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Sept. 5, 2020

Ritz Carlton Residences Kapalua Bay Maui

 

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The Ritz Carlton Residences, Kapalua Bay is offering 1- & 2-bedroom residences ranging from 870 sq ft to 1676 sq ft. Pricing starts in low $898,000-$3,000,000 for fabulous ocean, resort and mountain views.  Lease rents vary by Residence. Call for more information how you can own one of these beautiful condos. 

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Ritz Carlton Residence Listings

In addition to the Ritz Carlton Residences, Robyn and Mark can assist you with all your Maui luxury real estate needs. Call or Email us today so we can help you.

Robyn@Mauilifeproperties.com/Mark@Mauilifeproperties.com 

Sept. 1, 2020

Let Us Help you find your piece of Maui paradise

 

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Where do you want to Live? Let Us help find your piece of Maui paradise. 

2020 has thrown some curveballs at us and with more and more of us able to work from home and sheltering in place, many are starting to rethink where they want to live and what that life is going to look like. Many are focusing on having a home they have always wanted but never thought Maui was an option until now. Maui is becoming a reality instead of a dream. We are finding more and more people looking for properties with spaces that can be used for offices and classrooms. With everyone in the family staying home extra space has been a huge importance. They are looking for outdoor space and even pools. We are seeing that many are venturing out of the busy city life and moving to more rural settings across the globe and across the ocean to Hawaii. 

Maui, the Valley Isle offers its aloha spirit and many wonders of natural beauty from the ocean to the top of Haleakala. There are different areas of the island all unique in their own beauty. 

The West Side of Maui offers several residential communities at a variety of different price points from Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahana/Napili to Kapalua. In each of those locations are different neighborhoods. Let us help you find the right location that works best for you and your family. 

Kihei and Wailea offer many different communities as well. Close to shopping, restaurants and beaches. If you are wanting to be more secluded and at a higher elevation for cooler island temperatures then the Upcountry area may be a perfect fit for you. The Upcountry area is comprised of Pukalani, Makawao, Kula, Olinda and Haiku. These properties offer some larger acreage.

Wailuku & Kahului are centrally located close to the hospital, beaches, golf courses, schools, shopping and the airport. There are beautiful neighborhoods up in the hills of Wailuku and newly built developments on the golf course. Contact us for new builds or if you are interested in more well established neighborhoods we have those too. Everyone has different tastes and we are here to help you find that perfect fit. 

Whatever your price point is we can help you find a property that works for your needs and budget. Contact us today to talk more about how we can help make your dream a reality. If you are in the beginning stages of looking for a Maui property, let us educate you on the market, neighborhoods/condo complexes, help get you pre-qualified if you need financing and walk you thru the entire escrow process. 

We are also licensed in CA & AZ and have a huge network of mainland realtors we work with and can help you in buying or selling in your hometown or another town on the mainland. So if you’re thinking of relocating & want the 5 star service you deserve reach out and we can assist you and point you in the right direction with an agent who will work for you. We have helped several clients recently make a move on the mainland and can help you as well. We will ease the stress of a move from beginning to the end. We look forward to working with you! 

 

The steps down to the ocean from a Maui oceanfront condo for sale

Maui Oceanfront Condos for Sale

Featured Property of the Week: Maui Oceanfront condos for sale on the West Side- Enjoy Year Round Sunsets and steps to the ocean. A gorgeous sanctuary to call home. 

Click here to view full listing:

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Contact us via phone, text or email.

Robyn Curletti  (530) 412-2753 Robyn@Mauilifeproperties.com

Mark Sukel (808) 757-8883 Mark@Mauilifeproperties.com

Aug. 21, 2020

Hawaii Statehood Day

 

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Hawaii’s Statehood Day commemorates Hawaii’s admission as a state on August 21, 1959.

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What's the background of Hawaii's Statehood Day? 

Hawaii's Statehood Day commemorates the day Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA.

"Already in 1898, the United States had annexed Hawaii for strategic reasons during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, Oahu served as the command post for the US operations in the Pacific. After the war, two-thirds of the residents favored statehood.

However, because of the many ethnicities present, there was resistance to Hawaii’s statehood from segregated southern states. A primary election took place in Hawaii on June 27, 1959, and various statehood propositions received many votes on that day. Following the certification of the election results, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation on August 21, 1959, declaring Hawaii to be the 50th state. This was known as Admission Day until 2001."

From: Timeanddate.com

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Aug. 20, 2020

Own at the Masters In Kaanapali Hillside

 

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A Quick Look at What The Masters at Kaanapali Hillside Has to Offer on Maui! 

