Archive for the ‘General’ Category
- Price Reduced! Huelo Home for Sale
We just had a nice price reduction on our listing in Huelo area of Haiku. This extremely well-built and lovingly [...]
- Price Reduced! Hana Home for Sale
We just had a nice price reduction on our listing out in Hana. This three bed, two bath cedar pole [...]
- Price Reduced on A Perfect Haiku Home
The sellers of our fantastic listing at 2645 Alohia Place in Haiku asked us to reduce the asking price of [...]
- Pukalani Golf Course Home for Sale
The Maui Real Estate Team has a great new listing up in Pukalani. This wonderful home for sale is situated [...]
- Kai Lenny at Jaws on January 4, 2012
Maui Real Estate Team agent Martin Lenny’s son Kai is one of the most accomplished young watermen in the world. [...]
- Beautiful Weekend on Maui
It was a truly spectacular weekend on island with clear skies, light winds and a whole lot of fun events [...]
- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou From The Maui Real Estate Team
The Maui Real Estate Team wishes everyone a very happy, healthy and safe new year.
- Price Reduced-Wailuku Home for Sale
We just had a great price reduction on our listing in the Paukukalo Area of Wailuku. This home offers plantation [...]
- A Belated Mele Kalikimaka from The Maui Real Estate Team
This is just a quick grab bag post. First and foremost, I wanted to wish a belated Mele Kalikimaka to [...]
- Kuau Plaza Condo for Sale
Kuau Plaza Unit 201 is back on the market at an even better price. Over the last couple of decades, [...]
- County to Release Water Meters Upcountry
The County of Maui issued a press release today indicating that they will be releasing water meters in the Upcountry [...]
- Holiday First Friday Wailuku
Tonight is First Friday in Wailuku. This street party is a very popular event for local residents and even some [...]
- Happy Thanksgiving from The Maui Real Estate Team
The Maui Real Estate Team has much to be thankful for on the eve of Thanksgiving. We wish all of [...]
- Slideshow of the Gardens of 19 Door of Faith Road, Haiku
I put together a slide show highlighting some of the beautiful botanicals at our new listing in the Huelo area [...]
- Paia School Christmas Tree Fundraiser
The holiday season is sneaking up on us just around the corner. If you want to get your Christmas tree [...]
- Fourth Friday Paia October
Tonight is Fourth Friday in Paia Town and it promises to be a good one. With Halloween just around the [...]
- Nice Price Reduction on our Listing at 2645 Alohia Place in Haiku, Maui
We wanted to announce a price reduction on one of our great listings up in Haiku. The home includes bamboo [...]
- Haiku Waterfall House Slideshow
I had the privilege to show our Haiku Waterfall House listing earlier this week. Every time I step foot on [...]
- Sugar Cove 2C Picture Slideshow
We are continuing our Sugar Cove weekend on The Maui Real Estate Blog. Yesterday, we posted a great Spreckelsville lifestyle [...]
- Sugar Cove Condominiums, Spreckelsville Lifestyle
Martin’s sons Kai and Ridge collaborated to put together a video showing the great lifestyle opportunities at the Sugar Cove [...]
- County Creates Three New Zoning Classifications
Last week, the Maui News reported that the Maui County Council had voted to create three new classifications of rural [...]
- Price Reduction on Paukukalo Home for Sale
We had a nice price reduction on our listing in Paukukalo. This home offers plantation charm, nearby ocean access and [...]
- Maui County Property Taxes Due Reminder
The deadline for Maui property owners to pay the first installment of their 2011-2012 fiscal year property taxes is tomorrow [...]
- New Photos and a Virtual Tour for our Listing at 2645 Alohia Place in Haiku, Maui
Last week, we were able to get a professional photographer up to our listing at 2645 Alohia Place in Haiku, [...]
- Price Reduction! Mea Makamae Ranch in Haiku, Maui
We just had a substantial price reduction on the Mea Makamae Ranch in Haiku. This 38 acre ranch is a [...]
- Official July 2011 Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association of Maui released Official July 2011 Maui Real Estate Statistics earlier this week. There was only a [...]
- Big Price Reduction at Lahaina Shores
We just had a big price drop on our listing at Lahaina Shores. Unit 337 is a beachfront, ocean view, [...]
- Sixth Annual Naish Maui Paddleboarding Championship
I stopped at the top of Maliko Gulch this afternoon and snapped some photos of the start of the sixth [...]
- A Few New Photos of Our Haiku Listing
Billy stopped by our new listing in Haiku last night in the early evening. It wasn’t quite sunset, but it [...]
- 2011-2012 Maui County Property Tax Rates and Homeowner Exemptions
July 1 brought the start of the new fiscal year for Maui County. That means new property tax rates are [...]
- New Hawaii Foreclosure Law Generating Local and National Media Attention
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a meeting on ACT 48, the new foreclosure law for Hawaii. The [...]
- State and County Change SMA Thresholds
This post may be of interest if you are thinking of building or engaging in a significant remodel of a [...]
- New Pricing at Honua Kai
This week Honua Kai Resort in Ka’anapali just announced big price adjustments on their remaining inventory of condos for sale. [...]
- Billy Makes the Hawaii Top 100 Again!
I wanted to pass along a belated congratulations to our broker/ owner Billy Jalbert for making Hawaii Business Magazine’s Top [...]
- Kuau Plaza Condo Price Reduced!
Maui’s North Shore has become a popular destination for vacationers over the last decade. World class wind and water sports, [...]
- The Cottage at Mea Makamae Ranch
Yesterday, we posted some images from a recent late afternoon and evening up at the Mea Makamae Ranch in Haiku. [...]
- An Evening at the Mea Makamae Ranch
On Thursday evening, we hosted a group of real estate agents and brokers up at our listing The Mea Makamae [...]
- Maui Brewfest and Olukai Ho’olaulea Highlight Weekend Events
It looks like suds and surf are on the calendar for another beautiful weekend on Maui. The Maui Arts and [...]
- Paia News
I had a couple of quick news updates on our little town of Paia along Maui’s North Shore. Traffic along [...]
- The Maui Butterfly Effect is Scheduled for Tomorrow
The fifth annual Butterfly Effect Maui is scheduled for Saturday May 7th, 2011. The Maui Real Estate Team is proud [...]
- Mayor Adjusting Proposed Maui Property Tax Rates
Maui has long derived a significant portion of its revenue from property taxes. As the real estate market was booming, [...]
- Wailea Bank Owned Condo Opportunity
I just wanted to write a quick post on a good looking bank owned opportunity that came on the market [...]
- Price Reduced-Beautiful Oceanview Lot in Kailua Country Estates
We just had a big price reduction on our beautiful vacant land parcel in Kailua Country Estates on Maui’s North [...]
- Lahaina Shores Price Reduction
This beachfront condo is ready for a lucky buyer! We just reduced the price of our beachfront studio condo listing [...]
- Kuau Plaza Now for Under $250,000
Wow! This great 1 bed/1 bath vacation rental friendly unit at Kuau Plaza is now listed under $250,000. The condo [...]
- Bank Owned Opportunities in Maui Resort Areas
In the last week, I have seen two interesting bank owned opportunities come on the market in resort areas. Earlier [...]
- Official February 2011 Maui Real Estate Statistics
Last week, the Realtors Association of Maui released their official sales statistics for February 2011. There were a couple of [...]
- Maui Tsunami Update: Safe and Sound in Paia Town
Thanks to all those who sent well wishes to us last night and today. Martin was safe off island. Billy [...]
- Kailua Country Estates Lot for Sale
We just listed a spectacular ocean view lot in the Kailua Country Estates Subdivision of Maui’s North Shore. This small-gated [...]
- 706 Hana Highway in Kuau
We just listed an interesting opportunity in the Kuau area of Maui’s North Shore. This property is right smack in [...]
- Periodic Site Outages
Our apologies if you have had any issues accessing MauiRealEstate.com today. Our web hosting provider experienced a Denial of Service [...]
- Thank You!
Twelve months ago today, the Maui Real Estate Team officially opened its doors as a new business. We wanted to [...]
- New Ways to Follow the Maui Real Estate Blog
Our humble blog is the longest standing real estate blog in Maui County. We do our best to keep readers [...]
- Three New Condo Pages on MauiRealEstate.com
We are continually trying to make upgrades and improvements to MauiRealEstate.com so that it is a better tool for buyers [...]
- Kuau Opportunities
We currently have two interesting opportunities listed in the Kuau area of Maui’s North Shore. Kuau is a great little [...]
- Island Fever?
“Do you ever get island fever?” If I were to create a Maui real estate agent frequently asked questions list, [...]
- Maui County Property Taxes May Now be Paid Online
The Maui County Real Property Tax Department is now accepting electronic tax payments. Local property owners should have received their [...]
- Ten Million Dollar Price Reduction
You don’t see a ten million dollar price reduction everyday. We saw one today when the asking price for Hana [...]
- Kuau Plaza 201 Price Reduction
We just had a nice price reduction on our listing at Kuau Plaza. The price dropped from $279,000 to $259,000. [...]
- Drying out from a Kona Storm
The winter time is Maui’s rainy season. That doesn’t mean the island is socked in by bad weather all the [...]
- Kuau Inn Aerial
Our seller for the Kuau Inn sent us a pretty cool aerial photo of Kuau Point. I marked up the [...]
- Pacific Vibrations at Puka Puka in Paia
Last Monday, I had the opportunity to see the classic 1970 surf movie Pacific Vibrations at Puka Puka in Paia. [...]
- Mele Kalikimaka from the Maui Real Estate Team!
Mele Kalikimaka to the all the readers of The Maui Real Estate Blog. We hope everyone is having a very [...]
- Paia Gives
This Saturday evening the Paia Merchants Association is hosting their annual Paia Gives event. This is an opportunity to take [...]
- Congratulations Lenny Family!!!
Billy and I wanted to extend a huge congratulations to Maui Real Estate Team member Martin Lenny and his family. [...]
- Some Interesting Bank Owned Opportunities in West Maui
We are continuing to see some pretty good opportunities for Maui Bank Owned Properties. Most of the banks are entering [...]
- Video of Kuau Plaza Unit 201, Paia, Maui
We shot a quick video of our new listing at Kuau Plaza on Maui’s North Shore. This vacation rentable one [...]
- New Listing at Kuau Plaza
Earlier this week, we listed a nice condo at Kuau Plaza. This listing offers a great entry point into the [...]
- www.mauirealestate.com new features / site enhancements
I hope that visitors are enjoying the new mauirealestate.com website. We will continue to enhance the functionality substantially over the [...]
- Beautiful Lot in Maluhia Country Ranches
We just listed a beautiful lot in the Maluhia Country Ranches subdivision in Kahakuloa. For those that are looking for [...]
