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Q – What is included in the maintenance fees in Maui real estate?
A - Landscaping , building maintenance which may include painting the exteriors and roofs, upkeep of the pool if there is one and the cost of an on-site manager. I have often been asked: “What is included in the HOA fees?” These are ...
Q – To ship or not to ship?
A – You can take and load up a full container, like you see on the barge behind me. Take 20 ft or 40 ft containers. Load all your furniture up, load all your personal belongings, and send it on the barge. So, you’re buying a house or...
Q – How Long Does It Take To Close A Sale In Maui?
A – It depends on if it will be financed or paid in cash. For financed, we’re looking at an average of 45 days. It can be done on 30, but everything has to be right on target to make things go smoothly and to get it done that quickly. ...
Why Use a Realtor When Selling Your Home
Selling a house can be a complex process. A Realtor can help you at every stage, from setting a price to marketing the property to closing the sale. Setting the Price The selling process generally begins with a determination of a reasonab...
Maui Real Estate Taxes
A – In Maui, we have ten different classifications. Property taxes are based on how you use it and ownership. You could have the same property that can be taxed as a residential property, or an apartment, or a single family home. There...
Q – Is there natural gas in Maui?
A – The answer is no. Most of our cooking appliances are all utilizing electric. Occasionally, we find homes that have propane. I have a flame to cook with. Now that is a little bit unique, though not very common in most of the homes we de...
3 Reasons to Buy Luxury Property THIS Year!!
The housing market is hot, with prices rising as demand far outpaces supply in almost every region. However, when it comes to luxury real estate, things are quite different. In the upper-end market, inventory is plentiful in most locations. ...
Should I Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?
There’s a reason nearly 90% of sellers use a listing agent: Selling a home takes time, knowledge of neighborhood trends, and negotiating skills. So while eliminating the agent’s commission—6% of the sale price, on average—sounds migh...