Right now, Wailea is active with contented holiday visitors, and occupancy is always up at the resorts and vacation condos in Wailea during this busy winter season. For the last 5 years, Wailea has been one hotel short, but by this time next year (or perhaps in the first quarter of 2013) Wailea visitors will…
The first Hoolei condo sale of 2012
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on January 9th, 2012Today we completed the sale of Ho’olei Villa 55-4 (R4) a Plumeria Floor plan which sold for $2,200,000. This is the first Hoolei condo sale in the new year and the first Wailea condo sale over $1M in 2012. With 55-4 sold, there are no other condos for sale on the second row at Ho’olei….
Wailea and Makena home sales in 2011 include record highs
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on January 9th, 20122011 was a big year of significant sales for Wailea homes as well as for oceanfront homes in Makena. In total there were 29 sales for homes in the Wailea/Makena area (up from 28 in 2010) and the average sales price has risen to $4,146,988 which is up 9.24% from the 2010 average of $3,796,064….
Maui Events in January 2012
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on January 4th, 2012Golf is tops on the list of events for Maui in January 2012 but there are may other interesting cultural events and family fun activities. Sports events in January If you love golf, don’t miss the Hyndai Tournament of Champions which starts January 5th and ends January 9th. This PGS Tour event will take place…
Wailea condo sales in 2011 – average price is up for select condominiums
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on January 2nd, 20122011 has been a good year for condo sales in Wailea with the average sales price increasing a bit over 2010 and the number of sales holding steady. There were 103 condo sales in Wailea for 2011, which is only 1 sale short from the total sales in 2010 (104 sales). For the entire Wailea…
Andaz Wailea plans to add more public parking for Ulua Beach
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 30th, 2011The new Andaz Wailea Resort has plans to improve Ulua/Mokapu Beach park which will include adding more public parking spaces! Ulua Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Wailea as it is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. Just one problem, it’s always hard find a parking space. One public park serves…
Hoolei has the only pending Wailea condo sale over $2M
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 28th, 2011Right now there are 18 pending condo sales in Wailea and Ho’olei has the only pending sale over $2 Million. Our listing for Ho’olei Villa 55-4 (R4) is currently the only pending condo sale in Wailea priced over $2M. Right now there are 15 Hoolei condos for sale and this community remains one of the…
Andaz Wailea will offer 19 shore-side condos for sale
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 23rd, 2011There was a ceremonial ground breaking for the new Andaz Wailea on Wednesday (12/21/2011) which was attended by key Hyatt executives and included a blessing by Rev. Laki Ka’ahumanu. A Maui News article about the event focused primarily the promise of a new resort concept for Wailea and sort of buried news about the villas…
Andaz Wailea condos are still under design – prices and details due in February
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 19th, 2011We recently reported on the start of construction preparations for the new Andaz Wailea Resort and the big question is will there be condos for sale at Andaz Wailea? The answer is YES, there will be a residential ownership opportunities at Andaz Wailea, although for now we don’t know much about what the price or…
Where to buy European Christmas treats on Maui!
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 9th, 2011Whether you’re visiting Maui from Europe or live here and have European family, Christmas time brings a longing for traditional foods and sweets from back home. We’ve found a place locally here on Maui where you can buy German spice cookies and Stollen, English fruit pudding and many other seasonal treats from Europe. If you…
Andaz Wailea – Construction preparations started on new Resort & Residences
By Dano Sayles, REALTOR Broker on December 4th, 2011Right now, Wailea is active with contented holiday visitors, and occupancy is always up at the resorts and vacation condos in Wailea during this busy winter season. For the last 5 years, Wailea has been one hotel short, but by this time next year (or perhaps in the first quarter of 2013) Wailea visitors will…