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Telephone Exchange Building

Telephone Exchange Building

There is an abandoned building on the West Maui mountain side of the Mokulele Highway.  Today this building is painted with names of people who have gone missing on the island over the years but it was once a bustling …

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Cheap Eats

Cheap Eats

Today we are featuring Cheap Eats across the island.  Places where you can find affordable and delicious local grinds. North Shore – The Paia Fish Market offers fresh local fish in a variety of delightful preparations. You can get a …

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Challenges for Home buyers

Challenges for Home buyers

There will be some challenges to overcome for home buyers this year. Low Inventory – Simply not enough homes for sale for all searching buyers.  Last month active inventory dropped 11% nationwide.  So 2017 started off with record low inventories. …

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Home Prices on the Rise

Home Prices on the Rise

In December the median price of a single family home rose to $700K, the highest it has been since 2006, 27% higher than the median home price of $550K in 2015.  Economists predict home prices to continue to rise throughout …

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Keanae Garden of Eden

Keanae Garden of Eden

Keanae $20M (FS) Known as the Garden of Eden, this is a thriving eco-tourism arboretum along the road to Hana.  Featuring 2 waterfalls on the 33 acre exotic garden this is truly a magical property.  There is a lovely 1 …

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2017 VA Loan Limits

2017 VA Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Financing Agency has announced that they will be increasing the 2017 VA loan limit amount in for Hawaii County on the Big Island. The loan limit will be increased from $625,000 to $636,150 for buyers beginning January …

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Tis’ the season.  There are many Maui holiday events coming up to enjoy.  I always enjoy just driving around and looking at the pretty lights and decorated homes.  Lahaina’s famous banyan tree is all wrapped up is Christmas lights and …

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Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

“Tiny homes” are becoming a popular trend in lots of major cities across the U.S, but will they be a fit for Maui?  The advantage of these trendy tiny homes is that they create affordable housing in desirable areas where …

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The Elections Effect on Rates

The Elections Effect on Rates

Since last week’s election interest rates are on the rise. The market is experiencing uncertainty which is causing mortgage interest rates to move up. Mortgage rates tend to follow yields on the 10 year treasury note which saw an unusually …

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Hawaiian Airlines now Flying to West Maui

Hawaiian Airlines now Flying to West Maui

Hawaiian Airlines is now offering flights from Honolulu flying directly into the West Maui Kapalua airport for $69.  No need to fly in to Kahului and drive all the way out to the West side anymore.  Get this low introductory …

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