In a new effort to those who regularly watch or subscribe to my blog, I will be writing weekly blogs of the Maui properties that I feel are the best deals. Here is a gallery of my Week of May 23 Maui Best Buys. This week, I have combed through over 300 listings on our MLS that are either [...]
The Hawaii Legislature just passed Act 48, which was signed by Governor Abercrombie on May 8, 2011, thus becoming law. The intent was to try to give owner occupants of Hawaii properties an opportunity to sit down with the lender in a non-judicial foreclosure to attempt to negotiate the terms of the loan. It also [...]
For 2010 and 2011, Canada has taken over for Japan as the #1 foreign country investing in residential real estate in Hawaii. I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Sklarz of Collateral Analytics speak today at the Hawaii Convention Center about foreign real estate investment. He had some interesting data that he was able [...]
Foreclosure, Short Sale, or REO—Purchase property in any of these three steps. Listed at $1,249,999 (MLS# 347709) Wailea, HI. 5 bed/4 bath $759K (MLS# 347437) Kihei, HI. Listed at $695,000 (MLS# 346288) 2+ acres in Haiku, HI.
The vast majority of the entry level homes in Kihei, which is part of the highly sought after South Maui region, are short sales or bank owned homes that are in need of considerable repair. 171 Luakaha Circle, a fantastic entry level buy exclusively listed by the Stice Team, is in turn-key condition and is priced to [...]
1083 Kupulau Drive is an amazing deal at $699,900. The property (MLS# 347042) is bank owned and was originally built in 1977, but was remodeled in 1988. It is in extremely clean condition for an REO. Even the landscaping is in pristine condition. It could use an updating, but is in perfect move-in condition…even the [...]
And it’s starting in Maui Meadows… I knew there was a reason why I like Maui Meadows so much. Besides the eclectic look and feel of the neighborhood, the newly discovered affordability, and the warm days and cool nights, we are soon to be the pilot test area for curbside recycling. I can honestly say [...]
On an island known for its spectacular beaches, most visitors opt to stay in condominium properties located within a two-minute walk of the soft golden sand, and pristine snorkeling, swimming, and surf. Most of these condos are privately held, with their owners offsetting their capital investment with rental income. Most of my clients who own [...]
Maui is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and every night this is proved by the unbelievable show of color and light at sunset. Perched on the gentle slopes of Haleakala, South Maui and Wailea especially, provides a front row seat to this nightly work of art. One of the best views in [...]
For those of you who are not familiar with Keawakapu Beach on the border of Kihei and Wailea, Maui prepare to have your heart taken like your first love. The sounds in the video are the blowing of the conch shell (pictured below) which are commonly blown in Hawaii during sunset. The Hawaiian conch shell
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