maui vacation rental: New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items - 01/06/22 11:06 AM
New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftiness—a traditional value that has largely been kicked to the curb due to a more materialistic lifestyle.
But the truth is, most of our common throwaway items have not yet reached their full potential. Here are a few smart re-uses that will help keep junk out of landfills and make our life a little easier:
Banana peel as silver polish. Run the peel through the blender with enough water to make a paste. This makes a great silver polish when applied with a … (2 comments)

maui vacation rental: Is the Real Estate Market Finally Getting Back to Normal? - 12/30/21 11:12 PM
The housing market has been anything but normal for the last eleven years. In a normal real estate market, home prices appreciate 3.7% annually. Below, however, are the price swings since 2007 according to the latest Home Price Expectation Survey:
After the bubble burst in June 2007, values depreciated 6.1% annually until February 2012. From March 2012 to today, the market has been recovering with values appreciating 6.2% annually.
These wild swings in values were caused by abnormal ratios between the available supply of inventory and buyer demand in the market. In a normal market, there would be a 6-month supply of housing inventory.
When the market hit its … (1 comments)

maui vacation rental: What is it that homeowners want most? - 05/15/20 09:52 AM
What is it that homeowners want most?
· In a recent study by realtor.com, homeowners noted some of the main things they would change about their homes to make them more livable.
· Not surprisingly, more space, an updated kitchen, and a home gym rose to the top of the list.
· If you’re thinking of selling this year, having these items in your listing might make your house more desirable than ever to potential buyers. If you need advice on how to and what improvement would bring to the highest ROI in the future? Message me for virtual tour or social distant walk and … (3 comments)