Pete's Maui Blog

Last month, I posted on some interesting happenings in the Maui Condo market. The September median of $388,500 was significantly lower than the August median of $625,000. Our October Maui Real Estate Statistics proved September wasn't an anomaly when the median came in at $402,500. So what gives?...

I just wanted to do a quick post highlighting some Paia merchant news. First and foremost, Simmer is having their annual fall sale tomorrow. Simmer is one of our neighbors at the Shops at Paia Bay. Their sales are always a big draw as they offer upto 75% off on clothing, surfing and windsurfing g...

I want to extend a warm Active Rain Welcome to Jen Tempchin of Century 21 All Islands' Wailea Office. In the time that I have known Jen, I have seen first hand that she is a good agent, a great ambasador for the island of Maui, an avid social networker and a fun person. Jen works with clients all...

As a world class destination resort, Maui offers some fantastic dining options. The quality of our restaurants is bolstered by the island's access to fresh produce and seafood. We also benefit by the diversity of cultures on the island that bring a variety of food preparations from throughout the...

Small market real estate statistics can pose a challenge. When you have a relatively small sample size, median and average sales prices may swing significantly based on new development sales,  bulk purchases, or increased activity in one price range in the market.  That leaves median and average ...

A few months back, I found out about a website called Walk Score. The site allows you to plug in an address and it assigns a walkability score based on the addresses' proximity to amenities such as grocery stores, libraries, schools, restaurants etc. It is a great tool and a valuable asset to tho...

The Road to Hana is one of Maui's most famous tourist attractions. This windy road with numerous one way bridges accesses the beautiful community of Hana on the east end of Maui. The road traverses some of the most spectacular terrain on Maui with lush rainforest, cascading water falls, gorgeous ...

Throughout the country, the change in season is clear. Leaves are turning on the trees, temperatures are falling with the leaves, and the days are growing shorter. Closer to the equator, the sense of seasons is less pronounced. Our average temperatures tend to vary only ten degrees a year. While ...

This past weekend was the Maui County Fair in Kahului. The four day event is always a great time for Maui residents of all ages. I remember anxiously looking forward to the local fair as a kid. The games and rides were far and away my favorite. These days, I tend to stay away from the midway and ...

The landscape of Maui is dominated by its dormant volcano Haleakala. The Hawaiian word Haleakala means House of the Sun. When one considers the meaning of Haleakala, the growing demand for alternative energy resources and our island's abundant sunshine, there is no wonder that more and more islan...