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A New Year, Whale Season is Upon Us, and a F...
Welcome back! The Maui Luxury Real Estate Team hopes that you and your ‘ohana enjoyed a spectacular holiday season, and that you were able to attend a few of the live events we reported on last month ...
Whalers Village Offers Shopping, Eating, and...
Introducing the famous West Maui beachside mall, Whalers Village. Located in the ...
Stay Prepared for the Maui Rainy Season in H...
It’s that time of the year where our tropical islands may experience some ...
Hawaii on Track to Meet Clean Energy Goal
Protecting Hawaii’s natural environment is very important to all of us living he ...
New Kapalua Golf Bay Course Reroute & I...
Whether you are already a Hawaii resident or just starting your Maui MLS search, ...
Study Says Hawaii Economy Will Grow
According to the report published by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic ...
Plantation Course in Kapalua Voted Best in H...
Among West Maui’s finest features are its post card beaches, magnificent r ...
Hawaii Energy Program Provides Record Saving...
If energy costs factor into your decision to invest in Maui real estate, you may find yourself encouraged by the runaway success of Hawaii Energy, the state’s energy and efficiency program. Fund ...
Interior Designer Opens New Maui Patio Furni...
A couple of weeks ago, we blogged about tips for landscaping your Maui home with native Hawaiian plant species to enhance beauty, reduce water bills, and support the ecosystem. Coincidentally, a new p ...
RAM Donates Contingency Funds to Hurricane V...
This week, we’d like to spotlight the generosity of the Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) for their donation on behalf of the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. In the wake of these disaste ...
Lahaina and Kihei on Top 20 U.S. Beach Town ...
Unsure of where you want to buy real estate on Maui? If you like the idea of living in one of the various beach towns, you might just find yourself inspired by a recent report from WalletHub, which na ...
Maui Company to Sell Energy Storage Systems ...
As Hawaii pushes steadily toward its goal of 100% renewable energy, residents continue to invest in their own renewable systems, while Maui continues to lead through innovation. HiVE Energy Systems is ...
3 Maui Restaurants Recognized for Great Al F...
What’s one of the best things about living in West Maui? The restaurants. This part of the island isn’t just great for Maui real estate investments, but for dining out and sampling a color ...
Construction Industry of Maui Home Show 2017
Whether you’re choosing between Maui homes for sale or you’ve already purchased one, you may have renovations, updates and other new projects on your mind. When you buy home, making it you ...
Hawaii is One of the Top States for Renewabl...
Hawaii is among the top states in the U.S. for adopting renewable energy, earning fifth place and leaving 45 other states behind. According to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, Cali ...
Three Hawaiian Language Bills Pass Latest Hu...
An exciting trio of bills passed the House Higher Education Committee this week, ...
WalletHub Reports Hawaii’s Property Ta...
You may have guessed that Hawaii’s median home prices are higher than aver ...
Funds Released For the Iconic Lipoa Point
If you follow our blog, you may remember when we talked about the culturally and ...
Mama’s Fish House Made OpenTable Top 1...
Of all the restaurants in Hawaii, only one made it to this year’s OpenTabl ...
Construction Industry of Maui Home Expo
Sometimes, the best way to get your Maui dream home is to remodel or even build a new home to your specifications. If you have the desire and the means to create exactly what you want in a Maui home, ...
Maui Paddlers Earn Medals in 2016 World Spri...
Images Provided by Lesley Downie Photography : lesleydownie.zenfolio.com One of ...
Percentage of Passive Income Earners Highest...
According to a Census Bureau report, Hawaii’s most affluent areas have the ...
New Italian Restaurant Planned for Kapalua R...
West Maui is an amazing place to live, and the food isn’t one of the smaller reasons! Yes, the natural beauty is its finest quality, but when you consider the importance of mealtime in anyone ...
Improvements in Maui Electric Co.’s Wi...
