maui investment: Renting vs. Buying...that is the question! - 11/16/19 02:56 PM
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home Some Highlights:
· Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision.
· Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear.
· Every market is different. Before you renew your lease, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying a home this year.
I often hear people weighing these 2 options and don't know where to start and how to calculate. These days … (2 comments)

maui investment: The difference one hour makes... - 11/02/19 12:01 PM
As most of the world adjusts the clock this Sunday I want to put this 60 minutes in prospective and he difference one hour makes in the Real Estate world... Every Hour in the U.S. Housing market: 614 Homes Are Sold 95 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.38 #FallBack #RealEstate #HolidayMarketingProgram #LowInventory #Shine #prepare #Sell #MoveAtYourOwnTerms #LetTalk … (1 comments)

maui investment: Home prices are up, condo prices are down... - 10/05/19 10:52 AM
Did you know that now for second year in the row the median price for single family home in Maui county reached over $800,000? This means the prices are 19.6 up compared with same month in 2018! This is our record! For condos the value slightly dipped to $496.950 a 0.6 % decrease from same month last year. Condos spiked in June to the highest mark in a decade to $522,000. The historic high for condos was $805,000 set in January 2009!  We are coming closer to busy season and will see more homes come up over the next few months. If … (1 comments)

maui investment: Your eyes on the prize... - 09/30/19 02:26 PM
My dear Mauians. I know few of you have your eyes on my Kahana Ridge neighborhood so thought to give you neighborhood update. There are 2 amazing listings available on the market today. One of them happens to be that beautiful very contemporary looking home at the top of the hill. Pool is hard to find in this neighborhood and this home has it. Let me know if you would like me to schedule showing or get more information! It would be a record sale for the neighborhood but home condition, style and location is certainly supporting it. Take a look … (0 comments)

maui investment: What are the chances? - 09/16/19 11:26 AM
What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree with this perspective.Here is a table showing the predicted levels of appreciation from six major housing sources. As we can see, every source believes home prices will continue to appreciate (albeit at lower levels than we have seen over the last several years). But, not one source is … (0 comments)

maui investment: Wiggle your toes... - 09/15/19 03:10 PM
Happy Sunday! Yes this is how open house in paradise is... right across the street from this amazing and relaxing beach! Www.kahanamanor.com is an amazing buy. Spacious 2/ and 1/1 units. We have few off market as well so contact me for your grand tour! #YourDevotedRealtor #MauiHomes #Invest #MauiLife #LongTermGain #LetsTalkRealEstate
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maui investment: 3 least expensive homes on Maui! - 08/30/19 12:22 PM
Today, I will give you 3 least expensive homes on the West Side! :-) I know there are time when you are wondering if you could afford your first home or another rental... Here they are:1. Honokowai East #102- is currently the lowest priced studio at 420 SqFt, listed at $195,000.2. Kahana Manor #213- is currently under finishing touches of remodeled. It is corner 1/1 unit, 631SqFt listed at $295,000 (vacation rentable!!!)3. Hale Royale A109- Studio at 486 SqFt is listed at $299,000.Here is the link to see more details https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/C26yr Kahana & Honokowaii area offer the most attractive price most … (0 comments)

maui investment: How to get your foot in for the least amount of $$$ - 08/29/19 04:31 PM
Today, I will give you 3 least expensive homes on the West Side! :-) I know there are time when you are wondering if you could afford your first home or another rental... Here they are:1. Honokowai East #102- is currently the lowest priced studio at 420 SqFt, listed at $195,000.2. Kahana Manor #213- is currently under finishing touches of remodeled. It is corner 1/1 unit, 631SqFt listed at $295,000 (vacation rentable!!!)3. Hale Royale A109- Studio at 486 SqFt is listed at $299,000.Here is the link to see more details https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/C26yr Kahana & Honokowaii area offer the most attractive price most … (0 comments)