26 November 2014

Hokulani Grand Opening Celebration

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This last weekend, we were invited to attend the Hokulani Grand Opening Celebration as they break ground on Phase 2 of the popular residential neighborhood.

20 November 2014

Maui Spotlight: Hotel Wailea

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With renovations & a new title as the "Most Romantic Hotel in Wailea," South Maui's Hotel Wailea is the perfect getaway for intimate rest & relaxation.

8 April 2014

Hawaii: the Perfect Place for Tiny Houses

By |April 8th, 2014|Maui, Maui Real Estate, Saving Money|36 Comments

Growing in popularity all over the world, read what makes Hawaii one of the best places in the world for Tiny Houses!

7 March 2014

Hale Lani

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We would like to congratulate Lucas Woodford, Hawaii Life real estate agent, on the successful sale of the beautiful Hale Lani property in Maui Meadows!

20 December 2013

Ho’olei Wailea Real Estate

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Special thank you to Dano Sayles of Hawaii Real Estate, who made our tour of the Ho'olei Wailea Property a beautiful and worthwhile experience!

17 August 2013

10 Tips for Selling your Hawaii Home

By |August 17th, 2013|Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Maui Real Estate, Molokai, Oahu|4 Comments

Here are our Top Ten Tips for selling your Home in Hawaii (in no particular order of importance.) Make a memorable, inviting the first impression The entrance to your home is a crucial part of the sale. If you have a rusted bike next to the door with a half-dead plant, it matters how nice it is inside. Put extra time into dressing up the front door and foyer of the house, but don’t over clutter it. Fresh flowers, vibrant plants, and attractive furniture will help make a great first impression. […]

28 March 2012

Illegal Maui TVR’s

By |March 28th, 2012|Hawaii, Hawaii Economy, Maui, Maui Business, Maui Vacation Rentals, Saving Money|18 Comments

A quick note to those looking to rent a vacation rental in Maui.  Though vacation rentals can sometimes be the best option as far as price and privacy, not all Maui vacation rentals are created equally.  PLEASE, do not rent illegal TVR’s.  An illegal transient vacation rental is a home that is being rented to Maui visitors without getting the required permitting.  […]

29 April 2011

Mortgage & Rentals

By |April 29th, 2011|Lahaina, Maui, Maui Business, Maui Real Estate, Maui Vacation Rentals|Comments Off on Mortgage & Rentals

Tricia Morris and her experienced team have been handling mortgages for over 25 years on Maui and have closed over 2 billion dollars in loans in Hawaii.  When you start a loan with Hawaii’s Premiere Mortgage Company, you can be certain that it will be completed with professionalism and expediency. […]

21 July 2009

Lanai’s $750 Million Windfarm

By |July 21st, 2009|Hawaii, Hawaii Economy, Lanai, Maui, Maui Business, Maui News|Comments Off on Lanai’s $750 Million Windfarm

Billionaire David Murdock has plans to build over 200 wind turbines near Polihua Beach on the island of Lanai, Hawaii.  The power generated by the windfarm would be sent by underwater cables to the island of Oahu, our most populated island.  In this move, Murdock would recoup some of his losses from his struggling Lanai [...]

5 August 2008

Maui Transient Vacation Rentals

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The recent crack down on illegal transient vacation rentals (TVR's) has become a reality for many Maui landlords and especially for one in particular. California resident and Maui homeowner Stephanie Rager is having legal action brought against her by Maui County. If she is convicted, she will have to pay up to $200,000 for repeatedly [...]

1 July 2008

The Current Hawaii Economy

By |July 1st, 2008|Hawaii, Hawaii Economy, Hawaii Flights, Maui, Maui Real Estate, Saving Money|Comments Off on The Current Hawaii Economy

Like most of the nation, our economy in Hawaii is taking a hit. Hawaii Real estate prices have steadied, but not fallen like those on the mainland. Thanks to the bankruptcies of both ATA and Aloha, the cost of flying to Hawaii has dramatically risen. This, combined with the rest of the nation's belt-tightening, has [...]