A FED RATE CUT LESS LIKELY

January 6th, 2007

Economic news released on Friday indicated surprising strength in the job market as nonfarm payrolls grew by 167,000 in December compared to an expectation of 100,000. Job growth for October and November was also revised upward. Over the last three years, the US economy added 5.8 million net new jobs. Workers also saw a average hourly wages in December up .5% from a month ago and 4.2% over December 2005.

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NATIONAL SALES DATA

January 4th, 2007

More national real estate data from the NAR

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GRAND CHAMPIONS INITIAL 2007 UPDATE

January 3rd, 2007

As we begin 2007, Grand Champions has two units in escrow (164 and 132) and five units listed for sale. Unlike some other Wailea Mountainside complexes, Grand Champions listed inventory is in line with its recent sales rates. This level of inventory should be thought of as manageable. For more information, contact us!

JANUARY AT THE MAAC

January 3rd, 2007

The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is simply an island treasure. Whether music, dance, art, film or storytelling is a passion, the MACC provides world class entertainment and education. If you're on island and don't check in regularly to see what is available, you are really missing a wonderful part of Maui life. In just the next three weeks, the Shanghai Circus, Gregg Allman, Kris Kristofferson and Willie K and Eric Gilliom, together, the Barefoot Natives, Richard Goode and others will be performing. Whether you are a fan of juggling, acrobatics, daredevilry, country music, classical, Hawaiian Contemporary or the blues, there is something for you this month at the MAAC. In addition, Warren Miller's latest extreme winter sports film is only one of the Wednesday night films that will be shown. We are frequent visitors to the MAAC and President Karen Fisher and her people do a wonderful job.

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WEALTH IN 2007

January 3rd, 2007

In today's Wall Street Journal, writer Robert Frank discusses what "The Year Ahead in Wealth Will Mean." The key paragraphs:

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