Introducing Hale Ho’okipa “The House Of Hospitality.”
Beset beneath the mighty Haleakala and overlooking the internationally famous surfing and windsurfing at Ho’okipa Beach Park, Hale Ho’okipa is one of the most luxurious and largest homes (MLS# 341235) on Maui’s North Shore.
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“The House Of Hospitality”
The Stice Team has just listed what we believe is the finest built home on the entire North Shore of Maui. This custom home is the embodiment of world class materials, scrupulous attention to every detail of master craftsmanship, and creative contemporary brilliance. Read entire post →
Posted by Kevin Spaise, RS on March 17th, 2010 |
Tags: Condos, For Sale, Foreclosures, Hawaii, Luxury, Maui, Sales Stats, Short Sales, South Side, Wailea
Maui’s luxury community of Wailea has been resilient, but not immune to the REO and short sale market.
South Maui’s luxury community of Wailea, which currently has the distinction of the highest priced condo listing on the island (MLS# 339893), has proven resilient in challenging times, but it’s not immune to the occasional distress sale. You won’t find any REO (bank owned) or short sale movement at Wailea Point (although the highest priced condo listing was recently reduced $700K), but there are a few buying opportunities at these blue chip condominium properties.
There is currently one REO, a 2 bed/2 bath at the Wailea Ekolu listed at $525K (MLS# 339878). The Ekolu is located just up the hill from the spectacular Wailea beaches, and wraps the Wailea Blue golf course. This unit is in good original condition, and is a great candidate for a full-blown renovation. The three most recent 2 bedroom sales at the property: $695K (Jan. ‘10), $715K (Dec. ‘09), $738K (July ‘09).
There are 11 2-bedrooms currently listed in the complex between $695K to 1.1M. Location is everything at this property—contact me and I’ll send you a site map.
There is also a potential short sale at the same property, a 1-bedroom unit listed at $629K (MLS #337451), that’s been on the market for 316 days.
One high-profile potential short sale, a 3 bed/2.5 bath unit at gated Papali.
The gem of the short sale candidates is unquestionably Unit 6 at Papali Wailea, the gated luxury residential development built at the end of 2008. Listed at $2,395,000, this 2,386 sf, 3 bed/3.5 bath (MLS# 338095) has never been occupied, and offers expansive views from nearly every room. It was originally sold at $3.24M, in April ‘08. Read entire post →
The price for this spectacular Kohala Coast condo (MLS# 230118) located within the legendary Mauna Kea Resort has plummeted from $1,200,000 down to $995,000.
Blue Pacific view from wrap-around lanai
Price Reduction: $-205,000 Read entire post →
This week I had the privilege of viewing an amazing 3 acre estate on the slope of Hualalai mountain.
Custom kitchen with Koa Wood cabinetry.
Located within the upscale community of Keopu Heights, this pristine 5 bedroom / 4 bath (MLS# 226679) home stands out from other homes in this area.
Price Deduction: $-300,000 Read entire post →
Posted by Ken Molina, RS on March 12th, 2010 |
Tags: Hawaii, Luxury, Maui, News, Wailea
Wall Street Journal (WSJ) lists Maui as #1 on the list of top 10 locations to purchase a second home.
WSJ singled out the South coast of Maui anchored by the resort area known as Wailea. Wailea, as it turns out, was one of the first master planned resort communities in the nation. WSJ says of Wailea, “(i)t’s a balanced blend of understated gated communities, luxury resort hotels, 3 excellent golf courses, a tennis center and of course, several crescent sandy beaches.”
For such a small island, we are ahead of the curve in so may ways. Read entire post →
Posted by Lori Owens, RS on March 11th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, For Sale, Hawaii, Homes, Kohala Coast, Kohala Ranch, Life, Luxury, Price Reductions
This time of year it’s common to see the whales migrating south, but you never take their beauty for granted.
What a view…whale watch from this Kohala Ranch home. Visit custom website →
Price Reduction: $-200,000
I had an opportunity to visit our Kohala Ranch open house at 59-0541 Pueo Place (MLS# 225447) and from the over 900 sq. ft lanai, not only was the 180 degree ocean view breathtaking, but the sight of the whales jumping out of the ocean and their spouts blowing water was spectacular. Read entire post →
Posted by Heidi White, R(S) on March 9th, 2010 |
Tags: Big Island, Deals, For Sale, Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Kaloko, Kona, Luxury, REO
Previously on the market for $1.3 M. This Kona REO (MLS# 222641) is now listed for $869,000
PRICE: $869,000 ($-80,900)
ASSESSED VALUE: $1,109,000
If your not familiar with Kaloko Mauka, it is at a higher elevation above Kailua-Kona with lush cool climate. Here is a beautiful, custom luxury residence nestled in 5 acres of Ohia trees, Hapu ferns and lush Hawaiian foliage…a quiet forest setting. Read entire post →
Honua Kai Resort is a beautiful place to stay because it is one of the newest condos on Maui, luxuriously appointed, and on a beautiful beach.
Even though this is a new complex it is not immune from our economic troubles and there are some distressed properties here with more to follow. Its only minor disadvantage is that it is over a mile walk from the main Kaanapali Beach hotel-condo resort area.
Special Values
- (MLS# 336670) Ocean views | furnished | 2 bed, 2 bath | Great location within complex – $1,729,000
- (MLS# 340246) Mountain views | 2 bed, 2 bath | Listed below developer price – $799,000
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Honua Kai has two 10-story buildings with a total of 628 condo units, built in 2009. This is a modern luxury condominium with Read entire post →
OMG!! You would think people never saw food before.
Maui’s “healthiest’” real estate offerings →
Last week the national health food store chain Whole Foods Market opened in Central Maui, luckily right around the corner from our new Hawaii Life Real Estate Maui Office. I had the pleasure of visiting it the second day it opened and had to circle the parking lot 6 times before stalking someone for a space.
I’ve been to a Whole Foods before so I knew what to expect but for some local residents this was their first time experiencing this gourmet shopping venue. The prepared foods section was jammed packed and people were wandering around star struck at the vast selections of everything from organic wines to the Shrimp Thai Basil Noodle Bowl that is prepared fresh and hot before your eyes. It was exciting to see people eating things that were good for them and making a conscious effort to be kind to their bodies. I grabbed a quick Kale salad and tried to bolt but ran into about 15 friends as I was making my way to the door. Not only good food but apparently Maui’s new social gathering place as well. Read entire post →
Here is an example of a classic, Waimea-style “upcountry” home that is easily one of the finest properties available in the Waimea real estate market today.
A gorgeous home (MLS# 224473) on a little over an acre. This well constructed estate is immaculately maintained and has incredible views of Mauna Kea.
If you want the best of what Waimea has to offer, look no further. Read entire post →