- 980 East Kuiaha Dutch Auction Latest Update
Today marks another Dutch Auction Update for our listing at 980 East Kuiaha Road in Haiku. If you aren’t familiar [...]
- A few site migration hiccups…
Apologies to any users who may have experienced problems with searches on the new Maui Real Estate Team website. There [...]
- Good Eats for a Good Cause-Dine Out for Hospice Maui
If you are interested in getting out of the house for a meal tomorrow, you have the opportunity to dine [...]
- www.MauiRealEstate.com “New Look”
Aloha Maui Real Estate Team, Inc. website visitors, Creating 800+ pages of quality Maui information over the past 8 years [...]
- 980 East Kuiaha Road, Haiku Dutch Auction Update
Yesterday, we had another update on our Dutch Auction for 980 East Kuiaha Road in Haiku. If you aren’t familiar [...]
- Paia School Fundraiser
The Paia School is having a fundraiser for its PTA by selling Christmas Trees. The school is importing beautiful freshly-cut [...]
- 980 East Kuiaha Dutch Auction Update
We had another price reduction today as part of our Dutch Auction for 980 East Kuiaha Road in Haiku. If [...]
- Haiku Dutch Auction Round V
Over the weekend, we started Round V of the Dutch Auction for our listing at 980 East Kuiaha Road in [...]
- Maui Surf Video From Last Weekend
We have been a little quiet on the posting front over the last week as we have been in the [...]
- Haiku Dutch Auction Round IV
We are now entering the fourth round of our Dutch Auction of 980 East Kuiaha Road in Haiku. Today’s price [...]
- Round III of the 980 East Kuiaha Dutch Auction
Today marks Round III of the 980 East Kuiaha Dutch Auction. This great property in Haiku was reduced an additional [...]
- Faulty Foreclosure Documentation Issue Spreads
A couple of weeks back, we posted that Hawaii is one of 23 States where Allied Financial (GMAC) was halting [...]
- New Photos of our Spreckelsville Listing
We have some great new photos of our listing in Spreckelsville. This home offers luxury, and a great setting in [...]
- Round II of the 980 East Kuiaha Dutch Auction
Today, we started the second round of our Dutch Auction on 980 East Kuiaha Road in Haiku. This great home [...]
- Maui County Fair on Tap for the Weekend
Last night, the 88th annual Maui County Fair got underway in Central Maui. This event is always a lot of [...]
- Announcing the Dutch Auction of 980 East Kuiaha
The owners of our listing at 980 East Kuiaha in Haiku have instructed us that to get their property sold! [...]
- Weekend Events on Maui
This is just a quick blog post highlighting some of this weekend’s activities on Maui. As usual, there is plenty [...]
- Hawaii Among the 23 States Impacted by Ally Financial Foreclosure Issue
Today’s news headlines included a big story on Ally Financial halting foreclosure evictions in 23 states. Ally Financial opted to [...]
- New Art in the Office
We feel pretty lucky to have some great art hanging on the walls of our office in Paia. We have [...]
- News on Notes on a Saturday on Maui
This is sort of a grab bag post on another beautiful Saturday morning on Maui. Here are some news and [...]
- Price Reduction at Lahaina Shores
We just reduced the price of our great beachfront studio condo listing at Lahaina Shores. Lahaina Shores 337 features two [...]
- Jaws Views Lot on the Market
It is almost fall on Maui. For residents along the North Shore this means the return of winter season surf. [...]
- Volunteer Opportunities on Maui
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop for board members of local youth centers. Billy and I [...]
- Maui Luxury Market 2010 Mid Year Report
During the first half of 2010, I commented on this blog about the state of the Maui Luxury Market a [...]
- Hana Properties
I always like to keep an eye on the current inventory of Hana Properties. Part of that stems from clients [...]
- New Fiscal Year Brings New Maui Property Tax Rates
The new fiscal year for the county of Maui started on July 1. The start of the new year means [...]
- Featured for the Fourth-Lahaina Shores Condo For Sale
The focal point for Fourth of July Fireworks on Maui is Front Street in Lahaina. This community is the one [...]
- More Festivals this Weekend on Maui
Last weekend’s Maui Film Festival at Wailea was a big success and a good time had by all. This weekend [...]
- Big Price Reduction in Wailea Golf Vistas
The seller of our listing in Wailea Golf Vistas just reduced his price by over $400,000. This beautiful Hugh Farrington [...]
- Official May 2010 Maui Real Estate Statistics
On Friday, The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) posted their official May Maui Real Estate Statistics. There were no changes [...]
- Monday Night Mixed Plate
I have another grab bag style post on the blog this Maui Monday evening. If you read the blog on [...]
- Paia Beach Cottage
This great home offers, plantation charm, modern amenities and a big dose of Maui lifestyle. Nestled on a quiet bay [...]
- Maui Market Momentum Post Tax Credit Expiration
The expiration of federal tax credits for home purchases was viewed with some measure of trepidation by real estate market [...]
- A Couple of Notes For the Weekend
I have a couple of quick notes on a showery Friday afternoon in Paia Town. I wanted to put in [...]
- The Official April Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association of Maui has posted their official sales statistics for the month of April. Their numbers mesh with [...]
- Dutch Auction Update -See Forever Estate, Kula, Maui
Yesterday, we moved to the next round of the See Forever Estate Dutch Auction. The new sales price is now [...]
- Views from the Roof Top Deck at 60A Lana Street In Kuau
While waiting for a showing at our great listing in Kuau, Billy spent some time shooting a quick video from [...]
- Maui Land Market Update
Last week, I posted my unofficial April Maui Real Estate Statistics. I did not allocate much time to discussing the [...]
- See Forever Estate Dutch Auction Price Reduction
We had another price reduction on our Dutch Auction for the See Forever Estate. As the name implies, this beautiful [...]
- A Couple of Quick Friday Notes
I have been delinquent in my blogging as it has been another busy week for the Maui Real Estate Team. [...]
- Beautiful Kuau Bayview Home for Sale
Martin just listed a beautiful home in Kuau Bayview. This is truly one of the best properties in the neighborhood [...]
- Update See Forever Estate Dutch Auction
As part of our ongoing Dutch Auction of the See Forever Estate, the seller just adjusted the price of the [...]
- Oldies but Goodies on The Maui Real Estate Blog
The Maui Real Estate Blog has been around since January 1, 2005. While the blog is a good way to [...]
- See Forever Estate Dutch Auction Update
The See Forever Estate just had another price reduction last night. We are holding a “Dutch Auction” on the property [...]
- Maui Property Tax Appeal Deadline Rapidly Approaching
Friday April 9th is the deadline to file an appeal on your property tax assessment in Maui. With significant fluctuations [...]
- The Maui Real Estate Team on Facebook and Twitter
Billy and I have always made our online presence a significant part of our real estate business. It would only [...]
- Price Reduced on Kihei House and Cottage
We just reduced the list price on a great property in the desirable Hale Kilohana neighborhood in Kihei. This opportunity [...]
- Maui Bank Owned Property Update
We continue to see a steady supply of bank owned or REO listings coming on the market in Maui. There [...]
- The Maui Real Estate Team Welcomes Martin Lenny
The Maui Real Estate Team would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest agent Martin Lenny. Martin has [...]
- Maui County Property Tax Rates Likely to Increase
If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen me tweet a couple of days ago about the mayor [...]
- More Photos and a Virtual Tour for our New Kuau Listing.
I received some great new photos today of our new listing in the desirable Kuau area of Maui’s North Shore. [...]
- Price Reduced on Kihei House and Cottage for Sale
We have been in the process of bringing our listings back on line as part of the opening of the [...]
- Across the Street From the Ocean in Kuau
The Maui Real Estate Team has a brand new listing to report in beautiful Kuau on Maui’s North Shore. This [...]
- Announcing The Maui Real Estate Team, Inc.
After a number of great years at Jim Sanders Realty, we are proud to announce our new brokerage The Maui [...]
- Safe and Sound on Maui
Today has been a long and interesting day for the residents of Maui. People were up well before first light [...]
- Price Reduction in Maluhia Country Ranches
Late last week, one of our sellers reduced the price on their lot in the beautiful Maluhia Country Ranches subdivision. [...]
- Missing Person Alert Haiku, Maui
I wanted to get this out to our readers in the Haiku area of Maui’s North Shore. There is a [...]
- Price Reduction in Wailea Golf Vistas
We just had a big price reduction on our listing in the prestigious Wailea Golf Vistas community. This gorgeous, Hugh [...]
- Beautiful Palauea Beach Makena
As a weather geek, I have been keeping a close eye on all of the snow that is happening on [...]
- Friday Afternoon Maui Grab Bag
It has been a busy week which has left limited time for posting on the Maui Real Estate Blog. I [...]
- Kihei Opportunity
We just listed a property in the desirable Hale Kilohana neighborhood in Kihei. This great opportunity features a 2 bed/ [...]
- New Photo Exhibit Opening at Cafe Mambo in Paia Tonight
Cafe Mambo in Paia will be hosting the opening of a new photography exhibit tonight. The exhibit entitled Saturation of [...]
- Price Reduced on Haiku Botanical Wonderland
We just reduced the price on our Haiku Botanical Wonderland listing. This Eden like property on Maui’s North Shore features [...]
- Official December 2009 and Year End Maui Real Estate Statistics
Within a short while of my publishing the unofficial December Maui Real Estate Statistics, the Realtors Association of Maui posted [...]
- Price Reduction-Maui’s Perfect Beach Cottage
We just reduced the price on our “Perfect Maui Beach Cottage” listing. This beautiful and simple home is the epitome [...]
- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou
The Jalbert brothers wanted to say Hau’oli Makahiki Hou to all of our readers. We hope everyone had a fun [...]
- Baby Beach Bungalow Spreckelsville
I just wanted to give a quick plug to some friends who recently received approval for their bed and breakfast [...]
- Peak Home Buying Season Getting Underway in Maui
With Christmas coming up this week, we are just beginning our peak home buying season on Maui. Our peak season [...]
- Price Reduced! Haiku Garden of Eden
The seller of our “Garden of Eden” listing out in Haiku just lowered the price of their property. They also [...]
- Jaws Photos December 8, 2009
I know some of our regular readers may be wondering if I am turning this site into a surf blog [...]
- Beautiful Home in Haiku
I just wanted to write a quick post on one of our beautiful listings out in Haiku. This botanical wonderland [...]
- EA Sports Maui Invitational
Every year on Maui you can mark the start of the Thanksgiving holiday week by the sound of sneakers and [...]
- Haiku Price Reductions
We wanted to let you know about price reductions on a couple of our listings out in Haiku. The first [...]
- Open House Tonight
We will be hosting an open house at our beautiful almost oceanfront listing in Kuau. It sits right across the [...]
