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2017 VA Loan Limits

2017 VA Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Financing Agency has announced that they will be increasing the 2017 VA loan limit amount in for Hawaii County on the Big Island. The loan limit will be increased from $625,000 to $636,150 for buyers beginning January …

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The Wailea Beach Resort Marriott Renovations

The Wailea Beach Resort Marriott Renovations

The Wailea Beach Marriott is set to debut their $100 million transformation on December 24, 2016.  The iconic resort has been undergoing extensive renovations for the past year.  The new look will be more modern as they are ready to …

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What to Expect in 2017

What to Expect in 2017

The new year is certain to bring change, to politics, the housing market and who knows what else.  Since last month’s election we have seen mortgage interest rates slowly inch up, this is a trend we can expect to continue …

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Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

“Tiny homes” are becoming a popular trend in lots of major cities across the U.S, but will they be a fit for Maui?  The advantage of these trendy tiny homes is that they create affordable housing in desirable areas where …

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The Elections Effect on Rates

The Elections Effect on Rates

Since last week’s election interest rates are on the rise. The market is experiencing uncertainty which is causing mortgage interest rates to move up. Mortgage rates tend to follow yields on the 10 year treasury note which saw an unusually …

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Home Staging

Home Staging

When putting your home on the market there are many factors to consider, including whether or not to stage your home. When trying to decide if would be beneficial to stage your home for sale the first thing to consider …

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2017 Forecasts

2017 Forecasts

Predictions for home sales in 2017 are in from The National Association of Realtors, The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and they are hot. The bullish forecasts predict over 6 million existing home sales for 2017, compared …

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Maui Secrets

Maui Secrets

1.The world’s first ever kiteboarding competition was held on Maui in 1998.  Kiteboarding has since become a huge international sport and this year was introduced into the Rio Olympics. 2. The famous 52 mile long Hana Highway was built by …

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Become a Maui Mermaid

Become a Maui Mermaid

Dreams do Come True at Hawaii Mermaid Adventure Hawaii Mermaid Adventure company offers a chance to explore Maui’s ocean and coral reefs as a mythical undersea creature.  A magical experience for anyone who has ever dreamt of becoming a mermaid. …

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The Shops at Wailea Donate to Maui Charities

The Shops at Wailea Donate to Maui Charities

The Shops at Wailea continue to give back to the community by donating 60% of parking proceeds to a local non-profit each month. For the month of September they donated to Maui Hui Malama, a program serving Maui’s youth.  The …

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