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A Brief History of Hurricanes in Hawaii

A Brief History of Hurricanes in Hawaii

The breezes that make our island climate so pleasant are the same wind patterns that protect us from most hurricanes. But even with these significant advantages the Hawaiian Islands have not completely escaped extreme weather over the years.

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First Time Home Buyers in Maui

First Time Home Buyers in Maui

The County of Maui is accepting applications for their First Time Home Buyer's Assistance program through the end of August. Apply today!

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Angela's Story as told by Melissa Smith!

Angela's Story as told by Melissa Smith!

At the Smith team we take our client's dreams and aspirations and make them a reality.

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HUD Low Income Level on Oahu

HUD Low Income Level on Oahu

On Oahu the threshold to qualify as low income has been increased to $93,000 under Housing and Urban Development Guidelines for a family of four. This is an increase of $9,600 in annual income from 2017.


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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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Weather Trends Revealed by Old Hawaiian Newspapers

Weather Trends Revealed by Old Hawaiian Newspapers

It's revealed that a major hurricane hit the Big Island and Maui in 1871. Storms of the past are being studied through translating old Hawaiian newspapers. Two professors at UH one specializing in Hawaiian language and another in Ocean and Earth Science are teaming up to translate the largest native-language cache in the Western Hemisphere to preserve the language and find geophysical stories to better understands the weather patterns of today.

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Mothers Day on Maui

Mothers Day on Maui

There are many Maui Mother's Day events to enjoy! Here's a few of our top picks.

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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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Hawaii Tourism

Hawaii Tourism

Get Ready, 2018 could be the year for 10 Million tourists!

We are only four months in and 2018 is already turning out to be a record setting year for the Hawaii tourism industry.



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