Being diligent and watchful of the Wailea real estate market, when particularly good values come on the market we inform clients so they can make a timely decision if they are interested in pursuing. Today, we will share with our readers some opportunities that have recently become available Read the rest of this entry »
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of taking my son on his school’s whale watching tour. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 5 boarded a Pacific Whale Foundation vessel and took to the sea. It turned out to be quite enjoyable and we saw more whales than we could count, including a pod less than 50 yards away from the boat. Regardless of how many times I see them, it is always humbling to see such magnificent mammals in their natural element.
The point of this post is not sell real estate or to feature a luxury listing, but rather to talk about the lifestyle that Maui has to offer. Today was a bit of whale watching, tomorrow will be an Aloha Friday full of work, this weekend perhaps some golfing or a lazy day at the beach, all while trying to raise two kids with the values that I hold dear. Truly, with a multitude of micro-climates, Maui has much to offer: its cowboy-rich history yet laid back way in Makawao, to resort living in Wailea and Kapalua, to Hawaiiana luxury estates in Makena, to Lahaina with its historic roots, to quiet gentleman estates in Kula. But it’s not for everyone. There isn’t a significant nightlife to speak of, shopping is not plentiful (I do quite a bit of my shopping online), and choices can sometimes be very limited (when I get hungry late at night for Chinese food, I don’t have much of a selection on South Maui). But for those to whom Maui is a good fit, it can become THE place to call home.
With the Maui real estate market showing signs of improvement through various metrics and demand on the reduced inventory putting upward pressure on prices, potential buyers must be diligent in finding a property that best meets their needs while providing a good value. So with that, it’d be a good time to dig a bit deeper on a couple of comparable properties on Maui. To make it interesting, we chose one in West Maui and one in South Maui. Read the rest of this entry »
As a long time visitor to Maui, Steven Tyler had been looking at beachfront homes for quite some time. And as released by the Wall Street Journal, the American Idol judge purchase a home on the prestigious Makena district in South Maui. Makena is also rumored to be home (or in this case, second-home) to a myriad of celebrities, including Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, and Clint Eastwood.
Steven’s new home is an oceanfront 2 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom Makena property on 1/4 acre. Read the rest of this entry »
Hokulani Golf Villas has become one of my favorite properties in Kihei, with a golf-course setting, ocean views, and lifestyle reminiscent of luxury Wailea real estate yet at much more affordable prices. Set on 40 acres painstakingly-manicured acres of prime Kihei real estate bordering on the Elleair Maui Golf Club, this Hokulani Golf Villas is a perfect fusion of carefree condo living with the privacy and space typically reserved for single family homes.
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