kapalua: Kapalua Homes: Real Estate Update, April 2013 - 04/16/13 08:24 PM
Kapalua Resort: Residential Home Listings and Activity
In the Kapalua Resort, there are five residential neighborhoods and one under development.  They each have their own unique characteristics and individual market conditions. A summary of the various neighborhoods and their individual market conditions follow, along with photos I took from a day flying with a friend over West Maui.

Pineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill EstatesPineapple Hill and Pineapple Hill Estates are located overlooking the Kapalua Bay Course, and share the same homeowner's association and amenities.  The grounds are my personal favorite in the resort, as the common areas are beautifully landscaped in a riot … (0 comments)

kapalua: The Latest in Maui Real Estate - 04/08/13 01:09 AM
The latest Maui Real Estate Update and Market Update is now available at www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com
In case you are missing Maui, here's a photo of last night's sunset

For more information on the Residences at Kapalua Bay, as well as Napili Bay Condominiums, and Kaanaapali, please view the Newsletter.  You will also find helpful statistics regarding the recent sales in Kapalua, Kaanapali, and Naplili, please visit www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com/newsletter.asp
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Mahalo,
Courtney
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kapalua: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Kapalua Foreclosure Auction December 3, 2012 - 12/03/12 02:17 PM
I attended the foreclosure for the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Kapalua Bay today, which took place today on the courthouse steps in Honolulu.  With just two bidders, the opening bid was Ritz Carlton Development, with an opening bid of $52 million.  The second and highest bid was Island Acquisitions, with a bid of $55 million.
This is for the bulk purchase with no separate or individual sales of
56 residential and 5 commercial fee simple apartments in the “Kapalua Bay Condominium” 567 club interests in the Kapalua Bay Vacation Ownership, Project consisting of undivided 1/12 interests in various condominium units (which specific units are available … (0 comments)

kapalua: The 31st Annual Kapalua Wine and Food Festival: June 8-10, 2012 - 06/04/12 07:23 PM
The 31st Annual Kapalua Wine and Food Festival, June 8-10, 2012Kapalua Resort, MauiIt’s that magical time of year again, summer--when the sun shines brighter, the tropical flowers bloom and our days last a little bit longer.  Summer is also when the Kapalua Resort hosts Maui’s premier epicurean event: the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival. While the festival is known for its big tastings on Friday and Sunday nights, there are many smaller, more intimate events, including winemaker’s dinners and educational panels that should not be missed. In fact, until I began to write this post (and saw how long it was), … (0 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Maui: Real Estate Update June 2012 - 06/02/12 02:24 AM
June 1st, 2012One of the questions I’m often asked, is where do you go for vacations when you live in paradise? This year: Italy! And while, I LOVED Italy (the food,the wine, the art (David!), the countryside of Tuscany, the seaside towns in the Cinque Terre and Capri), there is nothing like returning to Maui. Sometimes it takes seeing a place with new eyes to really appreciate its beauty.I’ve returned home just in time for one of Kapalua’s biggest events, the 31st annual Wine and Food Festival. It will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua June 8-10, 2012. For tickets and information, visit: … (6 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Real Estate: Market Update - 04/20/12 03:31 PM

Photo of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, where we have a new listing at the Residential Suites.
Kapalua Real Estate: Market UpdateIt’s on everyone’s mind: “What’s going on in the market?” While trends are difficult to predict when data samples are small, I find the quarterly comparison of our market against the prior year to be insightful. We have definitely seen an increase in both the number of sales and sales volume. The impact of a record sale for $14,000,000 in the Plantation Estates in early 2011 serves to skew the data: without it, the volume would have been less than 50% … (2 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua, Maui Real Estate Market Update: April, 2012 - 04/04/12 07:38 PM
April 4, 2012It has been a beautiful winter and spring here in Kapalua, and there is a sense of optimism in the real estate market. If we were to compare the first few months of 2012 with 2011, there have been 14 sales to date vs. only 9 in the same time frame. The total dollar volume remains fairly constant ($25,611,000 in 2012 vs. $24,560,300 in 2011). However, it is noteworthy that the 2011 figure was significantly increased by the sale of a $14 million home, and without it, the volume would have been less than 50% of that achieved so … (0 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Events, April 2012 - 04/04/12 06:35 PM
Kapalua Events, April 2012This April, the Kapalua Resortwill host several events ranging from fashion, to beauty, to the many facets of Hawaiian culture:April 5Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Showat the Kapalua Logo ShopThe Kapalua Logo Shop will host a Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show from 3-7 pm.Enjoy champagne and pupus while viewing the designs of Joseph Ribkoff.April 6-8: The Celebration of the Arts: “Me Ke Aloha...with Aloha to all”at the Ritz-Carlton, KapaluaThe Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will host the 20th Annual Celebration of the Arts. This festival showcases the many facets of Hawaiian culture through music, dance, art, demonstrations, and films, and is considered to be amongst … (0 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Resort: Wellness Week at the Kapalua Spa - 03/03/12 03:43 PM
Join the Kapalua Spa and Spa Finder for a week of wellness right here in beautiful Kapalua, Maui!
From March 19-25, 2012 the Kapalua Spa will be hosting week of exciting events and activities focused on providing customized fitness plans, classes and wellness tips.
From March 20-25th, specials include: 50-minute personal training sessions for $50Private 50-minute Yoga Sessions for $50Private 25-minute Reformer Pilates Sessions for $5050% off fitness classes
I personally love the Kapalua Spa--it is one of my favorite things about living in the Kapalua Resort.  I love the yoga and bootcamp classes, and if you have a chance, I'd highly recommend booking … (0 comments)

