As 2012 winds down to a close, it becomes an opportune time to compare 2012 to the previous year in order to determine market trends, particularly in micro-niches. With that, let us examine the state of the market in Wailea Beach Villas and draw reasonable conclusions thereof. First, let's take a look at inventory and how it is being absorbed by measuring new listings coming on the market and the number sales transpiring within the allotted time period.

The most glaring fact is that 2011 absorbed WBV units at a much faster pace, with 15 new listings coming on the market in 2011, resulting in 6 sales. Compared to 16 new listings in 2012, which only led to 3 sales. But beyond inventory absorption, let's look at values - which arguably can best me

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