Maui Real Estate

Be careful! Your Maui vacation may change your life!

2008-12-09T09:55:00.000-08:00

I was your typical Maui visitor - coming every year to get away from the frigid cold and snowy, icy roads of the mountains of Colorado. It soon was apparent that I could not bear to leave the tropical beauty and warm temperate climate Maui offered. Read More: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116621&NF=1

Buying Maui Property - Getting that offer accepted!!

2008-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

Buyers in this declining real estate market are in a very good position. With surplus inventories of homes and condos, sellers are extremely happy to have any offer. If you are looking to get a great price considerably lower than the seller's asking price, then your offer has to be extremely appealing or you are either going to receive a counter offer from the seller, or worse, you will just be rejected or receive no response. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116618&NF=1

Living on Maui with a boat!

2008-12-09T09:53:00.000-08:00

Living on Maui is the ultimate dream for many, and then, having a boat is living that dream to its fullest!Unfortunately, since there is limited mooring space, renting a slip is not that easy. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116597&NF=1

Maui Property Tax Rates and How to Calculate Estimated Property Taxes

2008-12-09T09:52:00.000-08:00

One of the most frequently asked questions when buying Maui properties is "What are the property taxes?"Maui does not have one set tax rate for all properties. Instead, it has many different rates based on how the owner intends to use the property and how the property is zoned. Maui's property tax rates are actually very reasonable when compared to other state's property tax rates. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116619&NF=1

Purchasing Fee Simple Property Versus Leasehold Property

2008-12-09T09:51:00.000-08:00

Purchasing Hawaii property can be very similar to purchasing property where you live, or it can be very different - it depends on whether the property is a fee simple property or a leasehold property. Read More: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116617&NF=1

Recycle Maui

2008-12-09T09:50:00.000-08:00

Since Maui is an island, it is very important to recycle whenever you can. Items that are no longer useful to you can be very helpful to someone else. Check with some of your favorite charitable organizations before throwing out those gently worn or used items. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116614&NF=1

It's Whale Watching Time on Maui!

2008-12-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

Thinking of planning a trip to Maui? Do you love to see the whales? Plan your Maui trip now so you can enjoy watching those big beautiful beasts! The best whale viewing time is December through March. Don't miss out! Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116595&NF=1

What are Short Sales?

2008-12-09T09:47:00.001-08:00

With today's economic climate and homeowners struggling to make ends meet, many homeowners find themselves upside down in their properties, owing a mortgaged amount that is higher than the property's current market value. It is a hard decision, but many are choosing to walk away from their loan obligations and are attempting to sell their properties as a "short sale". What is a "short sale"? Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116612&NF=1

PROPERTY TAXES - APPLYING FOR THE HOMEOWNER'S EXEMPTION

2008-12-09T09:43:00.000-08:00

Have you recently purchased your Maui home or condo and live in it full time? Have you recently moved into a Maui home or condo that was previously a rental and it will now be your primary residence?

If you answer yes to either of these questions, be sure to file for the Homeowner's exemption before the end of the year to enjoy reduced property taxes next year. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116609&NF=1

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2008-2009

2008-12-09T09:42:00.000-08:00

Are you a first time home buyer? Did you know the government is offering a tax credit up to $7500? Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116602&NF=1

Is now the right time to buy??

2008-12-09T09:37:00.000-08:00

With the current state of the economy and declining real estate prices, how do you know if it is the right time to buy?

My suggestion would be to carefully consider what your goals are and then consider the costs associated with your goal to see if fits into your budget.

If you would like to purchase a Maui condo consider the costs associated with owning a second home. Read more: http://www.mauiseasidehomes.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=2116600&NF=1