Market Overview: The International Colony Club

by Heidi Dollinger, R(S)

Photos courtesy of International Colony Club #20 by Dave Lower

Built in 1964, the International Colony Club was one of the very early developments on Kaanapali Hillside.  It is one of the few places in a resort community where you can own a free-standing home on Maui with condominiumized grounds, and Airbnb or vacation rent it, without the need for a short-term rental permit.   This makes it ideal for second homeowners looking to offset their operating expenses while not in residence.

The ability to vacation rent at the International Colony Club is a recent change - it is only within the last year or so that this condominium

Live front and center on the Beach at Kapalua Bay:

Spotlight on the Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay

Introducing Coconut Grove #22

The Coconut Grove is a secluded gated enclave of just 36 private condominium residences overlooking Kapalua Bay.  Coconut Grove #22 enjoys an exceptional location at the center of Kapalua Bay.  This second-floor residence features an elevator and a garage.  It is perfectly positioned to take in Maui’s dramatic sunsets while listening to the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean.  The Coconut Grove was designed with island living in mind--pocketing doors open the living room to the spacious lanai.  This residence has been impeccably maintained and is offered move in ready with contemporary island-style furnishings and

Spotlight on the Maui Kai: Real Estate Market Overview

By Heidi Dollinger

At the ocean’s edge, Maui Kai is in an ideal location for those who enjoy walks on beautiful Kekaa Beach, one of Kaanapali's long white sand beaches.  The Maui Kai is a ten-story building with 80 units total, all with direct ocean views.    

There are currently five active listings for Studios at Maui Kai (395 SF – 420 SF).  List prices range from $479,000 to $498,000. The last sale of a studio at Maui Kai was Maui Kai 506, which closed at $475,000 on 2/1/2019.  There is currently (1) unit pending under/ contract, a 1-Bedroom, Maui Kai 605, listed at $625,000. 

There are just three active 1-Bedroom listings:
Maui Kai 405 offered at $599,000
Maui Kai 301 offered at

The Montage Residences Kapalua Bay Update: a limited collection of 15 three-bedroom residences soon to be released

The Residences at the Montage Kapalua Bay have been one of Maui's most desirable vacation destinations and one of Maui's most sought after condominium properties.   Initially developed as the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, the original offering was 84 wholly-owned Grand Residences and 62 fractional (1/12th) ownership residences.  These original Grand Residences ranged from 2789 sq. ft. for a three-bedroom residence, 2901 sq. ft. for a three-bedroom residence with a den, and 4055 sq. ft. for the four-bedroom residences.   

Since the rebranding and launch of sales in 2014, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay have commanded the

Spotlight on the Mahana at Kaanapali

Mahana Market Update and New Listings!

by Heidi Dollinger

 One of the most elegant properties on North Kaanapali Beach, the Mahana exudes warmth and welcoming with a relaxed Hawaiian sophistication.  Located less than five miles north of historic Lahaina town, the Mahana is tucked away down a quiet drive, convenient to markets and shopping, near Black Rock Beach, Whaler’s Village, and world-class golf courses in Kaanapali and Kapalua.

Mahana Market Update: Recent Mahana Sales

There was a new closing this week at Mahana 519, a two-bedroom south corner unit with jaw-dropping views, closed at full list price on March 4, 2019 for $1,850,000. Island Sotheby’s International Realty represented both buyer and

The Masters at Kaanapali Hillside: Market Overview

By Heidi Dollinger

For a Maui buyer who is looking for a low-density residential condominium community away from the busy resorts, the Masters offers the very best of Kaanapali Living!  You will find nearly thirty-eight acres of manicured grounds, pools, spas, and tennis courts, located on the Kaanapali Golf Course, just a mile to Kaanapali Beach, and shopping and dining at Whaler’s Village.

The Masters has several features that make it very desirable:

• Pet Friendly: The Masters is pet friendly for one pet within the guidelines of the association
• Vacation Rentable: rentals for 30 days or longer are permitted per the current house rules.
• BBQ on your Lanai: Barbecue grills are allowed on

Maui County Property Taxes: Important Dates and Appeals

Right now, property tax owners are receiving notices for the second instalment of property taxes, which are due February 20, 2019.  In March, notices of assessed valuations will be mailed and owners will have until April 9, 2019 to file an appeal.

Where on Maui can you live like you're on vacation at a world-class luxury resort 365 days a year?  Well, it just so happens, Maui has 5 condominium communities in the resorts of Kaanapali, Kapalua and Wailea that have received the recognition by Forbes or AAA as leaders in Luxury Lodging. 

These properties are desirable for many of Maui's second home Buyers who would like the amenities of a luxury hotel (hello, room service!).  For those who are looking for a part-time residence, they offer an added bonus: the ability to rent their residence through an on-site rental management program known for offering accommodations that are maintained to the exacting standards of a luxury brand.

The following Maui luxury condominium resorts have been

KAPALUA RESORT CONDOS: Market Update 2018 | Q3 

Ritz-Carlton Residences, Kapalua: Residence 1614-16 offered at $2,250,000

KAPALUA VILLAS & THE LUXURY CONDOMINIUM SECTOR

KAPALUA RESORT CONDOMINIUM: Active Listings

Maui Real Estate Market Overview and Buyer Statistics: Quarter 1 | 2018

Many Buyers and Sellers want to know where buyers of Maui County real estate call home (in this case, their legal residence).  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.  Each year, Title Guaranty, one of Hawaii's most reputable Title and Escrow Companies, provides us with Buyer statistics.  

MAUI BUYER STATISTICS: TOP FOREIGN AND US BUYERS

So far in 2018, we see a similar pattern of where Buyers of Maui real estate originate, both from abroad and the mainland US.

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