March 7th, 2010
After a dismal 2009 in which total visitors coming to Maui declined by 1.4% January saw a rebound. Over 159,000 people came to Maui in January, an increase of 2.4% over January 2009. Visitors from the western US increased 5.5% and for the first time in quite a while Japanese count was also up, though Japanese represented only 3% of all visitors. The Canadian impact continues to be large, up almost 14%.
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February 28th, 2010
One of the highlights of the year in the financial world is invariably Warren Buffet's letter to the Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. It is always thoughtful, open, candid and enlightening. The recently released 2009 letter is no different. Specifically the letter talks about Clayton Homes and the housing industry generally. Here is an excerpt:
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February 28th, 2010
After all the concern about Maui being in the path of a tsunami generated by the Chilean earthquake it turned out to be a non-event, just like in 1994.
February 25th, 2010
While Tom and Sean have the only residential oceanfront closing along the Maui Oceanfront this year, things have really picked up in the last ten days. 4472 Makena Road, listed for $27.5 million is under contract. If that closes anywhere close to that number it will be the most expensive residential sale ever on the island of Maui. In addition a small home on Halama Street in Kihei has gone under contract. Finally, it is a condominium, but a big one. A Wailea Beach Villas Villa unit in the D building has sold for $6.8 million.
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February 20th, 2010
Each month Wells Fargo releases a research reporon the housing market. The most recent was a week ago. Hedre are there conclusions.
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February 9th, 2010
According to the Honolulu Advertiser the Makena Resort, including the Prince Hotel, two golf courses and 1200 undeveloped acres will be heading for the auction block in April. How did we get here?
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