Expansive Ocean Views Plus Privacy at 220 Paia Pohaku Place

220 Paia Pohaku
Maui is home to a wide variety of luxury real estate options with Launiupoko in West Maui offering one of the most attractive value propositions for buyers looking for custom homes with massive ocean views. Along with the ocean views, Launiupoko benefits from agricultural zoning and large lots of 2 acres or more are available for owners who want to farm, have tropical landscaping, and/or cultivate an orchard. 

There are currently 10 homes for sale in Launiupoko with a price range of $3.15M for 206 Wailau Place to $16.9M for 454 Wailau Place. Of these many beautiful properties, 220 Paia Pohaku, currently listed at 4,650,000 stands out for its incredible view plane, its position in the…

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Buying a Home or Condo on Maui

Buying Real Estate on Maui Hawaii

Buying a home or a condo on Maui is a big undertaking and to be successful in the endeavor, it requires a great deal of information to make an informed decision.  Maybe this is your first time or perhaps you’re a seasoned real estate veteran with a diverse portfolio of properties.

Whether you are looking to buy your primary home, a vacation home, or an investment property, buying on Maui comes with a list of important items to consider along the way. The following list will help you to take charge of your finances, understand your budget, and determine the right area, community, and realtor that can best help you.

When it comes to buying a home or condo in Maui, being familiar with the island and the various…

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Wailea Real Estate Market Insights

Wailea Real Estate Market

Wailea is one of Maui's most pristine and coveted resort areas. Known primarily for its amazing sunny weather, calm beaches, and luxury lifestyle, Wailea is also home to some of Maui's most beautiful properties and a robust luxury real estate market.

There are 18 different communities with condos for sale in Wailea, 9 of which are currently approved for short term rentals and 9 of which are not. There are 8 residential neighborhoods with homes for sale in Wailea, all of which are gated. 

Makena, a smaller but more expensive market, has historically been included with Wailea in MLS statistical reporting. However, with the addition of Makena Golf and Beach Club and the ultra-luxury oceanfront homes in Makena,…

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Maui Real Estate Market Report October 2024: Increased Activity and Apartment Zoned STR Price Drops Heading Into the Election 


Maui Real Estate Market Report 10.24

Over the last month the Maui real estate market has seen a small increase in sales activity from the previous months with an increase in our number of pending sales and a few major closings in the ultra-luxury sector, a sector that had been very quiet for the first half of the year. This is attributable to cooling interest rates as well as renewed optimism about the post-fire future of the island. 

Along with an increase in pending sales, notable price drops, upwards of 30%, have been happening in the apartment zoned STR market that continues to suffer from the purgatory created by the Mayor's illegal and disastrous…

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Experience Fall on Maui at the Pumpkin Patch

Maui Pumpkin Patch

Just because the weather doesn’t change much during the fall months on Maui that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the fall season when October comes around. In between picking out the perfect costume for Halloween, decorating your home, and loading up on candy for the trick-or-treaters, don't overlook the fun of picking out the perfect pumpkins for carving.

Every year around the beginning of October, the Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch offers one of the best ways to get in the fall spirit on Maui and one of the best things to do in Upcountry Maui. At the ‘Patch', as we call it, you can browse through hundreds of pumpkins and gourds while experiencing a more agricultural side of Maui at Kula Country…

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Oceanfront Condos on Maui: A List of The 10 Best

oceanfront condos on maui

Maui is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world and what better way to enjoy their beauty than from the comfort of your own oceanfront condo? Imagine waking up to a stunning tropical landscape and venturing out across the sandy beach just steps from your front door then ending the day admiring an incredible sunset at from your lanai?

As a real estate agent, many people ask me what the best oceanfront communities are. Maui has many beautiful oceanfront condo complexes with condos for sale at a variety of price points and after years of selling real estate on the island, I’ve seen them all. So, I put together a list of the 10 best oceanfront condo communities and here…

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With So Many Options, What is the Best Area To Stay in Maui?

Where To Stay in Maui 

If you haven’t been to Maui before, you will likely be wondering where the best area to stay on Maui is. If you have been here before, you may already have a preferred area to spend your time or are now considering trying a new location.

Maui has several different zones where you can find nightly Airbnb rentals or hotels and they do vary quite a bit. Where you stay on your vacation in Maui is an important decision and can be pivotal to enjoying yourself to the fullest depending on the types of things you’re interested in doing while you’re here. 

I’ve lived on Maui since 2010 and have spent a lot of time in all of Maui’s diverse areas, in this article I will cover the different…

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Best Things to do in Kapalua Maui

Best Things to do in Kapalua Maui

Located just north of Napili and Ka'anapali on West Maui, the luxury resort destination of Kapalua offers a relaxed vibe with world-class beaches and unforgettable experiences on land and sea.

The area provides sights, sounds and activities for all to enjoy, making it well-suited for an amazing getaway. Here are the 14 best things to do in Kapalua from someone who's done them all

1. Walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail 

The unforgettable Kapalua Coastal Trail is an out-and-back route covering a total of 1.76 miles each way for a total round trip mileage of 3.52 miles. This is a flat, relatively easy trail that takes roughly an hour and a half to walk.

However, with many sights and activities to enjoy…

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Offering Seller Financing as a Seller Can Improve The Chances of a Sale

Seller Financing in Real Estate

Commonly, buyers who cannot or do not want to pay for a new home or condo with cash take out a mortgage through a bank or other financial institution. Banks and financial institutions have strict underwriting standards and borrower requirements.

The process can often time-consuming, costly and riddled with stress. While this is the typical way to finance a real estate purchase, it is not the only option available. One alternative that we see more of in a buyer's market is seller financing

What Is Seller Financing? 

When a seller finances the transaction, he or she becomes the lender. The promissory note, put together by the title company during escrow, is between…

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Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F: Just Listed by Evan

Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F

Wailea Ekahi is one of Wailea's best oceanfront condo communities and offers some of the absolute best on-site amenities with its recently completed oceanfront pool pavilion. I'm proud to represent the sellers of Unit 6F as they have had this condo in their family for almost 30 years.

Ekahi is a special place where its not uncommon for a family to keep their unit that long and have different generations getting to enjoy the beach lifestyle in Wailea. 

View Wailea Ekahi 6F Listing

When we look at Wailea Ekahi, the units that have quality ocean views are higher demand and so are units that are close to the pool and beach. Unit 6F has a great ocean view and is just steps away from pool and…

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