- New RAM Policy on Short Sales
The Realtors Association of Maui announced a new policy regarding how Short Sales are displayed on the MLS. The change [...]
- Paia News and Notes
Happy Halloween from beautiful Paia town on Maui’s North Shore. I thought I would chime in today with a few [...]
- Maui News and Notes
I haven’t been able to blog as much as I would like this month. Honestly, I have been too busy [...]
- Price Reduced on the Perfect Maui Beach Cottage
We just had a good price reduction today on our listing that we like to call “the perfect Maui Beach [...]
- Open House in Sprecks on Saturday
I will be sitting open house tomorrow at our listing on 2371 Waipua Street in Spreckelsville from 9:30 AM to [...]
- First Humpbacks of the Season
Maui’s most famous winter visitors made their first appearance around the islands this week. The Honolulu Advertiser reported the first [...]
- Indigo Paia Sale
Our neighbors over at Indigo Paia are having a rare store wide sale. With a huge container full of new [...]
- Price Reduced on the See Forever Estate
We just had a nice price reduction on the very well named “See Forever Estate” in Kula. Views of the [...]
- Official September Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Assocation of Maui posted the official September Maui Real Estate statistics late last week. The numbers came in [...]
- Spreckelsville Estate Part II
There are so many great features to our new Spreckelsville Estate listing. It is hard to capture it all in [...]
- Spreckelsville Estate for Sale
Over the years, we have fielded a lot of inquiries on different areas of Maui’s North Shore. The area that [...]
- Busy Week Upcoming on the Maui Real Estate Blog
Traditionally, the fall is a slower time of the year for Maui Real Estate. Fall marks the quietest season of [...]
- Interesting Numbers
I came upon two interesting numbers today that I thought were worth sharing. Each number provides an interesting snapshot of [...]
- Spreckelsville Open House Today
I am sitting house from now until 5:00 PM today at 2371 Waipua in Spreckelsville. This beautiful and immaculate 3 [...]
- Maui Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings
We added some new features to MauiRealEstate.com today. An unfortunate by product of the current economic climate has been an [...]
- Gorgeous Late Summer Weather on Maui
We have had a beautiful run of weather over the last few days. Light trade winds, crisp clear skies, warm [...]
- Maui Prince Update
Last week, we posted on the Makena Resort going into foreclosure. Lender Wells Fargo is foreclosing on resort owners Morgan [...]
- Miscellaneous Paia and Maui Notes
I had a few potential things worth blogging on today, but none were quite content rich enough for their own [...]
- A Few Maui Market Notes
Time continues to fly as we rapidly approach the end of August. The end of the month is less than [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Process May be Improving
One month ago, I posted about the new approval process for Maui Bed and Breakfasts. I had been hearing through [...]
- Owner Financing Now Available on Spectacular Wailea Home
The seller of our spectacular listing in the gated Wailea Golf Vistas community has let us know that he is [...]
- Open House in Spreckelsville Today from 1:00-5:00
I will be hosting an open house at 2371 Waipua Street in Spreckelsville today from 1:00-5:00 PM. This 3 bed/3.5 [...]
- Preparing for Tropical Weather in Hawaii
Hawaii is abuzz as a powerful hurricane is brewing in the Eastern Pacific. Felicia is a menacing storm that could [...]
- Price Reduced on Spreckelsville Executive Home
One of our sellers just made a nice price reduction on their beautiful Spreckeslville Executive home. Thisimmaculate 3 bed/3.5 bath [...]
- Price Reduced on Great Kihei Oceanfront Property
Are you searching for a great setting to build a beautiful Maui Oceanfront Estate? Our listing on Halama Street in [...]
- Unique Luxury Opportunity in Hana
For those that want to own a Maui getaway that offers a combination of luxury and seclusion, the new condo [...]
- AT&T Experiencing Cell Outage in Hawaii
AT&T is currently experiencing significant disruptions to their cellular service in Hawaii. This has meant intermittent coverage for AT&T customers [...]
- Kapalua Spa Now Open
The Kapalua Resort recently bolstered its guest amenities with the opening of the Kapalua Spa. This beautiful new 30,000 square [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Updates
Over the last couple of years, THE Maui Real Estate Blog has provided pretty extensive coverage of the battle over [...]
- Twitter
I started a Twitter account sometime late in the spring of 2008. I have to admit, I was pretty reluctant [...]
- Best of Maui
Whenever I am visiting a new city, I like to pick up the local independent newspaper. I find that it [...]
- Beautiful Maui Sunset
A Fourth of July weekend of about perfect Maui weather was capped off by a beautiful sunset tonight. Here are [...]
- Fourth of July on Maui
For those that are looking for things to do this weekend on Maui, there are a couple of pretty good [...]
- Happy Canada Day
We want to pass along greetings to our blog readers from the Great White North. We just got back from [...]
- Paia Fest Wrap Up
Sunday’s first annual Paia Fest proved to be a rousing success. The streets were full, there was lots of good [...]
- Slack Key Guitar Festival
A few days back, I blogged on tomorrow’s Paia Fest. This isn’t the only great event planned for tomorrow. If [...]
- Price Reduced on Spreckelsville Home
We just had a nice price reduction on one of Billy’s listing in Spreckelsville . The fully fenced and very [...]
- New Disclosure Law Going into Effect
If you are thinking of listing your property or you have your property listed already, there is a new disclosure [...]
- Wailea Golf Vistas Property-Your Gateway to the Wailea Lifestyle
Over the last week, I have blogged about all of the great Maui Film Festival events and movies happening in [...]
- Saturday at the Maui Film Festival
Its another beautiful day on Maui and a big day at the Maui Film Festival . Steady trade winds and [...]
- International Surfing Day Maui
Tomorrow is International Surfing Day. This event which celebrates the art and sport of surfing is commemorated throughout the world [...]
- Film Festival Special-Price Reduced at the See Forever Estate
The beautiful See Forever Estate was created under the artistic eye of a New York Film Producer. It is only [...]
- Wailea Film Festival Starts Today
The Maui Film Festival at Wailea and the MACC kicks off today. As always, this is a fun event offering [...]
- Maluhia Country Ranches Lot
I thought I would post this cool aerial shot of our listing up in Maluhia Country Ranches. It gives a [...]
- New Paia Bike Path in the Works
Those of you who drive along Hana Highway near Paia may have noticed some construction under way between the Paia [...]
- Maui Miscellaneous
I may have jinxed myself last week when I declared my computer problems over and a return to my regular [...]
- Back in The Saddle
My lap top crashed hard on Monday. I had hopes that the good folks at Maui Computer Care would be [...]
- Anuenue Estate in the Saturday Maui News
Our listing the Anuenue Estate was featured in the Saturday Homes section of the Maui News this past weekend. It [...]
- Price Reduction Friday
We had three sellers reduce their prices today. The first on the list is the Pali Makai Estate. This is [...]
- Maui Meets Manhattan at a Discount
Our seller just reduced his price on the spectacular See Forever Estate in Kula. This one of a kind estate [...]
- Another Ka’anapali Price Reduction
This is just a quick post on our listing in the Summit at Ka’anapali. The seller has reduced their price [...]
- More Market Opportunities
Back in February, I wrote a blog post highlighting four listings that I thought constituted pretty interesting opportunities in this [...]
- Price Reduced! Kihei, Maui Oceanfront Property
We just reduced the price on our oceanfront listing in Kihei. This property is the ideal setting for a family [...]
- Price Reduction in Ka’anapali Summit
We just reduced the price on our Ka’anapali Summit listing again. This is a good opportunity at under $2,000,000. This [...]
- Keiki Fest Maui
If you are scrambling looking for something to keep your kids occupied today, you may want to take them down [...]
- East Maui Taro Festival This Weekend
This is a great weekend to head out to Hana as the community will be hosting its annual East Maui [...]
- Maui Whale Season coming to an End
Whale Season is coming to an end on Maui. I imagine we may still see a few stragglers that are [...]
- Back on the Market-Haiku Condominium Home
My Haiku condominium home listing just fell out of escrow and is back on the market. This property offers views, [...]
- Price Reduced-Spreckelsville Charmer
I just wanted everyone to know that one of our Spreckelsville listings just reduced its price to $995,000. This charming [...]
- First Maui Mangoes of the Season
I was meandering the produce section of Mana Foods yesterday when something caught my eye or should I say something [...]
- Price Reduced-Haiku Condo Home
My seller’s just made a nice price reduction on their condominium home listing in Haiku. This spacious four bedroom/ three [...]
- Touching Base
I have not been a frequent blogger lately. In fact March is shaping up to be one of my low [...]
- As Featured in Yesterday’s Maui News
Our listing the See Forever Estate was the featured home in this week’s Saturday Homes section of the Maui News. [...]
- Saturday Festivals on Maui
There are two festivals of note happening tomorrow on Maui. The first is the Haiku School Ho’olaule’a and Flower Festival. [...]
- Rock Star Deal In Haiku
We just had a big price reduction on one of our Haiku listings. This property is a true market standout [...]
- Kaanapali Executive Home-Price Reduced
We just reduced the price on our executive home listing at the Summit in Ka’anapali. This 3 bed, 3.5 bath [...]
- Educational Meeting on New Maui Bed and Breakfast Ordinance
I kept a pretty close tab on the debate over a new Maui Bed and Breakfast ordinance on the Maui [...]
- Price Reduced! Haiku Condominium Home
One of my sellers just made a nice price reduction on their four bedroom/three bath condominium home in Haiku. The [...]
- Market Opportunities on Maui
Like most of the rest of the country, Maui’s real estate market is seeing some healthy price adjustments. A sizable [...]
- Opportunities in Hana
The weekend before last, the Jalbert family had an opportunity to head out to Hana with some friends for a [...]
- Maui Meets Manhattan
Maui is a far cry from Manhattan. Geography isn’t the only thing that separates the two islands. The pace of [...]
- Price Reduction at Grand Champions
We just had a big price reduction on our listing at the Grand Champions Complex in beautiful Wailea. This is [...]
- A Good Couple of Days to Show Property
Maui has had some pretty spectacular weather over the last two days. These are the classic winter days that make [...]
- Whales Aplenty
This is just a quick post to tell everyone Whale season is in full gear here on Maui. I have [...]
- Price Reductions on Haiku Properties
Our 5.8 acre listing out in Haiku just had a nice price reduction. This is an interesting opportunity at a [...]
- New Listing-Haiku Condominium Home
I have a new listing up in Haiku. This spacious four bedroom/three bath condominium home has been recently remodeled and [...]
- Mayor Signs off on New Bed and Breakfast Bill
As reported in late December, the Maui County Council passed a new Bed and Breakfast ordinance. The new ordinance went [...]
- Price Reduction in Maluhia Country Ranches
We just had a nice price reduction on our vacant land listing at Maluhia Country Ranches. This community offers spectacular [...]
