If you are struggling to find places to go, restaurants to eat at or family friendly activities to enjoy, especially if you are still out of work, then you are not the only one. Maui Now has compiled a massive list of businesses that are currently open so you don’t have to go through the hassle of calling an individual business just to see if they are closed. You can access the current listings here.

Restaurant Highlight: SixtyTwo MarcKet
With all the uncertainty surrounding us in the current economic climate, it may be difficult to visualize yourself purchasing a new home or investment property. That being said, the historically low interest rates tell us that now may actually be the perfect time to purchase a new home or condo. 

At this same time in 2019, the median price for a single family home hovered right around $750,000 while the median price for a condo was $518,000. For a 30 year fixed loan the average interest rate would have been 4.25%.

As of right now, the median price for a single family home is $777,595 and the median price for a condo is $502,530. Current rates in Maui, Hawaii are 3.16% for a 30 year fixed loan, 2.58% for 15 year fixed loan and 2.83% for a 5/1 ARM.

It’s unclear at this point how long interest rates will remain this low, or what type of long term impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on interest rates, inventory and the local economy. If you have questions on financing, or have some insights of your own to share about the current market just hit reply on this email. We would love to hear from you!

The Realtors Association of Maui puts out a detailed collection of stats, graphs and data every month to keep the real estate community as well as the client’s they serve up to date on what’s happening. You can view the stats reference below by clicking here.

The trend of new inventory shrinking, while buyer demand increases because of low interest rates on mortgages continues across much of the country. This means that in the current market, multiple buyers may be competing for the same properties. Low inventory is nothing new for Maui, but it has certainly been amplified by the current economic climate.

New listings for single family homes decreased 9.4% in July, while condo listings actually increased significantly by 16.2%. Pending sales, however, decreased across the board in July, with a 5.5% decrease reported for single family homes and a 29.4% decrease for condos. Due to either sellers deciding to hold on to their property, or pulling their property off the market, inventory slid again last month by 14.7% for single family homes. Condos, on the other hand, added 27.4% to the overall inventory.


Prices have actually remained stable throughout the pandemic so far, with the median price for single family homes decreasing slightly in July to $777,595 and increasing to $502,530 for condos.

The market for vacation rental condos will likely continue to suffer until the 14-day mandatory quarantine is lifted and tourism is allowed to return to some sense of normalcy. We of course, remain optimistic and continue to work hard for our clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Issue 913 September 1st, 2020
 

Aloha


In this newsletter:

An Iconic Luxury Estate
in Makena


388300 (1)
 
4550 Makena Rd
Makena
$23.5M (FS)

Customer Listing Synopsis

Video/Virtual Tour

Market Update

If you are struggling to find places to go, restaurants to eat at, or family friendly activities to enjoy, then you are not the only one. Maui Now has compiled a massive list of businesses that are currently open so you can support the local economy as well as the community. You can access the current listings right here.

Restaurant Highlight: Lineage

When you think of Lineage, you likely think of Chef Sheldon Simeon, who crafted the original menu and created the restaurant that we know and love. Even before COVID-19 had a real presence in Hawaii, Sheldon decided to take a step back from the restaurant and spend more time with his wife and four children. He passed the reins to Chef MiJin Toride, who will be leading the staff moving forward. MiJin has created a mouthwatering menu which pulls heavily from Guam, where she is originally from. Take-out ordering resumed on June 24th, and dine-in relaunched on August 1st. Support a fantastic local business and enjoy some incredible food in the process. 


Mom and Pop Highlight: Tasaka Guri Guri
 

GuriGuri_Melissa'sKidsIf you grew up on Maui, or have lived here for a while then you have surely had a cup of delicious and creamy Guri Guri from Tasaka Guri Guri in the Maui Mall in Kahului. After an extended closure, Tasaka Guri Guri reopened their newly renovated storefront on August 10th. The new store hours are 10am to 4pm daily, and you can either call in your order for pickup, or you can walk into the store. Keep in mind that only one customer is allowed into the store at a time.

Accomodation Highlight: Swell Vacation Rentals

Swell Vacation Rentals is offering their Fleetwood Villa for 40% off during the month of September. If you have been thinking about taking a stay-cation with the whole family now is your chance. The Fleetwood Villa is a sweet 4 bed, 2.5 bath house with it's own pool and hot tub. Check out some of the pictures and features here.

