LATEST CASE-SHILLER
October 30th, 2007Standard and Poors has released their Case Shiller index report today. Here are some key points
THE IMPACT OF SUBPRIME
October 28th, 2007The Joint Economic Committees Majority Staff (Democrats) has released their report on the potential impact of the subprime lending crisis. Here is their data and estimates on Hawaii:
MORGAN STANLEY SPEAKS!
October 27th, 2007As you all know, the economists at Morgan Stanley are some of our favorites and we closely follow their daily notes. Here is the latest from today's release:
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK ON MAUI ECONOMY
October 27th, 2007First Hawaiian Bank has released their annual analysis for the Maui economy going forward and here are the key findings:
ANOTHER TOM AND SEAN LISTING
October 27th, 2007627 LUANA PLACE rests serenely on a cul-de sac at the end of one of the quietest and most private of Maui Meadows' streets. Behind the gated entry emerges a private tropical garden of 2/3 of an acre with fruit trees, sitting garden and a large saline pool and spa all combining to create as peaceful an environment as one can imagine. A wonderful, two-bedroom, Hawaiian-style home offers the relaxed lifestyle for which Maui Meadows is famous. At just over 1400 square feet of living area, this one story design includes volume ceilings, multiple entries to the outdoors, extensive built-in koa cabinetry, private, tiled bathrooms, a five year old tiled roof, solar heating system and a convenient and updated kitchen. The extensive lanais take full advantage of the soothing breezes while looking out over the vast Pacific Ocean. The lovely one-bedroom cottage also boasts a lanai with an ocean view and offers the possibilities for either convenient entertaining of guests or income. Offerred at $1.299 million.
TERRIBLE NATIONAL HOME SALES REPORT
October 24th, 2007The NAR today released the existing home sales for September:
A QUIET WEEK AT NA HALE O MAKENA
October 21st, 2007There were no new listings or sales in the complex this week.
THE SEASON HAS BEGUN
October 18th, 2007This week the activity level across the market has rapidly increased. More listings are coming to market, and the number of showings being requested has surged dramatically. Two clients of ours have received offers this week from prospective buyers.
CITIGROUP COMMENTARY ON MORTGAGES AND M-LEC
October 15th, 2007In a conference call today
MAUI NO KA OI
October 13th, 2007Of course we knew this already, but it is nice to get outside confirmation.
