Kapalua Resort invites women to spend their Saturday afternoons enjoying the game of golf and making new friends at the Bay Course.  The Ladies Social Golf League kicks off on Saturday, June 7, at 3:30 p.m. and will continue every Saturday through September at The Bay Course, voted one of the "Best Golf Courses for Women" by Golf for Women Magazine. Weekly sessions cost $40 and include pupus at Pineapple Grill restaurant, specialty prizes from Kapalua Resort and a 45-minute short game monthly golf clinic at Kapalua Golf Academy. The league's nine-hole format is designed for women golfers of all ages and all levels of play. Groups are limited to 20 players, and preregistration is required. 06/25/2008

For having a year round growing season and some of the best soil in the world, it is surprising how much of our produce comes from outside of Hawaii. With rising fuel costs, the importance of locally grown food is becoming even more apparent. There are a handful of natural foods and small grocery stores around Maui that feature local and organic produce. These stores are augmented by a few farmer's markets throughout the island. That being said, when you go in many of the island grocery stores, you will find produce from throughout Central and South America. West Maui in particular was an area that lacked good options for local and organic food. Many residents would drive an hour and a half or more round trip just to shop at Mana Foods, the great little natural food store in my town of ... 06/19/2008

  Driving to Lahaina for lunch Just yesterday I found myself on a sudden drive over to Lahaina town, on the west side of Maui.  We had to pick up a piece of equipment, for a backhoe, and after business was done, we wound up on Front Streetin Lahaina for a bite of lunch.  This colorful historic old whaling town has plenty of shops and restaurants.  We ate at Bubba Gump's, right on the seawall with oceanfront dining.  Why didn't I take a picture of the pear/berry salad I had?  It was yummy. That's Front Street that has the seawall, and the old buildings along the shore.  The huge tree makes shade over the open air market that sells trinkets to the tourists. I don't usually blog about West Maui, but it is so scenic I just had to share some of these pictures. Usually you'll find me on the ... 06/07/2008

Maui Kaanapali New DevelopmentLanikeha Real Estate Along the slopes of West Maui’s Mt. Kahalawai, the 110 acres of Lanikeha will overlook the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the mountains of West Maui. Phase I, consisting of 67 parcels, has sold out. Phase II, which is currently being offered, consists of 65 parcels ranging in size from approximately 10,907 to 76,765 square feet. A community has been designed to foster a genuine feeling of warmth and unity of a small village harkening back to the feel of old Hawaii. Parcels will be connnected by roads and walkways and will lead to a lively Recreational Park Facility that will become the heart of Lanikeha. View Site Plans, Photos, News, Owners Program, Project Documents as well as available listings for Lanikeha at our Whalers Realty, Inc.... 05/31/2008

  If you are working with clients that are ready to build their dream home on Maui, Lanikeha is the newest subdivision in Ka'anapali! Tropical landscape, mature palm trees and a brand new club house with an infinity edge pool! Fantastic ocean views! You are only a few minutes away from Ka;anapali Golf Course and from the number 1 beach in the world, in Ka'anapali! This 20,212 sg lot is listed at only $744,000 and conceptual floorplans are also available. Here are all details on this lot. There are quite a few options to chose from at Lanikeha, but this one is the best because it is priced right! 05/27/2008

This is the question...In a really Shakesperean way! For those who have not heard of this concept ( after all, it is used only in Hawaii and Utah, to the best of my knowledge), leasehold is a type of ownership. Most typically, when one owns a condo, for instance, they own the condo itself ( that is the space between the walls) and also a share of the common elements (pool, roof, hallways and LAND). This is called fee simple ownership. In the case of a leasehold property, one does not own a share of that land that the condo sits on. Thus, one has to " rent" that land from whoever owns it and pay a lease rent. This lease agreement is valid for so many years from today and the rent is renegotiated every so many years. For example, the lease rent for a 1bd unit at Papakea is currently $90.0... 05/13/2008

