YUP, SNOW ON MAUI
January 30th, 2008A shot from Haleakala (from the Maui Times).

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A shot from Haleakala (from the Maui Times).

Consulting Firm Housing Predictor has released its Top Ten Buyers Markets for 2008. Maui is ranked third with a prediction for a 5.6% increase in values. Honolulu ranked first and Salem, Oregon second.
Yup, Maui has everything! Last night it snowed on Haleakala!
We are pleased to announce that Wailea Beach Villas Penthouse 307 has been placed under contract. This brand new and unused condominium boasts 1978 square feet of living space, two bedrooms, travertine floors, granite countertops and unobstructed views of the Pacific and Molikini. It is listed for $3.195 million.
Undoubtedly concluding that the national economy is in, or near, a recession the Federal Reserve has cut the overnight lending rate to 3.5%, a 75 basis point reduction:
We have fully analyzed the 2007 results for Maui's oceanfront residential community and here are the major trends.
In the last week, Maui's Humpback whales have been very active and highly entertaining. We live in a remarkable place.
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According to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke:
Bank of America will acquire the nations' largest mortgage originator Countrywide Financial according to the Wall Street Journal.
We went to see two new oceanfront listings this evening. Both were on Halama Street in Kihei and both are exceptional. The first is 1730 Halama Street. Brand new, Rixey-designed, 4900 square feet, three bedrooms, cottage and a spacious courtyard located around a marvelous pool. Top of the line materials and state of the art systems. A spectacular home on a spectacular setting. Listed for $8.2 million. The top two pictures below are this home.