real estate: Living in Haiku Maui - 04/25/14 01:54 PM

                      Surfing on Maui's Northshore
 

Living in Haiku Maui offers an island lifestyle with gentle tradewinds and soft rain falling in the evening. Haiku is a magical place that draws people that dream about living in old Hawaii.  Haiku has been my home for over 35 years, while a lot of the island has changed over the years, Haiku still feels like it's stuck in the past.  I love the drive from Paia Town as you pass Hooikpa Beach, you can see windsurfing at the point, or just maybe the surf is good and head home and grab … (2 comments)

real estate: Island Home in Anini Beach Kauai - 04/15/14 10:22 AM

Beautiful home in Anini Beach Kauai

 
Beautiful Hawaiian cottage in Anini Beach Kauai.  House and artist workshop with koi pond and hot tub. Walking distance to the beach, currently a vacation rental. 

If your looking for Kauai real estate, this island home in Kauai might just be the perfect fit.  I have co-listed this property with Sleeping Giant Sotheby's Int'l Realty in Kauai.  This quality home is listed at $1,750,000.  For more information about exotic home in Anini Beach, give me a call.  My name is Steven Nickens, if your also looking for real estate in Maui, you can … (2 comments)

real estate: Kamaole Sands Condominium in Kihei Maui - 02/24/14 04:36 AM
Kamaole Sands has to be one of the most popular condos destination in Kihei Maui. One reason is its just across the street from one of Kihei’s most popular beaches Kamaole Beach III. Beautiful spot for a morning swim and evening sunsets.

 
Maui is experiencing a strong turn out with winter visitors.  Cold conditions in the mainland are always a factor for visiting snowbirds.  Maui will always be a strong destination and that is what drives our Maui real estate market.  Prices have adjusted since the market tanked a few years back. Buyers are taking advantage of the Maui real estate market, … (1 comments)

real estate: Hoolei Wailea Maui Condos, Wailea Real Estate Listings - 02/07/14 08:14 AM
Hoolei Wailea Maui Luxury Condos in Wailea Resort.
Life in Wailea/Makena offers a quality of life that few places offer in beach resorts around the world. As you enter into Wailea driving down to The Shops at Wailea, you will be welcome by incredible oceanviews and world class golf courses.  Visitors keep coming back every year to enjoy sunny days and pristine days at the beach soaking up Maui rays. 
One of Wailea Resorts popular destinations is Ho'olei Wailea condominiums  120 luxury three bedroom units with all the quality upgrades you would expect in Wailea Maui. You will enjoy the amenities which include saline sand … (6 comments)

real estate: Riding Hugh Waves at Jaws Maui 2014 - 02/06/14 08:13 PM

The winter of 2014 has been delivering hugh surf on the shores of Maui.  When the surf gets big I love heading out to Jaws to watch a number of brave souls taking on nature in the arena at Jaws Maui. Myself I am just about ready to get back in the surf after getting pounded in the surf three weeks ago, you have to repect mother nature. Anyway I caught some amazing action I hope you enjoy it.  They were also filming for the movie Point Break II, so you might see some of the action I caught in … (6 comments)

real estate: Just Sold Home in Makawao Maui - 02/06/14 12:33 PM
I just sold this home in Makawao Maui. I closed this home yesterday, four bedroom home sold for $460,000, a great value for upcountry Maui. If your looking to buy a home in Maui, you can search from my website at nickensmaui.com  for home and condos on Maui.  You can view all active listing from this page for homes in Upcountry Kula and Makawao area.
 
 My name is Steven Nickens, I have been Realtor on Maui for 20 years. Our Island Sotheby's Int'l Realty office is located in Makawao, Wailea and Napili to better serve. You can also sign up to … (6 comments)

real estate: Don't Ever Change the Faucet - 01/27/14 02:00 AM

Don't ever change the faucet on your sink.  My wife has been after me to change my faucet on the sink for a long time. I really need to be in a good head space and the surf is also not firing.  So this pass week end I decided to surprise her with a new faucet. So off to work I go tearing out the faucet, then I notice the old mauve sink should go.  For years my grown kids been giving me a hard time about changing the sink. The sink is over 20 years old.
So I rip out the the … (11 comments)

real estate: Selling Homes in Kula Maui - 10/17/13 08:10 AM
If your selling your home in Kula Maui, you might be interested that 1420 Keakaulike Ave just went into escrow.  This beautiful home in Kula Maui is listed at $899.000.  This architectural wonder is a master piece using cedar timbers and cedar through out the home creates a luxurious home on two acres offering sweeping ocean views.
 
