Tourism Drives Debit And Credit Card Transactions

With the strongest second quarter on record, First Hawaiian Bank announced an 8.4% increase in same store sales for credit and debit card use.  Hotels and shipping have posted four consecutive quarters to date which shows a healthy and thriving economy.  Hotels continue to be the leader in economic growth for 13 out of 14 quarters measured.  You can view the entire article via mauinow.com. The Hansen Ohana strives to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the economy and real estate.  Call us today should you or someone you know be interested in buying or selling real estate here on the Hawaiian Islands.

What’s Happening In Wailea And Around Maui

The opening of Andaz Wailea: They are currently in the process of replanting the trees that were saved from the old site with an anticipated soft opening date of mid-late July 2013.  The hotel has taken a green initiative and this is part of their LEEDS certification process.  More information on the hotel and what it will feature are available at the Maui Anadaz website.

Maui County will begin replacing fixtures in restrooms at Polo, Wailea and Ulua beaches.    The work should begin sometime in August and may cause some closures.  Be sure to check for exact dates and times as the project grows near.

Manoli’s restaurant has been undergoing a remodel and anticipates beginning expansion to the kitchen area this fall.  The bar area has been remodeled and new seating added.

Also underway are plans for changes to accommodate the return of the Old Blue Clubhouse.  With hopes of opening next year, the work is scheduled to begin later this year.

Looking for fun events to attend?  Mark your calendars for upcoming festivals.  Maui Paintball is offering summer camps – the next session begins July 1.  The Maui Jazz Festival scheduled for July 3 is at the MACC.  July 6 is the popular Makawao Parade.  September 20-22 are the Maui Marathon and Half Marathon.  The Maui County Fair is October 3rd through the 6th.  We hope your family is able to attend some of these great events.

The Hansen Ohana strives to keep our clients and friends updated with news, events, and valuable market trends.  If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell real estate on the islands please call or email us!  Mahalo for your support!

Target comes to Maui

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Exciting news for those of you who are Target lovers.  Target is scheduled to open a store sometime in 2014.  The store will be located at the new 24 Acre Punnene Shopping Center in Kahului.  Also planned for the center will be eateries, retail stores and other services.  Originally the first Target store on Maui was planned to be built in Kihei, but those plans fell through.  With the variety of items Target has to offer, it will be a huge draw not only for the residents in Kahului, but for all the residents of Maui.  You can read the entire article here provided by Pacific Business News.

Wailea Point, Price Reduced

Wailea Point 2003 reduced $100,000 to $1,795,000

Two bedrooms Three Baths

Gated entry, pools, spas, tennis, paddle tennis, golf discounts, outstanding fitness center, PET FRIENDLY, private garage

 

 

Contact Bob Hansen, BROKER, 808-283-9456 or

Donna D. Hansen, Realtor (S) 808-280-1650 for a showing today! 

Are You Looking For A Bank Owned Condo?

 

The list below contains vaction rentable and non-vacation rentable condominiums.  Call Donna D. Hansen, Realtor (S) at 808-280-1650 or

Bob Hansen, BROKER at 808-283-9456 for more information.