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A Quick Look at What The Masters at Kaanapali Hillside Has to Offer:

1. Luxury Residences - 1, 2, 3 bedroom Fee Simple condominiums. Current prices range from $675,00-$1,600,000.

2. Incredible Views

3. Gate guarded, private

4. Private estate settings. Beautiful Grounds

5. 200 Condos sitting on 37.9 acres

6. 35 Two story buildings

7. No time share

8. Full time property management

9. Amenities and facilities include: 2 pools and 4 tennis courts

10. Call or Email Robyn or Mark for more information on making Maui your home

Diagram of The Masters at Kaanapali

Thinking of buying or selling at the Masters at Kaanapali Hillside let us know. We are happy to answer all of your questions or if you would like additional information on listings at the Masters or the Kaanapali real estate market we are here to help. 

 

View of the ocean from The Masters at Kaanapali

Gorgeous year-round sunsets

View of a golf course from The Masters at Kaanapali

See current Maui condos for sale in Kaanapali.

Schedule a showing of "The Masters" at Kaanapali or any other Maui condos for sale in Kaanapali. We look forward to finding your piece of Maui paradise. 

Aug. 15, 2020

New Listing at International Colony #10

 

 

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July 29, 2020

Maui Quarantine Update

 

 

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Aloha from Maui....

Thankfully hurricane Douglas finally passed the Hawaiian Islands to the North Monday with no damage to Maui or neighboring islands. Things in the islands are also ever-changing with Covid-19. As much as we want to welcome you back with open arms we have to wait a little longer until we can see you on island again. 

Governor Ige announced that he will delay the launch of the pre-travel testing program for incoming travelers to Hawaii. The program is now scheduled to begin on Sept. 1st, 2020. This extension means that the mandatory 14-day traveler quarantine remains in effect through Sept.1st for those traveling to Hawaii from out of state. 

To date, the state of Hawaii has reported the lowest number of COVID cases in the country, and travel restrictions along with early social distancing measures have played a significant role in that success.  Gov. Ige shared in his press conference that the decision to extend the travel quarantine was not made lightly. We have always said that we will make decisions based on the health and safety of our community as the highest priority, Ige said. If you are planning to travel to Hawaii prior to Sept. 1st, the State of Hawaii created the Safe Travels Website to help you prepare for your trip and expedite your exit from the airport.

 

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We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the islands. 

Many people who have been on the fence about making a purchase on Maui have decided to take the leap. We are seeing more and more buyers buy properties. 

If you have been considering buying or selling, NOW could be your time. We are doing more FaceTime/Zoom showings and would love to help you find your piece of Maui paradise. We can set you up on personalized searches so you will only see properties that interest you the most. Don't wait and call us today. We are here to help you from beginning to end. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or more experienced let us help you identify the desired location, negotiate the best price and walk you thru the entire escrow process and beyond. We love what we do and we would love to welcome you to Maui. If you are wanting to sell a property call us and let us give you a market analysis of your property.  Let's get the most for your Maui property. 

Maui June 2020 Statistics- From the Realtors Association of Maui

In June new listings increased 3.2 percent for Single Family homes and 18.4 percent for Condominium homes. Pending Sales increased 22.5 percent for Single Family homes but decreased 23.8 percent for Condominium homes. Inventory decreased 15.5 percent for Single Family homes but increased 15.9 percent for Condominium homes.

Median Sales Price increased 1.5 percent to $761,500 for Single Family homes but decreased 9.2 percent to $503,000 for Condominium homes. Days on Market increased 28.2 percent for Single Family homes and 15.5 percent for Condominium homes. Months' Supply of Inventory decreased 7.8 percent for Single Family homes but increased 37.5 percent for Condominium homes. 

While buyer activity continues to be robust, seller activity continues to be a bit softer, with fewer homes being listed for sale than a year ago. Many housing experts believe sellers remain reluctant to list their homes due to continued concerns over COVID-19, which was beginning to see a resurgence in June. Until sellers regain confidence, housing inventory will continue to be constrained during what is expected to be an active summer selling season.

In comparison to mid-year 2019, the number of residential sales are down 15.6% and condominium sales are down 22.3%. This is not surprising as May and June were expected to be the worst month for the impact of Coronavirus. On a positive note, the average residential sale price is up 4.6% and the condominium average sale price was up 8.7%. 

This positive pricing trend has been consistent every month this year and the key driver has been low available inventory. 

We are excited to help make the dream of moving to Maui a reality. Contact us today and let us help find your piece of Maui paradise. 

