The beat goes on, here on Maui. Median home price has slipped ever so slightly since last month but is still over $1 million—a historical high for consecutive months now. Towards late summer things do tend to slow down a bit*. Another contributing factor can be the...
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“Has It Really Happened? Million Dollar Median Home Prices in Maui?”
While technology has no doubt made an impact on the business of Real Estate sales in recent years, certain basics still apply. Even though we are experiencing a slam-dunk seller’s market--with upward of 50% of sales nationwide resulting in multiple offers and...
“La’i Loa, Wailea’s Newest Residential Lifestyle Experience”
Is it possible that an exceptional private residence could engage the senses to the extent that it could actually be considered “sensual”? La’I Loa, the newest unparalleled condominium development by Ledcor (Honua Kai, Kaanapali), a developer known for integrity and a...
“Maui Homes Reach All-time High Median Price; Will the New Owners Stay?”
Since the October real estate statistics were released so late in the month, I was not able to include them in the November Newsletter. The report confirms that single-family homes continue to be in high demand; an all-time high median home price of $867,500 was...
“Everything You Need to Know for Your Trip to Maui, and Real Estate Update!”
Well, the traffic is BA-ACK! Ford Mustang convertibles have been released from their corrals in fair numbers and can be seen roaming our streets and highways once again—tops down, of course! For many here on Maui it’s a welcome sight, indeed. Along with the additional...
Can Tourism on Maui Survive the Pandemic?
Aloha! ? Often when it’s time to once again get my Monthly Newsletter into your e-mail boxes I scramble for worthy material. After 17 years without missing a month I guess that’s to be expected. This month, though, my Inbox has been inundated and it’s been a matter of...
BUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE FOR THE HOUSING MARKET?
Aloha! ? While our priorities continue to focus on keeping ourselves, our family, and others safe from the coronavirus (i.e., wearing masks and social distancing), the economy cannot afford to stagnate too much longer. The “experts” continue to search for definitive...
Life and Real Estate in Maui; and, oh…that Pandemic!
Aloha! Wow! What a difference a month makes. In our wildest Sci-Fi dreams could we have imagined then where we are now? Many of you probably already know what’s going on in Maui (not much!) but for those who don’t, I’ll give you a brief update. Our Mayor Mike...
Important Things You Need to Know About Vacation Rental Properties on Maui
Aloha! ? I know many of you who receive my Monthly Newsletter either own a short-term (vacation) rental unit on Maui or aspire to own one in the future. As a reminder, and as defined by the County of Maui, short-term rentals are any time period less than six months....
Pet Your Dog or Cat, and New Fines for Unpermitted Vacation Rentals!
Aloha! ? (ah…those Mai-Tais!) Sorry 49’er fans (me included) but it was a great run. Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs (from Missouri!), and let’s move on to Real Estate. Year-end statistics for 2019 are in so here’s a quick overview: The quick...