maui vacation condos: Buyers Will Get Creative: The Rate of Home-Price Growth Is Slowing, but Buyers Can’t Catch a Break - 01/03/22 12:03 PM
The numbers: Home-price growth continues to decelerateFor the third consecutive month, home-price appreciation occurred at a slower pace, according to a major price barometer released Tuesday, reinforcing the notion that the housing market is cooling after over a year of frenzied sales.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city price index posted a 18.4% year-over-year gain in October, down from 19.1% the previous month. On a monthly basis, the index increased 0.8% between September and October.
What happened The separate national index from the Case-Shiller report showed a 19.1% annual gain, down from a 19.7% increase in September. While lower on the monthly basis, this … (1 comments)

maui vacation condos: 5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home - 01/03/22 11:47 AM
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition.
1. Know Your BudgetKnowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it:
“This pre-approval allows you to look for a home with greater confidence and demonstrates to the seller that you are a … (2 comments)

maui vacation condos: A Happy Tail: Pets and the Homebuying Process - 12/30/21 09:57 PM
Some Highlights
It’s no secret that we love our furry friends – about 70% of U.S. householdshave pets. What may come as a surprise is how large a role they play in the homebuying process. Americans spend$1,163 a year on their pets, and nearly half of pet owners say they would move for better accommodations and amenities for their pets. If you’re thinking of adding a furry friend, or if you already have, let’s connect to discuss how you can find a home that meets all your pet’s needs.  
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maui vacation condos: Struggling To Find a Home To Buy? New Construction May Be an Option. - 12/30/21 09:44 PM
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move.
With so few homes available to buy right now, you might be considering building a new home as one of your options. But you may be unsure if that’s the way to go. Let’s compare the benefits of a newly built home versus moving into an existing one, and why working with a real estate agent throughout the process is … (1 comments)

maui vacation condos: Foreclosures Are Shooting Up. Is It a Repeat of Crisis? - 11/02/21 01:34 PM
Foreclosures Are Shooting Up—Is It a Repeat of the Early 2000s Housing Crisis?
With a federal moratorium on foreclosures ending, loan forbearance relief running out, and no end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, the latest data shows that foreclosures are starting to jump up. The number of properties with foreclosure filings shot up a whopping 68% in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the previous year. They rose 34% compared with the previous quarter. 
OK, time to take a step back. Most housing and financial experts don’t believe this is the start to another foreclosure crisis reminiscent of the one about a decade … (0 comments)

maui vacation condos: Whats Causing Today's Competitive Real Estate Market? - 10/08/21 10:53 AM
What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market? Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. · Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes longer have both led to today’s low supply. · If you’re thinking of selling, let’s connect to talk about our local area and how you can take advantage of today’s housing market. DM me … (2 comments)

maui vacation condos: Least expensive homes on Maui? YES PLEASE! - 10/07/21 02:49 PM
Home buyer alert! Looking to get your foot in a home? Here are top 10 least expensive units for sale on the West Side today! Click on this link! https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/Ix8mvE Looking for different type/price home? Message me and I will keep you updated! … (1 comments)