WARREN BUFFET SPEAKS

February 28th, 2010

One of the highlights of the year in the financial world is invariably Warren Buffet's letter to the Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. It is always thoughtful, open, candid and enlightening. The recently released 2009 letter is no different. Specifically the letter talks about Clayton Homes and the housing industry generally. Here is an excerpt:

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JUST ANOTHER MAUI DAY

February 28th, 2010

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A BIG NOTHING

February 28th, 2010

After all the concern about Maui being in the path of a tsunami generated by the Chilean earthquake it turned out to be a non-event, just like in 1994.

CASE SHILLER RESULTS

February 23rd, 2010

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WELLS FARGO ON HOUSING TRENDS

February 20th, 2010

Each month Wells Fargo releases a research reporon the housing market. The most recent was a week ago. Hedre are there conclusions.

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REASON 217 EVERYONE SHOULD LIVE ON MAUI

February 17th, 2010

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SALES RESULTS

February 17th, 2010

The Los Angeles Times reported the following:

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A LITTLE ECONOMIC OPTIMISM

February 14th, 2010

In a survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, economists are mildly more optimistic than they were a year ago.

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MAKENA RESORT TO AUCTION

February 9th, 2010

According to the Honolulu Advertiser the Makena Resort, including the Prince Hotel, two golf courses and 1200 undeveloped acres will be heading for the auction block in April. How did we get here?

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GLAD TO BE ON MAUI?

February 8th, 2010

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