counters and backsplashes and Sub-zero, Bosch and Fisher Paykel appliances. Throughout the unit upgraded lighting, dual level air conditioning and laminate flooring makes this a luxurious second home at the quiet end of the complex. Wailea Fairway Villas is remodeling their community pool and opens onto the Wailea Blue Golf Course providing a huge band of green in contrast to the sapphire blue of the Pacific. What a spot! This Wailea Fairways Villas jewel is offered for $1.325 million.

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