About the resort           KIHEI MAPWailea Ekolu Resort is one of the more established Wailea developments, built back in 1979, on over 18 acres of sunny south Maui land.  The landscaping is tropical and lush, fragrant with plumeria.  There are only 148 apartments in Wailea Ekolu Village, which consists of 17 low-rise buildings, two picturesque swimming pools and several outdoor BBQ areas.  The low density feeling is enhanced by proximity to 3 world renowned golf courses. New listing by Jim Sanders Realty Inc:A serene and utterly irresistable condo that delights both owners and guests seeking rejuvenation and respite. Outrageous ocean views span the horizon while location and amenities soothe body and soul. The condo is situated on the 15th hole of the Wailea Blue Golf Course and provid... 11/22/2007

With the holiday season upon us, you might be thinking of a vacation on Maui.  If you're wondering about where to stay on the South Shore, you can always contact the helpful people at Destination Resorts Hawaii with your questions about their different Wailea and Makena condos for rent.Destination Resorts HawaiiThe Shops at Wailea3750 Wailea Alanui Drive B51Wailea, Maui Hawaii  96753toll free: 1 800-367-5246Condominium rentals, Wailea and Makena resorts, Maui Hawaii.KIHEI GOOGLE MAP Cruise South Kihei Road and check out the Beack Parks. Are you looking for a vacation condo for your next trip to Maui?  How about a Maui condo you can call your own?These South Maui condos are managed by Destination Resorts Hawaii:Wailea EkahiWailea EkoluWailea EluaWailea Grand ChampionsWailea Beach VillasM... 11/22/2007

60,000 Very hard earned points as many of you know what it takes to spend time and energy on this site.  It is vary worth the time and effort.  I look forward to the next level of 70,000 and still going.  I had mentioned in another BLOG how Happy I am to have many of your comments with positive attitudes help me go forward.Your Maui Real Estate Connection and Friend.Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (Wailea Maui Hawaii)Please visit my site http://www.garybland.com/  11/21/2007

To many of my new friends here on Active Rain.  The word "MAHALO" means "Thank You" in Hawaiian.A Big Mahalo to those who support our troops***Mahalo for helping many times over and over.  I have enjoyed talking with many of you on the phone sharing your comments and best of all not being alone this time of the year.  To all of us in the Real Estate market wondering how we could repair what has already been undone.  I say that we go forward and learn from others mistakes to keep our heads very high and proud.  I know this trouble will end and we start a new beginning!!I want you to have the BEST Mahalogiving this year with Hawaiian swing!! Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (Wailea)please visit my site www.garybland.com  11/20/2007

Wailea Elua Vacation Rentals****  The Wailea Elua has twenty five buildings, two stories high, direct oceanfront with approx. 23.97 acres of land.  This complex was built in 1976 and has many amenities to go along with it.  You will not be disappointed with a vacation here in this complex. For all Real Estate Sales and information: Please call 808-385-1265You may also visit my site for FREE Maui MLS Search at www.garybland.comHere is another site to enjoy information about Maui for Free www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com  Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (Wailea)Your Real Estate Connection  11/12/2007

Hale Hui Kai****  This vacation rental is right on the ocean with the BEST beach on the whole island. You will spend endless hours basking in the sun.  Molokini in plain site along with endless beautiful sunsets everyday.  You can count on enjoying any vacation here in Hale Hui Kai Maui Hawaii.Hale Hui Kai has 40 units and sits on 1.07 acres of land. It was built in 1972.  For any Real Estate needs please feel free to contact me direct 808-385-1265Complete Free Maui MLS Search at www.garyband.com  You can also see other information on my site www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com  Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands 11/11/2007

Well,  I have made the effort and still going to get to my mile stone of 100,000 some day.  I am half way to having set one of my goals.  I really enjoy putting plenty of information out to you and the public.  I think this helps anyone who has the time to read and write about a specific area.Maui Hawaii is the place I Live, Play, and Work.  This is one of my friends places in Kaanapali 12th floor (Kaanapali Whaler).  You can see that I am enjoying visit to their unit.  Maui has been really good to me and the life it offers.  I have the following websites you should view and enjoy.my own real estate site www.garybland.commy free information site with beaches and condo information www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com  Thanks to many of you for all the HELP!Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 ... 11/11/2007

