February 2016

Introducing the Montage Residences, Kapalua Bay: Residence 5202

This past week, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay was awarded five stars by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide.  Spa Montage was also awarded four stars, joining the ranks of 180 spas worldwide in the revered travel guide. 

The Montage Residences Kapalua Bay presents an incredible opportunity to own a luxurious private residence with the amenities and services of a five star hotel.

Montage Residences 5202 enjoys a westward orientation, perfect for watching sunsets while overlooking the world famous Kapalua Bay. The generous outdoor lanai offers ample room to entertain or just relax. Top of the line appliances and finishes throughout, this home has the added benefit of an

Maui Real Estate Market Overview and Statistics | 2015

One of the questions I'm asked most frequently, particularly by Sellers, is where do buyers of Maui properties originate?  There is often a misperception that the majority of our foreign buyers come from Asia.  While this might be true for Oahu's market (particularly Honolulu), it hasn't been the case for Maui County, which includes the islands of Molokai and Lanai. 

When looking for this information, I turn to Title Guaranty, one of Hawaii's most reputable Title and Escrow Companies, for their market research.  As you can see, the bulk of purchases made by foreign buyers of Maui real estate were Canadian, with 80 transactions in 2015, compared with only 3 from Japan, and none from China.