Kaanapali Alii Exceptional eight acre property situated on Kaanapali's beautiful white sand beach. Kaanapali Alii has four, eleven story buildings which hold 264 luxury condominium apartments. The property offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments.Completed in 1982, the Alii is the newest condominium on Kaanapali Beach.Amenities:Three tennis courtsSwimming, wading and spa poolsFitness centerBarbecuesFront desk services available for owners and guestsActive Kaanapali Alii real estateTake a video tour of Kaanapali Alii Unit 2-603 05/02/2008

This week the west side caravan was limited to properties in Lahaina and Kaanapali.  The information I picked up today ran the gamut from low end short sales in Kahana, to high end short sales in Kaanapali to higher end, top dollar ocean front luxury at Puamana in Lahaina.  Whether you are an investor, first time home buyer or just looking for a "reasonably" priced property on the Lahaina side, you should take a look at Kahana Manor.  Today I heard about a short sale there.  It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath listed at $291K.  It is a short sale, so it could require some patience.  But it could be an excellent buy on the west side.For those interested in something a bit more upscale, there is trouble in paradise.  There is a lot at the Summit, an exclusive neighborhood, which is rumored to be da... 04/30/2008

Aloha, Just a note to invite you to another public reading of the book, "To Honor Mau: The Voyage Of The Hokule`a Through Micronesia." Get out your calendar. It's 6:30 p.m. May 24 (Saturday) at the Pioneer Inn's conference room in Lahaina, during Festival of Canoes. The reading will be again in Hawaiian and English and include Hawaiian immersion students, this time from Lahainaluna High School. Also joining us will be Princess Nahienaena Elementary teacher Liko Rogers, Hawaiian cultural expert Ed Lindsey and theatre director Kim Compoc. Books and photographs in the book will be sold after the reading. 25 percent of net proceeds go to the Polynesian Voyaging Society. If you were at the last event, thanks. We sold all the books on hand. Attached is a flyer that you can print and post. A ... 04/18/2008

Lahaina, which means merciless sun. 12 Ala Moana Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 The Lahaina Jodo Mission was founded in 1912 the original temple was destroyed in a fire in 1968 Buddhist temple on the beachfront property. The temple is located on Puunoa Point in Lahaina, the first capital of the Hawaiian Islands Views of three neighboring islands Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe and the West Maui mountains. The Great Buddha and the Temple Bell were completed in June 1968 In 1970, the main Temple and Pagoda were built The present temple grounds have been dedicated to all our ancestors who have passed away. Visiting the Jodo Mission will help to create and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of Buddhism. The property is owned by the Lahaina Jodo Mission. The present temple stand... 03/29/2008

  Entrance to UkumehameThe Ukumehame development represents a unique opportunity to own agricultural-zoned land where you can build your dream home.  Located between Maalaea and Lahaina, this location offers convenient living in a beautiful part of West Maui.  Find out more at the Real Estate of West Maui website or contact me.Aloha,   01/15/2008

Lahaina Real Estate for Sale A National Historic Landmark, Lahaina is protected as a Maui County Historic District. The town of Lahaina is situated on the west coast of Maui, stretching for two miles along a natural harbor. Lahaina is most notably a tourist mecca, filled with restaurants, art galleries and shops. Maui's oldest building, occupied by missionaries in 1833, is now the location for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. This organization works to refurbish and restore interesting old buildings and Lahaina landmarks. Most of the two-mile stretch of Front Street, the main hub of Lahaina, retains its old look and feel. The Lahaina real estate market offers a substantial inventory of homes for sale, ranging from small cottages to luxurious oceanfront estates.  To search for Lahaina... 01/13/2008

Spinnaker , Lahaina*****  Spinnaker located in Lahaina Maui Hawaii has 58 units on 2 acres of land constructed of concrete and wood, built in 1971 offer local style living in the heart of Lahaina.  Many local residents own and live in this area because of it location to Famous Front Street in Lahaina Town.  I will be glad to help you find any property here in Maui Hawaii supplying you with information about  sales data.  Free condo information and if you are looking for home or land this is easy also.  Feel Free to contact me with your property request to set your destination as Maui Hawaii.Contact me direct Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)FREE Maui MLS Search at website http://www.garybland.com/  Free Condo information along with Beach informati... 01/04/2008