This is a new condominium project in Makena, Maui Hawaii.  The reservations are going quick on desired units.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this new project.  It will have thirteen 2, 3, 4 story residential buildings to serve Maui Finest.  It will also have a club house and pool area for all of its guests.The units will offer 2,661 to 3,495 sq. ft of living space along with Lanai area adding approx. 1,000 sq. ft.  Please feel free to contact me with questions about reservations and pricing for this spectacular new development.Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Please visit my Maui MLS site to view other properties currently on the market http://www.garybland.com/    11/08/2007

 PALMS AT WAILEA - SOLD on MAUIClosing date: October 31, 2007Closing price: $820,000.00 FSThis 1, 194 square foot top floor 2BED/2BA Wailea condo just sold recently for all CASH.  It was for sale since April 23, 2007.  The Palms at Wailea is a vacation rental complex with 150 apartments in 23 two-story buildings.  There is a central club house and pool area, and a front desk with very helpful staff.  It's a popular Maui resort on the south shore, with many visitors coming back year after year.  Though not oceanfront, it's only a short walk to Keawakapu Beach, one of Maui's finest sandy beaches.  If you're looking for more info about Sold and Active condo listings: Call or EMAIL directly to The HunterMaui agent Georgina M. Hunter R(S) 808 283-0635Team member: Jim Sanders Realty Inc.  Pai... 11/05/2007

 The Polo Beach Club is a direct oceanfront condo complex with a very private beach although it is public.  It has three island views and many wonderful sunsets to enjoy!  It is constructed of concrete and steel framing.  It is built to last.  You will be vary happy to own one of these because Mr. Clint Eastwood lives right down the street with in walking distance.  Please feel free to contact me regarding any information on condos here in Maui Hawaii.  I have plenty to share.   Contact Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All IslandsFREE Maui MLS Search www.garybland.com  11/04/2007

The Grand Champions in Wailea Maui Hawaii is one of the most affordable vacation rental complexes in this area.  It is wood construction and on a Golf Course with many of the units limited ocean views.  There are one, two, and three bedroom units not featured in many of the other complexes near by.  This location offers near by Shopping (The Shops of Wailea), Plenty of Golf Courses, and Great Beach access.  I have had many people purchase just because of the golf privilege because of savings on Local Resident pricing.   Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All IslandsFREE Maui MLS Search http://www.garybland.com/  11/04/2007

Here is the famous Wailea Point condo in Wailea Maui Hawaii.  This complex is about twenty years old and still one of the most prestigious condos in Wailea.  The sales have been real strong over the years.  I actually viewed a unit which Sold for 2.8 million and now is back on the market fro 5.6 million.  I know it will sit for a while in todays market.  This is a little to abrupt to buy flip and sell.  I could be wrong.  There was one of the very front units that Sold for 10 Million last year.Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All IslandsFREE Maui MLS Search http://www.garybland.com/  11/03/2007

Makena Surf****Another fine property in Makena Maui Hawaii.  These are also in the 2.5 to 3 million dollar range.  Makena is going to be the Million Dollar club.  You will not even touch anything less than two million from all the new construction and new Development.  It is the new Malibu Ocean front area that you are sure to enjoy.  There had been a recent sale of 20  million just south of this location.  It may appear to be pricey at first until you review the location.  Let me know if you are interested in finding out more information of sales and new projects here in the area.Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All IslandsFREE Maui MLS Search www.garybland.com  11/03/2007

Na Hale O Makena*****  This complex is really going to be the next best chance to owning a condo for 2-3 million dollar range over the next five years.  You will find out that not to many of these are on the market.  The owners know what they have and they will be very happy to see that the property will be going up on a steady rate.  This is because the new complex about one mile away (Maluaka) is already selling out in the pre-sales from 3.5 million up to 15 million.  Yes you heard this right, There will be condos on Maui for 15 Million and two are in contract with a build out over the next two years.Keep you eye on Na Hale O Makena*** Top quality craftsmanship with ocean views and many other amenities.Maui is one of the most beautiful places in the world.  Na Hale O Makena is the nex... 11/03/2007

