October, 2010
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Kihei Condo Foreclosures Under $150K

Prices for foreclosures in Kihei put the Maui condo market in a virtual time machine. Today’s investors are finding that Maui condo ownership has once again become an affordable pathway to retirement in paradise. The Kihei Bay Surf, a vacation rental approved property in North Kihei, across the street from Maui’s longest crescent beach, has [...]

Wailea Real Estate Market Update

Sunsets like these happen every night at Ho’olei! Many South Maui property owners have expressed an interest staying informed about the market for Ho‘olei – Wailea’s newest community of private residence villas with resort amenities that allow vacation rentals. As the exclusive broker for [the developer sales of] Ho‘olei, it is my pleasure to share [...]

Specialty Priced Luala’i Homes – Buyer Incentives!

Specialty Priced Luala’i Homes – Buyer Incentives!

Schuler Homes announces their V.I.P. preview day at Luala’i. Luala’i homes look out over the largest ranch in Hawai’i D.R. Horton/Schuler Homes will close the Parker Ranch office to the general public on Oct. 22 to give V.I.P. realtors the first chance to sell specially priced homes and incentives. These incentives apply only to buyers [...]

Maui Oceanfront Property at $55,000/Acre?

That is if you purchase all 154 acres…at $8,500,000 3500 Kahekili Highway (MLS #345404) is located just 15 minutes from Kahului Town and the airport, comes with an older home, a cottage, and 2 additional structures. But the “gold” in this listing lies in the land. Rarely does an amazing parcel of land like this [...]

Kona Board of Realtors Announces Award Nominations

Three Hawaii Life agents have been nominated for outstanding performance by the Kona Board of Realtors: Michele McKinley, R(S); Erik Hinshaw, R(S); Katie Minkus, R(B) Michele McKinley, R(S), was nominated for “Realtor Salesperson of the Year” Erik Hinshaw, R(S), was nominated for “Rookie of the Year” Katie Minkus, R(BIC), was nominated for “Broker of the [...]

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Lauren Spalding Bartlett – World Class Athlete

World Class Athlete & Hawaii Life Agent – Lauren Spalding Bartlett Lauren Spalding Bartlett – Preparing for 2004 Olympics If your definition of a World Class Athlete is someone who is lucky enough to participate in their favorite sport, get sponsored, and travel the world while doing it, then our Maui agent, Lauren Spalding Bartlett, [...]

Hawaii Foreclosures – Here for Awhile

The possibility of finding a deal on Hawaii real estate is now on the rise. Hawaii ranks 9th in the nation according to www.realtytrac.com & www.bizjournals.com on the number of bank foreclosure actions compared to third quarter 2009. Big Island & Maui County have the largest increases, with more than double on the Big Island, [...]

REO set for auction Puakea Bay Ranch near Hawi

Foreclosure Auctions Hit Hawi

I recently wrote about the top choices in luxury big island real estate listings, but I missed one best buy opportunity. Notice was given in West Hawaii Today that an oceanfront Hawi property, previously on the market for a cool $17 million, is due to be auctioned off later this month with no upset price. [...]