Experience the best of Maui resort living - privacy, breathtaking ocean views and luxury amenities in the heart of Wailea.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty is representing the sellers of one of Wailea’s finest units - Wailea Point Unit 102. With an asking price of $25 million, this condominium is the epitome of prestigious vacation living in one of Maui’s most coveted communities.

Wailea Point is perfectly situated above Wailea Beach, offering breathtaking ocean vistas that include multiple Hawaiian Islands like Kaho’olawe and Molokini. Just steps from the community, guests and residents can explore premiere hotels including the Four Seasons Resort, Grand Wailea and Andaz.

The three-bedroom condominium boasts 3,850 square feet of

One of Makena’s most premier estates has sold for $10.5 million, a sale facilitated by Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents Ryan MacLaughlin, R(B) and Alex Cortez, R(B) represented the buyers of the contemporary five bedroom, five and a half bath home. The estate is located in Black Sands Makena, one of South Maui’s most secluded oceanfront communities.

“It was a very smooth transaction by viable and willing parties, handled in a very amicable and fair manner,” said Cortez.

With just seven homes in the entire subdivision, Black Sands offers the ultimate privacy and seclusion in the heart of the South Maui resort region. The home that was bought by Island Sotheby’s International

Posted by Staff Writer on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at 8:02am.

 A new study says Sotheby’s International Realty is the most trusted residential real estate brokerage in the nation. 

The study, which was conducted by Lifestory Research, was based on nearly 6,300 opinions collected over a year period across the country. Data was gathered by people submitting anonymous opinions about whether they trusted the businesses they interacted with.

“Sotheby’s International Realty produced the highest score,” according to the study.

 Source: Lifestory Research 2018 America’s Most Trusted® Study

After comparing the results to other organizations of similar size, the study found that Sotheby’s International Realty is the most trusted real

Home sales on Maui skyrocketed last month, with more 50 percent more sold than the same month the year before.

According to recent data from the Realtors Association of Maui, 95 single-family homes were sold in Feb. 2018, up from 63 during the same month in 2017. February also saw a slight increase in sales prices with about a 2 percent rise.

“Markets are poised for increased supply so there is hope that more sellers will take advantage of what appears to be a ready and willing buyer base,” according to the realtor association.  

Single-family homes aren’t the inventory that saw soaring sales on the island. Condominiums sales rose by nearly 9 percent with 122 units sold in February compared to 112 the year before. This comes as condominiums

There are few properties in the Hawaiian Islands that rival the natural beauty found at this Makena estate.

Perched on the point of Makena Place, this jewel recently sold for $9.3 million in one of South Maui’s most coveted oceanfront communities. Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Wendy Peterson R(S) was one of the listing agents who facilitated the sale of this magnificent home. 

“Makena Place is just extremely special,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Wendy Peterson. “This residence is on the point and has an unobstructed five-island view.”

With four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, this beautifully-designed estate provides magnificent vistas of the azure Pacific Ocean and islands that span

From white-sand beaches that stretch more than a mile long to secluded red-sand coves, Maui is home to dozens of breathtaking beaches that are some of the most stunning across the globe.

While all of the beaches are beautiful, there are some that rise above the rest. These are a few of our favorites:

Big Beach

Pristine, white-sand stretches composes what is one of Maui’s most breathtaking beaches, which spans more than 3,000 feet long. Most residents know this natural wonder as Big Beach, but it’s also known as Makena Beach or Oneloa Beach.

Big Beach is located past Kihei and Makena, and is one of the furthest-south beaches on island. In addition to boasting more than a half-mile of perfect wide sand, the beach is also one of Maui’s

One of Wailea Golf Estates’ finest homes has sold for $4 million.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Ryan MacLaughlin represented the sellers of the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Located in the heart of Wailea, the 3,400-square-foot single-level home looks out to panoramic views of Maui’s azure south coast.

“It boasts unobstructed 180-degree views,” said MacLaughlin. “The lot was chosen by the original owner specifically because of those views.”

With seemingly endless vistas of the clear, blue waters of the Pacific oceans and colorful South Maui sunsets, the indoor-outdoor floor plan leads residents from the comforts of the indoors to spa and pool surrounded by tropical foliage. Perched directly atop the  17th

As record-breaking cold temperatures swept across the nation on New Year’s Eve, the vast majority of the county bundled up and prepared their families, homes and pets for freezing temperatures. But here on Maui, that was far from the case.

There’s no doubt Maui is the best place to escape chilly winter weather, where residents and visitors can enjoy a temperate, tropical climate year round. Fortunately for those who want to escape from cooler climates on the mainland, there are hundreds of units across the island that provide a low-maintenance vacation home perfect for all seasons.

Whenever you're ready to flee the mainland's harsh winter weather, these condominiums are waiting for you. Here are a few of our favorites:

KAPALUA, MAUI

Now that 2017 has almost come to an end, it’s time to sit down and think about the changes you want to make in 2018.

Making a list of New Year’s resolutions can seem like a daunting task - especially when it comes to maintaining them. But there is one resolution in 2018 that will help boost your health and happiness that doesn’t require dieting or hitting the gym more.

There’s one simple thing we can all do to expand our horizons: Simply exploring the island we all know and love in ways we haven’t yet.

Hike the Crater

Driving to the Haleakala Crater is undoubtedly one of the most popular activities on Maui, but you’re only having half the fun if you just make it to the observatory.

Don’t just drive to the top of the crater - hike

It’s not even into the busy winter season for Maui’s real estate agents, but sales prices are rising and demand is growing.

Compared to last year, the median sales price for all properties is up 9.5 percent, according to  recent data from the Realtors Association of Maui. At the same time, homes for sale are down 17.3 percent compared to last year.

“We have limited inventory, even the new developments are selling out,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Volker Weiss.

Live beachfront at Maluhia at Wailea.

The busiest time of year for agents usually starts in January when visitors flock to the islands to avoid chilly temperatures. But even a month before the busy season kicks off, new developments are almost sold out, said