Property Owners Excited Over New Permit Process

Aloha, Thank you for reading my blog. Here on Maui we continue to experience increased activity in the real estate market as we gear up for our high-season this fall. We expect to have a busy season this year. Visitors will now have more accommodation choices due to the possibility of short-term vacation rental permits being processed for residential zoned neighborhoods on Maui- see…

Price of Single-Family Homes Up 25 Percent

Single-family home prices in Maui County last month increased nearly 25 percent over last year, while condominium prices were unchanged, according to the latest data from the Realtors Association of Maui. The median sales price for single-family homes in July rose to $491,000, compared to $394,500 last July. That’s based on the sale of 71…

Condos For Humanity

Habitat Maui to break ground on its first multifamily project August 13, 2012- Maui News Habitat for Humanity Maui is looking “up instead of out” with its new 16-unit condominium project in Happy Valley. Groundbreaking for the three-story structure at 2024 Kahawai St. along Iao Stream is set for 9 a.m. Thursday at the site.…

Economic Forecast in Hawaii

Local economy not yet reaping the benefits of tourism growth. The record growth Hawaii’s tourism sector is experiencing this year has yet to translate into benefits for the broader economy, which remains mostly stagnant, the latest forecast by University of Hawaii economists says. The state’s economy is still being hampered by slowdowns in the construction…

Tourism is ‘Engine’ Driving Economy

May 11, 2012 The Maui News HONOLULU – Tourism is the “primary engine of recovery” and will continue to drive Hawaii’s economy in the future, while the construction and government sectors are expected to improve and lighten their burden on the economy this year, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization forecast for…

Sweet Wailea Ekolu – 2 Bedroom Unit with Great Views!

Happy Tuesday! Thank you for reading my blog. Today I would like to feature my Wailea Ekolu listing. This unit has direct great ocean views with a cozy & comfortable floor plan. Enjoy ocean views from your living room, kitchen, master bedroom and lanai. An upstairs corner 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with extra windows and high cathedral ceilings.…