LOUSY CASE SHILLER RESULTS

December 26th, 2007

The monthly Case/Shiller Home Price Index reported today and the results were very weak.

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THE SEASON HAS BEGUN

December 22nd, 2007

The island is filling up, the restaurants are getting crowded and our showings have gone through the roof in the last four days. All across the property spectrum the activity level has risen. The Canadian presence is a key driver thus far. Both first time buyers and those seeking a more valuable property are abundant. The keys this year? A reasonable listing price, a property in excellent condition and choosing the Leading Edge Marketing System.

MASSIVE OCEANFRONT PRICE REDUCTION

December 18th, 2007

6980 Makena Road has just reduced its price from $7.25 million to $6.385 million. The pristine Makena Coastline offers solitude, extraordinary colors, privacy and a return to the Hawaii of yesteryear. This property fronts a sandy beach and provides views of Kaho’olawe, Molikini and Lanai. Come make this 2900 square foot beach house your own Makena Paradise! At this price, this represents an extraordinary value! Click here for the exclusive website http://www.6980makenaroad.com/

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MSN ALMOST GETS IS RIGHT

December 17th, 2007

MSN.com recently released its list of Top Ten Islands. All the usual candidates are there, Kauai, the Big Island, the Galapagos and Vancouver Island. But MSN deemed Maui only second behind Bali. They are wrong. Maui No Ka Oi!

NESTED CONDOMINIUMS

December 17th, 2007

Alexander and Baldwin are creating a plan for the redevelopment of the old Kahului Shopping Center that includes "nested condominiums."

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ELIMINATION OF TVR

December 17th, 2007

On January 1, Maui County has called for nearly all of Maui's 1000 Bed and Breakfasts to close.

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ANOTHER TOM AND SEAN LISTING

December 17th, 2007

We are pleased to announce the listing of 6681 Makena Road. This glorious estate of nearly one acre consists of a brand new, four bedroom home of 4100 square feet, a wonderful 700 square foot cottage and both attached and detached garages. Located directly across from Big Beach and in a gated four property subdivision, this John Bews creation is of the finest materials and finishes. This home boasts twenty five foot ceilings, a media room, imperial plaster finish, stucco construction, travertine and mahogany floors, pocket sliders and a spacious gourmet kitchen with granite counters, Wolfe and Sub-zero appliances and custom cherry cabinets. Privacy, a Molikini view, spectacular pool and entertaining areas and a minutes' walk from Big Beach. What is not to love? Offered at $6.9 million. For a private showing, contact us!
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FED CUTS RATE 25 BASIS POINTS

December 11th, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee today lowered its target for the Federal Funds Rate to 4.25%.

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SURFING DOWN SOUTH KIHEI ROAD

December 11th, 2007

Last week's rains and flooding provided quite an opportunity for some inventive Maui sports. Check out this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3P8os_YyRg

MORATORIUM ON WATER BILL PASSES

December 10th, 2007

On Friday, the Maui County Council passed a bill that requires:

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