Presented by Aloha PottsIssue 29 – Q1, 2013   Aloha from your resident experts! Of the 13 listings in the 1st quarter of 2013, 7 were pending and 2 were sold at the end of the quarter.  Two listings were canceled, and another went into escrow today, so there is now only one active listing! There are three short sales in escrow at this time, and currently no active listings that are distressed properties. With only 1 active listing and no 2 bedroom listings at this time, we have buyers waiting for listings, especially upstairs listings. Current listing inventory consists of 1 one bedroom downstairs unit; the one 2/1 downstairs unit went into escrow today (4/17). We are experiencing stronger demand for aina nalu condos as occupancy seems to be strong and inventory levels decrease, resulti... 04/20/2013

Kapalua Resort: Residential Home Listings and Activity In the Kapalua Resort, there are five residential neighborhoods and one under development.  They each have their own unique characteristics and individual market conditions. A summary of the various neighborhoods and their individual market conditions follow, along with photos I took from a day flying with a friend over West Maui. Pineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill EstatesPineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill Estates are located overlooking the Kapalua Bay Course, and share the same homeowner's association and amenities.  The grounds are my personal favorite in the resort, as the common areas are beautifully landscaped in a riot of colors.  Pineapple Hill was the first phase in this development, and lots were first offered for sale back ... 04/16/2013

The latest Maui Real Estate Update and Market Update is now available at www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com In case you are missing Maui, here's a photo of last night's sunset For more information on the Residences at Kapalua Bay, as well as Napili Bay Condominiums, and Kaanaapali, please view the Newsletter.  You will also find helpful statistics regarding the recent sales in Kapalua, Kaanapali, and Naplili, please visit www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com/newsletter.asp As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Mahalo, Courtney 04/07/2013

Kaanapali Beach 1964 vintage footage is nothing like today in Kaanapali Maui HawaiiA lot of changes have come about on the west side of Maui, and when you look at this Youtube video of old footage you'll be amazed to see what a difference 50 years makes in Kaanapali. ??? - missing videoKaanapali Beach was a real beauty back in the days before high rises and shopping centers.  It's still an awesome beach today and you can see why so many are attracted to this stretch of white sand on a little Pacific island.  What an exciting experience it must have been back then to come and visit West Maui before all the development and highways.  A real adventure.KAANAPALI MAUI HAWAII the Wikipedia versionWant to know more about purchasing coastal real estate?  If you're ready to make that step and st... 03/25/2013

We have talked about the Lahaina Restoration Foundation's efforts to maintain and restore historical sites in the past, but they have recently received recognition for other generous choices they have made to benefit the West Maui community. Specifically, they have awarded numerous scholarships to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the past ten years and more. Thanks to a large donation made by an anonymous donor... [Read more Lahaina Restoration Foundation Scholarships] By Bob Cartwright 03/19/2013

March 18th 2013   The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders.    174 Halama Street Kihei HI 96753 for the sum of 107,700.00 with a right of conformation hearing to happen within 30 to 90 days. TMK 2-3-9-012-032 2 Lantana Place Kahana Ridge Lahaina Hi 96761 for the sum of 208,000.00 with a right of confirmation hearing to happen within 30 to 90 days TMK 2-4-5-031-095 912 Hokeo place Lahaina HI 96761 was postponed util further notice. Republishing of news print to follow.  03/18/2013

Silent Saturday - Whalers Village in Kaanapali Maui Hawaii WHALERS VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER BTW, Hula Grill is a great place for oceanfront dining with live Hawaiian music, right on Kaanapali Beach!  Got questions about the real estate market, about buying or selling a home on Maui?  Please contact me, a local Maui REALTOR.   call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL  Georgina M. Hunter Maui Realtor(S) e-Pro    Search the Maui MLS listings here  Aloha from Maui...    03/16/2013

