Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 02/29/12


Aloha & Good Morning!

The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 83 degrees with plenty of sunshine!      

People often ask me about owner financing and how do they find this type of property.  Well you are in luck!  I'm here to help you with just this type of property listing.   


Not sure what owner financing is?  This is a listing that will allow you to receive financing from the seller instead of getting a loan from a bank.  For the seller, there are different types of owner financing that a may be offered.  For home buyers, there are several key benefits for using owner financing.  Some benefits include, minimal qualifying processes, customized financing, down payment flexibility, lower closing costs and faster possession. 

Feel free to contact me to get more information.    

I recently came across a beautiful beach front ground floor unit that is on the market and has owner financing available.  Check out the details and click on the MLS# for more info!

This remolded 1bedroom/1bath vacation rental unit is located at the Sugar Beach Resort in Kihei.  Features include a remolded kitchen and bathroom, private path off the lanai that leads to the putting green, pool, Jacuzzi & beachfront BBQ's.  You can't miss the large ocean views with amazing sunsets and whale viewing! View MLS# 347220 - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Main Room 
 Remodeled Kitchen
Lanai with walk way to pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ & Ocean

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Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         
Last Week In The News
Existing home sales rose 4.3% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million units from a downwardly revised 4.38 million units in December. The inventory of unsold homes on the market decreased to 2.31 million, a 6.1-month supply at the current sales pace, down from a 6.4-month supply in December.
Retail sales rose 3% for the week ending February 18, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 3.2%.
New home sales fell 0.9% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 321,000 units from an upwardly revised rate of 324,000 units in December. The initial December reading was 307,000. The November rate was also revised higher to 318,000 units. At the current sales pace, there's a 5.6-month supply of new homes on the market, the lowest reading in six years.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending February 17 fell 4.5%. Refinancing applications decreased 4.8%. Purchase volume fell 2.9%.
Industrial production at the nation's factories, mines and utilities was unchanged in January after advancing an upwardly revised 1% in December. Compared to a year ago, industrial production is up 3.4%. Capacity utilization fell slightly to 78.5% in January from 78.6% in December.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending February 18 were unchanged at 351,000. Continuing claims for the week ending February 11 fell by 52,000 to 3.392 million, the lowest level since August 2008.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on pending home sales on February 27, the housing price index on February 28 and construction spending on March 1.
Craig Haueisen is a Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.
Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com
Click here to visit Craig's website and apply online: http://myprospectmortgage.com/CHaueisen

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 02/22/12


Aloha & Good Morning!
The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 81 degrees with a small chance of scattered showers.     

Wow is it a great time to be a buyer on Maui!  There are so many fabulous listings out there and the prices are just amazing.  I've been so busy this last week helping buyers see all the great property that is available and I want to help you too.  Did you know that you don't have to be on Maui to see property like a pro?  I'm here to help you by going out to the property you want to view and I'll be happy to make you a personal video. 
The activity that I am experience might mimic the article I recently posted on the website.  The main theme is that sales are on the rise.  I believe it here on Maui and I am looking forward to helping my clients take advantage of the great sales prices that are out there.


This leads me into my next topic which is an incredible buy in South Maui.  Check out this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home for $565,000!  This price is unbelievable for this great South Maui neighborhood.  Let me know if you would like to see a personal video of this property!  I'll be happy to view this home for you. MLS #351035 - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 

Another great buy in South Maui will finally have time for an open house. This great vacation rental located at the Palms of Wailea is consistently booked with vacation renters.  Luckily we are able to get in for a few days next week to hold open house.  Come by and check it out!  MLS#350183 - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO 
   

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Monday Feburary 27th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Tuesday February 28th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Looking for the current Bank Owned Foreclosures on Maui?  Click HERE. 

Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         
Last Week In The News
The index of leading economic indicators — designed to forecast economic activity in the next three to six months — rose a solid 0.4% in January, following an upwardly revised 0.5% increase in December.
Retail sales rose 0.4% to $401.4 billion in January. On a year-over-year basis, retail sales increased 5.8%.
Total business inventories rose 0.4% in December to $1.55 trillion, up 7.7% from a year ago. Total business sales increased 0.7% to $1.23 trillion in December, up 8.9% from a year ago. The total business inventories/sales ratio in December was 1.26.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending February 15 fell 1%. Refinancing applications increased 0.8%. Purchase volume fell 8.4%.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo monthly housing market index rose four points in February to 29 from a reading of 25 in January. It was the fifth consecutive monthly gain and the highest level since May 2007. An index reading below 50 indicates negative sentiment about the housing market.
The combined construction of new single-family homes and apartments in January rose 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 699,000 units. Single-family starts decreased 1%. Multifamily starts rose 14.4%. Applications for new building permits, seen as an indicator of future activity, rose 0.7% to an annual rate of 676,000 units. Housing starts for the year are up 9.9%.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 to 348,000 for the week ending February 11. Continuing claims for the week ending February 4 fell by 100,000 to 3.426 million, the lowest level since August 2008.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on existing home sales on February 22 and new home sales on February 24.
Craig Haueisen is a Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.
Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com
Click here to visit Craig's website and apply online: http://myprospectmortgage.com/CHaueisen

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 02/15/12

Aloha & Good Morning!
The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 83 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds.
   
