Gina Duncan's (fineislandproperties) Blog

  Yes you can find REO and Short Sales on Maui.  In fact approximately 30% of closings are still Distressed Properties.  However it is What you will find that surprises many buyers. Take homes similar to the one pictured above.  REO, remodeled (not professioinally), with non permitted issues, bad...

In Maui Meadows it is ALL ABOUT THE VIEW.  This house and cottage delivers that and much more.  550 Kupulau Dr is a Beach Bungalow home with 3 bedrooms, den, and 3 full baths.  This home also features a 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage that has it's own driveway to the front of the property so it feels...

LENDING IN HAWAII IS GETTING SPOOKY... I recently attended the Hawaii Association of Realtors Annual Conference. Hot topics of discussion were Lenders and conditions now being put on loans. With interest rates being phenomenal we are still running into road blocks to get the housing market on sol...

It has been about 6 years since I moved to my new home bordering the Pukalani Golf Course. The openness and beauty of the golf course manicured lawn was one of the assets of the area that led me to the purchase of my current home. Since I moved on the golf course my golf game as greatly improved ...

Ever want that super luxury home, a guest house, and room for all the toys in the four car garage? Wait it doesn't stop there: Ever wish it had a tropical dream pool w/waterfall of course, tennis court, and a place to build another home for the kids and their kids down the road.  Or maybe your d...

    Tips on Making REO offers in today's Maui Marketplace- Pricing   It wasn't long ago that buyers could bid on REO properties and offer less than asking and in some cases that may still be true, but most under 400k REO properties on Maui are seeing lots of action. We had a recent listing that w...

Million Dollar Views with Italian Villa Charm. 2000 Square feet home with 10 feet ceilings . The home is light and bright.  With 3.42 acres of serene beauty this is almost a blank canvas.  Make this your dream property. Home borders a gulch and state land at the top of Maluhia. Views from Haleaka...

Lovely remodeled condo within the pristine highly sought after Kapalua Golf Villas community located on the Kapalua Bay Course.  This expansive one level floorplan w/2 entries features 2 generous sized bedrooms, newer kitchen incl. granite counters, & newer cabinets.  The condo has been tastefull...

An exotic, handcrafted custom home built by Mandala Eco Homes (www.MandalaEcoHomes.com)from sustainable coconut hardwood, mango & other tropical hardwoods. This like new 1 bed/1bath custom ohana incl 200 sq ft covered rear deck. Integrated skylight, stained glass, real hardwood inlayed floors, ex...

REMODELED w/travertine tile.  Luana Kai is a jewel in Kihei.  Fee Simple Oceanfront Complex graces a large grassy lawn w/shady trees overlooking the ocean and West Maui Mountains.  Complex has pool, jacuzzi, bbq, and shuffleboard.  Public tennis courts too.  Furnishings may be purchased separatel...