Kapalua, Maui: Real Estate Market Update and Newsletter The latest edition of my Newsletter is now available online at www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com The newsletter focuses on the events in the resort: the upcoming Wine and Food Festival, the transition to a new management company for the golf courses, and the recent foreclosure auction of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Kapalua.  Additionally, scroll down to find information on the real estate market in the resort and how it compares to this time last year.  I'm also pleased to be updating the Annual Comparisons section of my website, which details sales histories over the past ten years in the Kapalua Resort by Neighborhood and by property type. For more information on the Kapalua real estate market and Maui real estate offerings, please don't ... 05/09/2011

Lehman was the sole bidder at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel foreclosure auction today, May 5, 2011. The auction took place at the courthouse steps in Wailuku, Maui.  While I was unable to attend, a colleague who was there gave me the inside scoop:  There was only one bid today from Lehman Brother's, the leinholder, at $75,000,000.  It was announced that there were two other bidders, who did not reveal themselves or make a bid.  The auction is subject to court confirmation, at which time additional bidding may continue.  It is my understanding that any new bids must exceed Lehman's bid by a minimum of 5%. Once the court confirmation is complete (typically 30-45 days from today's date), I will post an update.  The hotel underwent an extensive renovation in 2007, at which time, the north (Ho... 05/05/2011

Foreclosure Wednesday 5/4/2011 The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders. 17 Hoomoku Loop Kahului, HI 96732 for the sum of $392,033.01 47 North Laelua Place Paia HI 967 for the sum of $430,950.00 94 Hoku Puhipaka Street Kahului, HI 96732 for the sum of $475,396.27 105 Hoku Puhipaka Street Kahului, HI 96732 for the sum of $559,096.54 495 Liholiho Street #103 Wailuku, HI 96793 Mount Thomas condominium for the sum of $241,431.13 507 Hilinai street Wailuku, HI 96793 for the sum of $411,616.65 786 Paunau Street Lahaina, HI 96761 for the sum of $467,730.20 2597 Lioholo Place Kihei, HI 96753 for the sum of $505,812.35 3740 Lower Honoapiilani Highway #G-304 Lahaina, HI 96732 for the sum of $231,451.90 4310 Lower Honoapiilani Highway #406 Lahaina, HI 967... 05/04/2011

Foreclosure Tuesday 5/3/11 The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders. 50 Puu Anoano Apt#3304 Kaanapali HI 96761 the Masters at Kaanapali Hillside – E for the sum of $825,000.00 Judicial waiting for confirmation hearing 124 Mehani Place circle Kihei, HI 96753 Waimahaihai for the sum of $326,647.93 Judicial waiting for confirmation hearing 176 Heleuma Place Wailea, HI 96753 for the sum of $1,976,193.04 Judicial waiting for confirmation hearing 240 Ala Malama Kaunakakai, HI 96748 for the sum of $284,394.72 Surf the Hawaii MLS Find me on Youtube video walk through Find Maui Foreclosures Auctions on Youtube Foreclosure videos Find me on Twitter Twitter Find me on Flickr Fotos   05/03/2011

The 30th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival,  "A Toast to 3-0", celebrates the fine wine and some of the finest food in the islands.     It's that time of year again!  Hosted by Master Sommelier Fred Dame, Kapalua Resort's legendary Kapalua Wine and Food Festival celebration takes place this June 9-12. Friday and Sunday nights are the standout events the Festival is known for, but for newcomers, they should know the festival include so much more: tastings, classes, a wine maker's dinner, and even a golf tournament.  Amongst the tastings, I'm particularly looking forward to "Three Decades of Reserve Cab", a tasting featuring Beringer, Cardinale, Jordan and Silver Oak Wineries, with selections from the 80's, 90's and 2000's.   But if Cabs aren't your thing, there's "Pinots Meet Cheese"-w... 05/02/2011

Foreclosure Thursday 4/28/2011 The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders. 701 Onipaa Place Makawao HI 96768 for the sum of $195,193.70 1034 Front Street #107 Lahaina, HI 96761 for the sum of $164,998.89 Lahaina Residential Condominium Leasehold 3975 Lower Honoapiilani Road #116 Lahaina, HI 96761 for the sum of $475,719.04 Polynesian Shores Condominium Surf the Hawaii MLS Find me on Youtube video walk through Find Maui Foreclosures Auctions on Youtube Foreclosure videos Find me on Twitter Twitter Find me on Flickr Fotos   04/28/2011

WEEK OF APRIL 4TH IN MAUI, HAWAII~ Kaanapali Beach was the beach we decided to hit first when we got to Maui~ and we could see a swarm of people with cameras and in an area bunched together. So, my son and his friend said, "Let's go see what's going on..." Maybe a show, a surfer, who KNOWS? The boys went running... And we see a Hawaiin Monk seal at shore... Poor guy was exhausted! he tried to scooch himself back in the water & no luck! We called the Marine Life Rescue and someone arrived about 10 minutes later... Here is a little info. and our photo from the beach>  OUR TUESDAY TREASURE~ MAKING IT BACK SAFE INTO THE WATER SAFELY~ Hawaiin Monk SealUnlike most seals, Hawaiian Monk Seals are solitary anima... 04/11/2011