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 you're in the market for Maui real estate, you may already know that Maui...
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 Hawaii Economic Research Organization, or UHERO, Hawaii stands to...
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 affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The purchase includes Hyatt's...
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 to come up about the job market in Hawaii, but some recent data may...
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 construction were both on the rise that month, with an increase of over...
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 electric bills by 20 percent by 2030, and just about triple the amount of...
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 in the economy as a whole before making a real estate investment. A changing...
The state is moving forward with the purchase of Lipoa Point, with plans to preserve the iconic and ecologically sensitive West Maui land from development. There's been a huge push from non-profit entities and many community members to actualize this plan, and it's...
As the most isolated place in the world, there's one particularly important industry when it comes to gauging the strength of Maui's economy. You've probably guessed, it's the airline industry. Not only do the airlines provide passengers with the quickest...
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 updating, and now visitors and residents alike can enjoy the improvements. If...