Kamaaina Highlight:
Eskimo Candy

Eskimo Candy in Kihei has been supplying local restaurants and residents with some of the best quality seafood for years. Because of the current circumstances, their team decided to close the storefront for the foreseeable future. That being said, they are still running some amazing wholesale specials from their Facebook page. Today they are giving away a free lobster tail with every combo order. Check out the other current deals and make an order here.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Ken Smith R(S), Melissa Smith R(B), and Gregory P Smith R(B)

The Smith Team

 

P.S. As part of a multi-layered COVID-19 screening approach, the State of Hawaii will now require a Safe Travels application be completed by anyone an inter-island flight. The new application will become mandatory as of Sept. 1st. The application, which can be completed online, collects basic health and travel information. The application, along with temperature screening at every major airport in Hawaii is designed to identify those who may have COVID-19 before they ever leave the airport. You can view the new application here.
 
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Active
Pending
Sold
Change
Homes
343 (206)
206 (61)
1041 (282)
-7
Condos
740 (175)
177 (28)
1351 (244)
+22
Land
255 (72)
 69 (21)
155 (18)
+1
Total
1338 (453)
452 (110)
2547 (544)
+16
 
1. The numbers in parentheses reflect the number of listings over $1M
2. Sold listings are for the previous 12 months.
3. Change is the increase or decrease in number of active listings from the previous week.

 
 

Homes Over $1M

38839056 Laukahi St
Kihei
$1,299,000
 (FS)
Welcome to Moana Estates, one of south Kihei’s most desirable neighborhoods. This beautiful 5 bed, 4 bath, 2700 sf. home is perfectly situated in a quiet location away from high traffic areas. Enjoy a prime corner lot with spectacular ocean views! The high ceilings create a sense of spaciousness as you enter.
 
388401
5 Pua Niu Way
Lahaina
$2,588,000
 (FS)
Get above it all with this legacy Launiupoko property, featuring unobstructed Pacific Ocean and outer island views. Comprised of 5.7 acres of privacy, welcome home to 5 Pua Niu Way. Your driveway climbs into the sky to reach this magnificent 5-acre homesite, part of 26-acre master CPR parcel. This 3 bed, 2 bath, 1501 sf., single level island home complete with Balinese flair is well-finished with 10 ft. high ceilings, and 8 ft. doors.
388387
85 N Kihei Rd
Kihei
$10.5M (FS)
A rare beachfront opportunity in Sugar Beach, Kihei’s popular north shoreline area. This property offers an elegant main house, designed to host events, with a spacious lush green lawn, tropical landscaping and a short path to enjoy long soft sandy beach walks alongside the ocean, day or night. Designed to accommodate groups, the circular driveway takes you to the main double doors that open to the great room.

Homes Under $1M

388385
970 Noholani St
Haiku

$349K (FS)
This adorable and historic 1,100 sf. 2 bed, 1 bath home has all the old world charm that you would want. It was originally the "Camp" Cook House where the workers would go to dine prior to heading to the fields each morning. Then they would come there after work to eat dinner. Thus, the kitchen is extra large with a large living room area. 
 
388369
3055 Iki Pl
Pukalani
$649K (FS)
This quintessential Pukalani property is everything one would be looking for in a peaceful upcountry home. Located in a prime location at the end of the cul-de-sac, 3055 Iki Pl is a beautifully designed 3 bed, 2 bath home that boasts comfort at every corner. The spacious 10,000 + sf. lot offers plenty of flexibility to expand or add additional dwellings.
 
388384-1
1718 Lehua Pl
Wailuku

$745K (FS)
This property features a main house in the back and a detached Ohana/cottage in the front down a nice, quiet, no-outlet street. The property is currently split into 4 separate units with 4 tenants. The main house is 1400 sf. split into 2 units with a 700 sf. 1 bed, 1 bath downstairs and a 700 sf. 1 bed, 1 bath upstairs. The upstairs has a nice lanai deck area off the back and solar water heating.
 
 

Vacation Condos Over $1M

388306-12
Wailea Ekahi III #50A
Wailea
$1,055,000
 (FS)
Sit back, relax, and enjoy beautiful ocean and garden views from this remodeled, 1 bed, 2 bath home at Wailea Ekahi. The great room features island style décor including 2 couches for your family's comfort as well as Hawaiian inspired artwork and additional tropical touches. A large picture window has vistas of the ocean and Wailea Ekahi Village's meticulously landscaped gardens. 
388381
 
 Royal Mauian #504
Kihei
$1,275,000
 (FS)
Located in South Kihei, nestled between Kamaole Beach I & II is this beautiful oceanfront property known as the Royal Mauian. Unit 504 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, turn-key, that's ready for its new owners. Some features include marble countertops, beautiful white cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms and ceiling fans throughout. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit for your convenience.
388370-1
Wailea Elua I A #707
Wailea
$2,050,000
 (FS)
This first floor, corner unit situated on the edge of Wailea Elua has beautiful ocean and sunset views from the lanai. The spacious lanai also borders a private garden area with lush tropical greenery, complimenting the views throughout. The 2 bed, 2 bath unit is in the lower village, a short walk from Ulua and Mokapu beaches.