kapalua: Latest Edition of Kapalua and West Maui Real Estate Newsletter - 02/10/12 12:55 AM
Aloha!
The latest edition of my Kapalua and West Maui Real Estate newsletter is now available online at www.LuxuryRealEstateMaui.com

In this issue,  you'll find updates taken from the Kapalua Resort Annual Sales Reports, which illustrate how sales in 2011 compared with prior years for the Resort in general, as well as by property type (Condominiums, Homes, Land), and by each individual neighborhood.
2011 continued the trend of 2010, with a concentration of sales at the low end of each market segment and record high sales. The average sale price for the resort was buoyed by two record high closings at the Plantation … (3 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Bay Villas: New Listing and Market Update - 01/24/12 08:42 PM
My listing partner, Rob Shelton, and I are pleased to announce the listing of Bay Villa 31B3,4. This beautifully renovated, ocean view two bedroom villa overlooks the pacific ocean and has views of the neighbor island of Molokai and along the north coast out to Honolua Bay.  This property is offered beautifully furnished at $1,495,000.
The Kapalua Bay Villas community overlooks Oneloa Bay and has direct access to the sandy beach and the Kapalua Coastal walking trail. Comprised of 141 villas on approximately 16.5 acres, the Bay Villas amenities include three swimming pools, barbecue facilities, and tennis courts. 
At the time of this … (2 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Golf! Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Awards and Social Media - 01/03/12 06:13 PM
The start of 2012 is all about Kapalua Golf!
All eyes are on Maui's famed Kapalua Resort, as the Hyundai Tournament of Champions welcomes the world's best golfers to the Plantation Course for the PGA Tour's season opening event.  Home to some of the most breath-taking views in the resort, you'll find some of Kapalua's finest estate homes nestled along the course in the Plantation Estates.  The tournament is a fundraiser for local charities, and the course has some incredible spots for spectators, so please join us if you will be on Maui.
Kapalua Golf has been stacking up accolades in the … (0 comments)

kapalua: Coconut Grove, Kapalua: Maui Real Estate Update - 12/31/11 07:20 PM
I am pleased to announce the listing of Coconut Grove #9. This spacious three bedroom villa was designed with indoor/outdoor living in mind: the living room doors pocket to an expansive ocean view lanai.   In addition, there's a private inner courtyard with landscaped with tropical flowers and an outdoor shower.

The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay is my favorite neighborhood in the Kapalua Resort: situated overlooking a perfect crescent shaped beach, this is a small enclave of just thirty-six villas on over 11 acres.  Each three bedroom villa is oriented to the West to capture Maui's famed sunsets.  There are six oceanfront buildings and three … (0 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua, Maui: Real Estate Market Update and Newsletter November 2011 - 11/23/11 02:21 AM
Aloha!
The latest edition of the Kapalua Real Estate Market Update and Newsletter is now available online.
The real estate market in Kapalua has held relatively steady over the past year.  Comparing sales through this time in 2011 with 2010, we see that the number of sales is up 11%, and sales volume is up 19% with $81,248,862 in closed sales in 2011 vs. $65,533,000 for the same period in 2010.  It is noteworthy that average closing prices are up approximately 10% over last year--the low remained the same and the high was buoyed by the sale of a magnificent home … (2 comments)