Puamana************** Puamana Lahaina Maui Hwaii  located in the South end of Lahaina and offers 230 units direct oceanfront with endless sunsets each day!  This complex is gated and has a great oceanfront pool as in the picture.  This complex was built in 1968 and with 30 acres of land along with wood frame construction.  I will be glad to help you find any property here in Maui Hawaii supplying you with sale data and information on any property request.  I can provide Free Maui MLS Searches on time email to notify you in each request and price range you desire.Please feel free to contact me direct with you information to get started.Call Me Direct Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)My FREE Maui MLS Serach http://www.garybland.com/Maui Condo Inform... 01/04/2008

Lahaina Shores **************  Lahaina Shores located in South Lahaina area near 505 Front Street Shopping Center with 199 units oceanfront and offers pool, BBQ area and endless sunsets each day.  This property was built in 1974 and of concrete construction.  It is not very often you see one of these for sale at any time.  The Famous Lahaina Area well know Tourist Trap and the Banyan Tree close by.Looking to purchase any property here in Maui:  Please contact me direct Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)My Free Maui MLS Search website http://www.garybland.com/  If you want to learn more about our condos on this island go to http://www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com/     01/04/2008

Lahaina Roads *******  Lahaina Roads direct oceanfront property in North Front Street Lahaina Maui Hawaii.  It has 42 units and as you can see you look out to a three island view and boat harbor area in Lahaina.  It is constructed of concrete and with its ocean front pool you are going to like the sunsets each night. This complex was built in 1969 with plenty of privacy.Please let me know if you are seeking any property here in Maui Hawaii and I can supply you with plenty of information and choices.Please contact me direct Gary Bland R (S) e-Pro 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)website Free Maui MLS Search www.garybland.com Hawaii Condo Information www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com   01/04/2008

Lahaina Residential *******  Lahaina Residential located in Lahaina Maui Hawaii offers 60 units in the North end of Front Street.  It is constructed of wood with clay roofs and has a very nice pool and BBQ area for all the owners to enjoy. It was constructed in 1979 and is Leasehold property for right now.  I hope to see this property go Fee Simple some day also.I will be glad to help search for any property in the Lahaina area of your choice.  You may contact me with any questions or information about pricing in this home style area.Please Contact me Direct Gary Bland R (S) e-Pro 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)website http://www.garybland.com/  or other information about condos http://www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com/  01/04/2008

Channel House *******  Channel House located in Lahaina Town Maui Hawaii as one of the most traveled roads on the islands for it self impression of "Old Town Style"  and local Tourist Trap!  You will see that many visitors are going to find their way to Lahaina and look around, shop and enjoy many of the restaurants in this area.Channel House is in the North end of towne and offers 39 units on one acre of land, constructed of wood with pool and close to many great beaches.  This complex was built in 1978 and has been a Leasehold property for all of these years.  I hope to see the property go to Fee Simple some day.Please let me know if you want old school local living in this complex. You can contact me direst with your Real Estate needs and sure to find you the right property.Gary Blan... 01/04/2008

My wife and I bought a two-bedroom condo on West Maui at Kaanapali Plantation in 2003 and sold in 2006 at a 75 percent higher price.  Great timing and profit was not even our objective - we just wanted a place to live on Maui.  Based on recent sales activity, it looks like we would have just gotten about a 50 percent increase had we sold now in 2007.  Unit sales for condos are much lower than they were in 2006.  There is a plenty of inventory, with well over 500 condos listed on West Maui.We also bought a long-term rental condominium a couple of years ago and it has not appreciated.  The market has not allowed us to increase the rent enough to make it pay.  Also, a BIG attribute limiting appreciation is not having a view.  It would have been much better if we could have bought a propert... 12/22/2007

Properties require more time to sell on West Maui than they did a year ago and there are fewer condo units being sold: The graph shows 12-month moving averages of the number of units sold each month.  However, affluent buyers are buying enough luxury homes to cause average prices for single-family home sales to increase substantially.  This is the case for West Maui much more than the island in general.  See the graph below, which shows 12-month moving averages of selling prices:My million-dollar house has not appreciated this year and the overall sales volume is fairly flat, but there are definitely good aspects of the current market.  There is limited supply and the demand will increase as baby boomers retire...  West Maui is a great place to live and invest!Aloha, 12/18/2007