 
Vacation Condos Under $1M

Kamaole Sands #8101
Kihei
$499K (FS)
A gorgeous and newly renovated 1 bed, 2 bath ground floor unit at Kamaole Sands located in South Kihei. This unit has an open kitchen and living room concept with laminate flooring throughout, updated kitchen with maple cabinets, tiled shower in the bathroom, washer/dryer in unit, and air conditioning. It comes turn key and fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, queen sofa sleeper in the living room, and a king sized bed in the bedroom.
 
Koa Resort #3I
Kihei
$499K (FS)
A lovely and spacious 2 bed, 2 bath, turnkey vacation rental nestled in the tropical Koa Resort condominium in North Kihei across the street from the beach. This condo has a large Olympic sized pool, Jacuzzi, two tennis courts, a barbeque area, and shuffle-board. This boutique complex with only 54 units on 5.6 acres is a must-see! 
388344
Hono Kai #C3
Maalaea
$595K (FS)
Enjoy the spacious interior living room with a vaulted ceiling in this 2 bed, 2 bath which is arguably the best located ocean front condo in Hono Kai. Watch the winter humpback whales from your balcony or enjoy the stunning morning sunrise over Haleakala. The kitchen was upgraded in 2007. The condo is competitively priced so you can upgrade other parts of the interior, if you so choose. 
 

 

Residential Condos Over $1M

388365-1
Vintage at Kaanapali #104
Kaanapali

$1.3M
 (FS)
Vintage 104 is a brilliant 2 bed, 2.5 bath with a family room, and a 2 car garage luxury home, offering casual yet elegant living in a planned gated community in Kaanapali. Enjoy maintenance free living in this stand-alone home, just a short golf cart ride or stroll from Kaanapali Resort's world-class beaches, golf courses, shops and fine dining. Located a short 10-minute drive to historic Lahaina town's award-winning restaurants, harbor activities, and outlet mall, or the amazing hiking trails and miles of pristine State coastline reserves by our treasured Honolua Bay.

Residential Condos Under $1M

      388363   
Walaka Apartments #4
Kihei
$299K (FS)
This condo is within walking distance to The Cove and Charlie Young beaches plus the shops and restaurants of South Kihei. This 1 bed, 1 bath condo has had a total remodel from top to bottom with dark "hardwood" porcelain tile floors and a travertine bathroom and walk in shower. The kitchen and bath both have granite counter tops and the unit comes with a kitchen island that's on wheels for added flexibility.
 
 388311-1 
Iao Gardens #106
Wailuku

$325K (FS)
Live in the heart of charming Wailuku! This rarely available, 2 bed, 2 bath Iao Gardens condo offers sweeping views spanning from Iao Valley to the ocean. The updated kitchen with granite countertops and remodeled bathrooms allow you to move right in. Iao Gardens is a secure building with a locked lobby offering peace of mind to all residents. Check the surf from your lanai, walk to town or relax poolside with your favorite book.
 
388380-5
Keonekai Villages #9-201
Kihei
$399K (FS)
A beautifully remodeled condominium at the much sought after Keonekai Villages in South Maui. This second floor 2 bed, 1.5 bath unit boasts a great location, new flooring, bathrooms and more. Move in ready and priced to sell. Keonekai Villages is a pet friendly complex with a great dog park right next door. Kamaole 3 beach park, dining, shopping and the resort area of Wailea are all within walking distance or close by.
 
Liholani Golf Villas #25
Pukalani
$577,500 (FS)
A terrific, 3 bed, 3 bath, Pukalani bungalow on a corner lot in the sought after Liholani Golf Villas! This well-kept home has brand-new appliances, a remodeled master bathroom and excellent natural light throughout. Enjoy your coffee on the front porch where the morning sun greets you! There's room in the terraced backyard for herbs, flowers, fruit trees and lots of space to garden.
 
 
Vacant Land
 
132 Alaluana Rd. Lot B
Olinda
$339K (FS) 
Come and build your own homestead on 1.566 acres in the forest. This lot has an amazing view of the ocean and the West Maui mountains. Enjoy the quiet of Piiholo and the joys of being up in the forest and nearby to the stunning Waihou Spring Forest Reserve. Those in the know know what a stunning oasis of quiet this area is at the top of both Olinda and Piiholo roads.
 
 
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