Maui First Time Home Buyers

Home Life and Real Estate Experiences

Aloha All,
 It's close to 40 years since I decided life in Hawaii with it's laid back attitudes, interesting challenges, mixed cultures and varied landscapes was home. It took a long while to understand that Hawaii is much more than a beautiful place to live. The  history of Hawaii's native sons and daughters, offers life's lessons for all. I have a deep respect for how close the Hawaiian people lived to the aina ( land). Now, 40 years later, I have a much deeper understanding of being "Hawaiian at Heart".
Much has changed in Hawaii in these forty years, but the natural beauty that originally drew me here, still takes my breath away.
I look to Haleakala, "House of the Sun", crystal clear, shrouded in clouds or adorned with a white fluffy lei, under all conditions, it's majestic presence fills my heart every day.

My Real Estate business, 
www.homesalesmaui.com  allows me to further explore our beautiful Maui while looking for the perfect match for my clients. Last year I had the amazing good fortune of finding and successfully closing the sale of one of the largest pieces of land sold in Upcountry Maui in recent years. I spent many days tromping around high altitude boundaries of the wooded 350 acres.  Despite the thick underbrush, I really enjoyed the challenge, and am happy to know that much of this land will be replanted with native trees in the future.

Since then, I have closed 2 First Time Home Buyers, both  in Pukalani .  Steven and Kachina, my sweetest clients ever, had this to say about the experience," Working with Cherie was an absolute blessing. She was very much on top of things, honest and hard working. Always available  to answer questions, any day of the week, anytime of the day. She is number 1 in my book." Oh, what a wonderful time we had!

These  were followed by investment property in Wailuku. Then, there were  two gorgeous view properties on the slopes of Haleakala in upper Kula with very unique homes. One was a custom home by local designer, and the other an older Japanese cottage.
             One of my favorite experiences, however, was the most recent closing of a breathtaking 10 acre parcel with a rambling ranch house above Makawao. The south shore and sunset view across the rolling green pastures always made it hard to leave this unique property. I look forward to seeing the fresh energy that my new friends bring to this beautiful property.
The prior elderly owner put many years of love and work into this home, and it's enjoyable to participate in two parties moving on to new life phases.
We all make changes in our lives, and buying and selling our homes is a big transition. It's a sensitive time and my heart and expertise are involved in helping my neighbors.
Finding the perfect match for clients is exciting and very rewarding. 
Maui is beautiful, and living here  is truly a blessing.

Aloha , and I am happy to help with your vacation plans on Maui, or your Real Estate needs.

A hui hou, until later,

Cherie Attix R(S)
Windermere Valley Isle Properties
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Maui Real Estate Update

Aloha,

Happy Spring  2014.

It's been a lush and rainy winter, flowers are blooming, fruit dropping from the trees, and the magnificent Humpbacks are getting ready for their return North.

I wanted to share what's  happening in our Maui Real Estate market. We are in a new year and well into our upward cycle. Likely we will see a continued rise in the market for the next 3-4 years.

Changes from 12/2012 to 12/2013 Maui Single Family, Condo Annual Sales and Price

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Island wide for Single Family Homes there was  4% increase in the number of sales, and a 13% increase in the median price. For Condos a 6% increase in sales and  5% increase in prices.

But the story is in the detail of area by area,and in the inventory of particular areas.

Our inventory has been low, however, I do see a small increase in the last couple of months. Sellers are encouraged by the up swing. Even though prices are increasing,

First Time Home Buyers may still be able to find a home in their range.

I recently closed a wonderful smaller home on a great lot for some very sweet Maui folks, this is what they said, "Working with Cherie was an absolute blessing. She was very much on top of things, honest, and hard working. Always available to answer questions, any day of the week, any time of the day. She is number 1 in my book. "

Mahalo it was such a pleasure, start to finish!

If you are thinking of retirement, first or second home,let's work together to the finish line of the sale, and the start of your new future.

Aloha for now,

Cherie