Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui - 11/28/12

Aloha & Good Morning!

The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 81 degree with mostly sunny skies!   

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday.  I am filled with more and more gratitude every day and I wanted to share with you some of the ways that Maui shows gratitude and gives back to the community.
This Saturday there is a special event for the Windermere Foundation.  It is the 2nd Annual Sharing, Shopping and Symphony Event and it is a great way to kick off the holiday season by first giving to those in need.  This year's event will include a top shelf silent auction, ample food and spirits and wonderful live entertainment including Willie K, Lily Meola, Lisa Porter and the Maui Pops! You don't want to miss out on this premiere event - - Get YourTickets Today!

When: Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 5-9:00 PM

Where: The Shops at Wailea - East Wing, 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea-Makena, HI 96779

Why: The Windermere Foundation and The Shops at Wailea have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Maui to help build a new Boys & Girls clubhouse in Paukukalo. Please help us to support the Boys & Girls Club and make a difference in the lives of Maui's youth.

How: Purchase Tickets Today - Tickets can be purchased for $50 either online or in person at one of our three Windermere offices: Kahului, Wailea or Paia or online at www.WindermereOhanaAndYou.org

Another great way to give back is through the purchase of this home below.

Spectacular Haiku Estate

All Proceeds of this sale go to the Hawaiian Education Fund for our Keiki.

Spectacular Haiku Estate ~ Perfect location with outstanding North Shore Ocean Views located on the top of Kokomo close to Makawao town. This stunning property sits on 5 acres perched up on Maliko gulch, providing the ultimate in privacy. This amazing 4408 sq.ft. home offer 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, including a 1318 sq.ft three car garage. Multiple lanai's, including media room and additional storage room off the kitchen. Master suite is approx 1000sq.ft. alone providing a grandular bath/spa with separate walk-in shower abounding with rich marble and wood floors - also set up for handicap use as a bonus. Enjoy entertaining in the oversized living room around the cozy lava encased fireplace. The open kitchen offers lots of space for large family gatherings. Beautiful landscaping throughout including koi pond, multiple waterfall features including a galvanite pool & gazebo - offering a real resort feel. All proceeds to this sale go to the Hawaiian Education Fund for our Keiki.

Contact me today to set up a showing! 808-298-7850

New listings have been added to the Windermere Valley Isle Properties YouTube Channel.  If you want to keep up-to-date with the newest listings you can follow them by clicking HERE!    

  

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Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         

Last Week In The News

Existing home sales rose 2.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.79 million units from 4.69 million units in September. Compared to a year ago, existing home sales were up 10.9% in October. The inventory of unsold homes on the market fell 1.4% to 2.14 million in October, a 5.4-month supply at the current sales pace, down from a 5.6-month supply in September.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo monthly housing market index rose five points in November to 46, the highest level since May 2006. This marks the seventh consecutive monthly gain. An index reading below 50 indicates negative sentiment about the housing market.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending November 16 fell 2.2%. Refinancing applications decreased 3%. Purchase volume rose 3%.
The combined construction of new single-family homes and apartments in October rose 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 894,000 units. Single-family starts decreased 0.2%. Volatile multifamily starts rose 11.9%. Compared to a year ago, housing starts were up 41.9% in October. Applications for new building permits, seen as an indicator of future activity, fell 2.7% to an annual rate of 866,000 units.
The index of leading economic indicators — designed to forecast economic activity in the next three to six months — rose 0.2% in October, following a revised 0.5% increase in September.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending November 17 fell by 41,000 to 410,000. Continuing claims for the week ending November 10 fell by 30,000 to 3.337 million.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on the housing price index on November 27, new home sales on November 28 and pending home sales on November 29.

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 Morning Coffee on Maui - 11/21/12

Aloha & Good Morning!

The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 83 degree with considerable cloudiness and an occasional rain shower.   

There is so much to be thankful for each year and so many of us spend this time to reflect on our gratitude.  For me, I can't thank you enough for being a client and a friend.  I'm thankful that you trust me to be your realtor and to allow me and my team to help you find your Dream Maui Address.  

I'm wishing you and yours a fantastic Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Debbie Guimond, R(S), ABR, RRS and the Real Estate Sales Maui Team

New listings have been added to the Windermere Valley Isle Properties YouTube Channel.  If you want to keep up-to-date with the newest listings you can follow them by clicking HERE!    

