Many people are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall…But if you are brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime

1. Affordability is better than ever.

2. You have a large Inventory to choose from.

3. Builders are offering BIG Discounts.

4. Mortgage rates are historically low.

5. You can get a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

“Ask for price reductions, improvements, closing cost-whatever-and the seller, desperate to get a contract, is likely to work with you” says Jay Papasan, one of the authors of the book, Your First Home “However, when the market starts improving, your negotiating power will start to diminish,” he adds.

“People can get a lot of what they need and almost all of what they want today,” Papasan said. “Once a few people get off the fence, there’s safety in numbers and you lose your leverage.”

If you are qualified to buy a home now, and the purchase makes sense for your situation, and you’re prepared to live in that home for at least five years, there are 5 reasons you may be headed for a great deal!

Please contact MEGHAN CLAIR for more info on purchasing Maui property.

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*Excerpts from this article are taken from MarketWatch by Amy Hoak.

3bed / 3.5 bath ocean view, vacation rental, Luxury townhomes. Turnkey, many are furnished. Washer Dryer, elevator, Garages, concierge services. Linked with benefits at the Grand Wailea Hotel. Original units sold for $2.7million.
Prices starting today at $1,695,000! POSSIBLY THE BEST DEAL IN WAILEA!

2. Wailea Ekahi

OCEANFRONT townhomes, vacation rental properties. New Pool Area, Heart of Wailea
Prices start in the high $600K-$1.5M

3. Wailea Grand Champions

Most affordable vacation rental development in Wailea. 1 and 2 bedroom, spacious condos. Golf and Tennis membership benefits, heart of Wailea, Golf course views, pool and spa. Prices start in the mid $500k.

4. Wailea Golf Vistas, Wailea Golf Estates, Wailea Highlands

Single Family Custom Homes on the Blue Golf Course. Gated, Private, Views, golf membership, new construction, most have private pool and spa, great location just up the street from Wailea’s best beaches, Shopping and Restaurants. Buildable lots are also for sale.
Prices range $1,990,000-$6million

5. Makena Surf

Direct Oceanfront. 2 and 3 bedroom vacation rental condos. Gated, tennis, two beaches, pool, peaceful and serene all year long, VIEWS, great family location, most are sold turnkey and furnished with a rental history.
Prices range $2million-$5.5Million

6. Luana Kai

Oceanfront central Kihei condos, Vacation rental allowed. Most units sold furnished with great rental history. New pool/spa/BBQ area, tennis, croquet, shuffle board, beach and huge grassy park area. Feel relaxed and at home in this great development.
Prices start in the mid $300k range, $499 for ocean front units.

7. Wailea Beach Villas

Turnkey, Luxury Oceanfront 2 and 3 bedroom penthouse condos, or 3 bedroom oceanfront villas. Heart of Wailea, beachfront and directly next to the Shops at Wailea and restaurants. Luxury design, vacation rental allowed, most sold furnished with great rental history. Parking and garages, gated, concierge services, amazing views GREAT family location.
Prices range $2,150,000-$6million
Most recent sale Oceanfront A Villa Listed at $10,900,000 SOLD $7,800,000

Please contact me for more information on purchasing Maui property.
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Green Building…The Key to Preserving Our Future
Kai Ani Village gives recognition to those that care for the environment by using ecologically friendly products and environmentally friendly construction practices to help combat global warming. The design of Kai Ani Village has been focused around the preservation of native wetlands and the integral use of green building, earth-friendly strategies. If you care about the natural world, the choices that give hope to the future of our planet are in your hands…support the environment by owning a Hawaii Built Green home at Kai Ani Village.

Base Price List

Hoku……….$459,900
Mahina…….$489,900
Lani………..$569,900
Nui…………$689,900
Kala………..$849,900
Mana………$859,900
Pono……….$899,900

Link to Kai Ani Village Site Plan

Contact Maui’s EcoBroker Meghan Clair for more information about this great EcoFriendly, live/work complex directlly across the street from the Beach in Kihei, South Maui.

Aloha,

I am pleased to announce that I have joined the prestigious Coldwell Banker International Previews office located in The Shops at Wailea. I look forward to continuing to assist you in your Maui home search or property sale from my new location!

There has been a tremendous amount of activity increase since January 1, 2009. Property is moving!!! Coldwell Banker alone has opened 90 escrows in the past two months! If your are wondering when the Maui market is going to turn…well it’s RIGHT NOW! 60 Homes and 98 condos have SOLD since January.

View All 2009 Maui Statistics

Recent Sold Prices in South Maui range from the high $200,000s all the way to a recent oceanfront home sale in Makena selling at $7,750,000. There are currently very unique, rarely available luxury properties, and great vacation-rental turnkey condo investments on the market.

Please contact me at my new email address: MauiGreenRealtor@gmail.com for more information about the Maui market or a specific development.

www.LuxuryGreenRealEstateMaui.com
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Mahalo nui loa,

Meghan Clair
Realtor (S), EcoBroker