- Price Reduction! Ka’anapali Executive Home
We just had a substantial price reduction on our executive home listing at the Summit in Ka’anapali. This 3 bed, [...]
- The Maui Real Estate Blog Turns Four
We started The Maui Real Estate Blog four years ago yesterday on January 1, 2005. We want to thank all [...]
- Checking In
Some of you may have noticed that my blog posts have been a little more sporadic than usual over the [...]
- Mele Kalikimaka
I just wanted to log on briefly to say Mele Kalikimaka or Merry Christmas. Billy and I are very thankful [...]
- Balancing Economic Stimulus and Community Plans
Over the last few years, Maui county has been working to revise and update the Maui County general plan. The [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Bill Passes County Council
The Maui County Council passed a new bed and breakfast bill yesterday by a seven to one margin. The council [...]
- Virtual Tour up for our Kaanapali Home for Sale
I just wanted to let everyone know we now have a virtual tour posted for our beautiful listing at the [...]
- Beautiful Day on Maui
I am an admitted weather geek. Being a weather geek, I have been keeping my eyes on the weather reports [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Update
I thought a quick update was in order on the bed and breakfast debate on Maui. Saturday’s Maui News reported [...]
- Pali Makai Estate, Haiku, North Shore, Maui, Hawaii
Our beautiful listing, the Pali Makai Estate is back on the market. This spectacular 5.8 acre oceanfront property is for [...]
- Price Reduction-Makawao Homes for Sale
Motivated Sellers are looking for a buyer for these wonderful Makawao homes. Price reduction signals their intent to sell. If [...]
- Maui Real Estate Statistics Easy to Access
Earlier this year, I started posting on Maui Real Estate Statistics on a regular basis. Shortly after the first of [...]
- Maui Condo Entry Prices
Maui has a very diverse range of condos. There are over 210 condos on island and they are by no [...]
- High Surf Advisory
We will likely wake to our largest swell of the season tomorrow with the National Weather Service issuing a high [...]
- Official October Maui Real Estate Statistics
I just wanted to follow up on my Unofficial October Maui Real Estate statistics post from last week. The Realtors [...]
- Paia News and Notes
I have a few updates on our town of Paia. Tuesday night Flatbread will be hosting a community night that [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Bill Moves Past Committee
According to today’s Maui News, the Maui County Council Planning Committee agreed to pass a draft of a new Bed [...]
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Continue to Tighten Loan Guidelines
I received an important update from several of my lending partners today. The change will definitely have an impact on [...]
- Unofficial October Maui Real Estate Statistics
I combed through the Maui MLS this weekend to see what I could find out about October Sales numbers. This [...]
- Miscellaneous notes on November 1st
I had a few quick notes that didn’t quite constitute full blog posts on their own. First of all, we [...]
- Another B&B/TVR Update
Today’s Maui News has another article on the latest efforts of the Maui County Council Planning Committee to craft a [...]
- The Importance of Making Offers…
There’s an old saying in life, “No ask, No get”. Well that adage applies to real estate as well. During [...]
- Spreckelsville Lifestyle
This morning I woke up early and headed down to the beach in Spreckelsville to check the surf. It was [...]
- Maui News Takes an Interesting Look at Maui Land and Pine
Real Estate and agriculture are two subjects that are intertwined on Maui. The primary ties that bind real estate and [...]
- Sailing into the Weekend
It looks like it will be something of a quiet weekend on Maui. Perhaps it is a quiet before the [...]
- Paia Bypass Meeting Tomorrow
My little community of Paia is a one stop light town. On occasion say when the surf is big, the [...]
- Walk in Voting Available on Maui as of Tomorrow
For those that will be off island on election day or would like to exercise their right to vote early, [...]
- Bulk Sale Real Estate Opportunities on Maui
I have noticed a couple of bulk sales on the Maui MLS as of late. A bulk sale is where [...]
- Fourteen in a Row!
For the fourteenth consecutive year, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have selected Maui the number one island destination in [...]
- Planning Committee Agrees to B& B Caps
The planning committee of the Maui County Council convened again on Tuesday to work on a new ordinance governing bed [...]
- Another Sign of the Season
The other day I posted on our first high surf advisory of the season. The arrival of big waves is [...]
- Official September Maui Real Estate Statistics
Late last week, the Realtors Association of Maui posted their official Maui Real Estate statistics. The high level stats were [...]
- Kihei Oceanfront Property
Here are some good aerial photos showing the Oceanfront property we have listed in Kihei. The lot is located on [...]
- Unofficial Maui Real Estate Statistics for September
I spent a little time looking at MLS data over the weekend to come up with the unofficial Maui Real [...]
- Another Great Maui Sunset
Billy’s wife Carla recently snapped these great photos of this sunset while shooting a wedding down in the Makena Area. [...]
- Market Standout in Makawao
In today’s changing world economy it takes a special property to catch someone’s eye. A property that is outstanding in [...]
- Honu!
My brother Billy took a rare day off of work last week for his birthday. He and his family took [...]
- Paia Home with Location, Location, Location
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. I have talked a lot about the great location of my plantation [...]
- Pukalani From Above
Billy recently had the opportunity to do a helicopter ride over Maui with one of his friends. He had his [...]
- Kuau Multi-Unit Property
Our listing in the Kuau neighborhood of Paia has had a price reduction. This multi-unit property has four permitted dwellings. [...]
- Official August 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association of Maui published their official Maui Real Estate Statistics for the Month of August today. There was [...]
- What Does Fannie and Freddie Bail Out Mean for Buyers?
Late on Friday, news began to spread that the federal government would be taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. [...]
- Not a Typo
I have the local multiple listing service database set up so that I get automatic e-mail notifications when a new [...]
- Unofficial Maui Real Estate Statistics for August 2008
It has been a busy start of September for me so it wasn’t until today before I had the chance [...]
- Council Committee Making Compromises on B&Bs
The planning committee for the Maui County Council reversed course during a meeting yesterday when they voted by a 3-2 [...]
- Open House Today-Estate Property in Maunaolu Plantation
I will be sitting an open house today at the Palm Garden Estate in Maunaolu Plantation from 2:00-5:00PM today. This [...]
- Big Final Friday Celebration in Paia
This Friday, Paia town’s merchants are hosting their Final Friday event. This end of the summer event will be Paia’s [...]
- Price Reduction on a Great Haiku Opportunity
We just had a price reduction on one of our Haiku listings. This is a great opportunity for those that [...]
- Places to Stay in Paia, Maui
Billy and I live in Paia on the North Shore of Maui. It is located away from the island’s primary [...]
- Price Reduced! Great Property in Makawao Town
We just had a price reduction on our great little listing up in Makawao. This property features two well maintained [...]
- Great Day on Maui
Yesterday, I had one of those great Maui days. I took my five year old nephew Ryder (Billy’s son) on [...]
- The Studio Maui
The island of Maui is renowned a hot bed for Yoga. The biggest yoga studio on Maui is The Studio [...]
- Maunaolu Plantation Estate
I just wanted to remind everyone of the great estate property we have listed up in Maunaolu Plantation. The Palm [...]
- Official July Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association just released its official Maui Real Estate statistics for July today. We saw a few more closes [...]
- County Council Continues to Work on TVR/Bed and Breakfast Issue
According to the Maui News, the Maui County Council Planning Committee continued to make small steps towards resolving the outstanding [...]
- Unofficial Maui Real Estate Statistics for July 2008
Yesterday, I searched through our MLS to get a sneak peak at the July Maui Real Estate Statistics. I was [...]
- Ka’anapali Luxury Market Update
Over the last few months, I have been giving updates on the Maui Luxury Real Estate Market. I started with [...]
- Final Friday Reminder
This is just a quick reminder that Paia’s merchants are holding their monthly Final Friday Event tonight. Most of the [...]
- Changing Maui Real Estate Market Bringing Some Buyer Opportunities
Over the last couple of years I have talked to a number of buyers who found that the properties they [...]
- Big Views and Nice Acreage
I just wanted to remind folks of our beautiful vacant land listing up in Maluhia Country Ranches. This 5.66 acre [...]
- Welcome Rain
Maui has been experiencing drought like conditions over the last couple of months after an exceptionally dry late winter, spring, [...]
- Another Alternative Energy Venture on Maui
The Maui News had an article today on a new alternative energy venture planned for Maui. HR BioPetroleum is teaming [...]
- Unusual Maui Summer Weather
The first half of July has brought some pretty unusual weather for Maui. Traditionally, July is a month of steady [...]
- Kapalua Luxury Market Update
Billy had a nice close in the Pineapple Hill area of Kapalua yesterday. The 4,125 square foot executive home with [...]
- Mango Madness
Walking around town, I have noticed that the mango crop appeared to be pretty bountiful. There is a large mango [...]
- June 2008 Official Maui Real Estate Statistics
The official June 2008 Maui Real Estate statistics came out today. As I mentioned in my unofficial June stats blog [...]
- County Council Continues Attempts to Resolve Vacation Rental Debate
County council member Gladys Baisa entered this Tuesday’s planning committee meeting with the hope that the council would be able [...]
- Price Reduced on Soulful Home in Downtown Paia
My sellers just made a nice price reduction on their home in downtown Paia. This home is located smack dab [...]
- Unofficial June 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
I spent a little time today looking up the June sales figures for Maui Real Estate. In my post on [...]
- Happy Canada Day
We have seen a lot more inquiries over the last year from Canadian Buyers. The relative strength of the Canadian [...]
- Cool Aerial Footage of Maui’s Northshore
Billy was browsing the Internet the other day when he came across this great video of Maui’s North Shore. The [...]
- Price Reduced on Green Spreckelsville Home
Our green listing in Spreckelsville just had a nice price reduction. This home offers a blend of luxury amenities and [...]
- North Shore and Upcountry Luxury Real Estate Market Update
We have received positive feedback on our Wailea Real Estate Market and Luxury Real Estate Market Updates. Based on that [...]
- Luxury Listings Reminder
This just a quick reminder post on two of our luxury listings. Both are a great fit for discerning luxury [...]
- Are Summers Hot on Maui?
With this the first full day of summer, I thought I might address a question that comes up from time [...]
- TVR Proponents Suffer Setback
The Planning Committee of the Maui County Council took up the Transient Vacation Rental issue in a meeting yesterday. The [...]
- Wailea Real Estate Market Update
The Wailea Film Festival ended last night after a great five days. After spotlighting, the cultural events happening in Wailea [...]
- Upcountry Fair
While Wailea is holding its celebration of tinsel town this week, Maui’s Upcountry is celebrating its agricultural roots at theUpcountry [...]
- Starlight Cinema at Baccarat
Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to attend the Starlight Cinema at the Baccarat Resort. It was a great evening [...]
