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Home for Winter: Maui vs. Florida

When deciding between a winter home in Maui or a winter home in Florida, there are a couple things to consider. When on Maui, you are on an island and to get to the mainland is …

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Buying a home after a short sale

A short sale refers to a type of real estate sale that allows the property owner to sell the property for less than the remaining balance owed to the property’s lien holders. While short sales do …

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Retirement Destination: Maui vs. Arizona

The time has come to make a decision on where to retire and spend some golden time relaxing and enjoying the leisure life. You have narrowed it down to two choices, Arizona or Maui. You love …

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Retirement Destination: Maui vs. Florida

The decision has been made to move to a warmer climate for your retirement years. You have narrowed it down to either a new home in Maui or Florida. Both destinations feature beautiful weather and plenty …

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Maui Home for Winter: Escape the Cold Winter and Live in Paradise

When the winter chill settles into your bones and the frost needs to be scraped off your car’s windshield before you can drive to the store, remember you can ride your bike to the store in …

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New Government Mortgage Refinancing Program

The nation’s housing market is having its road to recovery paved with a new mortgage refinancing program, which was unveiled Monday October 24th 2011. Building upon the successes of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), the …

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Maui: Place To Live And Work

Maui is the second largest island of the Hawaiian Islands, and the 17th largest island in the United States. With a population of 144,444 (as of 2010), Maui is the third most populated Hawaiian Island. Maui’s …

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New Costco Gas Station Is Coming

Maui, and Hawaii in general, has always been in the unfortunate position of being one of (if not the most) expensive places to purchase gasoline in the entire USA. Thankfully, some much needed relief is in …

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Maui Property Tax Disparities

If you have ever wanted to see a Maui Council Member’s head explode, talk to Maui Council Member Mike White and mention the property tax disparity between properties assessed with the agricultural property qualification versus properties …

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New Rules To Fight Illegal Short Term Vacation Rentals in Maui

Efforts are on the table and being considered that would bring about changes to make it much more problematic to operate and profit from an illegal unpermitted short-term vacation rental suite in Maui’s residential areas. However, …

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