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2015
The Fairmont Kea Lani is poised on a beautiful 22-acre oceanfront Wailea property, its exotic architecture and vivid white coloration like a beacon to the eyes of whoever passes by. The hotel just completed its three-year, $70-million renovation. Now, all of the 413 one-bedroom suites have a new,...
02/27/2015
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A report from People's Pulse revealed that Hawaii residents are generally confident about the current economic conditions of the state, as well as the direction it's going. The organization has been tracking confidence since 1999. [Full Story: Hawaii Residents Confident About Economy]
02/20/2015
If you've been considering a South Maui real estate purchase, but you're unsure about the timing, you will probably be interested to know that the median price of Maui homes sold in January fell by 17 percent. Of course, this is largely due to fewer luxury homes being sold that month, but there a...
02/13/2015
Prospective Maui home buyers who are concerned with the economic health of the island should be happy to hear that Hawaii's unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in December, compared to 4.7 percent in the same month in 2013. The rate is seasonally adjusted, and the information comes from the st...
02/06/2015
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One of the most important issues concerning Maui homeowners and buyers is the cost of electricity. Lowering electric bills is one of the state's foremost goals for the future, and renewable sources are the method of choice, so far. In addition, Hawaii's unique ecology and high standards of enviro...
02/06/2015