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Issue 344 |
October 6th, 2009
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Market Update
This is a reminder to take advantage of the Federal Housing
Tax Credit up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers to purchase a
principal residence before December 1st, 2009. Did you know that a first-time home buyer is
considered someone who has not owned a principle residence for three years
prior to purchase? For married couples,
the homeowner history must apply to both people. The tax credit will equal to 10 % of the home
purchase price up to $8,000. Best of all, the tax credit does not have
to be repaid. You must keep your
home as your principal residence for three years. There is an income limit. Please visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home.html
for more information.
If you are interested in taking advantage of the first-time
home buyer tax credit, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at
808-572-0866 and we’ll be glad to help you find a place to call home. At this time, Senator Johnny Isakson is
urging for the tax credit to be extended to December 1st, 2010 and have it increased to $15,000. We will keep you posted.
Have a wonderful week.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
The Smith Team
Gregory P. Smith R (B), Melissa Smith R (B), Ken Smith R (S), Jeremy Smith R (S)
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Market Watch for October 5th, 2009
| Active | Pending | Sold | Change |
Homes | 927 (388) | 201 (28) | 648 (80) | -15 |
Condos | 1440 (257) | 152 (12) | 724 (147) | -26 |
Land | 581 (177) | 41 (12) | 85 (29) | -6
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Total | 2948 (822) | 394 (52) | 1457 (256) | -49 |
1. The numbers in parentheses reflect the number of listings over $1M
2. Sold listings are for the previous 12 months.
3. Change is the increase or decrease in number of active listings from the previous week.
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Homes Over $1M
89 Pu'uhale Street
Ka'anapali
$1.399M (FS)
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Private Foreclosure! Suburb architectural design enhanced with comfortable island style living sets a
presentence for this unique residence. Custom built on a oversized 13,550 sq. ft. lot, offering spectacular ocean and island views. A spacious open floor plan
surrounds your private courtyard with large pool spa and half bath. Seller financing available.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Homes Under $1M
77 Nahele Road
Haiku
$450K (FS)
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Do you seek the beauty, privacy and solitude of Hana only 15 minutes
from Paia town? This 5.75 acre tropical paradise features 2 parcels, its own
water supply (a well) a cottage and a lush valley setting.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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33 S Alii Drive
Wailuku
$675K (FS)
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Short Sale. Back on the market w/ $100K reduction. Beautiful custom home at the top of Iao Valley. Enjoy country living less than 5
minutes away from Wailuku. Close to everything but still have your own
private sanctuary.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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3185 Hoomua Drive
Kihei
$988K (FS) |
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Presenting a unique and beautiful property in Maui Meadows that everyone would
love to own. Ocean views from almost every room in the main house. Lush
landscaping that includes a beautiful lawn. Feel the privacy and peace when
touring the grounds.
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42 Holomakani Place
Ka'anapali
$994K (FS)
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You'll love this large home with plenty of outdoor lanai space including decks
in the front yard and back yard. This property backs up to the Ka'anapali Golf
Course for privacy and great West Maui Mountain views.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Vacation Condos Over $1M
Ho'olei O-4
Wailea
$2.175M (FS)
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Ho’olei O-4 is the best-priced Plumeria floor
plan left in the entire community! This home is brand new, and has never been
occupied. Located just minutes away from the world-renowned Grand Wailea Resort
and Spa, Ho’olei truly represents the “latest and greatest” that Wailea has to
offer.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Vacation Condos Under $1M
Kihei Resort #122
Kihei
$212.9K (FS)
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Bank Owned. The seller is doing a complete renovation of this 1 bd/1 bath unit.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Kihei Parkshore #3
Kihei
$296.7K (FS) |
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Short Sale. Walk to the beach in less than a minute. Experience fantastic ocean views from
this ground floor 1 bed/1 bath condo. This gorgeous unit has been
beautifully remodeled with luxurious features that include granite, tile, new
appliances, and cabinetry. Kihei Parkshore is located in highly desirable South
Kihei and is close to everything – beaches, restaurants, shopping, movies,
parks, and surfing.
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Ma'alaea Kai #313
Ma'alaea
$315K (FS) |
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Short sale. Lender approved at list price. Great opportunity to own an oceanfront condo. Currently in the vacation rental
program.
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Palms at Wailea #406
Wailea
$595K (FS) |
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Beautiful upper corner unit in a great complex in Wailea. This partial ocean
view unit has several new upgrades including A/C in both the living room and the bedroom (found in few Palms units). Excellent rental potential.
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Residential Condos
Lahaina Residential #213
Kihei
$84.1K (LH) |
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Bank Owned. This is a very rare 2nd floor Lahaina Residential condo with a vaulted ceiling
and loft. This great community is located within walking distance to all the
best shops, restaurants, pubs and galleries that Lahaina Town has to offer.
Lahaina Residential offers designated parking, beautiful shade trees, a
BBQ/Picnic area and a swimming pool.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Maui Gardens E-101
Kihei
$198K (FS) |
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Bank Owned. Adorable ground floor end unit (3 extra windows) with beautiful new bamboo
floors and upgraded tiles on lanai. This centrally located complex offers a
swimming pool, hot tub, BBQ area and a tennis court.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Kehalani Gardens #1806
Wailuku
$281.3K (FS) |
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Bank Owned. Centrally located this affordable spacious 3 bedroom townhome is a great buy. Large fenced
backyard, laminate flooring, corner single story unit. Close to schools,
shopping, and goverment buildings.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Kai Ani Villages 1-202
Kihei
$329.9K (FS) |
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Kai Ani Village is Kihei's most distinctive new condominium community. The
"Hoku" floor plan is an open-style charmer featuring a versatile great room and
an adjacent dining area with an easy flow that is ideal for entertaining or
simply enjoying time with the family.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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Vacant Land
Makila Ridge Lot 7
Lahaina
$775K (FS) |
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Part of Makila Ridge Subdivision with Eleven new large agricultural lots with acreage of 25 to 91 acres along with expansive ocean and mountain views, just
minutes from Lahaina.
Customer Listing Synopsis
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