It probably won't be much of a surprise when I tell you that rents are moving up.  While some areas may have only experienced mild increases there are some that have had a larger jump.  It is important to know that Maui is not back to the levels that we saw back 5-7 years ago.  However, Maui is seeing a jump in our hotel occupancy rates and we are seeing more tourist to our beautiful island.  All these ideas are so good for our local Maui economy.  The following two articles are important to anyone who is watching these trends and interested in the subject. The first is a national based article that could be seen here on Maui later this year.  The second article includes the statistics for Maui hotel occupancy rate and the rise that it has seen through 2011.  

If buying something new on Maui is on your mind then you need to know that the new units at the Villas at Kehalani have a great deal going on right now.  The developer will take a refundable $5,000.00 deposit to hold a unit till construction starts.  This is great for people who do not need a unit now but can hold today's prices for the future.   The developer will also guarantee if prices go down before construction, the lower price will be honored. I think this is a great opportunity. Give me a call today to get more info and get started on your new Kehalani Home!

Here are some Best Buys that are worth taking a look at.  Please let me know if you see anything that interests you.  I'll be glad to get you more information or create a personal walk-through video just for you to view! Click on the MLS # for more information on each property.

Upcountry Best Buy - just hit the market 5 days ago!
  MLS # 351233 - This is a bank/corporate owned property. Great opportunity for first time buyer or investor.    

Kihei Best Buy - Recently Reduced Home! 
 MLS #350941 - Recently reduced 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Hale Piilani in Kihei.    
 
 
Kihei Best Buy - This condo just hit the market 2 days ago
 MLS #351238 - Not only did this great 2 bedroom 1.5 bath condo just hit the market but it is listed under the assessed value!  The opportunity for this condo won't last long at this price!   

Lahaina Best Buy - A great starter home!
 
MLS #350833 - It is hard to pass up this affordable home located in Lokahi Kuhua just off Lahainaluna Road.  This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is the perfect Best Buy starter home in Lahaina!   

Lahaina Best Buy - Reduced Bank Owned Condo!
 MLS #349129 - This 1 bedroom 1 bath unit is ready for immediate occupancy and is located near shopping, dining and the ocean.    

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Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         
Last Week In The News
According to the Federal Reserve, monthly consumer credit debt rose $19.3 billion in December for a total credit debt level of $2.498 trillion. Revolving debt, which includes credit cards, increased $2.8 billion to $801 billion. Non-revolving debt, including loans for cars, rose $16.6 billion to $1.697 trillion.
Personal income increased $61.3 billion or 0.5% in December. The personal savings rate was 4% in December, compared with 3.5% in November. Compared to a year ago, personal income rose 4.7%.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending February 3 rose 7.5%. Refinancing applications increased 9.4%. Purchase volume rose 0.1%.
Wholesalers increased their inventories 1% to $473.2 billion in December. This followed a revised 0.1% decrease in November. Sales at the wholesale level rose 1.3% to $413.1 billion in December. On a year-over-year basis, sales were 11.8% higher since December 2010.
The trade deficit increased to $48.8 billion in December from a downwardly revised $47.1 billion in November. Exports rebounded 0.7% to $178.8 billion. Imports advanced 1.3% to $227.6 billion.
Retail sales rose 1.8% for the week ending February 4, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 3.5%.
The Labor Department reported that in the fourth quarter, productivity rose at an annual rate of 0.7% and labor costs increased at an annual rate of 1.2%.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 15,000 to 358,000 for the week ending February 4. Continuing claims for the week ending January 28 rose by 64,000 to 3.515 million.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on retail sales on February 14 and housing starts on February 16.
Craig Haueisen is a Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.
Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com
Click here to visit Craig's website and apply online: http://myprospectmortgage.com/CHaueisen

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 02/08/12


Aloha & Good Morning!
The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 76 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds.   
I've done some searching on the most recent properties to hit the market during the second-half of January and I want to show you what you've been missing!  Check out all these great deals and let me know if you'd like more information or a personal video walk through of any property.  Click on the links below for more listing info.

Haiku Best Buy (CLICK HERE) - Located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and more, this remodeled 3bd/1ba home has mature landscaping with large trees, fruit, flowers and vegetable garden.

South Kihei (CLICK HERE) - check out these 9 SWEET DEALS!  There is something here for every price range!  Some condos can be set up as your own vacation rental and allows you to make money on your investment right away!    

