buy home on maui: Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season - 11/16/21 12:44 PM
Hawaii is posed to have a competitive sellers market. What does it mean? If you are considering selling your home this Holiday season which for Hawaii IS the busy season for real estate, you are in a good place to receive multiple offers which usually brings more favorable terms and a higher sale price for you as a result!
 
Nationwide, the average seller today is getting nearly four offers.  
To get there, being prepared is the key. Having your home appeal to as many buyers as possible together with a good marketing plan will yield you the results you want! We have … (0 comments)

buy home on maui: New community in West Maui - Pulelehua Masterplanned community - 10/08/21 10:47 AM
New development on West side below Kapalua airport. Curious?Pulelehua is a 304 acre masterplanned green residential and retail community designed for the local workforce as well as residents who wish to rent on a long term basis. It has an incomparable 180 degree ocean view sitting on the West Maui Mauka just off Honoapiilani Highway between Kaanapali and Napili. 
Don't forget to join via virtual meeting and be involved on this if you are curious about the development on 10/12 @ Bluejeans.com at 9am. https://pulelehua.com/  … (1 comments)

buy home on maui: 6 Things That Happen When You Become a Homeowner - 05/21/20 09:17 AM
Becoming a homeowner is more than having a set of keys and your name on the deed. You may have a rush of emotions the day you take possession and recognize you now have your place in the world—literally. And that’s just the beginning. Here are a few more things you can expect.
You learn what pride of ownership means
You may take pride in your car and your clothes and other minor possessions, but nothing compares to the feeling of being a homeowner. Buying your first place is an accomplishment, and you get to come home to that accomplishment every day. 
You’ll have … (2 comments)

buy home on maui: Interest Rates Vs. Your Monthly Housing Payments - 03/04/20 01:43 PM
Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. To put this in perspective, the following chart from the same article shows how average mortgage rates by decade have impacted the approximate monthly payment of a $200,000 home over time: Keep in mind, if interest rates go up, this can push many potential homebuyers out of the market. You certainly don’t want to be priced out of the market … (1 comments)

buy home on maui: Imagine having no housing payment! Yes you can too! - 02/17/20 05:18 PM
One of the most common reasons I hear from people that rent is that they can't "afford" to buy. Let me dive into this little deeper. Most of us live somewhere. Meaning somewhere where you get housing in exchange for your heard earned money.
Most of us are blessed with few extras in life which means you have spare money dedicated to life's fun.
Yes I'm talking about your $5-7 Starbucks coffee or $10-20 lunch at work, that sweater you already have in some version in your closet or movie that you can see in couple of months on Netflix...
 
The truth of "I can't afford it" … (0 comments)

buy home on maui: Character is in demand! - 01/27/20 01:47 PM
With a high demand from first-time homebuyers and a shortage of inventory in the current market, selling your existing home this year might be your best move. Why? Because when homebuyers begin their search, they’re not all looking for new construction. Many are eager to find a little charm and character in a place to call home – possibly yours.
In fact, according to the same study, there is a significant demand for existing homes:
“In terms of the type of home these prospective home buyers are interested in, 40% are looking to buy an existing home and 19% a newly-built home. The remaining … (1 comments)

buy home on maui: Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You? - 01/16/20 11:02 AM
The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows but the lack of homes available for sale is back. 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory since January 2018. The decline in inventory stretches across all price points. The market is struggling with a large housing undersupply. 4.8 million millennials are reaching 30-years of age in 2020. The significant inventory drop…is a harbinger of the continuing imbalance expected to plague this year’s markets, as the number of homes for sale are reaching historically low levels. What does this mean … (0 comments)

buy home on maui: There is a long line of buyers waiting for your house! - 01/09/20 06:22 PM
There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House!
If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that there is a high demand for single family homes in Lahaina.
 
However, a recent report by ShowingTime reveals how this year is different. Buyer activity is way up compared to the same time last year. The report explains,
 
“The nation’s 12.6% growth in home showings compared to 2018 was the most significant jump in buyer traffic during the current four-month streak of year-over-year increases. The West Region saw the greatest growth in activity, with a 23.1% jump – the … (0 comments)

buy home on maui: Beautifully remodeled 2B/2B piece of Maui Paradise for sale! - 03/05/18 06:39 PM
Gorgeous top floor unit at Kahana Manor building available on Maui. Short or long term rental allowed. Stunning marble counter top and contemporary tile floors. Listed at $410,000. Across the street from the beach. Ground level of this building offers famous Dollies restaurant, Miso Phat, convenience store and surf rental store. Sandy beaches, yummy mojitos, tan lines and whales are waiting! I bet you never knew $410,000 would buy you a piece of paradise here on Maui!!! Now you know! Call me for more information! … (2 comments)