- United Adding Flights to Kahului
United Airlines appears to be bullish on Maui tourism. They are adding four daily flights to Kahului Airport for the [...]
- Official May Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association of Maui posted their official real estate statistics for the month of May. The official stats are [...]
- Vacation Rental Issue to Remain on Agenda of County Council
On Tuesday, the Maui County Council Planning Committee reviewed a series of bills from the planning commission on Transient Vacation [...]
- Another New Addition To The Paia Retail Scene
The retail scene continues to change dramatically in Paia Town. The latest addition is The Aloha Shirt Museum at 127 [...]
- Unofficial May 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
I have been digging through last month’s sales numbers to come up with the unofficial May Maui Real Estate statistics. [...]
- County Council Meeting on Vacation Rentals
As discussed in a number of previous blog posts, the county of Maui has been going through a transition period [...]
- May Maui Luxury Real Estate Market Update
Last year was a banner year for luxury sales in Maui. There were a number of eye popping closes including [...]
- The Second Paia FAME
Paia will be hosting its second final Friday event tonight. On the last Friday of every month, the shops and [...]
- Weekend on Lanai
Billy and I just had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend on Lanai. We took the ferry over on Saturday afternoon. [...]
- Nice Price Reduction on Big Oceanview Acreage
Our listing at Maluhia Country Ranches in Kahakuloa just had a nice price reduction. This 5.66 acre lot boasts huge [...]
- As Featured in the Saturday Homes Section of the Maui News
Our listing the Palm Garden Estate at Maunaolu Plantation is the featured property in the Saturday Home’s section of the [...]
- Hamoa Among Ten Best Beaches
Steven Leatherman aka Dr. Beach recently released his list of the ten best beaches in America. Once again, a Maui [...]
- Charley’s Bar to Reopen Tonight
A Paia landmark will be opening its doors again tonight after being closed since Christmas Eve. Charley’s Bar has been [...]
- Good News for Buyers Looking for a Jumbo Mortgage
The economic stimulus package that the Federal Government passed earlier this year combined with numerous rate cuts from the Fed [...]
- The Housing Crisis Is Over. Or Is it?
A few weeks ago, in a commentary in the Wall Street Journal, Cyril Moulle-Berteaux, managing partner of Traxis Partners LP, [...]
- Maui Property Tax Rates / FY 2009
The Maui News announced yesterday that the County Council has officially set property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2009. I [...]
- Official April 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
On May 3rd I posted the “unofficial” April 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics. I came up with these numbers by [...]
- More Pictures from the Spreckelsville Green Jewel
I have a few more pictures to share from our new listing in Spreckelsville. This great home offers convenience and [...]
- Paia Price Reduction
Our sellers just reduced their price on their great Hawaii Plantation style home in Paia. This great home features the [...]
- Unofficial April 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
I spent a little time today poking through our MLS database to come up with the unofficial April Maui Real [...]
- Property Tax Rates
The Maui County Council is in the midst of reviewing the 2008-2209 fiscal budget. At this point, council has indicated [...]
- Vacation Rentals Find Advocate on County Council
Maui County Council Member Mike Victorino is introducing a resolution in front of council addressing the current crack down on [...]
- New Photos and Virtual Tour for my Paia Listing
I have some new pictures and a virtual tour for my cute little plantation house listing in Paia. This three [...]
- Three Signs of Spring on Maui
I saw three pretty strong signs that spring is here on Maui. I know, I know. Seasons seem like a [...]
- Official March 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
Last week, I posted the unofficial March 2008 Real Estate Statistics for Maui. Late last week, our board of Realtors [...]
- Unofficial March 2008 Maui Real Estate Statistics
While the local Realtors Association has not released the official real estate statistics for Maui for the month of March, [...]
- Palm Garden Estate Cottage Pictures
Yesterday I posted a number of pictures and a link to a virtual tour from the main house at the [...]
- More Palm Garden Estate Pictures and a Virtual Tour
We were able to get a professional photographer up to our Palm Garden Estate listing in Maunaolu Plantation. They did [...]
- Shangri-La By The Sea
When one talks about condo amenities, they are usually talking about pools, tennis courts, spas and ocean access. However, there [...]
- Banner Year for Humpback Whales on Maui
Ron Youngblood is one of my favorite writers for the Maui News. I’m an avid reader of his “Maui Nei” [...]
- THE Maui Real Estate Blog is Reviewed
We were recently informed by the folks over at Blogged.com that our blog went through their review process. We are [...]
- Maui County Property Tax Assessment Day
March 15 is the day that tax assessments are sent out to property owners on Maui. It is a difficult [...]
- Great Maui Whale Watch Video
Our local realtor’s association hosts a whale watch as a fund raiser for its Presidential Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund [...]
- February Stats Show a Bump
The Maui Board of Realtors recently released the county wide real estate statistics for February 2008. January was the first [...]
- Chamber of Commerce to Sponsor TVR Workshop
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a workshop on vacation rentals this Saturday at the Maui Arts and [...]
- Survey Suggests Island Residents Support Vacation Rentals
When Mayor Charmaine Tavares began her crack down on non-permitted vacation rentals, she suggested that her actions were reflecting the [...]
- No’ Mo’ Plastic Bag Auction Ends Tomorrow
Our little community of Paia is trying to become the first plastic bag free town in Hawaii. With a local [...]
- Day to Day Life in Maui
Making a move to Maui from the mainland can be a pretty big step. For most that move to Maui, [...]
- Snow on Maui (I am Serious This Time)
Maui’s North Shore and Upcountry woke to some stormy weather today with cool temperatures and rainy skies. Up on the [...]
- Maui Real Estate Up in 2008?
The start of the new year has brought a lot of prognostication on the real estate market. While you will [...]
- Charley’s Restaurant Open
Charley’s Bar and Restaurant has been a Paia landmark since 1969. Charley’s restaurant is popular with locals and tourists stopping [...]
- West Maui Home Price Reduction
Our listing in the Kahana/Honokowai area of West Maui just had a $100,000 price reduction. The 6 bedroom/6.5 bath 4,650 [...]
- Paia Contemporary Gallery
Maui is known as a haven for artists. The natural landscape encourages residents to express their vision and it draws [...]
- Realtors Association of Maui Releases Vacation Rental Study
The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) has released an Economic Impact Study on non-permitted vacation rentals. RAM has expressed opposition [...]
- 2007 Maui Real Estate Statistics
The Realtors Association of Maui recently released its 2007 Maui sales statistics with a quick overview from Chief Staff Executive [...]
- MVRA to Appeal Vacation Rental Decision
The Maui Vacation Rental Association will appeal a December court decision that dismissed their suit against Maui County. The suit [...]
- Beautiful Winter Weather
The weather over the last few days have been fantastic in Maui. After a December that was a little rainier [...]
- Multi-Unit Property in Kuau
Billy and I have a new multi-unit property in Kuau (Paia). The property combines a phenomenal location on the ocean [...]
- The Maui Real Estate Blog Turns Three
It is hard to believe we have been posting on THE Maui Real Estate Blog for three years. We take [...]
- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou
Billy and I want to say Hau’oli Makahiki Hou or Happy New Year. It has been a good 2007 for [...]
- Home Owner Exemption Reminder
This is just a quick reminder that Monday is the deadline to file for a home owner exemption for the [...]
- RadiOpio Back on the Air
The Paia Youth and Cultural Center’s radio station is back on the air as of today. The station had been [...]
- Who Pays for HOA and Condo Documents?
Aloha Maui Property Owners, Just a quick administrative update for Maui property sellers. The standard Hawaii Purchase Contract spells out [...]
- Vacation Rental Update
The debate over vacation rentals hit the courts again on Monday. Judge Michael Seabright denied the Maui Vacation Rental Associations [...]
- Another North Shore Christmas Shopping Opportunity
The women of Wings Hawaii are having a sale today up at their Haiku store at Pauwela Cannery. Wings offers [...]
- Cute Maui House Near the Beach
As the mercury dips on the mainland, and end of the year paper work begins to pile deeper on your [...]
- RadiOpio Knocked Out by Storm
There has been a void in my music listening over the last week. The Paia Youth and Cultural Center’s RadiOpio [...]
- Vacation Rental and Bed and Breakfast Update
This year has been turbulent for the owners of many bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals on the island of [...]
- Pio Ocean View Apartments
Pio Ocean View Apartments is an apartment complex in Wailuku that has recently been converted to condos. The complex consists [...]
- Good Luck Lunas!
The Lahainaluna Lunas will be playing in the state division II football finals tonight at Aloha Stadium in Oahu. They [...]
- Sugar Cove Hits New Heights
The Maui Real Estate market is seeing price decreases across many different segments of the market. That being said, unique [...]
- Big Surf and Big Rain
The South Shore of Maui and the rest of the Hawaiian Islands are experiencing an unusually large late season swell. [...]
- Happy Halloween
Halloween is a pretty big holiday on Maui. Driving around the island, you will see Halloween decorations in front of [...]
- Hazy Day
As something of a weather geek, something was amiss with today’s weather. The tradewinds were blowing steadily between 20 and [...]
- Vacation Rental News
Vacation Rentals were in the news again last week as more testimony was heard by the Maui County Planning Commission. [...]
- Southern California Fires
In my time on Maui, I have met a lot of visitors, transplants and second home owners from the San [...]
- Potential Upcountry Horse Property
If you are interested in estate properties that have potential for horses, you want to consider our beautiful listing in [...]
- Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
“Lies, damned lies and statistics.†Benjamin Disraeli coined the phrase and Mark Twain made it famous. The saying is pretty [...]
- Beautiful Sunsets from this Upcountry Home
Our listing in Maunaolu Plantation is nestled in the Upcountry of Maui on the Northwest flank of Haleakala. The area [...]
- First Humpback of the Year
Winter time in Maui is marked by a few signs of the season. The waves grow large on the north [...]
- Haiku Hill
Haiku Hill is one of the most desirable subdivisions in Haiku and arguably the North Shore. This small subdivision boasts [...]
- Back on The Market In Paia
Our cute listing in Paia just fell out of escrow and is back on the market. This great home had [...]
- Vacation Rental Update
Vacation Rentals are currently a hot button issue on Maui. The county has switched to an active enforcement policy on [...]
- More Maunaolu Listing Pictures
I just wanted to post a few more pictures of our beautiful listing in Maunaolu Plantation. This really is a [...]
- Daniel Sullivan Photo Exhibition
Our friend Daniel Sullivan will be opening a new photography exhibit at the Livewire Cafe in Lahaina. Daniel has traveled [...]
- Upcountry Convenience
There was a recent price reduction on a cute little place just outside of downtown Makawao. This two bedroom/one bath [...]
- Rentals on Maui
We get a lot of inquiries on MauiRealEstate.com about long term rentals on island. Our business is to focus on [...]
