KULA Real Estate News

Volume 5

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Kula Home Sales

As of May 31, 2008, there were 22 single family home sales in Kula year-to-date, compared with 31 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume fell 4%.

The average price was $1,500,220, compared with $1,027,542 this time last year, up 46%.

The median price for a home was $1,162,500 compared with $790,000 a year earlier, an increase of 47%.

On June 16, an MLS search showed 56 Kula homes for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of recent home sales listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

3/28/08

$1,100,000

772 Naalae Road

1,456

600

2.02

5/23/08

$1,225,000

65 Mano Drive

2,236

501

.36

3/20/08

$1,260,000

19 Ululani Street

3,200

816

2.00

3/25/08

$1,370,000

310 Piliwale Road

2,884

n/a

2.54

2/29/08

$1,400,000

592 Hapapa Place

2,585

n/a

2.40

4/15/08

$1,400,000

3446 Omaopio Road

6,464

n/a

4.44

4/01/08

$1,550,000

57 Wahelani Street

5,423

1,064

2.03

12/28/07

$2,500,000

1275 Holopuni Road

3,162

n/a

2.50

3/20/08

$2,900,000

1223 Kanaio Kalama

1,036

n/a

8.21

5/21/08

$4,500,000

100 Kamaole Road

2,785

700

9.66

2/11/08

$6,125,000

4660 Thompson Road

1,621

n/a

25.28

Upcountry Real Estate News

Volume 3

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Upcountry Home Sales

As of April 30, 2008, there were 11 single family home sales in the Makawao/Olinda/Haliimaile district year-to-date, compared with 24 sales this time last year. Total dollar volume was down 50%.

The average price was $653,727, compared with $605,250 this time last year, representing an 8% increase.

The median price for a home was $580,000, compared with $587,500 a year earlier, a decrease of 1%.

On May 27, 2008, an MLS search showed 52 homes listed for sale in the Makawao/Olinda/Haliimaile district.

View the MLS at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of recent home sales listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

9/20/2007

$825,000

302 Olokani

1,744

648

.50

1/30/2008

$850,000

610 Hoene Street

1,320

585

.64

8/23/2007

$1,247,000

22 Uau Place

3,050

n/a

.23

8/15/2007

$1,385,000

623 Lower Kimo Road

2,627

n/a

3.08

4/15/2008

$1,400,000

690 Olinda Road

2,643

n/a

2

11/13/2007

$2,350,000

193 Ohaoha Place

2,803

1,000

2.44

NORTH SHORE Real Estate News

Volume 7

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

Phone:

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

E-mail:

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

North Shore Home Sales

As of May 31, 2008, there were 8 single family home sales in Sprecklesville/Paia/Kuau year-to-date, compared with 11 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume was down 43%

The average price was $658,525, compared with $837,920 this time last year, representing a 21% decrease.

The median price for a home was $552,100, compared with $620,000 a year earlier, a decrease of 11%.

On June 16, an MLS search showed 36 homes currently for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of North Shore home sales over $1 million, listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

11/01/07

$1262,500

2392 Waipua Street

2718

n/a

.22

7/31/07

$1,300,000

44 Ulupua Place

3,493

n/a

.28

6/29/07

$1,435,000

2423 Waipua Street

2,808

n/a

.24

3/10/08

$1,450,000

24 Ulupua Place

3,345

n/a

.28

12/21/07

$5,850,000

27 Holo Place

4,071

n/a

.41

HAIKU Real Estate News

Volume 13

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Haiku Home Sales

As of May 31, 2008, there were 24 single family home sales in Haiku year-to-date, compared with 25 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume fell 14%.

The average price was $1,182,792, compared with $1,264,538 this time last year, down 6%.

The median price for a home was $800,000 compared with $1,000,000 a year earlier, a decrease of 14%.

On June 9, an MLS search showed 81 Haiku homes for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of recent home sales over $1 million, listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

3/6/08

$1,000,000

2500 Kaupakalua Road

1,673

1,280

2

2/28/08

$1,060,000

690 E. Kuiaha Road

1,131

n/a

1.4

12/21/07

$1,300,000

105 E. Kuiaha Road

2,595

745

2.00

4/8/08

$1,600,000

491 Honokala Road

1,600

900

2.00

3/11/08

$2,050,000

787 W. Kuiaha Road

5,350

n/a

2.07

1/11/08

$2,100,000

1390 Kokomo Road

2,632

n/a

1.96

3/18/08

$2,225,000

25 Hale Pili Way

3,450

n/a

2.1

11/09/07

$2,550,000

241 Waiama Way

4,503

n/a

2.00

5/28/08

$5,000,000

125 Uaoa Loop

7,796

n/a

6.29

1/3/08

$3,200,000

3550 Hana Hwy

1,188

n/a

27.9

KULA Real Estate News

Volume 4

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

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REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Kula Home Sales

As of April 30, 2008, there were 17 single family home sales in Kula year-to-date, compared with 26 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume fell 10%.

The average price was $1,415,285, compared with $1,026,646 this time last year, up 38%.

The median price for a home was $1,100,000 compared with $772,500 a year earlier, an increase of 42%.