Solar power is the favorite renewable energy source among residents, including Maui home owners and renters alike. That is according to MPower Maui, a project under the Maui Economic Development Board ...
Hawaii Tax Revenues Up 17 Percent
Things are marching right along for Hawaii’s economy, with growth in numerous sectors, the most impressive of which is the visitor industry. Visitors from Canada and Japan are slowing down, whic ...
Privatized Management of Maui's State H...
Privatized Management of Maui's State Hospitals Health care is an important ...
Maui Leads the Islands in Hotel Occupancy an...
Maui’s performance in the visitor industry continues to lead the islands, stimulate the economy and bring in new prospective home owners. Although Maui real estate inventory is shrinking, growth ...
Clean Water Another Benefit to Living on Mau...
Health concerns are a major consideration among prospective home owners, especially if they’re making a move to a new state, like Hawaii. That’s why the recent Maui County 17th annual Wate ...
Home Builders Confidence Reaches 10 Year Hig...
U.S. home builders’ confidence hit a ten year high in June, after a slow down in the winter. The National Association of Home Builders’ confidence index asks home builders whether they are ...
Proposed Expansion of Hawaii National Marine...
West Maui real estate is prized for its quality, its luxury and its beauty. The stunning ocean vistas may just be the best feature of all. In fact, these allow for excellent whale watching between the ...
Maui County 100 Percent Renewable Energy Goa...
The Maui Energy Conference began last Wednesday, where Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa talked about making our islands the first in the United States to run on 100 percent renewable energy. If you̵ ...
Hawaii Saves on Falling Oil Prices
Amid a sea of news surrounding the NextEra acquisition of Hawaiian Electric Co. with a focus on renewable energy sources, oil prices are plunging. In fact, according to a report from the University of ...
Hyatt Kaanapali Beach Acquisition
On the fence about a Maui real estate investment? Interval Leisure Group isn’t. In fact, they are $220 million confident. That was the cost of their acquisition of Hyatt Residential Group from a ...
Hawaii Unemployment Vs. the Mainland
Although many prospective Maui home buyers are in the market for a real estate investment or second home, many others want to live here full-time, and make a good living doing it. Uncertainties tend t ...
Full Recovery of Construction Growth Underwa...
According to the Census Bureau, construction spending reached its highest point since 2008 in July. Even better news is the fact that economists expect that growth to continue. Private and public cons ...
Hawaii Energy Goals for 2030
While some believe that Hawaii’s energy future needs a clearer path, the Public Utilities Commission and the Hawaiian Electric Cos. are making their goals known to all. They plan to lower electr ...
Morgan Stanley’s West Maui Incentive T...
It’s natural for those considering a Maui real estate purchase to keep an eye on the economy. Although home appreciation is very high in Hawaii, it’s important to feel a sense of security ...
Lipoa Point Purchase for Preservation
The state is moving forward with the purchase of Lipoa Point, with plans to pres ...
Delta’s New Maui Service
As the most isolated place in the world, there’s one particularly importan ...
Redevelopment at The Outlets of Maui Complet...
Maui developments are marching along, and the redevelopment of The Outlets of Maui in Lahaina is now complete. Located behind Front Street’s Hard Rock Café, the renovated area needed some updati ...
Lanai Juice Bar Expanding to Lahaina
The Lanai juice bar that Larry Ellison praised has been open less than a year, and is already expanding. They couldn’t have picked a better spot than their prime Lahaina property on Front street ...
Flood Insurance Bill Signed into Law
President Obama recently signed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act ...
New Maui Lanai Ferry Charter
Expeditions is the only ferry service from Maui to Lanai, and it looks like they are planning to add a new $2.7 million 149-passenger vessel to their fleet. Given all of Larry Ellisons interesting pla ...
Whaler’s Village Electric Vehicle Char...
For those of you prospective Maui home buyers who have an interest in the island ...
Hawaii Residents and the Affordable Care Act
An interesting report on the Affordable Care Act has recently emerged, courtesy ...
