I took my dog whale watching along the oceanfront near Hawi this morning. Technically, it was his daily run, but this time of year most of our favorite places to walk offer fabulous opportunities to spot whales. From home I can see whether the windmills near Hawi’s Upolu Airport are turning lazily, briskly, or not [...]
Early Morning Surf Session at “Peaks” off the Mauna Lani Hotel
Who Doesn’t Want to Live in Wailuku Town??? Wailuku has a fascinating historical legacy, evident in its unique influence in building, quaint streetscapes and georgeous vistas. It was the home of Maui’s most famous rulers and the site of Kamehameha’s victory in 1790 at Iao Valley. These powerful influences that shaped the town remain today as Wailuku was designated [...]
In 2011, the Hawaii Legislature passed Act 48, a lengthy bill intended to reform the foreclosure process in Hawaii. From the day the law passed, non-judicial foreclosure, the preferred methods for mainland banks to rapidly foreclosure on distressed homeowners, was killed. There have been no non-judicial foreclosures since May 5th when the law passed. When [...]
This is a brand new home that went into foreclosure right after it was completed. It is located in Wailuku, which is 10 minutes from the airport on the northern side. This is in a great central location for anyone who wants a regular home instead of the tourist types in our resort towns. This [...]
Are you looking for a great buy on a bank-owned (REO) property in Princeville? I just listed this first floor end condominium (MLS# 251048). It offers views out to a tree-lined path to Anini Beach and beyond to the Prince Golf Course.
One of the great luxuries about living in Hawaii is the ability to live indoors and outdoors at the same time. This resort offers it all! Not only does it bring the panoramic ocean views indoors, you will also experience verberating waves lapping the shore and rocking you to sleep at night.
We blogged recently about Unit A4, the only townhouse available at the Waikoloa Beach Villas. It was listed at $450,000 then and we thought it was a good deal. These 3 bedroom townhomes sold in the mid $800K range at the height of the market. The list price on A4 has just been reduced to $429K, [...]
Here’s an update for condo sales in the Mauna Lani Resort through November, 2011. The first graph tracks the number of condos sold:
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 [...]
This is a REO 2-bedroom Kapalua condo (MLS# 350026) located in the world famous Kapalua Resort. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo is located right on the golf course with over 1,300 square feet of living space. This unit has been tastefully remodeled and is being offered at a foreclosure price of $574,500. These 2-bedroom units [...]
Unit A4 is the only townhouse available at the Waikoloa Beach Villas and it’s in a great location overlooking the lawn and garden area, just steps to the pool, workout room, and BBQ’s. Unit A4 (MLS# 243992) is 1,874 sq. ft. with one bedroom downstairs, and two bedrooms and a loft upstairs. This unit has [...]
The whales are here—at least that’s what my friends at the Pacific Whale Foundation tell me, although I’ve yet to see my first “poof.” In the next few weeks, these spectacular creatures will be leaping all over the place, putting on a show for the Kihei shoreline.
Unit L201 (MLS# 247979) is a 3-bedroom/3-bathroom, second floor condo with 2,111 sq. ft. inside and a spacious lanai. This unit features split master suites with lots of closet space, plus a third bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom. This unit is offered at $816,000. Appointments Include Stone flooring Coffered ceilings Pocket lanai doors Zoned [...]
It was an interesting week in South Maui foreclosures, not so much for what was listed as what was not listed. According to the Asset Managers with whom I spoke, the new Hawaii legislation, Act 48, is beginning to affect the foreclosure inventory. They tell me to expect fewer foreclosure listings in the next year [...]
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