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10 of the Best Things to Do in Wailuku Maui

Explore The Best Things to do in Historic Wailuku Maui

With its fascinating history and abundance of cultural destinations, Wailuku is a must-visit area for your next trip to Maui. Wailuku sits on the northern coastline in Central Maui near the I’ao Valley and Kahului. The landscape is marked by lush forested peaks that are the remnants of the West Maui Volcano Caldera.

With its natural beauty, Wailuku was one of the original hotspots for vacationers in the early 1900s. Today, Wailuku is more of a residential area that doesn't have any resorts or hotels, but still has many great attractions and a lot of charm.

Wailuku was once the site of numerous religious ceremonies performed by native Hawaiians over hundreds of years. Two ancient temples…

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Do These 10 Things To Become an AirBnB Super Host on Maui

Running a Successful AirBnB on Maui

While some visitors to Maui still prefer to stay in a hotel, more and more visitors each year are looking for a more affordable and more intimate experience on their Maui vacation by looking for AirBnB’s in smaller short term rentable communities. 

It’s no secret that Maui has a large variety of short term rentable communities, particularly in Kihei, Wailea, Ka’anapali and Kapalua, where owners utilize their units as investment properties and list for nightly rentals on AirBnb and VRBO. 

In addition to being a second home for the owners, these units produce considerable rental income and allows owners to continue building equity and working toward their financial goals. 

However, not all of these units…

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220 Paia Pohaku Place: Quintessential Launiupoko Living

Expansive Ocean Views Plus Privacy at 220 Paia Pohaku Place

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 $3,995,000 stands out for its incredible view plane, its position in the…

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The Top 10 Best Oceanfront Condos on Maui

Oceanfront Condos on Maui: A List of The 10 Best

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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What is the Best Area of Maui To Stay In? | 2025 Edition

With So Many Options, What is the Best Area 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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14 of the 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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How Does Seller Financing Work When Buying Real Estate?

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

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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Just Listed By Evan: Wailea Ekahi 6F | 1bd/2bth Ocean View Unit

Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F: Just Listed by Evan

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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Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui

Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui

The process of buying a property on Maui, or anywhere else in the United States, is getting a new wrinkle this August, a mandatory buyer representation agreement. Due to the recent NAR settlement, buyer representation agreements are now a required part of the process of purchasing real estate with an agent.

There are many misconceptions out there about how this will work in practice. It's actually pretty simple and may be a good thing for the business, keep reading to learn more. 

What's a Buyer's Representation Agreement?

Buyer representation agreements aren’t a new document. They have previously existed as an optional part of the process for agents and buyers, they just weren’t a required part of the…

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Launiupoko Real Estate Market Report: July 2024

Launiupoko Real Estate Market Report

The West Maui neighborhood of Launiupoko is one of Maui's most unique and beautiful areas. Perched on the hillside below the West Maui mountains and above the gentle waves of breaking at Launiupoko Beach Park, this agriculturally zoned community features several subdivisions known as Makila Ranches, Makila Nui, Makila Plantation, Mahanalua Nui, and Pu'unoa Estates. 

Halfway through 2024, the real estate activity in Launiupoko has been slower than usual with new listings outpacing buyers.  At the time of writing this, there are 20 properties for sale in the neighborhood with a range of $1.5M(for vacant land) to $16.9M (454 Wailau) with only 1 of them currently under contract ( a new construction home in Makila…

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