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Title Issues to Watch Out for at Closing  Title compnaies say that approximately one third of all real estate transactions have title issues that need to be reolved surface during the title search. Title search bring …

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Welcome to our new site!

Welcome to the new MauiSales.com, we hope you enjoy your stay. This is where we will be blogging about Maui Real Estate. Post topics will include tips, advice, featured properties and more! You can subscribe to …

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Dalai Lama Blesses New Stupa In Paia

The Dalai Lama began his 2 day trip to Maui with a blessing of a new stupa in Paia at The Maui Darma Center. For more info see the whole story in the Maui News link …

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Tracy’s Arm

Wow, Tracy’s Arm which is a fjord carved out by the Sawyer Glacier was everything and more than what we expected. Finally, the sun came out and even though it was still very cold especially with …

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Don’t miss the musical, Urinetown

Don’t miss the musical, Urinetown which has one more weekend to play at the Stepping Stone Theatre at the Kaahamanu Shopping Center. Ken and Monique Smith gives it a strong two thumbs up and said that …

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“Feeding frenzy” causes lawsuit at Honua Kai

In yesterday’s issue of The Maui News, staff writer Harry Edgar wrote about the reasons why four local buyers are suing Honua Kai to get out of their sales contracts. Honua Kai is the new condominium …

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Housing and the Obama Stimulas Package – Status Report

With regards to housing and the Obama Stimulas Package, here’s a great letter from the 2009 National Association of Realtors President, Charles McMillian: Dear Fellow REALTOR®, Here’s our take on the Stimulis Bill and Treasury announcements …

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Maui Real Estate Recovery – When and How?

In the last real estate cycle, it was the high priced properties that led the way. In our current market environment, we agree with Mary Ellen Podmoliks’ conclusions that are well articulated in her article, “Distressed …

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Hawaii’s Tourism Downturn Could Affect Local Economy

With the economic troubles that have plagued the nation lately, people are being more frugal and spending less. This means that many families and individuals are cutting back on luxuries and extras such as vacations. For …

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Housing Recovery Aided by Foreclosures and 1st Time Homebuyer Credit

U.S. new home sales posted their biggest monthly gain in eight years in June (Up 11% from May), suggesting the housing market may be starting to recover from its worst slump since the Great Depression of …

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