RECENT BLOG POSTS
0
Comments
In response to the ongoing financial crisis, central banks from six countries have announced a joint interest rate cut: Some easing of global monetary conditions is therefore warranted. Accordingly, the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, Sverige...
10/10/2008
0
Comments
We are pleased to announce the sale of Wailea Ekolu 1603. This beautiful two-bedroom condominium has been thoroughly renovated. Once again the LEADING EDGE REAL ESTATE MARKETING SYSTEM succeeds in a difficult market. Wailea Ekolu nestles into the foothills of Haleakala and lies within walking...
10/09/2008
1
Comments
We have been saying for several months that the direct impact of the issues facing the credit markets on Maui has been small. That is no longer the case. Maui Land & Pineapple Co. and its partners in the Kapalua Bay Hotel redevelopment have had to advance money to pay contractors after losing fi...
10/08/2008
1
Comments
Over the last two weeks we have seen a number of cancellations of listings. The number of condominiums for sale in Wailea-Makena has declined to 160, down from an average of 180 over the last year. Single family homes have similarly declined to 42 from a high of 50. We will keep you apprised as t...
10/08/2008
1
Comments
Real Estate's Leading TOLL FREE: (866) 476-MAUI EMAIL US: info@tomandsean.com Kai Makani U-202 Great Vacation Rental! Perhaps the best ocean view unit at Kai Makani. upstairs 2B/2B unit comes fully furnished-turnkey. Vacant and very easy to show. www.U-202KaiMakani.com Offered At: $649,000 S...
10/07/2008
3
Comments
Since the original 110 page Bailout bill couldn't get approved, Congress added 340 pages of tax cuts, tax breaks, regulatory changes and other assorted unrelated items to create the actual bailout bill. But the portion devoted to the bailout remains the same and is summarized here. Implementation...
10/04/2008
2
Comments
Real Estate's Leading TOLL FREE: (866) 476-MAUI EMAIL US: info@tomandsean.com Kamaole Sands 5-301 Great Vacation Rental! This unit is at the extreme southern end of Building Five, away from the elevator, trash room noise and foot traffic. Plantation shutters add romance, light and excellent v...
10/04/2008
1
Comments
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Dennis Lockhart spoke today to a group in New Orleans. Here are some key snippets of his speech: Credit markets remain quite strained. This is particularly the case in interbank markets in the United States and abroad. The interbank markets are a...
10/01/2008
0
Comments
We are pleased to announce the listing of Makena Surf Unit F-301. This extraordinary three-bedroom condominium in one of the areas most prestigious complexes offers stunning vistas of the Pacific and has been completely remodeled using top of the line materials throughout. At 1640 square feet, wi...
09/30/2008
2
Comments
Here is the full text of the bill. Here are some key elements: Secretary of the Treasury is the key decisionmaker and has great latitude The scope of securities purchases can go beyond just mortgage-related securities Can hold or sell securities based on what is best for the taxpayer Auctions w...
09/29/2008