 
You also will enjoy the the Brazilian Cherry wood floors and use of granite in the kitchen and bathrooms.  If your looking to buy a home in Kula Maui you can search all Maui real estate from nickensmaui.com. You can also sign up to receive email updates … (2 comments)

real estate: Honua Kai Oceanfront Condos in Kaanapali Resort Maui - 09/17/13 02:31 PM
Honua Kai Oceanfront Condos in Kaanapali Maui
Honua Kai kaanapali Resort Maui newest oceanfront condominium.  I wanted to feature this luxurious three bedroom unit in the Hokulani Tower.  This unit is priced at $3,264,900 for this world class resort unit.
If your looking for sweeping ocean views and a luxurious unit, this might be the unit your looking for.
If your looking for quality and comfort, Honua Kai offers elegance and comfort.  Each unit has been built with the highest quality materials.
Prices in Honua Kai Kaanapali start at $700K for a studio and up for a three bedroom oceanview unit. If you would like … (8 comments)

real estate: Island Hopping in Lanai-Buying and Selling Homes on Maui - 09/15/13 09:15 AM
My wife and I decided to take a break from Maui and work and take the ferry over to the Island of Lanai. So the easiest way to do a little island hopping is on the ferry from Lahaina to Lanai.
 
We headed over with some good friends for a little camping on the beach.  The ride over to Lanai was perfect, with low winds and crystal clear water.
This was the area we were camping. I love that it takes some effort to get here and that is why it is pretty much uncrowded.  I am going to go on record the … (3 comments)

real estate: Selling Homes in Wailea Maui - 09/07/13 06:20 AM
Wailea Resort is one of the amazing places on this planet.  You start with perfect weather and pristine beaches. Then add world class golf courses, excellent dinning and shopping at places like The Shops at Wailea. Wailea is also known for world class hotels like The Grand Wailea and Kea A lani Hotel. Then we just had the opening of the Andaz Hotel. There are a number of oceanfront condos for sale at the Andaz. You can email me to request price and information on Andaz.
 
                                    
If you are looking for oceanfront homes in Wailea, there are … (1 comments)

real estate: Buying a home in Kihei Maui, New Listing Maui Homes For Sale - 09/05/13 12:11 PM
If your thinking about buying a home in Kihei Maui.  I just listed a house and cottage.
 

What I like about this home is the location to walk to the beach. It's just minutes away for a morning stroll on the beach or to enjoy an evening sunset. The main house is a three bedroom home with lots of potential. You also have a large garage worshop set up. The main house has 1820 sqft of living space.
 
 
The cottage is a one bedroom 502 sqft of living space located above workshop area.  So this property has … (0 comments)

real estate: Buying a Home in Haiku Maui - 09/03/13 05:15 PM
If your thinking about buying a home in Haiku Maui it is one of the jewels of Maui.  You will discover tropical setting with lush environment for island living.  Haiku is with in minutes to Hookipa Beach Park for windsurfing and surfing.  You are also minutes away from Paia town for shopping and good grinds.

There is a variety of homes starting with pricing and location.  Homes in Haiku start in the mid $400K range and up over million dollars for luxury homes.  One of my favorite homes in all Maui for sale is the Haiku Estate. Haiku Estate offers over 39 … (0 comments)

real estate: Maui Kamaole Sands Condominiums Maui Price Reduction - 07/11/13 08:17 AM
Maui Kamaole Sands Condominium in Kihei Maui.
 
My associate Cheryl Lee and I have listed this 2br corner unit with excellent ocean view, building 9-311.  What is nice about this unit is how it lays out like a suite. Not only does it have excellent ocean views but great flow of tradewinds to keep it cool.  This unit has not been in the rental pool and is in excellent shape with remodeled kitchen and new carpets.  You can view this and other units at Kamaole Sands page. This Kamaole Sands unit price has been reduced to $595,000.
 

