BREWBAKER SPEAKS!
August 28th, 2008
We attended a talk given today by Paul Brewbaker, Chief Economist for Bank of Hawaii. Here is a summary of the key points of his presentation and thei likely impact on Maui real estate:
JULY VISITOR STATISTICS
August 28th, 2008
The DBEDT has released the visitor statistics for July and, as expected, they were dismal. Here are the key findings and their likely impact on Maui real estate:
WHAT RECESSION?
August 28th, 2008NEWS OF THE ULTRAWEALTHY
August 27th, 2008
Let's face it, to buy a second or third home on Maui of more than $1-2 million probably requires a net worth approaching $10 million or an income level that over time gets the buyer to that level. So the more we know about that universe, the better we can be as Realtors serving owners of Maui real estate. In today's Wall Street Journal, an article discusses recent IRS filings and what they show us. Here are some key findings and their likely impact on Maui real estate:
TWO MORE TOM AND SEAN CLOSINGS
August 27th, 2008We are pleased to announce the sale of 3387 Kuaua in Maui Meadows. This extraordinary property sold to sophisticated buyers along Maui's oceanfront. We are also pleased to announce the sale of 50 Hoohale in Kilohana Ridge. These transactions demonstrate the power of the Leading Edge Marketing System and the value of out proprietary market research. To see how these can work for you, contact us!
CASE SHILLER REPORT
August 26th, 2008
Standard and Poor's has released their Case Shiller Index results through June. Here are their key findings:
A MODEST PROPOSAL
August 24th, 2008
We promised a specific proposal to try to address the TVR fiasco now going on regarding Maui real estate. Well, here it is.
OUR THOUGHTS ON THE TVR CONTROVERSY
August 14th, 2008
One of the major issues facing Maui real estate today is the topic of Transient Vacation Rentals in areas not zoned for hotels or apartments. Here are our thoughts:
ANOTHER TOM AND SEAN OCEANFRONT ESCROW
August 14th, 2008We are pleased to announce that our listing at 6980 Makena Road has gone into escrow. This beach house-style home is dated but sits on an extraordinarily lovely spot. For details, contact us!
PER SQUARE FOOT VALUES AROUND THE WORLD
August 10th, 2008
Maui oceanfront values generally run between $1200-$3000 per square foot depending upon what part of the island one is considering and the condition of the home one is discussing. Heck, that's NOTHING!
