Maui Real Estate Podcast with Bruce Baker

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (808) 281-4915 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationThe real estate market in Maui is performing differently in many areas. In some areas, home prices are rising and in other areas, the price is slightly increasing. Overall, inventory is low, which creates a good opportunity for home sellers across the island.Just in the last year, prices rose by 8% in the Kihei market. On top of this, we're seeing a seller's market taking shape around the island. You can expect multiple offers if your home is priced right and in good condition.Buying activity should increase a little bit over the holidays, especially as we head into the spring selling season. Buyers will also be spurred to act quickly because interest rates are still historically low. This gives people an opportunity to save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a loan, which is an incredible help to first time buyers.If you have any more questions about the market in Maui, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (808) 281-4915 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationAre you planning on selling? If so, you're in luck -- we have six tips to help you prepare your home for the market.Declutter. First impressions are the most important. You want potential buyers to be able to visualize their families in your home.Clean. Wipe down all flat surfaces and countertops, make sure nothing is spilled on the floor, clean the windows, and just have the home really clean and inviting.Lighting. If you have poor lighting, it's going to make the home look smaller and not quite as appealing.Update your hardware. For example, replacing your cabinet nobs and door knobs is always a great idea to give your home a fresh, clean look.New paint. Add a fresh coat of paint to give your home a new-home smell and make sure that all colors are neutral.Stage your home. We have a professional stager who can help you rearrange furniture, add or remove some pieces, and give your home an appealing look.If you have any additional questions about how you can prepare your home for the market, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to help you in any way possible.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (808) 281-4915 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationToday, I want to give you a quick Maui real estate market update, so you know exactly what's going when you go to buy or sell.Prices here in Maui continue to rise, as the median average home price has risen to $577,000 and the median average price for land is up to $700,000. At the $1 million price point there has been a noticeable split; homes under that price point are selling much quicker than homes over it. We're seeing increased showings and sales, multiple offers on well-priced properties, and hesitant home buyers when it comes to homes priced over $1 million. Cash is king when making an offer in Maui, as 42% of sales in the last few months have been cash transactions. The benefits of cash transactions are many: they give the buyer a strong negotiation position, with no financing or appraisal hassles, and a quick closing. If you're selling, you need to get a leg up on the conditions by having your home in great condition, pricing your home right, marketing it effectively, and being flexible with your terms. Homes priced well are flying off the market, while overpriced homes tend to sit for a prolonged time and ultimately end up selling for less money. If you're buying, now is the time to take advantage of low interest rates. They are predicted to rise by the year's end, and we're unsure how long these wonderful market conditions will prevail.Give us a call or shoot us a quick email if you need real estate assistance of any kind. We're always available to help, and would love to hear from you! 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (808) 281-4915 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationToday we are going to talk about some major concerns that come up for first-time home buyers. When you buy, you want to feel good about it. For a first-time home buyer, there has never been a better time to feel good about buying. Interest rates still remain near all-time lows, and we have an experienced lending team that can assist you throughout every step of the process. To be able to qualify for a loan, you will need the following 3 things:Good creditA steady incomeCash in the bankIf you have been looking at homes to buy, you've probably asked yourself the question, "How do I know when I've found the right home?" The question you should be asking to determine if a home is right for you is, "What will this home be worth in 3 years?" Whether you like the answer to that question is the best way to determine if it's the right house for you. If you have any questions, we are always here to answer them. Give us a call or send us an email, and we will get back to you soon!