 February 22nd 2013  The following properties were foreclosed upon by their respected lein holders.  Kahana Outriger 4521 Lower Honoapiilani road unit 4-B1 Kahana HI 96761 TMK 2-4-3-005-021-0002 for the sum of $758,651.16 A confirmation hearing will be set within 30 to 90 days.    The following property was postponed until further notice: 854 Kopili Street Lahaina 96761 TMK 2-4-5-023-090   The following property has been canceled from the Foreclosure Auction or until further notice. 210 Malanai Street Lahaina HI 96761 TMK 2-4-5-028-035 02/22/2013

  February 20th 2012 The following properties were foreclosed upon by their respected lien holders.  address City TMK Bed Bath Auction Date Attorney Bank EXTRAS Auction reschedule date SQFT SQFT lot   Right of Confirmation date    233 Crestview Drive Lahaina 2-4-2-007-026 4 4 2/20/2013 Walter P. Vierra   Pool & hot tub   463 Maalo Street Kahului 2-3-8-034-029 4 2 2/20/2013 Mark T. Honda Central Pacific Bank Cottage 1/1 Pending $310000 1074 10787   Oahu 02/20/2013

Just chilling by the pool at Kaanapali Shores on a winter day in paradise  Oceanfront Maui properties for sale - search the Maui MLS Lahaina Maui Hawaii real estate for sale search Maui condos for sale    Buying or selling a home on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU. Call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL  Georgina M. Hunter Maui Realtor(S) e-Pro    Search the Maui MLS listings here  Aloha from Maui...    02/16/2013

  Aloha!   After some slow years, buyers once again  returned to Kaanapali Shores for the value, the true resort atmosphere and the setting.  2012 saw a sharp increase in the number of units sold.  After only 12 sales in 2011, there were 32 last year.   There were twice as many studios sold in ‘12 compared to ‘11.  The median price however, dropped from $282,000 to $230,000. But the drop in selling price doesn’t really indicate a loss of value.  Of the 4 units sold, one was leasehold and 2 were short sales.  There are currently only 2 studios listed for sale at K. Shores.   The big jump in overall sales came in the one bedroom category.  In 2011 there were just 8 sales with a median price of only $315,000.  Sales in 2012 almost tripled.  There were 22 sales, and the median selling price... 01/22/2013

  Issue 27, Q4—2012 & Issue 28, Year in Review 2012 Aloha from your resident experts!Of the 14 listings in the 4th quarter of 2012, 5 were pending and 2 were sold at the end of the year.  We had the highest priced sale since the financial downturn—unit A201, an upstairs 2/2 unit facing the smaller pool, sold for $329,616.  Prices seem to be increasing overall, and yet unit K101, another end 2/2 unit downstairs, sold for $280,000. This is still better than earlier sales prices for 2/2 units in 2012, but leaves a wide variation between the last two closing prices.There are two short sales in escrow at this time, and currently no active listings that are distressed properties.  In fact, there are not very many listings at all right now. As of Jan. 5, we have only 7 active listings, with no... 01/13/2013

Olowalu Juice Stand on the way to Lahaina Maui Hawaii Stop and load up on fresh island fruits and sugar cane.  You'll need the extra energy when you get to Lahaina so you can shop til you drop. If you're shopping for a home in Lahaina or Napili, or other West Maui location, then start your search with The Maui Hunter...   West Maui MLS listings - search homes for sale in Lahaina and West Maui Buying or selling a home on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU. Call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL  Georgina M. Hunter Maui Realtor(S) e-Pro    Search the Maui MLS listings here  Aloha from Maui...    01/09/2013

West Maui Real Estate Update With the year end, we saw a flurry of sales in West Maui. In examining the markets in Kapalua, Kaanapali, Launiupoko, and oceanfront/beachfront residences, the markets were fairly level markets in Kaanapali and Launiupoko. The biggest market changes were in Kapalua Resorts, where there was a 32% increase in the number of real estate transactions, while there was a 23% decline in total sales volume ($). However, it is noteworthy that 2011 saw large transactions in Kapalua: there were two sales that dramatically increased the 2011 volume: a $14 million sale and $9.6 million both in the Plantation Estates. There were also five transactions at the Residences at Kapalua Bay (formerly the Ritz-Carlton Residences at Kapalua Bay) that totaled over $15 million. Sales... 01/09/2013