June 5, 2020

Maui Update for June 2020

 

 

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🌴 We have missed you! Hawaii is re-opening August 1st with some restrictions....

If you are planning an upcoming visit back to Maui here are a few updates we want to make you aware of. Click on the travel link above to learn more. We will keep you posted as we learn more and move forward towards August 1st...

Hawaii has done a excellent job in trying to flatten the curve of Covid-19 and have been leery of opening the state to trans-Pacific travelers because the leaders of Hawaii do not want Hawaii to become overwhelmed with a large spike in the numbers of residents as well as for visitors. It is still a work in progress but we are all doing our part and are excited to welcome everyone back to our beautiful island. 

What has Maui been like since you have been away? Since the shut down our island has had some time to refresh and rejuvenate. The beaches are beautiful, the reefs have a ton of fish  🐠 and the turtles 🐢 are playing in the shore breaks. Monk seals have been visiting more often and sunning themselves on island wide beaches. It is truly a magical sight to see. Rainbows 🌈  are abundant. The whales 🐳 are gone but they will return again soon. 

Interest rates are still at record lows, and with the lowered Federal Reserve lending rate and bank reserve requirements this keeps home prices high since money is fairly cheap for borrowers. Inventory still continues to remain low which means that prices have not declined as many have hoped they would during this pandemic. In fact, we are seeing some properties sell at list price and sometimes even over list price if it's a location the buyer has been waiting to own. That doesn't mean that sellers aren't motivated to sell because they are. It just means that property owners are not dropping their prices dramatically. With a large majority of people being able to work from home now, Maui is the perfect place to call home. We are doing more virtual open houses and showings by appointments & we are seeing more properties being sold sight unseen & virtually. 

Let us assist you in finding the best Maui luxury homes for sale. I know for many of you, you had to cancel your previous reservations to the island the last few months so if you did re-schedule or are planning on making a trip back to the island soon please reach out and let us know when you will be on island. We would love to get together and discuss helping you find your piece of Maui paradise. In the meantime, we are happy to put together a list of properties specific to your search parameters i.e. (pricing, location, type of property, etc.) and have them sent out to you as they come on the market or have price reductions. This way it saves you time searching for that perfect property and you only see the properties that fit your needs/parameters. 

If you are considering selling a🏡 Maui luxury home, contact us to find out what your property may be worth. If you know someone who is looking to buy or sell we will take excellent care of your friends, family and colleagues. We love referrals and appreciate you. 

Always look forward to hearing from you. We also have real estate professionals all over the country that we work with so if you are considering buying or selling on the mainland; let us put you in touch with the best in your area to help in that process. Contact us with any questions at: Robyn@Mauilifeproperties.com or Mark@Mauilifeproperties.com Or call us directly at: Robyn 530-412-2753 or Mark 808-757-8883

Until we meet again.... Stay safe and healthy and all our best to you and your family. Aloha! 🌺

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June 1, 2020

Just Listed at Aina Nalu H-207

 

 

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March 5, 2020

Luxury Living at the top of Launiupoko

 

 

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Gorgeous ocean views from this spectacular cottage that sits at the top of Launiupoko....

Sold for $2,311,200

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What more can you ask for with views like this....

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This Launiupoko home for sale allows for sunrises over the West Maui Mountains and sunsets over the ocean- panoramic views of multiple islands. 

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With views like this and beautiful landscaping it's always nice to stop and smell the flowers. 

We wish our clients many years of creating wonderful lasting memories in their new Maui home. 

For other properties like this one reach out to us and let us find your perfect piece of Maui paradise. 

Robyn Curletti  (530) 412-2753 Robyn@Mauilifeproperties.com

Mark Sukel (808) 757-8883 Mark@Mauilifeproperties.com

 

 

Feb. 28, 2020

Sold at Napili Villas

 

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Just SOLD for $540,000 Napili Villas 21-2 is a nicely remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath condo

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This ground floor, two-bedroom, two bath offers a large fenced-in lanai with ocean views.

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Enjoy brand-new stainless-steel appliances and kitchen cabinets. Recently upgraded ceiling fans, lighting and window treatments. 

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Low maintenance fees. Two assigned parking spaces in this pet-friendly Napili condo complex.

 

If you are looking for Napili condos that allow pets call us and let us help you find one for you and your furry friends. 

 

Robyn Curletti  (530) 412-2753 Robyn@Mauilifeproperties.com

Mark Sukel (808) 757-8883 Mark@Mauilifeproperties.com