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Maui February 2010 Stats

There were 54 home sales in Maui County during the month of February at a median price of $504,150. That compares to February 2009 numbers of 34 homes sold at a median of $545,000. That means a roughly 59% increase in sales when comparing the February 2009 sales. 94...

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Pending Home Sales Stabilize

Pending home sales have leveled from a market swing driven by response to the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®.  The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in December, increased 1.0...

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January 2011 Real Estate Stats

53 homes sold during the first month of 2011 at a median price of $507,308. This compares to 48 sold in January 2010 at a median price of $464,500. This is a 10% increase in sales volume when compared to January 2010. 87 condos sold in January 2011 at a median price...

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Home Trends Biggest Losers

Biggest Losers: 20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running Hope these tips help. Seems like easy items to fix. September 21, 2009 by Melissa Tracey · 14 CommentsFiled under: Home Trends By Barbara Ballinger, Architecture Coach columnist and guest blogger...

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A Guide to Appraisals

Here is some information that I found useful from RISMEDIA on Appraisals. It’s easy to get confused and frustrated during the appraisal process when buying or selling a home. Because of this, the Appraisal Institute recently released tips for consumers, providing...

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New US Treasury Short Sale Rules

New Guidelines Meant to Make Short Sales a More Usable ToolExcerpts taken from:By Paul Owers Print Article RISMEDIA, January 15, 2010—(MCT)—Financially-stressed homeowners left hanging while their banks consider whether to approve the short sales of their...

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Maui Real Estate Dec. 2009 & Year End Stats

The Maui Real Estate Market has taken an upswing towards the later part of 2009. The market is looking promising as the Canadian dollar strengthens and prices adjust.  Listed below are the Dec/2009 and 2009 Year End Maui Real Estate Statistics.  Wailea and Makena Real...

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Maui Begins Peak Home Buying Season

Peak Home Buying Season Getting Underway in Maui We are just beginning our peak home buying season on Maui. Our peak season coincides with our primary visitor season. We get higher visitor numbers between now and roughly the middle of April. More visitors on island...

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Maui County Program to Assist 1st Time Homebuyers

WAILUKU – First-time homebuyers can get assistance with a down payment and/or closing costs in a program that begins Nov. 1, Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced Sunday. "This is an exciting opportunity for those whose only obstacle to owning their first home...

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