This spectacular condominium home offers one of the most panoramic views in all of Ho’olei, in a perfectly situated top-row location, with the Hibiscus floor plan, the largest in Ho’olei. This residence provides unique privacy. True indoor-outdoor living is a major feature of this home. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from Wailea’s newest luxury condominium development. Private elevator, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances (Wolfe, Sub-Zero) and Italian cabinetry. Designer-furnished with impeccable quality taste. Full amenities include 24-hours security, shuttle services, complete fitness center with showers, saunas and locker rooms. This condominium has never been rented or lived in full time.

King of the hill! Residence 99-6 is located on the top row of the Ho’olei, representing one of the highest elevations from the entire property. Situated directly across from the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea Hotel Resort and Spa, Ho'olei truly represents the best Wailea has to offer! With dramatic panoramic ocean views clear out to Molokini and Lanai, Ho’olei 99-6 boasts 3076 sq. ft. of interior footage, making it one of the largest condominiums you’ll find in the Wailea Resort. The three bedrooms in this residence are like a retreat, each including an ensuite bath, roomy floor plan, and plush cabana antigua carpeting. This home has been beautifully furnished by Latitudes, and is being sold completely “turn-key” by the developer. With premium fixtures and appliances abundant, pocket sliding doors extending the living interior, and gorgeous Seagrass Honed Travertine Floors throughout, residence 99-6 represents Wailea living at its finest. Every original developer residence at Ho’olei includes a membership to the Grand Wailea’s highly sought after Kulana Club, with the first year’s dues pre-paid by the developer. Features of this exclusive family membership include signing privileges at the Grand, access to the resorts’ 9 pools, fitness center and Spa Grande, Hawaii’s largest spa. Please see the specific Kulana Club membership for full details and membership terms.

My good friend and client, Guy Turcotte, just let me in on a great piece of information before he left home to Canada this past weekend. 

Starting December 5, 2009, Air Canada will be offering non stop flights between Calgary and Maui three times a week!  Calgary-Maui flights will operate on Saturdays (beginning Dec. 5) and Mondays and Fridays (beginning Dec. 21). Maui to Calgary flights depart Maui at 7:55 p.m. (Hawaii time), arriving in Calgary at 5:15 a.m. (Alberta time). Calgary to Maui flights depart Calgary at 2:20 p.m. (Alberta time), arriving on Maui at 6:35 p.m. (Hawaii time). The price is expected to be $281 one-way, and will save travelers roughly 2.5 hrs compared to other routes.  The flights are also timed to accomodate convenient connections to cities throughout Alberta and eastern Canada.  The aircraft will be the roomy Boeing 767-300ER.  So, this winter Albertans will be able to quickly escape the cold for some warm Hawaiian sun, and Hawaiians will enjoy easy access to some of the best ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies!

All three floor-plans at Ho'olei, Hibiscus, Maile, and Plumeria, are now open for viewing.  These models are located on the second level in the "P" building, unit numbers 31-1, 31-2, and 31-3.  Please feel free to contact us or stop by our office to set up an appointment and schedule a walk-through for these magnificent units.  The sales office is open 7 days a week from 9am-4pm.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their day and work week!

• Up to 70% Loan-to-Value, with a maximum loan amount of $1.5 million.
• Special pricing applies---subject to availability of funds.
• Only available for developer-owned units in Ho`olei.
• This is a direct program---no mortgage brokers will be allowed.
• United States residency is not required.
• No points.
• 5/1 and 3/1 arms available with 30-year terms.
• Competitive Interest Rates available upon request.

Disclaimers:

- Loans to individuals only, no LLCs will be accepted.

- Applies to direct developer purchases in Ho'olei only.

- Rates and terms may vary and are subject to change without notice.

- Maximum loan amounts may exceed $1.5 million, subject to sole discretion of the Bank.

- Offer may be canceled or modified at anytime.

- Cannot be combined with other promotions or special rates (including Priority Banking).

- Other restrictions may apply.

If you need more information or have any pressing questions, please feel free to contact us or Lorrie Onaga of First Hawaiian Bank at #(808) 873-2266.

In case you missed this post in the newsletter, I thought I'd post it again here because it's such a valuable piece of information.

Home buyers can claim a special tax credit worth up to $8,000. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers qualifying home buyers a tax credit equal to 10 percent of a home's purchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000. The tax credit is offered to first time buyers, and those who have not owned a principle residence in the past three years. To be eligible for the tax credit, buyers must meet general income requirements and close on their purchase before December 1, 2009.

