Wailea Fairway Estates is a dream home destination with only 30 homes right in the heart of Wailea directly across from Ulua and Mokapu Beach. Island Sotheby’s International Realty’s own Keoni Grundhauser R(S) sold 85 Hale Noa Way to his client for $2.88 million.

Bordered by the Wailea Blue Course on two sides and recently completed an extensive remodel, this is where island living and luxury come together. Just under 5,000 square feet, this home features three-bedroom suites, an office, family room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining, and living rooms, two fireplaces, covered lanais, central A/C, and owned photovoltaic. The upstairs master bedroom shines with its own incredible lanai that beholds ocean and Haleakala views.

Here is what Keoni had to

Kapalua Ironwoods is a spectacular oceanfront community of 40 two and three-bedroom condominium residences in 10 separate buildings on approximately 9 acres. This significant sale of beautifully remodeled unit 51 by Ben Willis R(S) sold for the asking price of $4.4 million.  

“These buyers will be full-time residents moving from Florida and have always loved Hawaii. This jewel had been in the Nordstrom family for many years. The property sits on The Kapalua Bay Golf Course and the blue Pacific with views of the outer islands.  It has the best views in all of Kapalua and I am sure the new owners will spend many years of enjoyment in Maui paradise.” said Ben Willis of his clients. 

Located overlooking the signature 5th hole of the Kapalua

Kamehameha Forest’s 3,433 acres of mountain watershed lands were sold to the state of Hawai’i, helping it remain protected in perpetuity for the people of Hawaiʻi. This will protect and serve the Kula water aquifer, habitat for endangered species, and community-based forest restoration opportunities. These lands are now protected in perpetuity thanks to federal, state, and non-profit partners.

“We thank Shizuka Asakawa and her brokers Roy Sakamoto, R(B),  Coldwell Banker Island Properties and Patricia Chaney, R(B), Island Sotheby’s International Realty, for working with The Trust for Public Land and the State through many hurdles, and for selling the property for public benefit at below the appraised fair market value. Thanks to the efforts of

Congratulations to Courtney Brown for making 1 Kapalua Place home for her lucky clients. A true beachfront oasis, this parcel is nestled on 1.7 acres of beautiful Kapalua land. This listing was a true once in a lifetime opportunity for Brown’s clients as it is one of the last remaining beachfront lots one can own in West Maui and the only vacant beachfront parcel in Kapalua.

Besides the jaw-dropping landscape and neighboring views, this home comes with a number of natural perks such as being situated on the coastline of West Maui and having a front-row seat to breathtaking sunsets. There is no better location to experience the natural wonders of Maui than in the backyard of gorgeous Kapalua. A true vacation destination that you can call home. 

Island Sotheby International Realty welcomes our newest realtor, Kela Yzeiraj, R(S)! Kela is a free spirit that believes in the power of Maui’s beautiful agriculture and land. After pursuing an education in geology, she became passionate about organic permaculture farming and cultivating native land. Kela spends her free time pursuing her knowledge of natural healing practices and organic farming. She aligns with Island Sotheby International Realty’s values because she believes that being true to yourself and always looking to help others is most important. 

“I feel at home at Sotheby's International Realty because of what the brand stands for quality connections and artful living that commemorates uniqueness and wonder. Sotheby's International

How's the Market?

See quick stats above and click HERE for a deeper dive into Maui Real Estate statistics for April 2020.

The holidays usually bring one of the slowest times of year across the country for real estate sales. But that’s not true on Maui: The winter rush of visitors and second-home owners to the island is poised to usher in a one of the largest boosts in sales during the first few months of 2020.  

“We are going to see a great uptick in real estate sales, both on the number of transactions and the price points,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty owner and Principal Broker Ryan MacLaughlin. “Historically, January through April we see record sales.”

According to recently released data from the Maui Association of Realtors, the median sales price jumped 5.7 percent so far this year compared to last year. At the same time, the number of

Dozens of Maui Realtors raised almost $15,000 for the Realtors Association of Maui’s scholarship program this year, representing a fraction of more than $1.3 million raised for more than 100 local nonprofit’s during the county’s annual charity walk. 

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced the final tally of the fundraising numbers last week: More than 2,400 walkers from Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i raised $1,316,956 during the 41st Visitor Industry Charity Walk in May 2019, the Maui News reported.

Thirty of those walkers laced up their sneakers to represent the Realtors Association of Maui, whose 114 donors pledged $11,891. With additional contributions from the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, “Team RAM” raised $14,918 total, exceeding

Island Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that Napua Banks R(S) has become the latest agent to join the prestigious firm’s growing team of real estate professionals.

Napua was born on Maui and spent her early childhood on her family’s ancestral land in Waiehu and South Kihei before moving to Kaua’i, O’ahu, Thailand and then Los Angeles. She moved back to Maui more than 30 years ago and has since become an active member of her island community.

As a proud part of the Island Sotheby’s International Realty ‘ohana, Napua prides herself on navigating complicated transactions and finding solutions for her clients — always with a smile on her face. Whether she’s listing an investment property or helping a family find a home that

Island Sotheby’s International Realty has helped a late Lahainaluna High School teacher’s dream to support students come true.  

Tom Hansen, a longtime english teacher at Lahainaluna High School, recently passed away and instructed that the proceeds from his home and other financial accounts be used to start a nonprofit foundation — the Tom Hansen Scholarship Foundation. That trust will help support Lahainaluna high school students with demonstrated financial need as they pursue higher education and trade schools.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Rob Shelton was asked to oversee the sale of Hansen’s home, a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Kaniau Road in Lahaina. The two-story building boasts ocean views and a 600-square foot ohana.