kapalua: A Million Reasons to Love Kapalua: The Cliff House - 10/16/11 07:45 PM
A Million Reasons to Love Kapalua:  The Cliff House
There are a million reasons to love Kapalua:  there are five fantastic white sand beaches; stretching from the ocean to the top of the West Maui Mountains,  it's home to two of Maui's pristine nature preserves, Honolua Bay and Puu Kukui; there are amazing hiking, walking, and biking trails (Xterra will hold it's World Championship here next weekend!); there are two championship golf courses; incredible restaurants; and a vibrant community.
One of the reasons I fell in love with Kapalua and love living here so much finds its roots in a childhood memory:  spending a day with … (0 comments)

kapalua: Maui Court Confirms Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel Foreclosure - 07/25/11 06:42 PM

Maui Court Confirms Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel Foreclosure
On May 5, 2011, at $75 million, Lehman was the sole bidder at the foreclosure auction of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel.   Lehman was the original lien holder on the property, which was owned by W2005/Gengate Realty.  Lehman’s bid was subject to court confirmation, at which time, bidding could be reopened with a bid 5% higher than Lehman’s May 5th bid.
In the court confirmation hearing on July 20, 2011, bidding was reopened by a new party.  However, Lehman remained the high bidder, recording at $95,000,000.
The hotel underwent an extensive renovation in 2007, at … (0 comments)

kapalua: 8 Kapalua Place: Maui Real Estate Update - 07/19/11 09:42 PM
8 Kapalua Place: Maui Real Estate Update
My listing partner, Rob Shelton, and I are pleased to announce our beautiful new estate listing here in Kapalua.

Kapalua Place is an enclave of just 8 home sites, nestled on Kapalua's white sand beach of Oneloa Bay. This gated community currently consists of 6 completed homes, one vacant home site, and one home under construction. There are three ocean view lots, and five oceanfront lots. Over the past ten years, lots have sold in the range of $1,200,000 to $5,200,000. Since 2000, there have been three homes to sell, ranging from a … (2 comments)

kapalua: Plantation Estates, Kapalua: Maui Real Estate Update - 05/23/11 09:25 PM
Plantation Estates, Kapalua: Maui Real Estate Update

My listing partner, Rob Shelton, and I are pleased to announce the successful closing of our listing at 706 Mokuleia.  This Plantation Estates home is situated on the 16th hole of the Plantation Course, and has spectacular ocean views.   The main home is comprised of 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths complete with a home theatre, spa and fitness room, expansive pool, two jacuzzis, fire pits, intimate seating areas, and a guest cottage with its own private pool and fire pit. 
The second highest sale in Plantation Estates history, 706 Mokuleia recPorded at $9,600,000.  This follows closely on the heels of the … (0 comments)

kapalua: The 30th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, June 9-12, 2011 - 05/02/11 04:11 PM
The 30th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival,  "A Toast to 3-0", celebrates the fine wine and some of the finest food in the islands. 
  
It's that time of year again!  Hosted by Master Sommelier Fred Dame, Kapalua Resort's legendary Kapalua Wine and Food Festival celebration takes place this June 9-12.
Friday and Sunday nights are the standout events the Festival is known for, but for newcomers, they should know the festival include so much more: tastings, classes, a wine maker's dinner, and even a golf tournament. 
Amongst the tastings, I'm particularly looking forward to "Three Decades of Reserve … (2 comments)

kapalua: Kapalua Bay Villas: Maui Real Estate Update - 02/21/11 09:46 PM
The Bay Villasare situated on over 16 oceanfront acres in the heart of the Kapalua Resort.  With direct beach access to Oneloa Bay, the Bay Villas are comprised of 141 one and two bedroom villas, in 27 buildings.
With three of the four sales that have closed in the Kapalua Resort, the Bay Villas have seen the bulk of the 2011 real estate activity.  Since January, the following have recorded:24B1,2 an Ocean View 2B/3B villa $1,333,30012G4, a "Gold" Ocean View 1B/1B at $625,000 (Short Sale)33G1, an upgraded Ocean View 1B/2B at $597,000 (REO)
Looking at historical figures, the recent sales are similar to those in 2003-2005, well before … (4 comments)

 
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Author Bio: Courtney Brown is a Realtor with Island Sotheby's International Realty in Maui, Hawaii. Courtney was born here in Maui and educated at Smith College. She specializes in Maui real estate, with a focus on second homes, oceanfront, and resort properties in Kapalua, Napili, Kaanapali, and West Maui. p>

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