  

Don't forget to get your name in for this year's exciting i-Pad giveaway!  

Looking for more great articles, videos and advice?  Check out the Real Estate Sales Maui Team on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, BLOGGER and PINTEREST

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Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                          

Last Week In The News

The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending November 9 rose 12.6%. Refinancing applications increased 13%. Purchase volume rose 11%.
The producer price index, which tracks wholesale price inflation, fell 0.2% in October, following a 1.1% increase in September. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale prices were up 2.3% in October. Core prices — excluding food and fuel — fell 0.2% in October.
Retail sales fell 0.3% to $411.6 billion in October. This follows an upwardly revised 1.3% increase in September. Compared to October 2011, retail sales have increased 3.8%.
Total business inventories rose 0.7% in September to $1.612 trillion, up 6.2% from a year ago. Total business sales increased 1.4% to $1.263 trillion in September, up 4.4% from a year ago. The total business inventories/sales ratio in September was 1.25.
Consumer prices rose 0.1% in October, following a 0.6% increase in September. Compared to October 2011, consumer prices have risen 2.2%. Consumer prices at the core rate — excluding volatile food and energy prices — were up 0.2% in October.
Industrial production at the nation's factories, mines and utilities fell 0.4% in October after increasing 0.2% in September. Compared to October 2011, industrial production has increased 1.7%. Capacity utilization fell to 77.8% in October from a revised 78.2% in September.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending November 10 rose by 78,000 to 439,000. Continuing claims for the week ending November 3 rose by 171,000 to 3.334 million.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on existing home sales on November 19 and housing starts on November 20.

 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 Morning Coffee On Maui - 11/14/12

Aloha & Good Morning!

The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 84 degree with sunny to party cloudy skies.  

  

Are you coming to Maui for the holidays?  Have you been thinking about it?  Well it is never too late to make your plans and come bask in the warm sun and healing waters off of Maui!  Need advice on where to stay?  Give me a jingle and I'll be more than happy to help you with some suggestions for both hotels and private condo and home rentals. 

 

Once you are here we can get together and look for your Dream Maui Property!  Rates are still low, prices are slowly coming back and now is a great time to get in on the Maui market.

First visit the sand and sun!  Then visit me at Windermere Valley Isle Properties!

Below are some articles to help with your Maui vacation planning:

ARTICLE: Thirteen Ways to Save on a Hawaiian Vacation    

ARTICLE: New flights to the South Pacific make avoidingwinter easier    

ARTICLE: Start Your Windsurfing Vacation in Kahului    

ARTICLE: Whale Watching Four Season Resort Maui Style Setfor Winter Season 2012-2013    

VIDEO: Momma and Baby Whale - Taken by my family member on a whale watch last season    

New listings have been added to the Windermere Valley Isle Properties YouTube Channel.  If you want to keep up-to-date with the newest listings you can follow them by clicking HERE!    

  

Don't forget to get your name in for this year's exciting i-Pad giveaway!  

Looking for more great articles, videos and advice?  Check out the Real Estate Sales Maui Team on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, BLOGGER and PINTEREST

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Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                         

Last Week In The News

The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for November's preliminary reading rose to 84.9 from 82.6 in October. It was the highest level since July 2007.
Retail sales fell 0.2% for the week ending November 3, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 1.4%.
Non-manufacturing activity fell slightly to 54.2 in October from 55.1 in September. A reading above 50 signals expansion. It was the 34th straight month of expansion in the services sector.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending November 2 fell 5%. Refinancing applications decreased 5%. Purchase volume fell 5%.
According to the Federal Reserve, monthly consumer credit debt rose $11.4 billion in September for a total credit debt level of $2.737 trillion. Revolving debt, which includes credit cards, decreased $2.9 billion to $852 billion. Non-revolving debt, including loans for cars, rose $14.3 billion to $1.885 trillion.
The trade deficit decreased to $41.5 billion in September from a revised $43.8 billion in August. Exports rose $5.6 billion or 3.1% to $187 billion. Imports increased $3.4 billion or 1.5% to $228.5 billion.
Wholesalers increased their inventories 1.1% to $494.2 billion in September. Sales at the wholesale level rose 2% to $414 billion in September. On a year-over-year basis, sales were 4.4% higher since September 2011.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending November 3 fell by 8,000 to 355,000. Continuing claims for the week ending October 27 fell by 135,000 to 3.127 million.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on retail sales on November 14 and industrial production on November 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 Morning Coffee On Maui - 11/07/12

Aloha & Good Morning!