If … (0 comments)

real estate: Listings Kula Maui House and Cottage-Kula Real Estate - 05/07/13 10:04 PM
Luxury Homes in Kula Maui I put together this video on this 2-acre Kula Maui home that is just beautiful.  This property offers the island scene with lush gardens and flowering trees that set the stage.  With four bedrooms in the main house offering amazing views over the estate with oceanviews. You will enjoy the country cottage and pool that is such a bonus to this Maui home.   
You can view this Kula home for sale and other properties like this by visiting my website at www.nickensmaui.com.  What really stands out about this property is how the owners created a canvas, the way … (0 comments)

real estate: Windsurfing in Northshore Maui at Hookipa Beach Park - 04/16/13 08:13 AM
Hookipa Beach Park is the center of the universe for windsurfing in the world.  Hands down best location with steady trade winds and excellent surf.  I really love living on Maui's north shore. This morning we were having no wind with glassy conditions.  So heading out this morning with my wife launching at Spreckelsville for a morning stand up paddle to Kanaha Beach Park and back.  That is what its about living on Maui.  When the surf and wind kick in it gets exciting with windsurfing at places like Hookipa Beach, Spreckelsville and Kanaha Maui.
 
Paia Maui is like the capital of windsurfing, … (2 comments)

real estate: View Wailea Homes in Maui-Wailea Real Estate Homes Condos - 04/11/13 09:07 AM
 
Looking for a home in Wailea Maui?  I really like this new home in Wailea Kialoa subdivision.  It is a older home but is a very charming home, designed in a Japanese Hawaiian theme.  What really stands out is the amazing ocean views this unique island home offers.  Something you will appreciate is the vaulted wood ceilings that give it an open air feeling.
 
I love the pool area which is beautifully landscaped, offering a private setting with ocean views. If you happen to be looking for homes in Wailea Maui Hawaii for sale, give me a call. There are so many … (0 comments)

real estate: Sugar Beach Oceanfront Condos in Kihei Maui-Maui Condos Kihei - 03/23/13 11:16 PM
Sugar Beach Resort Oceanfront Real Estate
Sugar Beach Resort is located in Kihei Maui on beautiful oceanfront property.  What sets apart Sugar Beach Resort from many condos in Kihei Maui is the unique set up.  Located right on the beach, the pool is just steps away from the ocean, with area's to BBQ.  Enjoy amazing sunsets or watch the whales breaching out front.
 
 
 
 
Sugar Beach Resort is a favorite for morning walks along this beautiful long stretch of pristine beach.
Common site when walking along the beach is our annual visitors the humpback whales.
 Many of Maui's locals and visitors love getting involved with the different … (2 comments)

real estate: Aloha Friday on Maui - 03/22/13 10:40 AM
It's Aloha Friday, no work till Monday!
Well that's how the song goes no work till Monday. As Realtor on Maui that isn't always the case. 

Well I am not surfing today, but the surf is firing on Maui. Here is a photo of me from last year.   This in Hawaii is called a board meeting. Tomorrow morning if the surf holds I will get out there early in the morning.
 Aloha Friday for many its time to hit the beach and relax. Many on Maui load up their trucks with coolers, surfboards, sailboards and beach chairs and hit the … (10 comments)

real estate: Luxury Homes in Kula Maui - 03/21/13 08:54 AM
Luxury Homes in Kula Maui

Upcountry Kula Maui offers a variety of Kula homes in neighborhoods with ranch homes and farms. The climate in Upcountry Kula is a blend of beautiful country foot hills with a dash of tropical delight.  I recently closed a home in Kula Manu which is a neighborhood with quality homes on 10,000 to 12,000 sqft lots. Whats amazing about Kula Manu is that there are so many homes in this Kula neighborhood that have excellent ocean views over looking South Maui and Wailea Makena.

 
Other great neighborhoods include Kula 200 with two acres lots in an older … (0 comments)

 
Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR,  Maui Real Estate Hawaii (Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)

Steven Nickens

R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Wailea, HI

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Address: The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr. B-16, Wailea, Hi, 96753

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Aloha from the island of Maui. Life is good on Maui. Most people who have called Maui home will agree that it is a privilege to live on Maui. With this blog I hope I can share a little bit of the island's lifestyle and information on Maui real estate. Maui has been my home for 49 years, 28 years Maui Realtor, so let my experience work for you. I have extensive experience up-country, northshore Maui, Kaanapali, and Wailea Maui. I have worked on sales projects at Wailea Beach Villas, Papali Wailea, Wailea Fairway Villas and with Hoolei Wailea Sales Team. We have offices in The Shops at Wailea, Paia, Kapalua,and Kihei to better serve you. So give me a call 808-280-2208. I work island wide. I work with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers.


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