On May 26, an MLS search showed 59 Kula homes for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com

The following is a list of recent Kula home sales listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

3/28/08

$1,100,000

772 Naalae Road

1,456

600

2.02

5/23/08

$1,225,000

65 Mano Drive

2,236

501

.36

3/20/08

$1,260,000

19 Ululani Street

3,200

816

2.00

3/25/08

$1,370,000

310 Piliwale Road

2,884

n/a

2.54

2/29/08

$1,400,000

592 Hapapa Place

2,585

n/a

2.40

4/15/08

$1,400,000

3446 Omaopio Road

6,464

n/a

4.44

4/01/08

$1,550,000

57 Wahelani Street

5,423

1,064

2.03

12/28/07

$2,500,000

1275 Holopuni Road

3,162

n/a

2.50

3/20/08

$2,900,000

1223 Kanaio Kalama

1,036

n/a

8.21

5/21/08

$4,500,000

100 Kamaole Road

2,785

700

9.66

2/11/08

$6,125,000

4660 Thompson Road

1,621

n/a

25.28

Upcountry Real Estate News

Volume 3

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Upcountry Home Sales

As of April 30, 2008, there were 11 single family home sales in the Makawao/Olinda/Haliimaile district year-to-date, compared with 24 sales this time last year. Total dollar volume was down 50%.

The average price was $653,727, compared with $605,250 this time last year, representing an 8% increase.

The median price for a home was $580,000, compared with $587,500 a year earlier, a decrease of 1%.

On May 23, 2008, an MLS search showed 52 homes listed for sale in the Makawao/Olinda/Haliimaile district.

View the MLS at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of recent home sales listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

9/20/2007

$825,000

302 Olokani

1,744

648

.50

1/30/2008

$850,000

610 Hoene Street

1,320

585

.64

8/23/2007

$1,247,000

22 Uau Place

3,050

n/a

.23

8/15/2007

$1,385,000

623 Lower Kimo Road

2,627

n/a

3.08

4/15/2008

$1,400,000

690 Olinda Road

2,643

n/a

2

11/13/2007

$2,350,000

193 Ohaoha Place

2,803

1,000

2.44

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

Maui Island

Real Estate News

Volume 12

In this Issue:

Real Estate Market Statistics

Buying Strategies

Coldwell Banker Island Properties

24 Baldwin Avenue

Paia, Maui, HI 96779

Phone:

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E-mail:

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Real Estate Market Statistics

As of April 30, 2008, there were 301 home sales on Maui, compared with 437 a year ago. The average sales price was $901,374, compared with $993,021 a year ago - a 9% decrease. The median price was $592,696, compared with $632,000 a year ago, representing a 6% decrease. Total dollar volume decreased 37% during this twelve month period.

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Buying Strategies

1 - Work out the finances first

Figure out how much you can afford and check out the various financing options. Consult with the experts - a lender, your tax advisor, etc. Knowing exactly what you are able to spend will eliminate time spent looking at properties you can't have.

2 - Use a real estate agent who knows the market

A full-time agent knows all the properties that are available, studies market trends, and will understand your future resale opportunities.

3 - Be patient

Don't get pressured into making a decision. When you find the right property you will know it. Sometimes it's the first home you see, but don't let anyone force you into a purchase you don't feel right about.

4 - Prioritize

Decide what is most important to you in your next home and put it into perspective, whether it's location, view, lot size, school district, or amenities. Some things can be changed. Flooring, kitchens, landscaping, etc. are changeable, but location, view, amenities, etc. are there forever.

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NORTH SHORE Real Estate News

Volume 6

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

Phone:

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

E-mail:

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

North Shore Home Sales

As of April 30, 2008, there were 8 single family home sales in Sprecklesville/Paia/Kuau year-to-date, compared with 9 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume was down 34%

The average price was $658,525, compared with $889,125 this time last year, representing a 26% decrease.

The median price for a home was $552,100, compared with $620,000 a year earlier, a decrease of 11%.

On May 9, an MLS search showed 36 homes currently for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of North Shore home sales over $1 million, listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

11/01/07

$1262,500

2392 Waipua Street

2718

n/a

.22

7/31/07

$1,300,000

44 Ulupua Place

3,493

n/a

.28

6/29/07

$1,435,000

2423 Waipua Street

2,808

n/a

.24

3/10/08

$1,450,000

24 Ulupua Place

3,345

n/a

.28

12/21/07

$5,850,000

27 Holo Place

4,071

n/a

.41

HAIKU Real Estate News

Volume 12

Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor

(808) 298-8544 (Direct)

Laurelee@MauiResidences.com

REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Haiku Home Sales

As of April 30, 2008, there were 18 single family home sales in Haiku year-to-date, compared with 21 sales this time last year.

Total dollar volume fell 22%.

The average price was $1,104,389, compared with $1,216,429 this time last year, down 9%.

The median price for a home was $800,000 compared with $900,000 a year earlier, a decrease of 11%.

On May 11, an MLS search showed 79 Haiku homes for sale.

View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!

The following is a list of recent home sales over $1 million, listed in order of price.

Date

Price

Address

Home S.F.

Ohana S.F.

Acres

3/6/08

$1,000,000

2500 Kaupakalua Road

1,673

1,280

2

2/28/08

$1,060,000

690 E. Kuiaha Road

1,131

n/a

1.4

12/21/07

$1,300,000

105 E. Kuiaha Road

2,595

745

2.00

4/8/08

$1,600,000

491 Honokala Road

1,600

900

2.00

10/17/07

$1,800,000

45 Kamalii Place

3,906

n/a

2.00

3/11/08

$2,050,000

787 W. Kuiaha Road

5,350

n/a

2.07

1/11/08

$2,100,000

1390 Kokomo Road

2,632

n/a

1.96

3/18/08

$2,225,000

25 Hale Pili Way

3,450

n/a

2.1

11/09/07

$2,550,000

241 Waiama Way

4,503

n/a

2.00

1/3/08

$3,200,000

3550 Hana Hwy

1,188

n/a

27.9