An elegant beachfront Wailea estate has sold, marking another significant sale for the Island Sotheby’s International Realty team.

Nestled atop the white sands of Mokapu Beach, the four-bedroom, six-bath beachfront home is just one of 14 exclusive estates at Maluhia at Wailea, one of South Maui’s most prestigious resort communities. Of all of these coveted estates, Residence Three boasts the highest elevation, featuring breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room. 

“Once the buyer saw that the home offered direct oceanfront access, he and his wife just fell in love with the property,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty Realtor Sam Utley R(S), who represented the seller with Mino McLean R(B).

At the heart of Residence

Maui single-family home prices have soared almost 16 percent over the last year, mirroring a market where demand is high but inventory is limited.

The Realtors Association of Maui recently released data showing that median home prices surged to $774,000 in October — an increase of more than $105,000 from that same time the year before. The number of homes sold, however, dropped 21 percent, reflecting the tight inventory on island.

“Prices are still rising in most areas,” the report said. “And the number of homes for sale is still low.”

According to the report, inventory was down almost 14 percent for single-family homes and almost 25 percent for condominiums. Prices for condominiums, however, didn’t quite keep up with the uptick in

Island Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to present one of the rarest offerings ever to come to market: a breathtaking getaway on one of South Maui’s most exclusive white-sand beaches.

With four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and 5,065-square-feet of living space, this newly-constructed, fully-furnished home offered for $29.98 million is one of the finest in Makena, an area known for being home to some of the most extraordinary properties in Hawaii. Constructed out of the highest quality materials from across the world, this home was created with the utmost attention to detail, with interior living spaces that seamlessly blend into expansive covered lanais.

“The master level of craftsmanship and thoughtful design throughout the

Imagine stepping from the comforts of your home, and walking just a few feet until you reach the calm, clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.

The buyers of 1614 Halama Street, a breathtaking beachfront estate in Kihei, will be able to do just that. Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Candy Mulcoy R(S) represented the buyers of the 3,511-square-foot architectural masterpiece, which recently sold for $6.125 million.

“The quality of the home and the attention to detail really attracted my buyers,” Mulcoy explained. “It’s a very contemporary, sleek and modern — a design not often found on Maui.”

The home, which boasts four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, was originally built in 2012. The seller, however, had recently

“Follow our dreams and just be Hawaiians.”

That’s what celebrity Hawaiian chef Sam Choy told an audience of roughly 270 people at the Hui Holomua Business Fest at King Kamehameha Golf Club last month, an event hosted by the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. Island Sotheby’s International Realty’s own Ryan MacLaughlin PB attended the event, which was a huge success for Native Hawaiian business leaders on island.

“Our keynote speaker was Sam Choy, who is a living testament of a Native Hawaiian who grew up in a small town and created an international brand that spurred restaurants worldwide,” said MacLaughlin, an owner of Island Sotheby’s International Realty who also serves on the chamber’s board. “His message was simple: ‘just

Imagine being able to live off-grid, surrounded by unobstructed ocean views in one of the most tranquil communities on Maui.

At this stunning Huelo home, you can do just that. 770 Honokala Road, offered for $2.275 million, is one of the nicest and largest homes located in the grid-independent, desirable community on Maui’s northeast coast. Nestled on more than 3 lush acres, this 4,337-square-foot oasis was designed with the utmost attention to detail, creating a space that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings.

“If you're looking for seclusion, peace and tranquility, that's exactly what this home offers,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Stephanie Malcolm R(S), who is representing the seller along with Cynthia

Posted by Staff Writer on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 2:38pm.

 Starting October 28, the International Windsurfing Tour will host the annual Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, where riders from across the globe travel for the biggest event of the year. Past champions include legendary names in the sport including Rush Randle and Robby Naish to this year's reigning champions, Morgan Noireaux and Sarah Hauser. Maui's biggest names will also be there, including Kai Lenny, Antoine Martin and Maria Andres.

You can get up close and personal by watching the contest at Ho’okipa Beach Park — or view it from afar from the secluded white-sand beach in front of 131 Aleiki Place — a four-bedroom, five-bathroom beachfront home. Offered at $9.85

Posted by Staff Writer on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 2:38pm.

 Starting October 28, the International Windsurfing Tour will host the annual Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, where riders from across the globe travel for the biggest event of the year. Past champions include legendary names in the sport including Rush Randle and Robby Naish to this year's reigning champions, Morgan Noireaux and Sarah Hauser. Maui's biggest names will also be there, including Kai Lenny, Antoine Martin and Maria Andres.

You can get up close and personal by watching the contest at Ho’okipa Beach Park — or view it from afar from the secluded white-sand beach in front of 131 Aleiki Place — a four-bedroom, five-bathroom beachfront home. Offered at $9.85

Posted by Staff Writer on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 2:38pm.

 Starting October 28, the International Windsurfing Tour will host the annual Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, where riders from across the globe travel for the biggest event of the year. Past champions include legendary names in the sport including Rush Randle and Robby Naish to this year's reigning champions, Morgan Noireaux and Sarah Hauser. Maui's biggest names will also be there, including Kai Lenny, Antoine Martin and Maria Andres.

You can get up close and personal by watching the contest at Ho’okipa Beach Park — or view it from afar from the secluded white-sand beach in front of 131 Aleiki Place — a four-bedroom, five-bathroom beachfront home. Offered at $9.85

Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Maui, but there’s no doubt the island is lacking in some of the season’s conventional activities.

You won’t find red, orange or yellow trees to sweep up, or even really need to put on a sweater, for that matter. But there is one fall tradition that you’ll find on Maui that rivals anything on the mainland — the pumpkin patch at Kula Country Farms.

Nestled on the slopes of Haleakala, Kula Country Farms is a fourth generation farm that sells some of the island’s freshest produce  — it’s best known for its strawberries, sweet Kula Onions, and sweet Kula corn. But during the fall, the farm is most famous for its pumpkin patch, which has become one of Maui’s most popular autumn activities.

Starting October