Found 23 blog entries tagged as wailea.

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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August 2024: Bad Politics and High Interests Rates Make A Cold Summer For the Maui Real Estate Market

Maui Real Estate Market

Since the announcement of the proposed short term rental condo ban in the apartment districts on Maui on May 2nd, the Maui real estate market has been reeling from the potential impact the ban would have on values. In the last three months, a veritable tidal wave of condo inventory has hit the market in the apartment zoned short term rentable complexes amid the uncertainty of the possibility of the ban happening.

You can read more about the current status and legal challenges of the proposed ban here, but for the purposes of this market report, I’ll stick to the ramifications its having on the current market that for the first time in a long…

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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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Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui

Buyers Agent 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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55 of The Very Best Things to Do on Maui

Maui Things to Do

Let me start by saying, I love Maui. Like, really love it. I’ve lived on Maui since 2010 and have had the great fortune of experiencing so many fun things around the island over the years. When I first moved to Maui, I worked in the activity sales business and we were invited to enjoy all of the fun island activities like the Molokini snorkel cruises, luaus, helicopter tours, ziplines, literally everything, for free.  

I was in that business for around 8 years before getting into real estate and during that time I probably went to 20 luaus, flew with each helicopter company at least 3 times, biked the volcano 10 times, well, you get the point, I really enjoyed doing all of the activities. Over the last…

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Maui Pickleball: Find a Court and Play Today

Pickleball Maui

While pickleball was first played in Bainbridge Island, Washington as an improvised backyard game based on badminton in 1965, its popularity grew slowly over most of its history. However, pickleball has exploded in popularity around the country and on Maui over the last several years. 

The Sports and Fitness Industry Association named pickleball the fastest-growing sport in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Currently, there are approximately 9 million people in the United States playing pickleball, and this number is expected to continue climbing as more people discover this fun, fast-paced sport.

What Is Pickleball? 

While millions of people now play pickleball, many others are still unfamiliar with it…

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Wailea vs. Ka'anapali: Which Resort Area is Better?

Wailea vs. Kaanapali

Maui covers more than 727 square miles and is home to more than 164,000 people. The landscape is diverse with stunning beaches, tropical forests, volcanic formations, and numerous towns and small communities. As you plan your upcoming trip or plan for a purchase on Maui, you understandably want to be close to top-rated activities and hot spots.

West and South Maui are both popular destinations for visitors, and Wailea and Kaanapali in these regions are both brimming with things to do when you visit the island. Before choosing a specific Maui resort to stay at, a closer look at the differences between Wailea and Kaanapali can be very helpful.

Wailea: A Premier Maui Resort Community

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Dive In & Explore Maui's Best Condo Pools

Maui's Best Condo Pools

While Maui is widely regarded as having some of the world’s best beaches, but you may want to enjoy Maui’s amazing weather with a refreshing swim in a pool from time to time as well.

While you can find pools at many of Maui’s communities, resorts, and condos, some of these pools rise above the others. Where can you find the best pool in Maui?

1. Montage Residences Kapalua Bay

If you stay in one of the gorgeous, luxury condos at the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay, you can choose between two stunning resort-sized swimming pools. The Spa Pool has an infinity edge lined by tropical flowers, and some of these vibrant flowers float in the tranquil water for a peaceful touch. The Activities Pool has…

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Wailea Palms 3201 | Client Success Stories

Wailea Palms 3201

Recently, something amazing happened that I've never seen in my real estate career, we were able to close a sale in 7 business days and with only 2 days on the market before accepting the full-price cash offer.  All in all, it was an 11-day escrow and 13 days on market. Not to mention it is now the highest-priced condo ever sold in Wailea Palms at $2.595M. The buyers had a very short timeline to close and move into a new property due to the expiration of their current lease and the sellers were willing to expedite the process to accommodate them. So, we committed to making this win-win situation happen. 

As realtors, we were challenged to create a drastically reduced timeline on the purchase contract…

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The 21 Very Best Things To Do in Wailea Maui For 2024

Things to Do in Wailea Maui

When I moved to Maui in 2010, I made it my mission to explore all of the many great activities and things to do around the island. In fact, one of my first jobs on Maui before I became a Realtor, was working in the activity business selling all of the fun helicopter trips, luaus, snorkeling tours, etc. The main benefit of working in the activity business on Maui is, of course, the free adventures and getting to play tourist occasionally! 

Over several years in the activities industry, I had probably gone to about 20 luaus, been to Molokini about 10 times, been awe-inspired by every helicopter tour to Molokai and Haleakala several times, and personally experienced almost every single excursion…

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