Maui Wedding Expo

The 2010 Maui Wedding Expo is coming up on Saturday, July 31st at the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali. This is a Maui Wedding Association event, and it is a part of their ongoing effort to stimulate the Maui wedding industry, which routinely attracts an high number of visitors to the island every year.

Admission to the expo is free, and it's a great opportunity to network and share ideas on promoting and making the most of Maui weddings. The Maui Wedding Association has also made it a point to emphasize the aloha spirit with participants, including members of the community, clients and all those involved in the wedding industry. This is such an important part of all aspects of Maui's visitor industry, and it's great to see that people recognize that.

The expo is going to feature exciting fashion shows for bridal and formal wear. There will be cake tasting and food samples, live entertainers and bands, gift and prize giveaways, a collection of Maui's most stellar photographers, and of course florists will feature their finest floral arrangements. There will be over forty wedding exhibitors.

The expo is a one day event, which will take place on Saturday, the 31st this month. While the expo is free, you will be required to register when you arrive, or you can pre-register if you email mauiweddingexpo@yahoo.com. Use the same email if you need more information, or you can call 808-283-1114 or visit www.mauibridalshow.com. All the booths are sold out, so if you wanted to be an exhibitor, keep the event in mind for next year.

As for Maui real estate sales, we recommend a look at Kaanapali Alii condos. We can provide you with all the information you need on the incredible units there. Also, we can direct you to Kaanapali Alii vacation rental information.  Take a look at Kaanapali Alii photos to see for yourself what an amazing spot this is.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please let us know! You'll find out contact information at the bottom of the page. Mahalo and thanks for reading this week!

Luxurious Honua Kai Condos in West Maui

On the hunt for a beautiful Maui condo? Any one of the beachfront West Maui Condos at Honua Kai is truly a wonderful choice. It's hard to say whether the luxury or the location of Honua Kai is its greatest lure.

The property includes nearly forty acres right on the lovely white-sand Kaanapali Beach. The sparkling blue Pacific is on Honua Kai's doorstep, and the nightly flaming sunsets provide a breathtaking backdrop for the views of the majestic neighboring islands of Molokai and Lanai.

Residents and visitors while away their days swimming in the ocean, sunbathing, snorkeling around the vivid reefs, kayaking to take in the sights, and a number of other ocean activities. There are numerous places to grab a drink or a bite to eat, which include family restaurants and fine cuisine. Whalers Village and its numerous clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, and specialty shops are great for a relaxing day of shopping.

On the property, you'll find an elaborate pool, pond and stream network accented by many secluded paths which are pleasantly surrounded by elegant tropical landscaping. The Honua Kai Resort & Spa includes 627 condominiums located in two towers, the Hokulani and Konea. There are also 73 townhomes dispersed among three enclaves. It's a master-planned resort community and is also the first new whole ownership condominium resort to be built on Kaanapali beach in over 25 years.

At Honua Kai, owners enjoy all the amenities and services of a luxury resort hotel. It's the perfect home base for your enjoyment of the many charms of Maui, including countless breathtaking beaches, several world-class golf courses, numerous historical sights, and countless places of unparalleled beauty.

We've provided you with an overview of Honua Kai here on our site, as well as a Honua Kai photo gallery to show you whatever majesty our words have failed to capture. Lastly, we've also provided Honua Kai condo floorplans for your convenience. If you have any questions or you are in need of any assistance, you'll find our contact information at the bottom of the page. We look forward to facilitating your comfortable and luxurious life in paradise. Mahalo!

Maui Real Estate Sales Up in First Half of 2010

Maui is buzzing with real estate sales activity this year compared to the first half of last year. As long as there is such a high inventory of bank owned and short sale properties, however, prices are not expected to jump with this high sales activity.

It really is an incredible buyer's market right now, and buyers know it. So far this year we've seen 422 single-family home sales close as opposed to 296 during the same period last year. This is an improvement of 42.6 percent. As for condos, there have been 666 sales as opposed to 407 last year, which is a 63.6 percent increase. When you can own a home in paradise at an incredibly affordable price, it's no wonder sales are this high.

The cost of single-family homes eked up by just 2 percent year-over-year to an average of $768,866. Condo prices on the other hand fell by 11 percent to $756,119. The tax credit is likely responsible for a great deal of sales this year, which explains some of the differences compared to last year.

Condos in Kihei are the most affordable housing on the island now with prices around half the average cost of a single-family home. Areas where sales are especially high are Maui Meadows and Haiku. Wailea-Makena is doing well and so is Makawao, Olinda and Haliimaile. The West Side is seeing a lot of activity as well, despite the fact that prices are higher on average than other parts of the island.

Planning to move to Maui? Our friendly and experienced agents will help you find your Maui dream home. Browse our listings of Kaanapali condos, Lahaina homes, or land for sale at the Kaanapali Golf Estates, and the boundless choices in Maui real estate that you will find on our website. Prefer more specific results? Try our search tool which allows you to narrow your results to your preferred criteria. If you need any help, just let us know. If you need any assistance, you'll find our contact information at the bottom of the page.

Condos for Sale at Maui Kaanapali Villas

The Maui Kaanapali Villas features an exquisite location on the renowned Kaanapali Beach, and boasts the distinction of being the only low rise condominium development there. There are seven two-story buildings and one six-story 'tower' which are located on 11.46 acres of beautiful tropical gardens.

The Maui Kaanapali Villas was built in 1967, and you can see hints of the casual elegance in its style that hails back to those earlier times. There are three swimming pools on the grounds, two of which are situated right in front of the beautiful blue shoreline of Kaanapali Beach. There is also an onsite, beachfront restaurant.

Condos here are just a short walk from Whalers Village where you will find clothing and jewelry stores, souvenir shops, boutiques, fine dining, family dining and more. The world-renowned Kapalua and Kaanapali Golf Courses are located nearby, and the many exciting charms of Lahaina are just a short drive away. There is no shortage of things to do in West Maui, and that's aside from the snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and sunbathing that the gorgeous beaches are famous for.

Among these 253 apartments at the Maui Kaanapali Villas, you'll find many listings to choose from, including surprisingly affordable units. Most of them are large studio floor plans, which explains some of that affordability.

If you don't plan to live in your unit full time, there is a strong vacation rental program available to investors and second home owners. For more information, see:

Photos of the Maui Kaanapali Villas
Maui Kaanapali Villas Floor Plans
Maui Kaanapali Villas Listings

As always, if you have any questions or need any assistance, you'll find our contact information at the bottom of the page. Mahalo for reading this week!