Under new rules introduced recently by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, qualifying buyers can apply the $8,000 tax credit toward the purchase of a home. To facilitate the process, the Federal Housing Administration is permitting its lenders to extend short term bridge loans, which will enable qualifying buyers to apply their tax credit toward closing costs, buying down their interest rate, or increasing their down payment above the FHA required 3.5 percent.

Please contact us today for more details on this once-in-a-lifetime program.

Hope to see you there!

Fourth of July on Maui is one of the most exciting times to be on the island.  Along with the countless private parties and barbecues, there are many public activites for tourists and locals alike.  I did a little searching and came across a great list of things to do:

Lahaina 4th of July Concert in the Park
The Maui Community Band will perform a pre-fireworks concert on the oceanfront lawn of the Lahaina Public Library on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The concert will feature a medley of songs recorded in the past by Israel Kamakawiwoole.  Make sure to make it as this is one of the better free concerts of the entire year!

Lahaina 4th of July Fireworks
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is sponsoring a fireworks display that will begin firing at 8:00 p.m. from a barge moored in Lahaina Harbor.

Westin Maui 4th of July "Flower Works" Orchid Drop
The Westin Maui Resort and Spa on Kaanapali Beach in West Maui is hosting a 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2009 that will feature an 11:00 a.m. orchid drop, during which 50,000 fresh orchids will be dropped from a helicopter and showered down onto the swimming pool deck of the hotel. The celebration will also feature lei making sessions, and prizes for those who find five roses that were dropped along with the orchids.  This is going to be the tenth year, and certainly the best yet!

Whaler's Village 4th of July Celebration
Whaler's Village at Kaanapali usually hosts a celebration on the 4th of July featuring free activities for kids in the shopping center's center courtyard. For more information call 808-661-4567.

Polipoli 15K Trail Romp
This 4th of July running event organized by the Maui running club known as the Valley Isle Road Runners is especially difficult because of the numerous difficult uphill sections and mile-high elevation, offering much less oxygen than any sea-level race. The parking area is at about 6400 feet and the highest point on the trail is about 7200 feet!

Makawao Paniolo Parade
Every year, on 4th of July Weekend there is a Hawaiian cowboy theme parade in the streets of Makawao in upcountry Maui. The parade is the opening event of the annual 4th of July Makawao Rodeo.

Makawao Rodeo
The Makawao Rodeo and Independence Day celebration takes place in upcountry Maui every year over the 4th of July weekend. The event is held at the Oskie Rice Arena on Olinda Road in Makawao and it includes bareback bronco riding, barrel racing, calf roping, live music, country and western dancing, and food booths. There is also a Paniolo Parade before the rodeo that runs up Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Avenue to the Eddie Tam Memorial Complex. The Makawao Rodeo has been held for more then 50 years.

On top of those wonderful events--if you are more of the nautical type--some of Maui's best cruises offer great times and of course stunning views of the fireworks from the sea.

Pacific Whale Foundation 4th of July Cruises
The Pacific Whale Foundation offers 4th of July cocktail cruises on double-decker catamarans every year, with departures out of both Lahaina Harbor and Maalaea Harbor. The cruise price usually includes a 3 hour cruise, heavy appetizers, three cocktails for each adult, and a great view of the Lahaina Harbor fireworks show.

Pride of Maui 4th of July Cruise
Every 4th of July the 65-foot "Pride of Maui" cruise ship offers a special "Fireworks Over the Pacific" dinner cruise out of Maalaea Harbor in South Central Maui. The cruise check-in time is usually about 6:00 p.m. and it usually returns to the harbor about 9:45 p.m., but call 808-242-0955 or 877-867-7433 to confirm.

Spirit of Lahaina 4th of July Cruise
Every 4th of July the 65-foot "Spirit of Lahaina" cruise ship offers a special Independence Day cocktails and heavy appetizers cruise out of Lahaina Harbor in West Maui. The cruise check-in time is usually about 6:00 p.m. and it usually returns to the harbor about 8:30 p.m. Call 808-662-4477 or 866-623-0458 for more information.

A special thanks to Kathie Fry of hawaiiforvisitors.com for gathering all the information in one place.

