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.
Maui condo sales—those that are priced right, whether via foreclosure, short sale, or by a seller who recognizes the reality of the market—are brisk. Qualified buyers, and those with cash, are moving on their vision of owning Maui investment real estate and creating a family legacy of enjoying the Maui lifestyle. The beach at the [...]
One of the things I always get around to asking my clients when I’m showing vacation rental condos is, “So, can you see yourself staying here and enjoying it?” The Kamaole Sands is a vacation rental thoroughbred, and performs better than some higher-priced properties Buying where you like is important, but assuming that the investment [...]
As the latest in a series of blogs identifying the best values in a certain area/price range, below are some excellent Kihei condo buys, all for under $400K. 1) Kihei Waipuilani 2 bed / 1.5 bath (MLS# 340323) Drive down Kihei Road and look at the outside of Waipuilani Condos, and it really doesn’t look [...]
With 182 condos currently on the market in Kihei that are vacation rental legal, sifting through them on the way to your dream investment can be a daunting task. They are not all created equal, and deciding what kind of condo makes the most sense for your circumstances is the first step in honing in [...]
Talk story with any Maui Realtor, and they’re likely to point out that we’re very much in the eye of a buyer’s market, for those who can qualify for a loan or have cash. Will a 1-bedroom vacation rental condo (MLS#338430) in Kihei’s Maui Vista, listed at $219K, be the next bargain condo to hit [...]
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