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Intrest Rates May Rise Mid Year

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For the first time since the economy fell 7 years ago, the Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates.  The move to raise interest rates could come as early as June.  Those looking to borrow money for a mortgage still have the opportunity to take advantage of the extremely low rates!

Some are surprised by the June date for rate increases.  Previously the Federal Reserve had indicated rates would increase much sooner than this spring.  The Federal Reserve will remain patient when deciding to raise the rates waiting for an improvement in the labor market.  With the drop in the market today, the Federal Reserve may decide not to increase rates after all.

For more information on the Federal Reserve interest rate news, you can view the entire article via the NY Times here.

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Pending Trends Jan. 3 to March 13

 

With the possibility of a rate increase in the near future, now is the time for those looking for property to buy so take advantage.  Pending listings are at their highest this year with 83 properties pending from March 7 – March 13!  The Hansen Ohana is a full service real estate company ready to help you reach your property dreams!  Contact us today!

Wailea Value!

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Wailea Value at $1.975M!    230 E. Panana Pl. Custom designed single level “just like new” Wailea Kialoa home. Enter this elegant home and you will immediately notice the beautiful woods and unique granites throughout. The great room focusing on to the tropical gardens through pocket doors which lead to the private pool with hot tub water feature. The chef’s gourmet kitchen is huge and was designed with entertainment in mind. The master suite wing has a private lanai. The spa style master bath has beautiful granite, a large shower plus tub. The two additional en-suite bedrooms are perfect for family and guests. Known for perfection, this well-known custom builder added only the highest of quality amenities including Sub Zero, Bosh and Viking appliances, 3 zoned air conditioning, natural landscaped yard with resort style swimming pool, heated spa, water feature, security & fire alarm smart home style systems, and so much more. Ask for our detailed fact sheets for all the bells and whistles this home offers. Don’t forget, Wailea Kialoa is a Wailea Golf & Tennis Community and a short stroll the Keawakapu Beach and The Shops at Wailea.

Contact Bob Hansen today!  Via email at dad@mauirealestate.net, or by phone 808-283-9456!

Musically Inspired

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Mikaela Hansen, granddaughter of The Hansen Ohana’s Bob and Donna Hansen, used her love of music to write and perform a song for her college application to Western.  The uniqueness of the video has spread across the various social media aspect of Western.  Mikaela will be attending Western in the fall and hopes to incorporate music in some way no matter what career she decides on.

You can read more on Mikaela’s Western music video application curtsey of the Western Front Online here.  Congratulations Mikaela!

 

Great Whale Count

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Since 1991 the Great Whale Count happens annually at the end of February using citizen scientists.  The whale count is used as a tool to monitor changes in the whale population from year to year.

This years whale count was held Saturday February 28.  The count for 2015 was 1,488 whales.  This is up from last years total of 1,331 whales.  Of the totals, 7% were calves down 2% from last years total of 9%.  Many thanks to those citizen scientists who were out in windy and sometimes rainy weather.

Registration for next years count starts in January 2016 with the event happening on February 27, 2016.  For more information, please visit the Maui Whale Festival.

Parking Fees For The Shops At Wailea

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