Housing & Real Estate

A lawsuit has been filed disputing the Hawai‘i State Office of Environmental Quality Control’s final assessment of MVI LLC’s Mā‘alaea Plantation Development.

In Hawaiʻi, more than forty thousand households earn $30,000 a year or less. For them, housing they can afford barely exists.

Maui Now presents another real estate column in its “Jesse’s List: Maui’s Hottest Properties” series, MLS listings selected by contributing writer Jesse G. Wald, a real estate, architecture and construction professional.

Hawai‘i’s “cowboys” come from a long line of Mexican, Indian and Spanish vaqueros; experienced and professional ranching cowboys.

Maui real estate sales dipped to their lowest level all year, while home and condo developments are gearing up all over the island.

Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers will host the fifth year of the “unconference” Worthshop Series events on Dec. 10 and 11 at the world-renowned Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.

Maui Now’s Kiaora Bohlool had the opportunity to experience Honua Kai Resort & Spa, which features 628 condos in Kāʻanapali, available for nightly rental and full ownership.

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Division of Financial Institutions participated in an agreement in November with all 50 state mortgage regulators and Prospect Mortgage LLC to send a message about the practice of charging unsupported and improperly disclosed fees to borrowers.

The unique home earns its name, Hale ʻĀina, from the 15 species of sustainably sourced local hardwoods harvested and dried with a vision of using them in constructing a home.

If you own a precious piece of Maui land and are pondering the idea of selling it, please consider renting it instead. No, not as a vacation rental—as a residential rental. At the very least, this idea will be a valuable long-term investment for you.

The “Residential Home Sales in Hawaiʻi” report summarizes home sale activities in Hawaiʻi recorded for the period from Jan. 2008 to Sept. 2015.

Perched on the West Maui coastline between Kahana and Kapalua is the Napili area. The main draw of Napili is that it’s tucked away from most of the West Maui hustle and bustle, so residents and visitors love this area.

Maui Now presents another real estate column in its “Jesse’s List: Maui’s Hottest Properties” series, MLS listings selected by contributing writer Jesse G. Wald, a real estate, architecture and construction professional.

According to Bamboo Living, bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant and as such could be the fastest natural way to get carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

If you are in the market for a Maui condo, Mā’alaea is a great place for both residential and investment buyers to start their search.

Essential rainwater catchment system components include a catchment surface, a transportation system, clean and safe storage, distribution and treatment.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a place to live on Maui, realtor Dave Futch gives us the latest picture on the island’s real estate scene, with sales figures, facts and sound advice for buyers and sellers.

RAM says “cash is king,” when making an offer. Savvy investors are buying with cash, giving them a strong negotiating position, no financing/appraisal hassles and a quick closing. For several months, approximately 37% of all sales were cash transactions.

Maui Now presents the second real estate column in its “Jesse’s List: Maui’s Hottest Properties” series, MLS listings selected by contributing writer Jesse G. Wald, a real estate, architecture and construction professional. As a Realtor, he has firsthand knowledge about the island’s most sought-after properties for luxury buyers, investors and those looking for a primary residence […]

Montage Residences Kapalua Bay, the luxury resort brand’s enclave of spacious, oceanfront homes, closed a total of $88 million in contracts and under-contract activity since hitting the market in July of 2014.

Surrounded by 360-degrees of gorgeous island views, and located between Kīhei and Mākena in South Maui, Wailea is most definitely one of the most luxurious destinations in all the Hawaiian Islands.