The current Maui temperature today will be a high of 84 degree with sunny to party cloudy skies.   
This is amazing and so exciting!  I have great Real Estate News this week to share with you.  The Realtors Association of Maui released the October Sales Statistics and the number of units sold was up in all three categories of sales, Residential, Condo and Vacant Land. Check out all the numbers below as well as several very positive articles related specifically to Maui's Real Estate market.



This second set of numbers shows the average sales price for the three key areas.  Residential and Condo Sales Price was down while Vacant Land Sales Price was up slightly.



A brief overview from the Realtor's Association of Maui stated October's Residential sales rose to a 5-year high of 98 homes sold.  Condo sales also rose to 94 units sold.  Vacant Land had 8 units sold.  Additionally, the Residential and Condo median prices rose to $487,000 and $351,495 respectively.

What does it all mean?  If you are looking to sell property and you are able to price it to sell then you may find your property will go fast with multiple offers from buyers.  One must be motivated to sell and realistic about the price they ask for their property.   You can call or email me today and we can set up a meeting to look over the comparable sales in your neighborhood.

If you are a buyer and aren't already pre-approved for a mortgage then now is your time to get started.  Sellers want to have qualified buyers and you will want to show your ability to buy with that pre-approval.  Moreover, you do not want to miss out on the low mortgage rates that are being offered.  It is only a matter of time before there is a change in the current rates.  And if you are a first time home-buyer then you will want to take advantage of low rates, first time buyer incentives and a market that is on the cusp of changing.

Below are some articles to help strengthen this change in the market and get you motivated!

ARTICLE: Home Sales Quickening in County   

ARTICLE: Bank Economist Forecasts Bright Future for Maui    

REAL ESTATE SALES MAUI - NEW LISTINGS

District: Kihei
Building: Kihei Alii Kai  Unit: D106
Address: 2387 S Kihei Road
Bed(s): 1  Bath(s): 1.00
Living Area: 700 SF
View: Mountain/Ocean
Maintenance Fee: $250
Pool: Yes

PRICE - - $280,000 Fee Simple
MLS: 353989

VIDEO PHOTO SHOWCASE - CLICK HERE

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District: Kihei
Building: Southpoint at Waiakoa Unit: 21-205
Address: 480 Kenolio Road
Bed(s): 2 Bath(s): 1.5
Living Area: 750 SF
View: Garden
Maintenance Fee: $393

PRICE - - $150,000 Fee Simple
MLS: 354020

VIDEO PHOTO SHOWCASE - CLICK HERE

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New listings have been added to the Windermere Valley Isle Properties YouTube Channel.  If you want to keep up-to-date with the newest listings you can follow them by clicking HERE!  
  

Don't forget to get your name in for this year's exciting i-Pad giveaway!  

Looking for more great articles, videos and advice?  Check out the Real Estate Sales Maui Team on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and BLOGGER.

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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 — rose 0.9% in August, following a 1.6% increase in July. On a year-over-year basis, prices rose 2% compared with August 2011.
Retail sales rose 0.5% for the week ending October 27, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 2.7%.
Manufacturing activity rose to 51.7 in October after a reading of 51.5 in September. A reading above 50 signals expansion. This is the second uptick in manufacturing following three consecutive months of slight contraction.
The consumer confidence index rose to 72.2 in October from a revised 68.4 in September. It was the highest level since February 2008. The index was benchmarked at 100 in 1985, a year chosen because it was neither a peak nor a trough in consumer confidence.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending October 26 fell 4.8%. Refinancing applications decreased 6%. Purchase volume rose 1%.
Total construction spending rose 0.6% to $851.6 billion in September, following a revised 0.1% decrease in August. Compared to September 2011, construction spending has risen 7.8%.
Factory orders rose 4.8% in September to a seasonally adjusted $475.4 billion, following a 5.1% decrease in August. Excluding the volatile transportation sector, orders increased 1.4% in September.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending October 27 fell by 9,000 to 363,000. Continuing claims for the week ending October 20 rose by 4,000 to 3.26 million. Employers added 171,000 jobs in October. However, the unemployment rate rose to 7.9% in October from 7.8% in September due to more people entering the labor force.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on international trade on November 8 and wholesale trade on November 9.
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