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Condotel Loans Just Got Easier

Condotel Loans Just Got Easier

First Hawaiian Bank is now allowing 20% down payments on all Maui condotels if the purchase is for an owner-occupant or a second home. A higher down payment will be required if the condo will be used for a vacation rental.



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West Maui Shoreline Erosion

West Maui Shoreline Erosion

Seawalls are used to save roads, homes, condos and other infrastructure from chronic coastal erosion. Without the protection of seawalls these structures could eventually fall into the ocean. A seawall is the most common solution to erosion where a large structure is built as a barrier between the ocean and coastal property.


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Maui Properties You Can Buy With No Money Down

Maui Properties You Can Buy With No Money Down

A USDA Loan is a loan offered by the United States Department of Agriculture which assists low to moderate income households with the opportunity to own "modest dwellings" as their primary residence in designated rural areas.

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State Wide Sales Stats

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Cove Beach Village

Cove Beach Village

Cove Park Village is South Maui’s newest development.  The village will be 5 three story buildings featuring 32 spacious 2 bedroom condos surrounding a central courtyard with a pool and spa. This will be a residential complex with 67 parking spots.  Top …

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Open House Tomorrow at Maalaea Kai #303

Open House Tomorrow at Maalaea Kai #303

Only 1 bedroom Unit Available at Maalaea Kai  Living Area : 592 sq. ft 1 bedroom, 1 bath Beautiful Ocean Views Newly Renovated Fee simple, highly coveted oceanfront condo in Maalaea.  Fabulous ocean views.  In the center of Maalaea, you …

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1031 Exchange

A 1031 Exchange is a way to buy and sell investment properties that are “like-kind” and deferring any capital gains for tax purposes.  Below is a list of things that can often go wrong in a 1031 exchange. 1. Failure …

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2015 – 2016 Real Property Tax Rate Schedule

2015  – 2016 Real Property Tax Rate Schedule    Tags: beach, Community, Condo, Fiscal Year, Haleakala, Hana, Hawaii, maui, Maui County, Property, Property Owners, real estate, Real Property, Tax Rate, the smith team, wailea, Wailuku Posted in …

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April Sales Statistics

April Sales  April was a good month for Maui real estate, 99 single family homes were sold, 13.8% more than last year.  The median sales price of a single family home was at $680K, 17% higher …

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Kalama Kai

What’s New at Kalama Kai? Tags: Affordabel, beach, Beauty, Coldwell Banker, Condo, Hawaii, Home, Housing, Island Properties, Kalama Kai, Kihei, Location, maui, New Development, Number 1, real estate, Senior, the smith team Posted in About, Earth …

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