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Real Estate Market

Real Estate is Still a Good Investment Americans Say

Despite all the recent issues with foreclosure and the dropping of property values, ninety-two percent of Americans believe, even now, that a house is still a good investment for the future, according to the results o...
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Whalers Realty’s Sister Website Offers Maui Vacation Rentals

If you’ve been following our blog for any length of time, it’s probably safe to say that you know a lot about Whalers Realty, but did you know that our sister company www.vacation-maui.com offers vacation ...
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Maui Real Estate Market

Home prices are up on Maui from last month but remain down from this time last year. March did see an upswing in sales in Maui County. A total of 52 single-family homes were sold in March, including 51 on Maui and 1 o...
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Tips on Buying a Maui Short Sale Home

First of all, if you are considering the purchase of a short sale, you will want to contact your realtor first so they can research the listing. There are several things a savvy realtor will be watching for that you m...
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Fannie Mae to Expand Mortgage Rules

In the past, if a real estate investor owned four properties, that individual would be barred from Fannie loan qualification. No longer. The company will now expand the limit on second home and investor loans to as ma...
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West Maui’s Lanikeha Development

One of Maui’s most stunning developments is underway in West Maui. It is called Lanikeha, meaning “legendary part of heaven”. Lanikeha’s 110 acres will overlook the magnificent Pacific Ocean. P...
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Maui Housing Interest Rates

According to Lawrence Yun, who is NAR’s Chief Economist, the federal government’s purchase of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s debt obligations will bring down interest rates in the long term. Yun states...
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