Running a Successful AirBnB on Maui While some visitors to Maui still prefer to stay in a hotel, more and more visitors each year are looking for a more affordable and more intimate experience on their Maui vacation by looking for AirBnB’s in smaller short term rentable communities.  It’s no secret that Maui has a large variety of short term rentable communities, particularly in Kihei, Wailea, Ka’anapali and Kapalua, where owners utilize their units as investment properties and list for nightly rentals on AirBnb and VRBO.  In addition to being a second home for the owners, these ..read more

Enjoy Whale Watching on Maui with These Tours The warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands support vibrant marine life. Every year, migrating populations of North Pacific Humpback Whales journey to this region between Autumn and Spring. The peak Maui whale season occurs between mid-January and March. Locals and visitors alike enjoy a number of great options for observing these magnificent (and legally protected) creatures in the waters off of Maui. Many Maui activity companies offer whale watching cruises permitting people to observe and photograph migrating Humpback Whales and other marine creatur ..read more

Wailea Real Estate Market Insights Wailea is one of Maui's most pristine and coveted resort areas. Known primarily for its amazing sunny weather, calm beaches, and luxury lifestyle, Wailea is also home to some of Maui's most beautiful properties and a robust luxury real estate market. There are 18 different communities with condos for sale in Wailea, 9 of which are currently approved for short term rentals and 9 of which are not. There are 8 residential neighborhoods with homes for sale in Wailea, all of which are gated.  Makena, a smaller but more expensive market, has historically been ..read more

Experience Fall on Maui at the Pumpkin Patch Just because the weather doesn’t change much during the fall months on Maui that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the fall season when October comes around. In between picking out the perfect costume for Halloween, decorating your home, and loading up on candy for the trick-or-treaters, don't overlook the fun of picking out the perfect pumpkins for carving. Every year around the beginning of October, the Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch offers one of the best ways to get in the fall spirit on Maui and one of the best things to do in Upcountry Maui. At ..read more

Oceanfront Condos on Maui: A List of The 10 Best Maui is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world and what better way to enjoy their beauty than from the comfort of your own oceanfront condo? Imagine waking up to a stunning tropical landscape and venturing out across the sandy beach just steps from your front door then ending the day admiring an incredible sunset at from your lanai? As a real estate agent, many people ask me what the best oceanfront communities are. Maui has many beautiful oceanfront condo complexes with condos for sale at a variety of price poi ..read more

With So Many Options, What is the Best Area To Stay in Maui?   If you haven’t been to Maui before, you will likely be wondering where the best area to stay on Maui is. If you have been here before, you may already have a preferred area to spend your time or are now considering trying a new location. Maui has several different zones where you can find nightly Airbnb rentals or hotels and they do vary quite a bit. Where you stay on your vacation in Maui is an important decision and can be pivotal to enjoying yourself to the fullest depending on the types of things you’re interested in doing ..read more

Best Things to do in Kapalua Maui Located just north of Napili and Ka'anapali on West Maui, the luxury resort destination of Kapalua offers a relaxed vibe with world-class beaches and unforgettable experiences on land and sea. The area provides sights, sounds and activities for all to enjoy, making it well-suited for an amazing getaway. Here are the 14 best things to do in Kapalua from someone who's done them all.  1. Walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail  The unforgettable Kapalua Coastal Trail is an out-and-back route covering a total of 1.76 miles each way for a total round tri ..read more

Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F: Just Listed by Evan Wailea Ekahi is one of Wailea's best oceanfront condo communities and offers some of the absolute best on-site amenities with its recently completed oceanfront pool pavilion. I'm proud to represent the sellers of Unit 6F as they have had this condo in their family for almost 30 years. Ekahi is a special place where its not uncommon for a family to keep their unit that long and have different generations getting to enjoy the beach lifestyle in Wailea.  View Wailea Ekahi 6F Listing When we look at Wailea Ekahi, the units that have quality ocean view ..read more

Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui The process of buying a property on Maui, or anywhere else in the United States, is getting a new wrinkle this August, a mandatory buyer representation agreement. Due to the recent NAR settlement, buyer representation agreements are now a required part of the process of purchasing real estate with an agent. There are many misconceptions out there about how this will work in practice. It's actually pretty simple and may be a good thing for the business, keep reading to learn more.  What's a Buyer's Representation Agreement? Buyer representation agr ..read more

Launiupoko Real Estate Market Report The West Maui neighborhood of Launiupoko is one of Maui's most unique and beautiful areas. Perched on the hillside below the West Maui mountains and above the gentle waves of breaking at Launiupoko Beach Park, this agriculturally zoned community features several subdivisions known as Makila Ranches, Makila Nui, Makila Plantation, Mahanalua Nui, and Pu'unoa Estates.  Halfway through 2024, the real estate activity in Launiupoko has been slower than usual with new listings outpacing buyers.  At the time of writing this, there are 20 pr ..read more