The extraordinary 1.5-acre property sits just north of Makena Landing and boasts an oceanfront vista featuring tidal pools and multi-island views.  

(Makena/Wailea, Maui) – A recent transaction from Island Sotheby's International Realty agent Rick Brandt R(S) marked the highest oceanfront sale on Maui this year. 5022 Makena Road is one of the most exclusive oceanfront offerings of Makena. The extraordinary 1.5-acre property sits just north of Makena Landing and boasts an oceanfront vista featuring tidal pools and multi-island views.

 This two-parcel listing features a new construction home from renowned Maui architect Greg Bayless. 

Upon arriving at 5022 Makena Road, you witness the epitome of oceanfront living, and an exterior of Pietra

The Maui County Real Property Tax rates have been updated for the upcoming fiscal year. Property is classified based upon its highest and best use. Properties receiving home exemptions, condominiums, permitted bed and breakfasts and permitted transient vacation rentals are exceptions. Condominiums are classified upon consideration of their actual use — Non-owner-occupied, Commercial, Short-term rental, Long-term rental (new classification), Timeshare, Owner-occupied.

 Dates to Remember

• July 1—Tax year commences. Taxes are calculated based upon January 1 assessed values and fiscal year tax rates.
• July 20 — First half of fiscal year tax bills mailed.
• August 20 — First half of fiscal year tax payments due.
• September 1 — Deadline for

Maui is a fantastic vacation destination with stunning waters, white sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, volcanoes, and more. The island provides a quiet haven unrivaled on the mainland. Upon arriving, the fresh aroma of salty air hangs, and calming Hawaiian music travels through the airport on the soft, coastal wind. The time spent on Maui always seems to slip by, the lifestyle and ease of each day leaving people in awe. 

When living or visiting Maui, there is always so much to do and little time. So once you're done daydreaming of these ten stunning pictures of Maui, book your ticket ASAP and start planning your Maui itinerary! 

Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach is a scenic and stunning cove unlike any other. The sea beyond the

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we know a few of us are waiting until the last minute for our gift-giving ideas to soar! So we have made it easy for you this year by rounding up our top five gift ideas from local Maui businesses. Bonus for the ones owned and operated by women and mothers themselves. So keep reading for our favorite ideas on how to honor your mama and give the local economy a boost.

1. Simple and Sweet Like Her

Bring the perfect Mother's Day gift home with Kuia Maui Chocolate. Crafted on Maui, it's delicious, but it's also a way for her to give back by shopping through their Chocolate Laulima program, where Kuia donates 40% of the retail sales. Or check out their Ku'ia Club subscription, the gift that keeps on giving

When we think about living "off-the-grid," we might envision an unruly person stashed away in an RV or tent, hunting and foraging their supplies. We doubt any of us would picture anything remotely close to "luxury" or "comfortable" when we think about this type of lifestyle. Some may consider off-grid living a rugged lifestyle; however, the property at 796 Awalau Road will undoubtedly change that opinion. 

The property spans over 16 acres and features never-ending ocean vistas, grassy knolls with grazing horses, breathtaking views of Haleakala, the Milky Way with minimum if any, light pollution, and stunning views of Haleakala.

"The sellers bought the raw land from Linda years ago. One of the sellers is an architect and essentially created