Season’s Greetings! As we revel in the winter festivities, it’s crucial to mark December 31st on your calendar for important Maui property tax considerations that can help you save money. Firstly, this date serves as the deadline for filing circuit breaker applications for the upcoming fiscal year. The Circuit Breaker Program extends tax relief to […]
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November 2023 Maui Real Estate Report
Welcome back to your latest installment of the monthly Maui real estate update! Throughout November, the Maui real estate market continued stable short-term trends as total sales have remained flat month-over-month. Looking back to our November 2022 Maui real estate update, median sales prices have increased by 7% for single family homes, reaching $1.1 million. […]
Maui Wildfires 2023: Hope; Courage; Gratitude
First and foremost, my heart is heavy. The destruction that occurred on our island is still hard to comprehend. Sometimes, it feels impossible to process the scope of it all. Two weeks have passed, and the tales of devastation and anguish persist; yet, they’re still somehow growing. Words fail to adequately convey the depths of […]
Papa‘aina Steeped in History
Boasting an esteemed track record, Chef Lee Anne Wong’s newest venture, Papa’aina has quickly established itself as one of the hottest new eateries in the historic Lahaina Town. Operating out of the iconic Best Western Pioneer Inn on Front Street, known as Hawaii’s oldest operating hotel, Papa’aina marks its newest chapter. Recognized as a Bravo’s […]
Kihei Vacation Rental 2021 Market Recap
There are about 80 different condo communities in Kihei spread across approximately 7 miles of South Maui shoreline. Many of the condos in Kihei are clustered in prime beach or oceanfront locations and the majority of the rest of the communities are across the street from the ocean. Because Kihei is a major visitor area, […]
February 2022 Market Update
The story continues for the Maui real estate market as low inventory levels for all property types keep median sales prices at record highs. Combined, properties are selling faster than ever before with median days on market of only 73 days, as months of remaining inventory dipped to 1.5 months. Even with mortgage interest rates […]
Six Day Tour Exploring Maui
Escape Adventures, a national tour firm, has launched a new and exciting way to explore the Valley Isle! An expansive six day adventure traversing across the island and its diverse landscape, adventure goers will experience over 20 of Maui’s different ecosystems ranging from Pu’u Kukui in the west to Mt. Haleakala in the east. Across […]
Kitoko Maui: Gourmet Fusion
Founded by former executive pastry chef at Spago Maui, Cole Hinueber, made the bold move during the pandemic to launch his own food truck offering gourmet takes on local foods and pastries. Furloughed in April of 2020 from his executive chef job at Spago, the timing was perfect for Hinueber to venture off on his […]
January 2022 Market Update
The Maui real estate market started the new year off with a bang as median price for single-family homes rose to a record $1.16 million – the previous high was set in June 20221 at $1,105,000. Even with 30-year mortgage interest rates creeping up to 3.55%, inventory continues to put pressure on the market as […]
Stunning Top Row Makalii Villa Sold by the Sayles Team
Special properties like Makalii #104 rarely become available. This brand new, highly upgraded villa with attached 2-car garage, has arguably the best location in the entire community! When you get up to the top tier of the Makalii neighborhood, you can see clearly over the Fairmont Kea Lani directly out towards the Molokini crater. With […]