It is already halfway through the year, so I wanted to provide a summary of the action so far.  If you had any doubts as to who is leading the charge in South Maui, just look at the numbers.  This year, there have been nine original sales at Ho'olei, while the five biggest surrounding competitors (Wailea Beach Villas, Papali Wailea, Wailea Point, Polo Beach Club and Makena Surf) have closed four all together; furthermore, the sales of these condos at Ho'olei reached approximately $18 million in total sales volume.  Additionally, of the 20 active listings within this distinguished community, we represent 12 of them.  Finally, there are currently 9 pending sales of luxury condos in the Wailea/Makena area, and our sales team is representing three of them, roughly 33% of the total market share!  So, if you want to see what it feels like to live in style and luxury, in the heart of Maui's most prestigious resort town, please do not hesitate to contact me through this site, my cell phone at 808-870-4899, or toll free at 888-237-5928.  Also, additional information can be found on my other blog at the Ho'olei website.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

In Hawaiian, the word ho'olei represents the tradition of encircling a loved one with a precious flower lei. On Maui, Ho'olei affords an opportunity to share a legacy, enabling you and your future generations to be enveloped by the best life has to offer. The exclusive Ho'olei in Wailea, Maui offers the utmost in modern luxuries, a stunning, natural backdrop and lavish resort amenities. This finely appointed three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom designer townhome of 3076 sq ft, features a private elevator and attached garage, gourmet kitchen, expansive master suite, an open floor plan with high tray ceilings, recessed lighting, and amazing floor to ceiling windows. From the lavish pool area with a sandy beach, adjacent children's pool and baby beach, dramatic 19' waterfall and fern-draped grotto, to the state-of-the-art fitness center with workout room, men and women's saunas and locker rooms, you will find exceptional attention to detail throughout the grounds. Well-tended landscaping and 24-hour on-site security enhances worry-free living. Ho'olei is truly a residence of distinction.

For more information on ownership in the exclusive Ho'olei community, please contact me by email at Dano@DanoSayles.com, cell at (808) 870-4899, or visit our website at www.WaileaLiving.com.

Relax and enjoy the privacy and direct ocean views that the "N" building provides. This 2426 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath offers the privacy of an upscale residence with the ease of a condominium. Ho'olei offers a unique fusion of tropical beauty and luxury lifestyle awaiting you in the heart of Maui's most sought after resort area, Wailea. The exclusive Ho'olei in Wailea, Maui offers the utmost in modern luxuries, a stunning, natural backdrop and lavish resort amenities. Finely appointed with a private elevator and attached garage, gourmet kitchen, gorgeous ocean views from the lanai featuring an outdoor BBQ. Create your island oasis and the perfect base for all of your island adventures. Nearby are Wailea's many amenities, including first-class restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, elite shopping opportunities, miles of white sand beaches and ocean recreation. The exclusive resort community of Ho'olei. Ho'olei was designed to create the feel of a prestigious stand-alone home. A stunning carved Mahogany door opens to a wide, grand staircase of honed stone, leading to the great room foyer. An open floor plan with high tray ceilings, recessed lighting and amazing floor to ceiling windows emphasize the spaciousness of this home.

To inquire further regarding ownership at the exclusive Ho'olei, feel free to email at Dano@DanoSayles.com, cell at (808) 870-4899, or Anthony Sayles at (808) 280-6532.

Relax and enjoy the privacy that the location provides of this 3076 square feet 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Ho'olei condominium. Ho'olei offers a unique fusion of tropical beauty and luxury lifestyle awaiting you in the heart of Maui's most sought after resort area, Wailea. For those seeking the privacy of an upscale residence with the ease of a condominium, the exclusive Ho'olei in Wailea, Maui offers the utmost in modern luxuries, a stunning, natural backdrop and lavish resort amenities. Finely appointed three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom designer townhomes. Each with a private elevator and attached garage, create an abundant island oasis, and the perfect base for all of your island adventures. Nearby are Wailea's many amenities, including first-class restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, elite shopping opportunities, miles of white sand beaches and ocean recreation. The exclusive resort community of Ho'olei. Ho'olei was designed to create the feel of a prestigious stand-alone home. A stunning carved Mahogany door opens to a wide, grand staircase of honed stone, leading to the great room foyer. An open floor plan with high tray ceilings, recessed lighting and amazing floor to ceiling windows emphasize the spaciousness of this home.

To inquire further regarding ownership at the exclusive Ho'olei, feel free to email at Dano@DanoSayles.com, cell at (808) 870-4899, or Anthony Sayles at (808) 280-6532.