- Public Meetings on Honua’ula and Vacation Rentals
Last night, the Kihei Community Center was the site for public testimony on the proposed Honua’ula development. Over 125 people [...]
- Subprime Mortgage Issues and Maui
When I picked up yesterday’s Maui News, I had to do something of a double take. Splashed across the front [...]
- Beautiful Labor Day Weekend on Maui
It is another beautiful holiday weekend here in Maui. The high temperatures are in the mid 80s, tradewinds are blowing [...]
- Paia selected one of America’s Coolest Small Towns
Budget Travel magazine recently selected our town of Paia as one of America’s Coolest Small Towns. The magazine cited the [...]
- Search and E-mail Outage
We continue to have some issues with the search function on our site as we migrate to a new hosting [...]
- Search Outage
End users of MauiRealEstate.com may experience difficulties with our search page over the next 24-48 hours as we migrate our [...]
- Cottages at Kulamalu
The Cottages at Kulamalu is a unique community that will be geared towards retiring baby boomers. Located within the larger [...]
- Lowest Priced Listing in Spreckelsville
If you are looking for a move in ready home in Spreckelsville, this listing is worth your consideration. This three [...]
- Real Estate Agent/Animal Rescue
Yesterday, Billy and his wife Carla were having breakfast when their two kids came into the house and excitedly announced [...]
- Hurricane Flossie Update
After barreling towards the Big Island as a category four hurricane, Flossie is now a tropical storm headed west away [...]
- Hawaii Hurricane Update
We have had a few clients and friends on the mainland asking about Hurricane Flossie today. I just wanted to [...]
- Things to do on Maui…
I work 6 days a week, have two children, a wife, two dogs, and I am an active member of [...]
- On the Maui County Priority Water Meter List – What does that mean for you?
On Maui access to water is a requirement to building and development. There is an ongoing dialog / debate as [...]
- Paia Opportunity
The price of our cute listing in the heart of Paia was just reduced. This great little home is move [...]
- Baccarat Wailea Resorts & Residences Availability Update Friday August 3.
The Baccarat grand opening sales event was held last week. Reports from the event were that most of the demand [...]
- Maui Onion Festival This Weekend
This weekend Whalers Village in Ka’anapali will be hosting the 18th annual Maui Onion Festival. The Maui Kula Onion is [...]
- A Weekend in Hana
Bright and early Saturday morning, I headed off to Hana with my friends Tom and Jeanine to help celebrate Tom’s [...]
- Movie Night at Cafe Mambo
If you are looking for something different to do tonight, head over to Cafe Mambo in Paia for dinner and [...]
- Maui Real Estate opportunities for international buyers?
An article in today’s New York Times regarding the plunge in the US currency versus the Euro and the British [...]
- Welcome Rain
For those that have been visited Maui over the last 6-8 months, chances are you had really good weather. This [...]
- 1031-Two bedroom vacation rental
This week’s 1031 of the week is a cute recently renovated two bedroom condo at Kihei Garden Estates across the [...]
- Illegal Vacation Rental Enforcement to be Stepped Up
The Fourth of July edition of the Maui News featured an article about the county’s plan to crack down on [...]
- Makawao Rodeo and Parade
As mentioned in a recent blog post, the Makawao Rodeo and Parade is being held this weekend. The rodeo starts [...]
- Cute Kula Condominium Home under 430K
If you have been struggling to find a cute home in the Kula area for under $430,000, look no further. [...]
- Pines at Koele Now for Sale
The Pines at Koele, a new detached condominium home development in Lanai is now on the market. This collection of [...]
- Price Reduced on Cute Paia Home
Our great little listing just a short stroll from Paia town just had a big price reduction. This great little [...]
- First Day of Summer on Maui
Today is the summer solstice and the first day of summer. It has been a beautiful day here on Maui [...]
- Bed and Breakfast Price Reduction
Our Bed and Breakfast listing in West Maui was just reduced in price from $1,495,000 to $1,450,000. This reduction solidifies [...]
- Spreckelsville Update
The popular neighborhood of Spreckelsville attracts both second home buyers and Kama’aina alike for its great location next to beaches, [...]
- Mango Season
It first became apparent about a month back when I drove through Lahaina. The mango trees along the Honopi’ilani Highway [...]
- Maui Bed and Breakfast Opportunity
We have been getting more interest in our Bed and Breakfast listing in West Maui. This is a great opportunity [...]
- Green Building in Hawaii Article
The Honolulu Star Bulletin ran an article this weekend on the increase in Green Building design in Hawaii. In some [...]
- Hawaii Land Starting at $39.95?
Categorize this opportunity as too good to be true. People with a lot of patience and a good sense of [...]
- Paia Price Reduction
Our office’s cute listings in Paia was just reduced in price from $598,000 to $579,000. This great home was remodeled [...]
- Maui Biofuels
The New York Times had an article the other day on efforts to develop the biofuels industry in Hawaii. With [...]
- Favorite Listings Fixed
We were recently notified that our favorite listings function on the website was not working properly. We apologize for the [...]
- Gazumped!
The experience of buying and selling a home can vary from smooth as silk to pull out your hair exasperating. [...]
- Peahi Farms Spec Home
There is a new MLS listing today for the Peahi Farms subdivision in Haiku. This new development has only offered [...]
- County Council Changes Property Tax Rates
After much deliberation, the Maui County Council has opted to lower property tax rates across a number of property classifications. [...]
- Paia Prepares for the Dalai Lama
There is palpable excitement on the streets of Paia today as final preparations are made for a visit from one [...]
- Buying In New Developments
At the peak of Maui’s most recent real estate boom, it was difficult for the average home or condo buyer [...]
- A Couple More Pictures
I wanted to post a few more pictures for our fantastic new Haiku listing. This beautiful four bedroom/three bath home [...]
- Maui Alternative Energy Gathering
Maui’s reliance on imported fuels and beautiful natural environment has made island residents pretty conscious of alternative energies. At a [...]
- Beautiful Holiday Weekend for Maui
The holiday weekend’s forecast calls for sunny skies. Light trade winds and potentially large surf for Sunday. It sounds like [...]
- Market Update-Ultra Luxury Properties Strongest
As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2007, I thought I would pass along a couple of [...]
- Maui’s Lowest priced home over 4,500 Square Feet
This West Maui home is the lowest priced home on Maui with 4,500 square feet or more by a significant [...]
- 1031 of the Week-Lahaina Town Beachfront
This week’s 1031 of the week is for the second home owner who always wanted to be on the beach [...]
- Ryder Charges
It is fun watching kids grow up around the ocean in Maui. As their comfort level builds, their confidence in [...]
- Spacious Huelo Home
If you have a large family, finding a home on Maui can be challenging. The size and scale of homes [...]
- As Featured in Today’s Maui News
Aina Lani, our beachfront listing in Spreckelsville, was the featured property in today’s Saturday Home edition of the Maui News. [...]
- Balinese Style in Maui
People will often ask the question where do people from Maui go on vacation. The answer is all over the [...]
- Discovery on Maui
Maui is a land of discovery for kids. Whether it is the small world of a tide pool, a secluded [...]
- Nice Article on Hana
Billy found a nice travel article on Hana on CNN.com. While it is a travel piece, it does a pretty [...]
- Search Updates
We have made a few changes to the search results on MauiRealEstate.com. Recently, we have received a number of inquiries [...]
- Maui Bed and Breakfast Price Reduction
Our West Maui Bed and Breakfast listing has been reduced in price again. As it stands, this is a wonderful [...]
- Form and Function
If you appreciate furniture that doubles as art, stop by the Sutrov Gallery in Paia this evening. The gallery will [...]
- New Spreckelsville Listing
There is a new listing in Spreckelsville this week. This home is in the Spreck’s V subdivision. The home is [...]
- Cute Paia Home
Our office has a great listing in Paia for those that value convenience. This charming home was extensively remodeled in [...]
- Another Too Good to Be True
We have received a number of inquiries this week for a new land listing on Maui. At first glance, it [...]
- It’s Better on the Beach!
Its hard to beat the feeling of walking outside and feeling the sand and the warm waters of the Pacific [...]
- Maui Foreclosures
Occasionally, we receive inquiries from prospective buyers about foreclosure properties. Over the last few years there have been a limited [...]
- Spreckelsville Land for Sale
Spreckelsville is a very desirable area on Maui’s North Shore. Its proximity to beaches, Maui Country Club, the conveniences of [...]
- Maui’s Best White Sand Beach Value Just Got Better
Our fantastic White Sand Beach Listing on the North Shore just had a big price reduction. The seller has reduced [...]
- Maui Bed and Breakfast for Sale
This listing has sold. That being said, we have another Maui Bed and Breakfast for Sale in the Kuau area [...]
- New Maui Planning Director Shares Views
In an article in yesterday’s Maui News, new Maui County Planning Director Jeff Hunt shares his views on issues he [...]
- Blue Horizons Maui Open House Today
I will be sitting at our Bed and Breakfast for sale in West Maui from 1:00 to 4:00 PM today. [...]
- Harvest Time at Opana Orchards
Our listing at Opana Orchards in Haiku is in the midst of a bountiful citrus crop. The 45 + citrus [...]
- Another Weekend for Golfers
While last weekend West Maui hosted the Mercedes Championship, this weekend there will be a PGA event in South Maui. [...]
- Maui Long Term Rentals and Vacation Rentals
We have been receiving a number of inquiries lately for long term rentals and vacation rentals. Our specialty and focus [...]
- Mahinahina Open House Today
I will be sitting at our Mahinahina listing in West Maui today doing an open house. With 6 beds/ 6.5 [...]
- Hau’oli Makahiki Hou
As the sun sets on 2006 (pun intended), the Jalbert brothers would like to say Hau’oli Makahiki Hou or Happy [...]
- Airtech-Cheap Flights to Maui
Have you been looking for an excuse to come to Maui to look at property? Perhaps cheap airfare is a [...]
- Po’olenalena Beach
Billy’s wife Carla was recently down at Po’olenalena Beach doing some wedding photography. Here are some images from the beach [...]
- Walk to Conveniences
In today’s day and age, communities have become more spread out. For most, a trip to the store or the [...]
- Mele Kalikimaka
The Jalbert brothers would like to say Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas), Hau’oli Hanukaha (Happy Hanukkah) and Hau’oli Kawanaka (HappyKwanzaa). We [...]
- Maui’s Best White Sand Beach Value
If you are looking for the best white sand beach value on Maui, look no further than Aina Lani on [...]
- Big Surf and Clear Skies
The holiday weekend looks like it will have beautiful weather on Maui. We should see mostly sunny skies with a [...]
- Wailuku Opportunity
If you work in downtownWailuku and are looking to find a property within walking distance of your job, you may [...]
