Happy 4th Of July!

430 Manawai Pl.

Breathtaking private estate on over 5.8 acres! This stunning masterpiece is ideally situated on ocean front bluffs with unsurpassed, panoramic ocean views. Every room within the 3,341 sf of living space has ocean and mountain views ~ every room! Enjoy majestic sunrises, incredible sunsets and the joy of whale watching from one of the private lanais in the comfort of your own 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home. Extensive use of exotic woods, custom designs and finishing, double pane windows, meticulously maintained home and estate grounds, gated entry and private well. You must experience this home and property in person to truly appreciate how special it is. This is a one of a kind opportunity.

Hawaii The Lowest Property Tax Paying State

The appeal of the Islands just increased!  According to Corelogic, Hawaii is the lowest paying property tax state at .31 percent.

The national average is reported at 1.31 percent.  16 states currently have a property tax rate below 1 percent, 28 states have a property tax rate between 1 and 2 percent, and 7 states have a property tax rate above 2 percent.  Corelogic took into account all the unique factors each state has in levels of tax collection.

Higher rates are most noted in the northeastern states with Texas being an exception.  Other then Illinois, the higher rate states have multiple levels of tax collection.  The lower rate states have single level collection. Where does your state rank?

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Courtesy of Corelogic States Ranked by Median Property Tax Rates

 

You can read this article in it’s entirety via Corelogic here.

 

Wailea Beach Villas Penthouse 404

EXTREMELY RARE PANORAMIC ocean view Wailea Beach Villa penthouse in quiet location. Gated entry with the finest and highest rated property on Maui. Luxuriously and fully furnished this two bedroom, two bath with den. Dream popular vacation rental offers Hawaiian living at its best. Amenities include pools, spas, fitness center, billiard room plus easy access to Wailea Beaches and The Shops.

Wailea Beach Villas Penthouse 404

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

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‘Oh, the music in the air! An’ the joy that’s ivrywhere – Shure, the whole blue vault of heaven is wan grand triumphal arch, An’ the earth below is gay, Wid its tender green th’-day, Fur the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March!’ — Thomas Augustin Daly

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!