The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay: Foreclosure Update The court confirmation for the foreclosure sale of the Kapalua Bay Condominium and Kapalua Bay Vacation Ownership Project (also known the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay) has been scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The Honorable Bert I. Ayabe, will preside.  The confirmation will be held at First Circuit Court, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.The highest bid at the auction on December 3, 2012 was $55,000,000.00. Interested bidders will need to bid a minimum of 5% above that, or $57,500,000. When bidding is completed, the court will then confirm the sale.The property is going through a transition, with Timbers Resorts taking over the management of the Residences as of Janua... 12/27/2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Club and Residences is Kapalua Resort's newest condominium property.  Launched in 2009, the property consists of 84 wholly owned condominium units and 62 fractional ownership units (1/12th ownership).  As many of you know, the lienholders for the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay development filed for foreclosure earlier this year. At the initial foreclosure hearing in December, Island Acquisitions bid $55 million. The foreclosure is subject to court confirmation in January, 2013 and bidding can be reopened at 105%, or $57.5 million.On December 31, 2012, the current management contract with Ritz-Carlton management will expire. It is my understanding that Timbers Resorts is being considered as the interim management for the property at the start of the new y... 12/19/2012

I attended the foreclosure for the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Kapalua Bay today, which took place today on the courthouse steps in Honolulu.  With just two bidders, the opening bid was Ritz Carlton Development, with an opening bid of $52 million.  The second and highest bid was Island Acquisitions, with a bid of $55 million. This is for the bulk purchase with no separate or individual sales of 56 residential and 5 commercial fee simple apartments in the “Kapalua Bay Condominium” 567 club interests in the Kapalua Bay Vacation Ownership, Project consisting of undivided 1/12 interests in various condominium units (which specific units are available upon request) Leasehold interest for the parcel known as “The Shops at Kapalua Parcel” Certain contract rights known as the ML&P Agreements dated... 12/03/2012

The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences®, Kapalua Bay will be going to foreclosure auction on Monday,  December 3, 2012. On June 13, 2012 a notice of foreclosure was filed by the lien holders, and all sales of both fractional and whole ownership units were suspended. I plan on attending the auction in Honolulu and will post an update afterward to my blog. According to the Commissioner’s website, the auction details are as follows:DATE: December 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon.LOCATION: Ewa end of the First Circuit Building (Ka’ahumanu Hale), 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HITERMS OF SALE: The auction will be held for a bulk sale, “As IS’, for one price, with no separate or individual sales and no upset price for the following:1) 56 residential and 5 commercial fee simple apartments in the “Kapalua... 11/29/2012

Every Friday Night is Art Night in Lahaina Maui Hawaii  Stroll down Front Street and browse through dozens of art galleries in Lahaina Town each Friday from 7 to 10 pm for: special gallery shows featured artists-in-action refreshments free and open to the public!  Lahaina is known as  "The Art Capital of the Pacific" due to more art galleries per capita than any other American town. This is an ongoing event occurring on Friday of every week. Lahaina Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and you can pick up maps and other info to make your visit to Lahaina fun and interesting. MLS listings - Oceanfront Maui homes and land for sale   Lahaina Maui HI 96761 homes for sale   Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU. Call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ E... 11/07/2012

I’m often asked what the status is of the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences®, Kapalua Bay. Opened on May 31, 2009, the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences®, Kapalua Bay is Kapalua’s newest residential condominium community. Situated on 21 oceanfront acres, a stone’s throw from Kapalua Bay, the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences® are comprised of just 84 private ownership Residences, and 62 fractional residences (1/12 ownership) that are managed by the Ritz-Carlton Club®. It is my understanding that the Ritz-Carlton will maintain management of the property until 12/31/2012, though this date is subject to change. There is currently pending litigation between some of the homeowners and the management company. Developed by Kapalua Bay LLC, 15 of the original developer units were purchased in bul... 10/31/2012