North Kihei (CLICK HERE) - with a range of condos and houses there is sure to be something that appeals to everyone when it comes to property in North Kihei! Check out these 7 Fabulous Buys! Ask about which North Kihei condos allow short-term rentals and you can own a great investment property in 2012!   

I've also been watching mortgage rate news.  Luckily we are still experiencing low rates despite the many different factors that could be changing rates.  Check out this article for more information. 
Here are the latest Mortgage Rates that are listed on MortgageNewsDaily.com.

We also have loan officer Craig Haueisen from Prospect Mortgage who is available to answer any questions and give additional information.  As you’ve noticed he is a regular contributor to this newsletter and you can read his latest Economic Update located below.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.  Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com

Don't forget to get your name in for this year's exciting i-Pad giveaway!  Check out the details HERE!

Looking for more great articles, videos and advice?  Check out the Real Estate Sales Maui Team on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and BLOGGER.
Looking for the current Bank Owned Foreclosures on Maui?  Click HERE. 

Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         
Last Week In The News
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city housing price index — on a non-seasonally adjusted basis — fell 1.3% in November after an identical 1.3% decrease in October. On a year-over-year basis, prices fell 3.7% compared with November 2010.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending January 27 fell 2.9%. Refinancing applications decreased 3.6%. Purchase volume fell 1.7%.
The Institute for Supply Management reported that the monthly composite index of manufacturing activity rose to 54.1 in January after a reading of 53.1 in December. A reading above 50 signals expansion. It was the 30th straight month of expansion.
Total construction spending rose 1.5% to $816.4 billion in December from $804 billion in November. Economists had anticipated an increase of 0.5% in December. Compared to a year ago, construction spending rose 4.3%.
Factory orders rose 1.1% in December to a seasonally adjusted $466.2 billion, following an upwardly revised 2.2% increase in November. Excluding the volatile transportation sector, orders rose 0.6% in December.
The Institute for Supply Management reported that the monthly composite index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 56.8 in January from 53 in December. A reading above 50 signals expansion. It was the 26th straight month of expansion in the services sector.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 12,000 to 367,000 for the week ending January 28. Continuing claims for the week ending January 21 fell by 130,000 to 3.437 million. The monthly unemployment rate fell to 8.3% in January, the lowest level since February 2009.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on wholesale trade on February 9 and international trade on February 10.
Craig Haueisen is a Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.
Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com
Click here to visit Craig's website and apply online: http://myprospectmortgage.com/CHaueisen

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 02/01/12


Aloha & Good Morning!
The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 83 degrees with the slight chance of a rain shower.  
Is 2012 your year to buy property on Maui?  There are lots of exciting opportunities for anyone who wants to own a piece of Maui paradise.  From those who already live on-island to the many visitors who decide they must have a piece of paradise to call their own... Maui is desired among the many.
There is a new program I just learned about called the "Buy With Confidence" program.  This program is being offered by Kehalani Communities and is open till March 2012. There are several deals to take advantage of so please let me know if you would like more info or you would  like to schedule a showing at one of these locations.



    

Here is great article with tips to help you get more insight on how you can find and move into a great new home.  As always, I'm here to be your trusted Maui Real Estate professional.  Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do to bring you news and information on a particular property or area of Maui that you are interested in.
ARTICLE: Top 10 Tools for Finding and Moving into a Great New Home   

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Looking for the current Bank Owned Foreclosures on Maui?  Click HERE. 

Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         
Last Week In The News
Pending home sales, a forward-looking indicator based on signed contracts, fell 3.5% in December after a 7.3% increase in November. On a year-over-year basis, pending home sales are up 5.6%.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending January 20 fell 5%. Refinancing applications decreased 5.2%. Purchase volume fell 5.4%.
Orders for durable goods — items expected to last three or more years — rose $6.2 billion or 3% to $214.5 billion in December. This increase surpassed the 2.2% economists had anticipated and follows a 4.3% surge in November. Excluding volatile transportation-related goods, orders posted a monthly increase of 2.1%.
New home sales fell 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 307,000 units from a revised rate of 314,000 units in November. Compared to a year ago, new home sales are down 7.3%.
Retail sales fell 1.4% for the week ending January 21, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 2.8%.
The Commerce Department announced that gross domestic product — the total output of goods and services produced in the U.S. — increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2011. This follows a 1.8% pace of growth in the third quarter of 2011. For all of 2011, initial reports indicate the economy expanded 1.7%.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose by 21,000 to 377,000 for the week ending January 21. Continuing claims for the week ending January 14 rose by 88,000 to 3.554 million.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on the housing price index on January 31, construction spending on February 1 and factory orders on February 3.
Craig Haueisen is a Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage.  Please feel free to email him or call him for any of your Mortgage needs.
Office: 808-298-7549 or Email: craig.haueisen@prospectmtg.com
Click here to visit Craig's website and apply online: http://myprospectmortgage.com/CHaueisen