 Wailea Fairway Villas in Maui Hawaii.  This is entrance sign. This what the exteriors look like. This is the back Lanai area facing the ocean view with a pool near by. The exterior is Stuco with tile roofs. This is the walk way along the 16th Hole on the Wailea Blue Coarse. This is the manager office on site.  The Wailea Fairway Villas have two basic units.  There is a three bedroom and a two bedroom floorpaln.  Please call should you need more info.  The pricing low end will start at low $600,000 and up from there depending on building location.  You can view these properties on my website www.garybland.com  Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All IslandsFREE MAUI MLS Search    www.garybland.com   11/03/2007

 If you want to participate to SAVE Makena Beach from development, there will be a PARTY this Saturday November 3, 2007.  Please inquire about information on issues involving Maui County, just go to their SAVE MAKENA website or call them for information at 808 357-3134 This Save Makena event will be presented by Innavision & Friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Oneloa Beach at Makena State Park.  Bring your beach chairs, the cooler and join the fun.  Try to carpool if you can as you the parking is limited.Many would say that Makena Beach is the BEST BEACHon Maui, and I will agree with that.  The terrain here is made of jumbled a'a lava rock, sand, and dirt, with plenty of coconut palms and keave trees growing where they can.  Rainfall is low, probably less than 5 inch... 10/31/2007

I had an interesting meeting today Oct. 30th 2007 with one of Old Republic Marketing personal that is also on Active Rain.  His name that is shared on Active Rain (William Boughton).  I had spent some time expressing my thoughts about how Great the site is and no cost to us as Realtors on down the line.  I mentioned to him that Old Republic title and escrow should ad more of the escrow officers to the site just for information purposes alone.  Just a thought you are not any where near a computer and your clients need to get in touch with an escrow officer for what ever reason. Note:  not everyone has all of the escrow officers numbers in their phone.  Quick Fix Active Rain:  You had your favorite escrow officer (William Boughton) in Active Rain, you can now direct your client to him wit... 10/30/2007

The Grand Champions in Wailea Maui, is a world-class resort with spacious villas set amongst lush tropical landscaping.  The resort was completed in 1990 and is comprised of 20 low-rise buildings, with a total of 188 apartments.  Upper floor units have vaulted ceilings for a more airy feel.  A typical 2 bedroom air condtioned unit has over 1,100 sf of living area, and over 200 sf of lanai.  Some units have incredible ocean and fairway views, while others have a more tranquil and private garden view.  A nice selling point of some units is the lock-out feature, where you have 2 entrance doors, and can separate the condo resulting in a full kitchen 1 bedroom unit, and a hotel room with small fridge.  Each unit can then be used separately, depending on need.  There are 2 pools at this popu... 10/27/2007

The Short Sale A Viable Alternative to Foreclosure       myhouseonemaui.comEconomic experts have said that the real estate market is not a major factor in the Federal Reserve's true goal of keeping inflation in check - and its recent activity seems to bear this out. By strategically infusing billions of dollars into the banking system and unexpectedly cutting its discount window rate for 30 days, the Fed has clearly attempted to "bail out" the financial and credit markets. The real estate market, however, continues to suffer nearly double the number of foreclosures as it did this time a year ago - one in every 693 US households. In some states, the statistics are even worse, with foreclosures claiming one in every 199 households! Because of this, we will ignore the media hype surroundin... 10/25/2007

 The Real State of Real EstatePresented by: Gary Watts - Real Estate Economist, California Previews RetreatMonterey, August 2007  Brief History of Real Estate Historically, housing downturns average 27 months. We are in the 23rd month of the current downturn, soonce we are past this financial over-reaction, things should improve. The national median price of aresale home is 3.4% higher than a year ago and the pending sales index is moving back up. There mayjust be some light beginning to shine at the end of this tunnel!  1970 to 1980 Prior to my entering real estate in 1971, a quote appeared in Business Week (late 1969) due to an increasein housing prices: "The goal of owning a home seems to be getting beyond the reach of more and moreAmericans. The typical new house today costs about $... 10/25/2007