How to Be Less Stressed Moving To or From Maui
Moving to a totally different environment from what you are used to opens up a wealth of opportunities for new experiences and growth. But if the actual moving cross-country part has got you a little anxious, there is some smart preparation that will help the transition […]
How is COVID-19 Affecting Maui’s Real Estate Market?
Home prices on Maui have held steady and more listings are coming on the market, even while still in the midst of COVID-19. There are also more listings for condos, but condo prices have not fared so well. Here is a recap of […]
How Will Unemployment Affect You Buying a House?
Just bought a house? Great, now make it your home
One positive byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic is incredibly low mortgage interest rates. For those that are able, this has made an incredible opportunity to buy a new home. As evidenced on Maui, listings that are priced right are being snapped up almost as soon as […]
How Our Real Estate Market is Being Affected by COVID-19
Real estate investors and those looking to purchase a home or condo are likely tracking Maui’s market closely as Covid-19’s impact spreads across the country. The stock market declines started in February. Even though real estate prices have not begun a serious slide, lenders have been […]
Don’t Put Off Buying or Refinancing
While we are sensitive to the many who are suffering because of COVID-19, the pandemic has created a unique opportunity for those who have a need and are still financially able to buy a home, refinance […]
Are Open Floor Plans Still Popular?
For the last two decades, open-concept floor plans have been a dominant architectural trend. This concept generally joins a kitchen, dining area and living room into a large open space without dividing walls. Knocking down […]
Is Bad Credit Keeeping You from a Better Home?
It used to be that only people with the best credit would qualify on their own to buy a home. Most rental agencies will conduct a credit check to rent a home too. Today, […]
Real Estate Investing Terms- Part 3
Here is part III in our series of investing terms. In this part we cover two key areas for residential real estate investors- owning and renting to others, with key terms for each. Destination Maui Realty is uniquely positioned to help you understand these terms, since […]