It’s no secret, we love a hidden gem here on the Sayles Team. From the back alleys of Honolulu, the sidestreet sois of Chiang Mai, Thailand, to the cozy cobblestone corridors of Florence, Italy, our team has constantly searched for the best, local, secret hideaways. Located in Haiku, tucked away on the North Shore, is […]
All posts by Anthony Sayles, REALTOR Salesperson
Low inventory on Maui – top reasons why owners aren’t selling
2023 Maui Real Estate Forecast
Coffee on Maui – our favorite locally owned cafes
Being born and raised on Maui, we are spoiled to have access to some of the best locally sourced and small batch roasted coffee on the planet. Even though Hawaii produces less than 1% of the world’s coffee supply, it generates about $50M each year in revenue. Coffee originally arrived in Hawaii in the early […]
Top 3 Happy Hour Destinations in Paia
Paia town has grown up plenty in the last 20 or so years. What used to be a sleepy North Shore community, mostly considered a Road to Hana pit stop, now attracts visitors from all over. With some of the best boutiques, beaches, galleries, cafes and restaurants on island, Paia has become a must experience […]
Small Business Spotlight — Green Island Charters
If you’re live around or are visiting the South Kihei, Wailea or Makena area, let there be no doubt, the Kihei boat ramp is the most convenient place to launch a private fishing charter. Not only because of its prime location, but also the numerous options on offer. Currently, there’s dozens of small boat operations […]
Tax relief on Maui – exemptions for homeowners and long term rentals
Inflation is on everyone’s minds these days which is why it’s always great to learn about new ways to keep costs down. Here’s some information on two different property tax exemptions that can potentially save you money if you own a home or condo here on Maui. The tax relief programs available for homeowners in the […]
November 2022 Maui Real Estate Report
Combined property sales across Maui County continued to decline last month, with only 145 transactions in all of November. We aren’t quite in that definitive buyers market yet, however, as we touched on last month in October’s report. In fact, even with slowing sales, the general lack of new inventory has helped maintain a couple […]
Where to Watch Winter Waves on Maui
Mauna Loa Erupts for first time since 1984
Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet, just erupted for the first time since 1984. Lava is currently flowing from parts of the summit crater and vents along the north eastern flank. There are massive fountains erupting reaching up to 200 feet into the sky. This volcanic activity is luckily far away from […]