- West Maui Park Space Up for Review
A bold plan to create a park between the Pali and Puamana in West Maui is working its way through [...]
- Huelo Price Reductions
A couple of our office’s great listings in the Huelo area of Haiku were just reduced in price. These 4 [...]
- Maui Market Update: A Buyer’s Perspective
After a long run of double digit appreciation, our market has experienced a “transition†year. The first quarter of the [...]
- North Shore Village Paia Open
We will have our listing in North Shore Village in Paia open briefly tomorrow morning for viewing. Thursday is the [...]
- Spacious West Maui Home Price Reduction and Open House
We just had a big price reduction on our Spacious Mahinahina Home listings in West Maui. The home previously listed [...]
- Island Fever?
I am frequently asked by client’s from the mainland whether I get island fever living on a relatively small island [...]
- Open House Today
If you are out and about in the Lahaina and West Maui area, I will be hosting an open house [...]
- Maui Beachfront Condo Back on the Market
Our great 2 bed/2 bath beachfront condo in Kihei just fell out of escrow. Located in the Kamaole Nalu complex [...]
- Na Ali’i Hawaii State Champs!
The King Kekaulike Na Ali’i of Maui’s North Shore and Upcountry are the new Hawaii Division II State Football Champions. [...]
- Good Luck Na’Ali’i
Good luck to the King Kekaulike Na’ali’i in tonights division II State football championship. The Na’ali’i of Maui’s North Shore [...]
- Maui’s Best Oceanfront Value Just Got Better
Maui’s best oceanfront value, just got better. Our beautiful beachfront listing just reduced its price from $4,995,000 to $4,500,000. This [...]
- Humpback Whales
While I have yet to see a Humpback Whale this year, I had whales on my brain today. More precisely, [...]
- Nice Home in Makawao Estates
Last week, I had the opportunity to view a nice listing in Makawao Estates. This 2 bedroom/2 bath home features [...]
- Congrats Na Ali’i!
I had the opportunity to attend an incredible sporting event last night as King Kekaulike High School squared off against [...]
- Good Luck Baldwin and King Kekaulike
Two Maui High School Football teams will be playing today in the state semifinals. At 5:00 PM, the Baldwin Bears [...]
- Hau`oli Lâ Ho`omaika`i!
We would like to wish everyone a Hau’oli Lâ Ho’omaika’a. That is Hawaiian for Happy Thanksgiving! The Jalbert brothers have [...]
- Fiesta Time Paia
Today was the grand opening for Fiesta Time, a tasty new Mexican restaurant in Paia. They have all of your [...]
- Haiku Estate Virtual Tour
We have a great virtual tour and photo gallery for our recently completed Estate in Haiku. With over 5,600 square [...]
- Paia Old and New
There is an interesting article on one of Paia’s landmarks in today’s Maui News. The Mantokuji Mission celebrated 100 years [...]
- Happy Halloween!
Billy and I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and fun Halloween. Halloween is a pretty big holiday on [...]
- Spacious Mahinahina Home
This is just a quick reminder on our listing in the Mahinahina neighborhood in West Maui. This beautiful and spacious [...]
- Putting in a Couple Plugs for Maui Events and Businesses
Every once in a while, I will use the Maui Real Estate Blog to put in a plug for a [...]
- Eathquake Follow Up
Life is returning to normal pretty quickly on Maui. The island was fortunate in that damage was limited and most [...]
- Hawaii Earthquake Update – Maui Report
There was a whole lotta shakin’ going on at the Jalbert household this morning on Maui. The family was upstairs [...]
- Looking for Mountain Real Estate?
One of the things we have learned is that a lot of people who spend a substantial amount of time [...]
- Maui’s First Ukulele Festival
Maui has hosted a slack key guitar festival for over 13 years. For the first time, the Valley Island will [...]
- More Maui Musings
The last few days have brought a few more signs of winter to Maui. I usually am fortunate to go [...]
- West Kuiaha Meadows Estate
Billy was up in Haiku at our New Listing in West Kuiaha Meadows today. This beautiful 5 bedroom, three and [...]
- National Solar Tour Event on Maui
The American Solar Energy Society has selected this coming Saturday October 7th as the National Solar Tour. This will be [...]
- Maui Polo
If the word polo conjures images of the stuffy and super rich, take a drive up to Olinda this afternoon [...]
- Search Changes
Aloha! Just this last week, we updated our search functions on Maui Real Estate.com. Both our search page and the [...]
- Beautiful Kula Glen Estate
As I mentioned yesterday, this month’s Coconut Chronicles has a feature on Kula properties. Just today, one of my favorite [...]
- Change in Seasons
With a variation of ten degrees or less in year round high temperatures, it is hard to imagine that you [...]
- Coconut Chronicles
I just posted the latest version of our newsletter The Coconut Chronicles. We have two feature articles this week. Our [...]
- Open Houses Today!
Billy and I will be sitting open houses at two of our listings in Haiku. Billy will be sitting at [...]
- Waipuilani
Our office has a new listing at the Waipuilani complex in
- Trade Winds Blowing
Maui’s tradewinds have been blowing steadily over the last few days. Maui’s trades not only keep our climate pleasant, they [...]
- Elegant Condominium Home in Haiku
Our elegant and beautiful condominium home in Haiku was featured in the Saturday homes section of the Maui News. The [...]
- Kula and the Oprah Effect
In the month of June, “O” magazine published an article on Oprah’s new home in Kula. Since then, we have [...]
- More Paia Musings
Every once in a while, I will chime in with a few things going on in and around Paia the [...]
- Pali Makai Estate Haiku Maui
One of Maui’s most spectacular homes is back on the market awaiting a new owner. Situated along the dramatic North [...]
- Bamboo Homes on Maui
I had the opportunity to attend an open house for a recently completed bamboo home up in Haiku. The home [...]
- July Sales Stats for Maui Real Estate
The July Sales stats have yet to be posted online by the Realtors Association of Maui. However, the numbers have [...]
- Maui Homes with Pools
With Maui’s warm temperatures year round, a pool can be an appealing amenity for prospective home buyers. It is nice [...]
- Paia Price Reductions
Our four condominium homes in Paia have been reduced in price. The two bedroom is the first home listing in [...]
- Indigo Paia Website
Our friends Daniel Sullivan and Caramiya Davies-Reid own the beautiful store Indigo in Paia. It is located in the Paia [...]
- A Few Price Reductions
A few of our listings have reduced their prices over the last couple of days. Our spacious, impecabbly maintained, condominium [...]
- Maui and Kids
There was an article in the travel section of the New York Times today on Maui as a kid friendly [...]
- More Standouts
Before I left for vacation, I did a post on some of our listings that stand out in the market. [...]
- Wailea Redevelopment
Last summer, Kapalua Resort gained approval to knock down the older Kapalua Bay Hotel in an effort to redevelop the [...]
- Beautiful Haiku Home
Billy has just put his own property on the market. This magical, bucolic country estate is less than 5 minutes [...]
- Standing out within the Market
One of the most important jobs as a Realtor is to know and understand your local market. In order to [...]
- Paia Musings
There are some noteworthy events happening in Paia, the great little town on Maui’s North Shore that I call home. [...]
- West Maui Mountains
The West Maui Mountains are Maui’s oldest Mountains. They are remnants of an old shield volcano that last erupted more [...]
- Paia Residential Condos
We now have four condominium homes listed in the Kuau area of Paia. There are 3 three bed/ one bath [...]
- Development News
Over the last three days has been extensive coverage of new development issues in the Maui News. There were specific [...]
- Wine Corner Paia
The Wine Corner, Paia’s great little beer, wine and liquor store has moved to a new location. It is now [...]
- Venturing into the Pacific Ocean – Be Careful Out There…
I may be dating myself a bit, but one of my favorite TV shows was the 1980′s police drama Hill [...]
- More Pukalani Pictures
Billy snapped a number of additional pictures of his listing in Pukalani. This is a great 3 bed/3 bath home [...]
- Statistics and Headlines
As Maui’s Real Estate market has showed steady and significant appreciation over the last five years, there have been a [...]
- Haiku Luxury Estate Construction Progressing
Construction on our listing in the West Kuiaha Meadows Subdivision of Haiku is making steady progress. It looks like construction [...]
- Price Reduction on Kuau Condominium Homes
One of our cute condominium home listings in Kuau just reduced its price to $489,000. This 3 bedroom 1 bath [...]
- Konrad’s Ship Gallery
Located on the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Hana Highway in Paia is a pretty cool shop called Konrad’s Ship [...]
- Beautiful Memorial Weekend on Maui
Maui was filled with off island visitors for Memorial Day weekend. I imagine most are leaving the island with a [...]
- Maui Does it Again
When Stephen Leatherman aka “Dr. Beach” did his very first list on the best beaches in America back in 1991, [...]
- More Maui New Development News
Pulelehua, Maui Land and Pineapple’s proposed development in West Maui went before the Maui County Planning Commision again this week. [...]
- Haiku Opportunity Price Reduction
One of residential condos in Haiku was just reduced in price from $610,000 to $595,000. This spacious home has 4 [...]
- Lahaina Noon
I am a bit of a weather geek. I admit to checking the weather once or twice a day. It [...]
- Malia’s First Swim
Billy’s daughter Malia has shown a passion for the ocean from an early age. Growing up on Maui can do [...]
- Haiku Makai Estate Property
The sellers of the beautiful estate property in Haiku Makai have reduced the price of their home from $3,500,000to $2,995,000! [...]
- Hau’oli La Makuhine
Hau’oli La Makuhine means Happy Mothers Day in Hawaiian. Billy and I just wanted to wish all the mothers out [...]
- Price reduction on this Beautiful Haiku Home
The price on one of our beautiful condominium home listings in Haiku was just reduced from $999,999 to $950,000. This [...]
- Paia Bypass
The price of paradise can be the occasional traffic jam. Our infrastructure is taking a little bit of time to [...]
- County Budget Includes Decrease in Property Tax Rates
The Maui county budget for the next fiscal year was given a preliminary ok from all 9 of the Maui [...]
- Sunday fun for the Keikis
If you are looking for something to do on this beautiful Sunday in Maui, head down to the War Memorial [...]
- Listing News
I wanted to post some additional information on a few of our listings. First and foremost, there was a price [...]
- Opana Orchards Price Reduction
Billy’s beautiful listing “Opana Orchards” in Haiku was just reduced in price from $1,300,000 to $1,200,000. This is a wonderful [...]
- Weather Change
The end of February and the month of March were pretty turbulent weather wise in the Hawaiian Islands. Fortunately for [...]
- Haiku Luxury Home Virtual Tour
We just had a virtual tour completed for our four bedroom/three bath luxury condominium home in Haiku. This beautiful home [...]
