Monthly Archives: January 2011

Snow Falls on Maui

by Patricia Chaney on January 19, 2011

There was a distinct chill in the air yesterday evening.  This morning we awoke to find Haleakala had received a blanket of snow that had fallen overnight.    This photo was shot by one of my fellow associates from her home … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Maui Information | , Tagged , | Comments Off

2010 Residential Sales – Wailea-Makena

by Patricia Chaney on January 15, 2011

For 2010, there were 28 residential closings in the Wailea/Makena area, which included 6 oceanfront or beachfront homes. Filtering out the waterfront properties brings the number down to 22 sales. The high sale this past year was gorgeous 4 bedroom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maui Real Estate, Statistics Maui Real Estate, Wailea Real Estate, Wailea-Makena Resort Real Estate | , , Tagged , , | Comments Off

Wailea Grand Hotel Owners Walk

by Patricia Chaney on January 13, 2011

Even though the Grand Wailea Resort is doing fairly well is this sour economy, the investors of the hotel are giving up on their claim of ownership.  See article: Maui News – Grand Wailea

Posted in Wailea-Makena Resort Real Estate | , Tagged , | Comments Off

Noisy Kona Storm Hits Islands

by Patricia Chaney on January 13, 2011

All of last night through the early morning hours Mother Nature provided residents and visitors with an impressive display over the islands.  Copious amounts of rain have fallen all night!  The lightening and thundershowers have been continuous.  It was difficult … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Maui Information | Tagged | Comments Off

2010 Year End: Maui Meadows and Kaimanu Estates

by Patricia Chaney on January 10, 2011

Maui Meadows is located within the Kihei District above the Pi’ilani Highway and the North entrance of Wailea at Kilohana Street.  244 parcels of land comprise the neighborhood community that was completed back in the late ‘60’s.   This area is … Continue reading →

Posted in Kihei Real Estate, Maui Real Estate, Statistics Maui Real Estate | , , Tagged , , | Comments Off

2010 Year End: Kihei Residential Real Estate

by Patricia Chaney on January 9, 2011

The district of Kihei posted a 20% increase in closed transactions from 2009 to 2010, with 168 Kihei home sales for 2010 and 136 in the prior year.  Once again however, the median sales price slipped from $465,500 in 2009 … Continue reading →

Posted in Kihei Real Estate, Maui Real Estate | , , Tagged , , | Comments Off

2010 Year End: North Shore Maui

by Patricia Chaney on January 4, 2011

North Shore Maui At the finish of 2010, the Ha’iku real estate market showed 44 closed residential transactions.  Currently, there are 60 active listings and 12 pending sales.  The absorption rate for this area is approximately 15 months.  The median … Continue reading →

Posted in Maui Real Estate, North Shore Maui Real Estate, Statistics Maui Real Estate | , , , , Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

2010 – Year End: Upcountry Maui

by Patricia Chaney on January 3, 2011

I thought I’d do some investigative work on Maui real estate sales activity for 2010, before our Realtors Association of Maui releases their year end figures.  I’ll break these transactions down by area:  Upcountry Maui, the North Shore, West Maui … Continue reading →

Posted in Kula Real Estate, Makawao Real Estate, Maui Real Estate, Upcountry Maui Real Estate | , , , , , Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

Happy New Year – Welcome 2011

by Patricia Chaney on January 2, 2011

“Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Maui Activities | Comments Off