Island Acquisitions Kapalua has sold its Montage Kapalua Bay holdings to a Tenessee-based company, KWC Management LLC. 

KWC Management, LLC, a hospitality investment management company part of Kemmons Wilson Companies, has recently marked a significant milestone in its portfolio with the acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay. The Maui property is the first Hawaii property in their portfolio, which includes hotels in CA, CO, DC,  FL, LA, NY, TN, UT, and WY that are managed by a variety of companies, with brands including the Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Marriott, Windham and Kimpton.

MONTAGE KAPALUA BAY OVERVIEW: Management: Originally developed in 2009 and branded a Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, with both fractional and whole ownership options, the…

Giving Opportunities: Ways to help survivors of the Maui fires to celebrate the Holidays

In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept Maui County on August 8, 2023 and destroyed the historic town of Lahaina as well as parts of Upcountry Maui, many of you have asked how you can help survivors.

Aid has poured in from around the world to many charitable organizations that have focused on housing and getting survivors necessities for daily living.  These organizations will need your support for years to come.  Read Ways to Give

As the holidays approach, several Maui organizations are stepping up to help bring holiday cheer to our Maui residents who have lost everything.  Here are a few ways to give:

Makana no nā Keiki: Be an Elf, Give with

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KAPALUA MARKET UPDATE: Activity through Q3 | 2023 

Kapalua Condominiums:  Market Update through Q3 | 2023

The Kapalua Resort is home to several different condominium communities, with offerings ranging from one to four-bedroom condominiums.  The Kapalua Bay Villas, Kapalua Ironwoods, The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Residences are all oceanfront properties nestled along the Kapalua Resort's spectacular shoreline.  The Kapalua Ridge Villas and Kapalua Golf Villas both are located on the Kapalua Bay Course with ocean and golf course views. 

Kapalua Resort Condo Market*

KAPALUA RESORT CONDOS	Q3 2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Number of Sales	20

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Discover Launiupoko

Nestled on the picturesque slopes of West Maui, Launiupoko is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape. This idyllic community is known for its sprawling acreage, stunning ocean views, and a tranquil lifestyle that blends open space with the charm of island living. The area is zoned agricultural, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty and rural living, making it one of Maui's most sought-after locations. 

In Launiupoko, you will note the presense of many CPR "Condominium Property Regime" Properties.  The CPR process allows a property owner to create a minimum of two separate condominiums (most typically a main home lot and an ohana lot).  There can be additional "condominiums" which are for ag use only.  Read More about CPRs

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FAQs: What is a CPR?

Most people are familiar with a condominium, yet many may not be aware that a Residential Condominium can be created on a lot whereby there are two or more residences that are part of a condominium.  You may see this in areas are where there is larger acreage and the HOA allows CPRS, such as Launiupoko in West Maui. 

In the MLS you will see a Main Home (call it Condo A), an Ohana (call it Condo B), and sometimes a designated area for Ag use only (call it Condo C).

The DCCA Hawaii notes in "So You want to go Condo" that a CPR or Condominium Property Regime is a "specific form of ownership and governing process created when real property is submitted to the condominium property regime, a process often referred to as CPRing a

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Maui County Real Estate Market Report: October 2023

The latest statistics from the Realtors® Association of Maui for October 2023 paint a dynamic picture of the real estate landscape in Maui County. Here's a breakdown of what's happening in the homes, condos, and land markets.

Maui Homes Sales

The number of homes sold saw a decrease, with 48 units sold which is a 39.2% drop from 2022. Despite the slowdown in sales, the median price of homes has risen to $1,269,025, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. Interestingly, homes spent fewer days on the market, averaging 129 days, which is an 8.5% decrease from 2022. However, the total dollar volume of sales significantly declined by 44.8% to $79,995,459 as inventory remains low.

Maui Condo

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MAUI UTILITIES
The following are links to various utility and service providers on the island of Maui.  For many condominium owners, some or all of the utilities may be included in the AOAO dues.  

ELECTRICITY
Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)
(808) 871-9777
210 W Kamehameha Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732 
Start/Stop/Move Service

CABLE/PHONE/INTERNET/DISH*
Spectrum 
(888) 406-7063
58 Ho'okele St reet # 530, Kahului, HI 96732
Start Service

Hawaiian Telcom - Maui
(877) 482-2211
2110 Wells Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Local Fax (808) 242-0760
Residential Service: Customer Service (808) 643-3456
Technical Support: Available 24 hours (808) 643-6111 
Start Service

Direct TV
(888) 499-0374

AT&T (Phone, Internet, TV)
(808) 877-1881
275 WKaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI

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In the Wake of the Maui Fires Here are Ways to Give

Support for our Ohana and the Maui Community

Updated 9/6/23

Maui has been a place where many of you have celebrated love. You have made the memories of a lifetime on this beautiful island. Many of you have celebrated some of the most important moments of your lives here engagements, marriages, anniversaries, birthdays, and family vacations. For residents, it is our home and we cherish the land and the people of Hawaii. It is where we live. Children are born here, families grow, and our ancestors rest here.

The people of Maui need your support. The fires have affected West Maui, Upcountry, and South Maui. People have lost their homes and their loved ones.

Please give however you can. Any

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Maui Fire Housing Resources

The Hawaii Housing Department is now taking applications for housing.  The link takes you to a page for those who HAVE or NEED a home.  See below.  

Hawaii Housing Department Program Link:

https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/hawai%CA%BBi-fire-relief-housing-program/ 

For Property Owners and Landlords:

Offer your home or available housing unit using this form. An HHFDC representative will then contact you to confirm and verify your information.

For Displaced Residents in Need of Housing:

If you have been displaced or have been left houseless as a result of the wildfires, please fill out this form. An HHFDC representative will then contact you to confirm and verify your information and try to connect you

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Pineapple Hill & Pineapple Hill Estates Market Update: July 2023

310 Cook Pine, Pineapple Hill, Kapalua, Maui

I am pleased to announce the sale of 310 Cook Pine Drive in Pineapple Hill, Kapalua.  This spectacular home was beautifully remodeled in 2022-2023 and is the highest recorded sale for a home on a single lot in Pineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill Estates.  Historically, there have been three sales above this price that were for homes on double lots.  Two of these homes closed at $7,900,000 in 2022 and one at $9,150,000 in 2007.  This home went under contract within days of being listed and sold in just 63 days and sold for $1641/sq. ft.

2023 Key Sales Stats | Pineapple Hill & Pineapple Hill Estates Homes

Key Home Stats

2023

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