- North Shore Plantation Homes
There have been a couple of cute Plantation Style Homes to come on the market over the last three weeks. [...]
- Opana Orchards
If the idea of growing what you eat is appealing, you may be interested in this listing out in Haiku. [...]
- Paia Town Center
There was an article in Wednesday’s Maui News on the Paia Town Center Commercial development. This project encompasses a couple [...]
- Ulupalakua Virtual Tour
We did a virtual tour this week of our beautiful listing in Ulupalakua. This is a great way for you [...]
- Rare Plants Found
A survey of the site of the proposed Wailea 670 Development by the Hawaiian Native plant Society uncovered a number [...]
- Open Houses in Kuau
If you are up on the North Shore of Maui this weekend, come and stop by to check out our [...]
- RSS Feeds
What is an RSS feed? I scanned around for a good non techy description and found the following quote from [...]
- Opana Orchards Virtual Tour
We just had a virtual tour done of Billy’s beautiful listing Opana Orchards out in Haiku. This beautiful 3 bedroom/ [...]
- New Video on Kuau Bayview Listing
My friends over at In_House Production created a video for me for my listing at Kuau Bayview. They do a [...]
- Coconut Chronicles Volume XIV
The fourteenth edition of our newsletter has been posted on the site today. This month’s issue of the Coconut Chronicles [...]
- Price Reduction on Paia Condo Home
One of Billy’s condominium homes for sale in Kuau was just reduced in price from $559,000 to $499,999! This 3 [...]
- Beautiful Rugs in Paia
Our friends Daniel Sullivan and Caramiya Davies-Reid’s store Indigo has been open for a little over a month now. The [...]
- Haiku 2 Acres with Home Under $750,000
A new listing in Haiku has just come on the MLS today. This home on 2 acres is a rare [...]
- More Maui Meteorological Mayhem
Just a follow up on yesterday’s snow on Haleakala. There has been snow falling on the Hawaiian Island’s High Volcanos [...]
- Snow on Top of Haleakala
Some days you wish you had a really good camera. Today is one of those days. I just walked out [...]
- A few More Kuau Bayview Pictures
This is a quick post with a few more pictures of my Kuau Bayview listing. Contact me today for additional [...]
- Hotel Hana Maui Top Spa
The Hotel Hana Maui was voted by Conde Nast Johansens as the “most excellent” hotel spa in the country. The [...]
- Previous posts Follow Up
I just wanted to follow up on my last two blog posts. The Wailea 670 public meeting was held on [...]
- Wailea 670
The Maui County Council will be holding discussions on the Wailea 670 development. The development is named after the 670 [...]
- Big Surf and Beautiful Weather
The holiday weekend will continue our streak of spectacular weather we have been having on island. A high pressure system [...]
- Holiday Greetings in Hawaii
I think most people know how to say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian from the Christmas Carol “Mele Kalikimaka”. I was [...]
- Price Reduced on Maluhia Country Ranches Lot
Billy has a great listing up in Kahakuloa that just had a significant price reduction. This 5.66 acre lot was [...]
- Perfect Day
I feel incredibly fortunate to live on Maui for a spectacular day like yesterday. I woke up to a sun [...]
- Haiku Sanctuary
This Haiku Home lives up to the saying that good things come in small packages. It is perfect for a [...]
- Indigo Paia
The Paia General Store has recently been redeveloped as the Shops at Paia General Store. The first shop to open [...]
- Wailuku Home Big Price Reduction
Our listing in Wailuku just had a big price reduction. 2304 Main Street was just reduced today from $699,000 to [...]
- Great Home for under $530,000 in Wailuku
There is a great reasonably priced home for sale a short distance from downtown Wailuku. This 2 bedroom/ 2 bath [...]
- Sand Hills Wailuku
The Sand Hills area of Wailuku is home to some of the best examples of plantation and Kama’aina style architecture [...]
- Changing Seasons
The seasons are starting to change a little on Maui. At night, you may need a sweater. Plumeria and a [...]
- Coconut Chronicles
We are long overdue for an edition of our newsletter the Coconut Chronicles. We appreciate every ones patience as we [...]
- Cute Makawao Home
There is a cute listing in Makawao that just came on the market over the last couple of days. This [...]
- Spreckelsville from Above
My post on Henry Spencer’s New Spreckelsville Subdivision reminded me of a photo Billy recently snapped while on a flight [...]
- Video on our Maui Plantation Style Home
We recently had a video tour shot for our Plantation Style Listing in Wailuku. It is a 3 bed/1.5 bath [...]
- Big Views on Maui
If you are looking for vacant land with big views, you may want to consider Billy’s listing at Maluhia Country [...]
- Price Reduction on Wailuku Plantation Style Home
The cute home that Billy and I have listed in Wailuku just had a significant price reduction. The 3 bedroom/ [...]
- September Issue of the Coconut Chronicles
The one year anniversary of our monthly newsletter the “Coconut Chronicles” should be coming out in the next two days. [...]
- The Beauty of the North Shore of Maui
As I mentioned yesterday, Billy went out earlier this week on a helicopter ride along Maui’s north shore. Photographer Ron [...]
- Hawaiian Plantation Style Home
This is just a quick reminder about our great listing in Wailuku. This Hawaiian Plantation Style home offers a lot [...]
- Katrina Relief
We encourage everyone who can to make a contribution to the relief efforts for Katrina to please do so. The [...]
- Paia Web Cam
While I was meandering the streets of Paia this evening, I found a new web cam in the window of [...]
- Kahakuloa-Maui’s Other Upcountry
When people talk about the Upcountry, generally they are talking about the beautiful communities of Makawao, Kula and Pukalani. These [...]
- Maui Wedding Photographers
Every once in a while, I need to put in a shameless plug on the blog. If you are looking [...]
- August Coconut Chronicles
On the first of the month, we usually publish a new edition of our monthly newsletter the Coconut Chronicles. We [...]
- July Issue of the Coconut Chronicles
If you are not a subscriber, you may not have noticed that I posted the July Issue of the Coconut [...]
- Price Reduction
My Haiku Horse Property just had a price reduction. Previously listed at $899,000, the new price is $825,000. This is [...]
- Firefox Users
We have recently fixed the problem with our websearch that was effecting users of the Firefox web browser. If you [...]
- Change of Season in Maui
Maui’s Climate is pretty consistent year round. Average high and low temperature varies between 8 and 9 degrees between winter [...]
- New Coconut Chronicles Posted
Aloha! This is just a quick post to let everyone know that we just published a new edition of our [...]
- Haiku Home with Great Privacy
There is a new listing in Haiku that came on the MLS this weekend. This 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home [...]
- Hau’oli La Hanau Ryder
Billy’s little boy Ryder celebrated his second birthday on Thursday and we celebrated last evening with a barbecue at Launiapoko [...]
- Dr. Beach Gives Maui more Accolades
Dr. Beach or Steven Leatherman of Florida International University released his annual Memorial Day Top Ten Beach Rankings. Two Maui [...]
- Honua Kai Update
Honua Kai is a new development from Intrawest planned in the Kaanapali area. It was one of the featured properties [...]
- Spencer Spreckelville Development Continues to Move Forward
The Maui News reported yesterday that Henry Spencer’s new development in Spreckelsville has been given an initial OK to move [...]
- Reminding you that you live in Paradise
It was a good but very busy work week for me. When you get consumed in work, sometimes you lose [...]
- Good Surf
Maui’s first High Surf Advisory of the season for South facing Shores was announced yesterday by the National Weather Service. [...]
- Reduction in Property Taxes Confirmed
As discussed in our Blog on Wednesday, the County Council was mulling a decrease in home owner property taxes. Wedensday [...]
- County Homeowners Taxes likely to fall
A preliminary consensus by the Maui county council indicates that there is a high likelihood that the homeowner’s tax exemption [...]
- Maui Luxury Homes
We are adding Maui Luxury Homes as a new category to the blog. Maui has a number of beautiful homes [...]
- Affordable Housing Opportunity for Native Hawaiians
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have a new loan program for Native Hawaiians. The Department of Hawaiian [...]
- Firefox
If you use the Firefox browser, you may be experiencing difficulties with the search functions on our website. We are [...]
- Inquiries
If you are browsing our site and you see a listing that is interesting or if you just have a [...]
- Malama Maui
Maui’s visitor’s bureau has started a new campaign targeting repeat island visitors called Malama Maui. The term translates to preserve [...]
- Great New Listings
There are a number of great listings that have come up on the MLS today. They are all well below [...]
- Celebrating the Emerald Isle on the Valley Isle
While we are half a world away from Dublin, there are still a fair share of people on Maui who [...]
- Paia Home for Sale
A nice home just came on the market in the Kuau area of Paia. The Paia Home for Sale is [...]
- Save the Hui
The Hui No’ Eau has played a critical role in Maui’s arts for well over half a century. During that [...]
- Coconut Chronicles
We will be posting our 6th edition of the Coconut Chronicles tomorrow. This month’s issue will be popular with golf [...]
- Maui Cultural Calendar
Friday, February 25 Maui Film Festival – WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW!? 2:00, 5:00 & 7:30 pm Castle Theater [...]
- Land in Kula
Four new listings came on the MLS today featuring large expanses of former ranch and farm land in Kula. All [...]
- Kai Malu at Wailea Lottery
Kai Malu at Wailea is a new 86 home development that we featured in the last issue of the Coconut [...]
- MauiRealEstate.com listing updates
There have been a couple of updates to the website relating to Billy’s Maui listings. First, we have a new [...]
- Makawao Homes
Two cute looking Makawao Homes just came on the MLS in the last couple of days. Makawao is a great [...]
- Pali Makai Estate
The Pali Makai Estate is a spectacular home listed by Billy Jalbert. Located on the dramatic cliffs of Haiku on [...]
- Snow in Maui Redux
I guess my snow on Maui post was not too far from the truth. While I mentioned that Haleakala occasionally [...]
- Coconut Chronicles
The next issue of the Coconut Chronicles is on the way. I should be posting this month’s issue sometime tonight [...]
- Maui Tropical Estate
I just wanted to remind everyone about Billy’s great listing the Maui Tropical Estate. This beautiful home consists of three [...]
- Maui Arts and Culture
For a small island, Maui has a lot of cultural events. As realtors, we are often asked why Maui? Maui’s [...]
- Pictures added
Aloha! I have been struggling with posting pictures, but I seem to have fixed things today. I have been able [...]
- My Yahoo
If any of you use My Yahoo! as a home page or for search, I have been shown a pretty [...]
- Tsunami Relief Efforts
Billy and I have been deeply touched by the tragic images of the Asian Tsunami. We have both had the [...]
- Aloha
Aloha! Welcome to the brand new blog presented by MauiRealEstate.com.We have created this blog to provide current customers and Internet [...]