Maui County Council’s Planning Committee voted 6-1 Monday to recommend passage of a short term rental bill. This has been an ongoing topic here on Maui with many strong opinions. For more information please click on the link to an informative article in today’s edition of the Maui News:
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/558569/Panel-advances–fair–short-term-rental-bill.html?nav=10

Not surprisingly, the December 2011 and January 2012 sales statistics in Maui reflected a push to close transactions by the end of the year.
Total sales on Maui for the past 12 months:
Residential: 892
Condos: 1,158
Land: 130
To quote the Realtor’s Association of Maui, “Strong buyer-showing activity is now evidenced in actual reported sales, with multiple offers competing for well priced properties. Inventories have declined 15-20% in the past 12 months in the Residential and Condo classes.”
To view all of the Maui January 2012 Sales Statistics click here: http://www.ramaui.com/UserFiles/File/Stats/All-Jan2012.pdf
**For questions or to discuss the current market please call 808-280-2764, click the “more information button” on any property on our website, or email us anytime.

A few days ago clients whom I had represented in their purchase of a beautiful Pukalani home sent me a gorgeous floral arrangement and kind note of appreciation. I was really touched and got to thinking that other potential clients might like to hear what others who have worked with us had to say about their experience. Please read on for just a few testimonials that clients have recently written:

Clint, We just wanted to take a minute to thank you and let you let you know how happy we were to have you working with us to find our dream condo. Your casual yet professional approach, and your honesty made us feel at ease from the very start. As Canadians buying in the US real estate market for the first time, we were often anxious through the process and had many questions, but you patiently answered every single one of them, and always in a timely manner, most often within minutes of an email or a phone message. We also appreciate that you really listened to what we wanted and you always went the extra mile to send us videos of prospective properties, since we were thousands of miles away for most of our search. Although we are so happy that our search is over, we will miss a friendship. All the best to you. Mahalo!

Sincerely,
Frank and Angie

Clint, We would like to thank you again for the wonderful job that you and your wife have done to help us buy the condo in Maui. With out you folks, it would be hard for us to acquire this a little piece of paradise. We were lucky to find you and your company. Not living on the island along with very little buying experience from us, you have made it comfortable to build the trust that made the transaction easy and possible. Your friendliness has made me feel comfortable, and I hope to have you as a friend in the real estate business. Our family is coming in April to Maui and I hope to have a chance to have yours family and mine meet to mingle and say our thank you face to face.
Sincerely,
Quoc & Annie

My husband, Jeff, and I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a condo on Maui with the guidance and assistance of Clint Hansen. We had been yearning for a home on the island. When we found a condo in the complex that we were familiar with, we called Clint and requested he look at it for us. Not only did he check it out, he sent us video! Clint’s friendly professionalism coupled with that of Noreen Koki, Escrow Officer with Fidelity National Title and Escrow of Hawaii, made buying our condo sight-unseen from Alaska a breeze. Both Clint and Noreen are technologically savvy. Most of our transactions were conducted electronically. We finally met Clint face to face when he brought the keys and met us at our new Maui home. We not only have a new island home, we have a new friend in Clint Hansen!

Mahalo, Marty

If you or someone you know is considering buying or selling a property here on Maui please call me at 808-280-2764 or email me at Clinthansen33@gmail.com any time.

Have you heard of PPSD? I hadn’t either until I read a fantastic editorial by Gordon Clark of The Province newspaper, who recently returned home from vacation in Kaanapali. According to Gordon PPSD is Post Paradise Stress Disorder. Click here for the link to his very entertaining and informative article:
http://www.theprovince.com/news/canada-in-afghanistan/Maui+unless+risk+horrors+PPSD/6001823/story.html

If you’ve experienced PPSD or are concerned you might after your current vacation here contact The Hansen Ohana at (808)280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535 to discuss your potential Maui property search.

The December 2011 and Year End Statistics are now available from the Realtors Association of Maui (RAM):

Click here: December & Year End Stats

To discuss the Maui market in more detail, including specific market segments, areas, or price ranges please call us directly at 808-280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535.

If you or someone you know are considering buying or selling a property on Maui, call or email The Hansen Ohana, Maui’s Top Producing Real Estate Team for Three Consecutive Years.