Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Wednesday Morning Coffee on Maui 8/28/13



Aloha & Good Morning!

Today's forecast for Maui will be a beautiful sunny day and 89 degrees!      

The latest version of the Real Estate Sales Maui iPhone App (version 1.1) has just been released on the Apple App Store.

The updated iPhone app now includes daily open house listings (Today's Open Houses).  The app has also been improved to accommodate for the upcoming iOS7.

You can download the Real Estate Sales Maui Mobile Apps today or update your iPhone app to the newest version.  The app allows you to search for properties on Maui and neighboring islands.  You will be able to quickly review property pricing, location and detailed listing information.  In the RESM app you can scroll through photos of homes, condos, time-shares, businesses and vacant land for sale and you can use an interactive map to find your property.  You can also save your favorite properties and have one touch access to recent property searches you've made. Check out all that this app has to offer and download it today for FREE!!


IN THE NEWS
Three Hawaii Markets Have Highest Home-Price Increases in the Nation - The Kahului-Wailuku market had a 22.55% year-over-year increase!
Road To Hana: Adventure of a Lifetime - Great story on a couple's road to Hana experience.  Even better are the pictures in this blog. If you are making plans to visit Maui you should make time to take the road to Hana.  Ask me all about it!
The Best Towns in Hawaii for Young Families - Wailuku and Haiku made this list!  Check out why they are considered the best towns in Hawaii for young families.
What Is Modern? - Sleek design, open floor plans, and great natural lighting are all appealing characteristics of modern architecture.
I also wanted to show you the newest face of the Windermere Paia office!  It was recently painted and looks so lovely.  Please stop by and see me any time! 


KIHEI BEST BUY! 
KIHEI KAI NANI  CONDO - Walk to everything! Just across the street from the clean white sandy beaches and clear blue waters of Kamaole Beach Park 2 in South Maui, this upgraded ground floor condo offers a convenience and lifestyle that brings travelers back year after year. Condo 137 sits just across the resort style pool and the heart of Kihei Kai Nani, yet offers a peaceful and quiet oasis. High end upgrades include travertine floors, 2 inch granite countertops, recessed ceiling lights, fully renovated bathroom, and a rare and highly coveted interior washer/dryer. All Furnishings included in sale. Unit is Turn Key and registered with Kihei Kai Nani Rentals. All future bookings included in sale, subject to KKN Rental Terms. Owner is licensed real estate agent in Florida.


OPEN HOUSE
This week Kamaole Sands #5-305 is going to be on open house over several days.  If you or someone you know is interested in this condo complex then I would love to see you at one of these open house dates. 
This is the best of the best in Kihei! VIEW, VIEW, VIEW!!! Ocean view from master bedroom, ocean view from living room and kitchen & gorgeous Haleakala view from 2nd bedroom. Watch the sunrise over Haleakala in the am & sunset from your ocean view lanai. Watch the whales jump & Mamma & baby swim by without leaving your condo. Continuous sheltered ocean breezes & sheltered afternoon sun from the position of the building & placement of palms trees, makes the location of this unit superb! A/C is rarely needed. This condo is a rare two bed/two bath in the inner circle & all on one level. Completely remodeled in 2006. Cabinets are African mahogany with a bamboo pattern carved into the doors. Granite countertops. Double sink in master bath. This beautiful 15 acre complex is located directly across from Kamaole Beach III. It boasts a large swimming pool, 3 hot tubs, 3 tennis courts & 8 BBQ areas. Fresh water ponds & waterfalls add to the gorgeous tropical landscaping. There is also an onsite activities desk, a gym with new equipment & professional security. Each gate has video surveillance cameras as well as throughout the complex. AND, to top it off...weekly Maui Tai parties at the pool, offering professional singers, hula dancers & free drinks!!! Unit being sold furnished. Has two parking spaces.
Unable to come? Check out the full listing HERE!

Wednesday, August 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hosted by Debbie Guimond, R(S), ABR, RRS

Wednesday, August 28th from 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Hosted by Jean Keating, R(S)

Thursday, August 29th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Hosted by Michael Kerwin, R(S)

Friday, August 30th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Hosted by Michael Kerwin, R(S)

Saturday, August 31st from 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Hosted by Lisa Mascaro, R(S)


WHERE: Kamaole Sands
2695 S Kihei Road, #5-305
Need help finding the open house?  Give me a call or text 808-298-7850

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

Click HERE to see all the current listings with Real Estate Sales Maui!

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!   

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

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

Lender Corner by Craig Haueisen                                                                                          
Last Week In The News
Existing home sales rose 6.5% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39 million units from 5.06 million units in June. Compared to a year ago, existing home sales were up 17.2% in July. The inventory of unsold existing homes on the market rose 5.6% to 2.28 million in July, a 5.1-month supply at the current sales pace.
New home sales fell 13.4% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 394,000 units. On a year-over-year basis, new home sales were 6.8% higher than July 2012. At the current sales pace, there is a 5.2-month supply of new homes on the market.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted composite index of mortgage applications for the week ending August 16 fell 4.6%. Purchase volume rose 1%. Refinancing applications decreased 8%.
The index of leading economic indicators — designed to forecast economic activity in the next three to six months — rose 0.6% in July, following a flat reading in June.
Retail sales fell 1.9% for the week ending August 17, according to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs index. On a year-over-year basis, retailers saw sales increase 2.2%.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending August 17 rose by 13,000 to 336,000. Continuing claims for the week ending August 10 rose by 29,000 to 2.999 million. The less volatile four-week average of claims for unemployment benefits was 330,500.
Upcoming on the economic calendar are reports on durable goods orders on August 26, the housing price index on August 27 and pending home sales on August 28.
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

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