Maui Real Estate News
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September 22, 2008
PostNotes: Piilar To Post News and Information
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September 5, 2008
Volcanoes National Park Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels near Volcanoes National Park.
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September 4, 2008
Good news has made its way into the real estate arena this summer -- in the form of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. What does this Act mean for you?
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September 4, 2008
Paramount in new federal regulations approved to foster more responsible mortgage lending, are the implications for consumers shopping for a home loan
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September 4, 2008
You may have to move to get away from the high cost of gasoline. Well, you really can't get away from the high cost but a move could help you use less gas. That is, if you move to a transit oriented development (TOD).
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September 4, 2008
With city, state and federal initiatives shouting 'solar!' from the rooftops, finding competent solar equipment installers is paramount.
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September 4, 2008
It's not always enough to be up to snuff on negotiating that reduced price. Sometimes you need to know where to look to find a bargain that's already available.
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September 4, 2008
Some rental home investors may have a temporary window in time to take advantage of a rare tax law "twofer" -- profiting from not just one, but two of the latest changes to the Internal Revenue Code.
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September 4, 2008
Windows add beauty and elegance to a home. But windows are also the black hole of thermal energy in a home.
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September 2, 2008
This just might be the turn in the numbers we've been waiting for: Resales of existing houses jumped by 3.1 percent in last month to the highest level in nearly half a year.
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September 1, 2008
1 bedroom, 1 bath. With 20% down, could break even for an investor!
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August 20, 2008
When do you know you are at the bottom of the market? When prices start going up again!
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July 30, 2008
Every seller is looking for the perfect sale and every buyer is looking for the perfect opportunity to seize a new home or investment property. Getting your home ready to close the deal for the most money, starts with knowing where to begin and, often, that means, quite literally, you need to paint the perfect sale.
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July 25, 2008
A modest gain in the level of home sales is possible over the next couple months, and an improvement is forecast for the second half of this year as more buyers are able to access affordable mortgages, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
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July 21, 2008
When most sellers list their home for sale the first thing they think about is how much will I get and that is usually followed by how soon will I get the money.
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July 21, 2008
Here's some great news for the thousands of real estate investors and brokers who use "Section 1031" (ten thirty-one) tax-deferred real exchanges every year: Congress has backed off its latest plan to narrow the definition of "like kind" for real estate swaps.
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July 21, 2008
More home buyers have a better chance now than at any other time in nearly a half decade to negotiate a home-buying deal that costs less and comes with some concessions thrown in.
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May 1, 2008
If you are a first time home buyer, you have a lot to learn. Working from a blank slate you must build an understanding of the housing market, determine what you can afford, land a loan and hone in on a home that's a good fit for your lifestyle.
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May 1, 2008
Just like buying a home to live in, taking the real estate investment plunge requires taking stock of your financial goals, planning and lifestyle before taking the plunge.
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May 1, 2008
The combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales declined with the overall market in 2007, but still accounted for 33 percent of all existing- and new-home sales, which is close to historic norms, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
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May 1, 2008
What should a smart home buyer do with that fat federal tax rebate check?
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May 1, 2008
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauded House and Senate legislation to address the housing crisis and economic slowdown.
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April 22, 2008
Safe Harbor for Exchanges of Vacation Homes and Conversions to or from Personal Residences
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April 22, 2008
It is common to assume that paying bills on time automatically means having a high credit score. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. There are many misperceptions about how scores are calculated -- and yours could be lower than you might expect.
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April 22, 2008
You can easily clean up bad indoor air quality at home with just a few lifestyle changes and adjustments in your air quality management.
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April 22, 2008
Amid the scary financial headlines last week, there were some less-publicized developments in Washington that bode well for the home real estate market in the months ahead.
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April 21, 2008
Since passed by overwhelming Capitol Hill majorities in January, there has been much talk regarding the economic stimulus package. Yes, it will cost $168 billion, but what does it actually do for individuals?
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March 17, 2008
A well-measured program of preventive steps can protect your identity from theft. ID theft-related fraud fell by 12 percent in 2007 and 300,000 fewer adults were victims, according to the latest from Javelin Strategy & Research, the longest-running ID theft study in the nation.
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March 17, 2008
You don't have to abstain from spending against the unencumbered value of your home, but you do have to guard against home equity excess.
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March 17, 2008
We're a nation of super-sized everything -- from food to homes -- but developers are scaling down in some areas of the country in an effort to make houses more affordable.
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March 17, 2008
Consumers wanting a beautiful-looking home while also doing their part to protect the environment have myriad options for decorating their kitchen.
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March 6, 2008
More than seven in 10 condo and townhome residents say they are satisfied with their purchase, according to a recent survey conducted by Zogby International for the Foundation for Community Association Research.
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March 6, 2008
If the housing market looks darkest just before dawn, then maybe we're close to dawn. There's no other word for it -- a lot of the numbers this week are just plain ugly.
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June 27, 2007
Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you.
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June 27, 2007
If you approach the home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you are much more likely to buy a house you'll be proud to call home.
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June 27, 2007
A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process.
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June 27, 2007
Suppose you bought a house and later discovered, to your dismay, that the stucco exterior concealed a nasty case of dry rot. Or suppose that when you fired up the furnace in the winter, you discovered a cracked heat exchanger leaking gas into your home. The best way to avoid unpleasant surprises like these is to arrange for a home inspection before you buy.
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June 27, 2007
A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. Oral promises are not legally enforceable when it comes to the sale of real estate. Therefore, you need to enter into a written contract, which starts with your written proposal. This proposal not only specifies price, but also all the terms and conditions of the purchase.
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June 27, 2007
Your REALTOR’s marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home.
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June 27, 2007
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.
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June 27, 2007
Setting the list price for your home involves evaluating various market conditions and financial factors.
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June 27, 2007
A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home selling process.
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June 5, 2007
Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local REALTOR® can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search.
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