Maui Photo Festival and Workshops

The Maui Photo Festival is coming up fast. From August 25th to the 29th, the Hyatt Regency Maui, located in Lahaina, will host this exciting event.

This festival is specific to digital photography, and was designed for all levels of proficiency, from novice to professional. Participants get access to classroom sessions, location shoots, and hands-on demo sessions led by professionals.

What better place to fine tune your camera craft than Maui? This island is a beacon of inspiration for artists of all kinds, some of which come from all over the world to experience that special something that makes Maui such a fantastic place to harness self-expression.

Some optional excursions at the photo festival include a doors-off helicopter shoot and an underwater tour of Turtle Town, just in case you were worried you wouldn't have the opportunity to really get out there and experience Maui at this event. In fact, this is such an interesting opportunity, it should be a great event to participate in whether you are a resident of Maui or you will be here on vacation during that period.

Evenings will involve gathering at an outdoor theater on Kaanapali Beach and viewing work shot that day by the presenting professionals.

Space is limited and for more information and online registration go to www.mauiphotofestival.com. The cost is more affordable if you are kamaaina, or you are a student.

This month, consider having a look at homes on Molokai and Lanai condos. There are also many wonderful Kapalua resort condos on Maui to browse through. If you require any assistance, you'll find contact information at the bottom of the page. Mahalo for reading this month!

Beautiful Maui Short Sale Home

This listing is an incredible Maui short sale opportunity. It's a 10,689 square foot lot right on the beach in Wailuku with a five bedroom and three bathroom home on it, including 2,384 square feet of living space. What an amazing deal.

Aside from its beachfront location, this home has a lot of wonderful features, including a lovely tile roof and wrap around decks. The unobstructed views allow clear sight up and down the coast, so you can watch the ships come into the harbor, or the whales playing in the winter months. The sunrises over Haleakala are gorgeous when seen from this lovely home.

You can go surfing right in front of your house, if you are interested in the sport. But this location isn't just attractive because it's near the beach. It is also very close to downtown businesses and conveniences like shops, restaurants, movie theaters, the airport, and lots more.

What is this oceanfront Maui home going for? $495,000! You won't find another deal like this easily. This is a short sale, and the first offer that's accepted by the seller is the most likely to attain acceptance from the lender. The property is being sold as-is, and needs some care, but it looks wonderful.

Let us know if you are in need of any real estate assistance whether you are looking for anything from Maui home sales to Lanai condominiums to Molokai vacant land. Also, if you have any questions regarding some of the incredible opportunities in Maui REO sales, please contact us! We look forward to helping you find you Maui dream home. You will find our contact information at the bottom of the page. Mahalo for reading this week!

Affordable Kaanapali Condo on Maui

Gorgeous West Maui condo in Kaanapali at a reduced price. This lovely unit is located in the International Colony Club, and it's an excellent value for the money. It's a three bedroom, two bath with 2,500 square feet of living space on about ten acres of outdoor space.

This is a stand-alone home with many beautiful features. The interior boasts custom marble in the kitchen and bath, vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, golf cart garage and central air. Another nice feature is the solar water heating, which is great for a reduced electric bill.

Purchase this condo and you'll be just a four minute walk from stunning white sand beach and only 50 feet from a large, heated pool. It's the only home in the International Colony Club with a private entrance. There is also a back entrance and another off the laundry room.

Surrounded by fruit trees and expertly maintained, lush grounds, the scenery is wonderful. If you are a fan of West Maui and the charms of Kaanapali in particular, it's a great home base for enjoying all the shopping, fine dining, golf, ocean activities, and myriad of other enjoyable features in this part of the island.

The asking price is $915,000. Contact me for more information on this property or any other that interests you on Maui, Lanai or Molokai. Hawaii real estate is incredibly affordable at this point and it's a great time to buy, whether you want to live here full time or part time. Check out my page on new Hawaii real estate listings to keep up to date on the latest properties on the market.

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Incredibly Priced Maui Beachfront Condo

If you are looking for a Maui condo at a great price, read on. This charming one bedroom, one bathroom unit was assessed at over $600K but is listed at $399,999. What's amazing is that this is a beachfront condo located in the beautiful Napili/Honokowai area which is nestled right between the world famous resort areas of Kaanapali and Kapalua.

It is a ground floor condo with a gorgeous oceanfront lanai so the beach is literally just a few steps away from your living room. Imagine looking out on tranquil ocean and flaming sunsets over the neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai on a daily basis. It's an ideal spot for whale watching in the winter months. There is a nearby "secret" surf and snorkeling spot right out front.

This listing is part of a private, low-rise complex which features a beach-side BBQ area, a pool, and a great on-site rental program. It's located near incredible Kaanapali and Kapalua golf courses and nearby, you'll find plenty of shopping, fine dining, art galleries and activities.

It's an excellent opportunity to get ahold of some incredibly affordable beachfront Maui real estate. This is an amazing deal, and the value of Maui's natural beauty will always be a major attraction no matter how the economy fluctuates.

To browse my other Lanai, Molokai and Maui real estate listings, just scroll down on my main page. For any questions you might have, you'll find my contact info located at the bottom of my main page. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you find your best Maui real estate match!

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Maui Market Turnaround

These days it seems like there's more and more news supporting economic indications of market turnaround for real estate as well as other industries, here on Maui and throughout the state of Hawaii.

It is well-known that the Hawaii economy is largely supported by the tourism industry. Visitors provide the economic market for so many business here. There are the hotels, vacation rental businesses, activities, shopping and restaurant sales, to name a few.

A news story recently reported a jump in Hawaii hotel occupancy, which means an economic spike. Reports state that the number of visitors to the islands is increasing, despite reduced spending on the part of tourists when they arrive. Prices are more competitive than ever as businesses jostle for position to continue their success. Many frugal vacationers have an excellent eye for good deals, so companies with the best offers get the biggest payoff.

Maui's hotel room occupancy jumped 10.5 percentage points to 76.4 percent for the week ending on March 20. As for room rates, they were 14 percent lower that week than the same week last year. Hopefully more prospective vacationers will come to realize just how determined hotels and other vacation rental companies are to secure their business by lowering prices.

According to a recent report from Data@Work, while resort market home sales in Hawaii dropped by 37 percent in 2008, they only dropped 2 percent in 2009. In fact, Maui had the greatest number of sales including 200 resales and 214 new-construction sales for a total of 414 total. Maui's average home price fell from $2 million in 2008 to $1.7 million in 2009. This information indicates yet again that there are shrewd individuals out there who are taking advantage of the ridiculously affordable deals that have been made available by this slump. While many people are asking when we'll see the real estate market recover, it's also a good time to ask when home buyers will see prices this low again.

This month, I recommend a look at Molokai condos for sale as well as Lahaina condos and Kapalua resort condos. If you have any questions, you can reach us at the contact information at the bottom of the page. We'll be happy to assist you with all your Maui real estate needs!