Maui Funding Awarded for Veterans Programs
One of the first things you should know about moving to Maui is that we have a b ...
Lahaina Solar Company Chosen for Power Purch...
Maui County has announced that Lahaina-based Hawaii Pacific Solar LLC will be selected to install, operate, maintain and own solar voltaic systems that will generate energy to be sold to the county un ...
More Maui Inter-Island Travel
If you’ve never lived in the Hawaiian islands before, and you’re con ...
West Maui Lipoa Point Preservation
Those environmental enthusiasts who are in the market for West Maui real estate ...
Restoration of Lahaina Historical Sites
Thanks to the inspired and diligent efforts of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the Lahaina harbor front is looking better than ever. After nine months of public discussion meetings and combining e ...
Hawaii Tax Revenue up 11 Percent
According to the state Department of Taxation, Hawaii’s state tax revenues for the first three quarters of the fiscal year increased by an impressive 11 percent, compared with the same period la ...
Lahaina Restoration Foundation Scholarships
We have talked about the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s efforts to maintain and restore historical sites in the past, but they have recently received recognition for other generous choices the ...
First Wind Starting Maui Endangered Bird Pro...
The Kaheawa Wind turbines can be seen from pretty much anywhere in Central Maui, as well as Upcountry. Positioned on the south side of the West Maui Mountains, they are visually prominent. Maui County ...
Japan Just Became Hawaii’s Second Larg...
According to a recent report from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Japan just passed the East Coast to become Hawaii’s second largest visitor market. Now, only the West Coast market brings more vis ...
Lahaina Bypass Finally Underway
The Lahaina bypass initial phase will finally begin at the end of this year, after much anticipation. Drivers will be able to avoid the intersection of Lahainaluna Road and Honoapiilani Highway. If yo ...
Initiative to Protect and Restore West Maui ...
A cost-sharing agreement between the federal and state governments was recently signed, which will involve a watershed plan for the West Maui “Ridge to Reef” Initiative. What exactly does ...
Revitalizing of the Maui Space Surveillance ...
Only a few places in the world offer as clear a view of the night sky as the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala. Not only is the sky subject to very limited particle pollution and light pollution, but at ...
Maui County Purchases Coastal Wetland for Pr...
Maui’s extraordinary beauty has made it one of the most desirable places in the world to live, and to visit. It has captured the imagination of so many artists that the island has come to be kno ...
Landowners Can Help West Maui Reefs
West Maui is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, with incredibly gentle surf, perfect for snorkeling or paddle boarding. Peering through a snorkel mask at the beautiful formation ...
New Wind Turbines Will Provide Maui with Ele...
New Wind Turbines Will Provide Maui with Electricity The Auwahi wind project has ...
Maui Restaurant Makes Top 100 List
Maui’s motto is “Maui no ka oi,” which means Maui is the best. We certainly think so, but it is always nice when our beautiful island gains national or international recognition for ...
Maui Among Top Ten Islands in Travel Magazin...
This year’s results are in from Travel + Leisure magazine on their reader poll on the best islands in the world. This year, Maui was in the top ten in slot nine. There are a lot of islands out t ...
Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Maui Activit...
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) has been busy coordinating the efforts of students over the summer. A story recently came up in the Maui News highlighting the work of a 16-year old girl who ...
Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Rise in April
Despite the expected drop in the number of visitors from Japan for the month of April, Hawaii hotels saw a surprising increase in occupancy. Although arrivals from Japan fell by 23.5 percent, year-ove ...
Major Strides in Maui MMC Heart Program
According to the recent news, the Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) heart program is fast growing to become one of the largest in Hawaii. The Center performed their first angioplasty at the beginnin ...
Maui County Bans Plastic Bags in Department ...
Maui County banned the use of plastic bags in department and grocery stores as of 1-11-11. The ban may seem inconvenient, but there are options to adjust to the change: Many stores will provide recycl ...