Relax in this 3076 square feet 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Ho'olei condominium. Ho'olei offers a unique fusion of tropical beauty and luxury lifestyle awaiting you in the heart of Maui's most sought after resort area, Wailea. For those seeking the privacy of an upscale residence with the ease of a condominium, the exclusive Ho'olei in Wailea, Maui offers the utmost in modern luxuries, a stunning, natural backdrop and lavish resort amenities. Finely appointed three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom designer townhomes. Each with a private elevator and attached garage, create an abundant island oasis, and the perfect base for all of your island adventures. Nearby are Wailea's many amenities, including first-class restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, elite shopping opportunities, miles of white sand beaches and ocean recreation. The exclusive resort community of Ho'olei. Ho'olei was designed to create the feel of a prestigious stand-alone home. Each residence is angled and landscaped for maximum privacy, with buildings terraced in 27 foot increments. A stunning carved Mahogany door opens to a wide, grand staircase of honed stone, leading to the great room foyer. An open floor plan with high tray ceilings, recessed lighting and amazing floor to ceiling windows emphasize the spaciousness of this home.36/1/2009n2008686307602131407530.1670To inquire further regarding ownership at the exclusive Ho'olei, feel free to email at Dano@DanoSayles.com, cell at (808) 870-4899, or Anthony Sayles at (808) 280-6532.

Ho'olei is Wailea's new luxury planned community, located directly across from the Grand Wailea Hotel Resort and Spa. This exclusive neighborhood is comprised of 120 town homes. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a private entry and attached garage. You will feel right at home with features such as a private elevator, a gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, and Snaidero cabinets. Convenience and amenity abound at Ho'olei Wailea with 24-hour on-site security, electric cart shuttle services, pavilion area, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and men's and women's locker rooms, showers, and saunas.  The villa is a short stroll away from the Shops at Wailea, one of the most beautiful and exclusive shopping centers in the islands along with fine dining restaurants. At your request, take advantage of door to beach service via the property's shuttle carts. This is an original developer sale and an incredible value. Every Hoolei home offered by the developer includes a membership to Grand Wailea'Kulana Club, with dues pre-paid for one year.
 

New photos coming soon. Please request the Developers Purchase Contract and Final Public Report prior to submitting an offer. Each Prospective Purchaser must receive and review the Final Public Report for the Hoolei development.
Call Dano to discuss ownership and showings @(808) 870-4899 or (888) 237-5928 Toll Free.

Ho’olei is Wailea’s new luxury planned community, located directly
across from the Grand Wailea Hotel Resort and Spa. This exclusive neighborhood is comprised of 120 town homes. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a private entry and attached garage. You will feel right at home with features such as a private elevator, a gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, and Snaidero cabinets. Convenience and amenity abound at Ho’olei Wailea with 24-hour on-site security, electric cart shuttle services, pavilion area, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers, and saunas. The villa is a short stroll away from the Shops at Wailea, one of the most beautiful and exclusive shopping centers in the islands along with fine dining restaurants. At your request, take advantage of door to beach service via the property’s shuttle carts. This is an original developer sale and an incredible value. Every Hoolei home offered by the developer includes a membership to Grand Wailea’Kulana Club, with dues pre-paid for one year.

New photos coming soon. Please request the Developers Purchase Contract and Final Public Report prior to submitting an offer. Each Prospective Purchaser must receive and review the Final Public Report for the Hoolei development.
Call Dano to discuss ownership and showings @(808) 870-4899 or (888) 237-5928 International Toll Free.

Breathtaking views of the West Maui Mountains to Molokini from this beautiful 3 bedroom/3.5 bath town home. Enjoy sunset barbecues from your own ocean view lanai or enjoy dinner in the gourmet kitchen within 2426 sq ft of luxurious interior. This home offers features such as a private elevator, a gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, and Snaidero cabinets. Beautiful designer furnishings, this home is ready to move into or take advantage of the vacation rental possibilities. Ho’olei is Wailea’s new luxury planned community, located directly across from the Grand Wailea Hotel Resort and Spa. This exclusive neighborhood is comprised of 120 homes, each with their own private entry and attached garage. Convenience and amenity abound at Ho’olei Wailea with 24-hour on-site security, electric cart shuttle services, pavilion area, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers, and saunas. The villa is a short stroll away from the Shops at Wailea which is considered one of the most beautiful and exclusive shopping centers in the islands along with fine dining restaurants. At your request, take advantage of door to beach service via the property’s shuttle carts. Please call Dano to discuss ownership and showings (808) 870-4899 or International Toll Free (888) 237-5928.