One of my favorite places to show property is in Kukio Private Residences and Four Seasons Hualalai Resort on the “Gold Coast” of the Big Island. The lifestyles are so logical and simple, I can’t help but want this type of lifestyle for all of Hawaii, for those who love having the cool tropical breezes [...]
There is a new unit on the market in Makena Surf. Unit B-303 (MLS# 350335) is a two-bedroom unit with 1,038 sq. ft. of living space. You will notice that the kitchen has been updated with beautiful granite counter tops and stone flooring. This beautiful oceanfront condo is priced at $2,150,000, which is a great [...]
Standout Statistics For Homes Distressed sales, including short sales and REOs (bank-owned foreclosures), now comprise 44% of the home market; even more than I thought! Median home price is down to $445K. Inventory levels continue to decline. This metric indicates an improving market according to the laws of supply and demand. There is currently a 10 [...]
For a lot of buyers, it makes no sense to buy a Maui condo without an ocean view. It makes equal sense, for those with large visiting family or with plans to retire on Maui later, to buy a 2-bedroom unit rather than a less practical 1-bedroom.
The Upcountry Bakery & Cafe makes fresh bagels and breads along with sandwiches, fresh Kona Coffee, fruit drinks, and more! Located across the street from the fire and police stations in Captain Cook, it’s just off the Mamalahoa Hwy. on your way to Honaunau.
Just a friendly reminder to all Maui County homeowners, the deadline to file homeowner tax exemption forms is Dec. 31, 2011. Access forms online via the County website. Tax Rates Maui: $2.50 per $1,000 Kauai: $3.44 per $1,000 Big Island: $5.55 per $1,000 Maui County offers the lowest owner-occupant tax rate of all the Hawaiian islands [...]
This unit (MLS# 348805) is the exact same layout as the unit I wrote about yesterday. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with the added touch of a lockout capability; use one for short term rentals (top video) and one for family (bottom two videos). There is over 1,300 sq. feet of living [...]
Big waves are on the very near horizon for the North Shore of Maui as winter has arrived. This time of year is so beautiful with the gentle shadows and crisp morning air; poinsettias are in full bloom and the island is getting ready for the season’s bounty. The time is ripe for Maui real [...]
Spreading aloha to our top fans, we’re going to give away a Hawaii Life Trucker Hat to our #1 Facebook fan (starting now through Dec. 5th). You can track your ranking by clicking on the Top Fans tab on the left side of our FB page. You will see the leader board and how many [...]
Did all the properties sell at last Saturday’s Hawaii Life/Premiere Estates auction of land and homes? Not yet. Was the multi-property auction a success? One answer is that time will tell, as the auction is on-going until December 30th. Another answer is that there are auction buyers, sellers, and agents on the Big Island, Molokai, and [...]
We just listed this property (MLS# 350286) in the coveted Mauna Lani subdivision in Kula, Maui. If you are looking for large land in Upcountry Maui, this is it. This is the last available lot in this unique subdivision.
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