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Aloha ,
Market Update
Below is a brief overview of health care options on Maui. If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel free to ask.
Maui has only one hospital, Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC). It was founded in 1952 to serve all residents and visitors on Maui. There are also many outpatient clinics, such as Kaiser Permanente with centers in Kihei, Kahului, Wailuku, and Lahaina where minor surgeries and medical procedures are routinely done. Today, MMMC employs over 1,400 employees and boasts over 200 attending physicians.
Several years ago, MMMC, which is a state run hospital, was embroiled in a major battle to block a new hospital from being built in Lahaina. New hospitals have to be approved at the State level, and MMMC was opposed as they saw this diminishing their ability to provide the best quality service.
In their defense, having the latest technological devices can be extremely costly, and having more than one hospital on the Island might have resulted in two hospitals both losing money. My own personal opinion, however, is that competition is good and would have only enhanced the quality of services, but for the time being the opponents of a new hospital did prevail.
From everything I’ve read and personally experienced, MMMC generally provides high quality medical services in almost all areas. In certain cases, such as Open Heart Surgery and Neo-Natal care, patients are sent to Oahu for treatment.
If you look at longevity statistics, you’ll find that Hawaii has the most long lived citizens in the country. Some of that is undoubtedly due to the wonderful relaxed lifestyle in the Islands with its clean air, water, and abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Maui no ka ‘oi.
Have a wonderful week.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Ken for The Smith Team
P.S. If you want to get the most out of your next trip to Thailand, check out my good friend, Steve Freid’s website, We Take Care You Thailand.
Note: Our apologies for the delay in sending out this week’s Newsletter. We had computer issues yesterday.
Gregory P. Smith R (B), Melissa Smith R (B), Ken Smith R (S), Jeremy Smith R (S)
Market Watch for September 9th , 2013
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Active
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Pending
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Sold
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Change
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Homes
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463 (246)
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241 (35)
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1004 (139)
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-7
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Condos
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611 (140)
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271 (21)
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1317 (144)
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-3 |
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Land
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364 (114)
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45 (4)
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208 (30)
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+4
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Total
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1438 (500)
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557 (60)
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2529 (313)
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-6
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1. The numbers in parentheses reflect the number of listings over $1M
2. Sold listings are for the previous 12 months.
3. Change is the increase or decrease in number of active listings from the previous week.
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Homes Over $1M
371 Pualoa Nani Place
Wailea
$1.25M (FS)
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371 Pualoa Nani is nestled in the gated community of Wailea Pualani Estates, which offers privacy with close proximity to world class beaches, shopping, restaurants & golf. Every inch of this home has been remodeled exquisitely.
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80 S Piki Place
Ka'anapali
$1.5M (FS)
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The Dolphin House – the one-of-kind, signed wall relief sculpture is just one of the features that make this home uniquely Maui. You’ll want to explore this extraordinary property to truly understand its exceptional value.
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75 Opalipali Place
Kula
$3M (FS)
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Trophy Home in Kula Meadows Gated Community on 5.4 Acres. This is a brand new construction never before occupied absolutely stunning in a ridiculously amazing setting and awesome weather location (like the best on Earth.) Bi-Coastal ocean views, maximum quality of construction in a make sense indoor/outdoor island layout.
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18 Ualei Place
Makena
$5.9M (FS)
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Short Sale. Word class luxury and comfort are realized in this one- of-a-kind estate in the prestigious Makena gated community of One Palauea Bay. This home is designed to integrate a natural environment and gracious island style living. Custom designed to fit your contemporary and island lifestyle.
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Homes Under $1M
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93A Maluhia Drive
Wailuku
$359K (FS)
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Being sold fully furnished this amazing urban hideaway is a turnkey business opportunity, or a sweet house hidden down a quiet lane in Old Wailuku Town. Blessed with being in the Wailuku Redevelopment Zone, one can operate a B&B or short term rental here with no permit required. What a great opportunity for a live/work situation since there is so many permitted uses for this specially zoned property.
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455 N. Honokala Road
Haiku
$375K (FS)
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Short Sale. Two acres of beautiful, lush land located in Huelo. Off-the-grid.
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145 Oluea Circle
Kihei
$515K (FS)
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Well cared for home, original owner. Many upgrades in this home added by the owner (full list available) including central air. There is a zero setback for this lot and the next door lot with a connecting garage.
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430 Kukuna Road
Haiku
$550K (FS)
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Bank Owned. Located at the very end of KUKUNA Rd. Ocean views and plenty of room. Buyers are encouraged to check with the building department in regards to code violations.
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175 L. Waiehu Beach Road
Wailuku
$629.9K (FS)
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Bank Owned. Unique property located across the ocean in the older area known as Lower Waiehu Beach Road. As you come up the driveway, you will see all dwellings were designed so the living area is actually on the 2nd floor. On ground floor are garages (although no garage doors), laundry & storage rooms. Cottage is a 2 bd. / 1 bath, kitchen, living room, & bath with its own electric meter.
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Vacation Condos Over $1M
Whaler #1201
Ka'anapali
$2.8M (FS)
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Location.....you only need to say it once, "The Penthouse #1201" at The Whaler is considered by many to be the finest condominium unit in Kaanapali. This jewel of Kaanapali was designed and built as the developer's family unit.
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Vacation Condos Under $1M
Kahana Reef #101
Kahana
$399K (FS)
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Great corner location with nice lanai area right on the ocean. Best location in Kahana with great weather. Watch Whales in season and turtles right in front of Kahana Reef. Golf in Kapalua and Kaanapali. Sailing, fishing, dinner cruises from Lahaina Harbor. Beautiful Sunsets and views of Molokai and Lanai.
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Lahaina Roads #210
Lahaina
$425K (FS)
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One bedroom direct ocean front. One block from Lahaina Cannery Mall on Front Street. Walk to Old Lahaina Luau and Mala boat ramp. Unobstructed panoramic ocean and neighbor island views.
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Honua Kai #528
Ka'anapali
$619.9K (FS)
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This is the least expensive unit for sale at Honua Kai and the rental numbers are very strong. If you are looking for a deal then this is it.
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Residential Condos
Iao Garden #112
Wailuku
$169.9K (FS)
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Tastefully remodeled 1 bedroom at Iao Gardens in the heart of Wailuku. Very cool location is close to Maui Medical Group and is walking distance to market Street and Wailuku First Fridays.
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Haleakala Gardens 13A
Kihei
$275K (FS)
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Single level 3 bedroom 2 bath nicely upgraded unit. Peaceful views of foliage in private location. Tile floors in main part of home. Two parking stalls.
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Vacant Land
136 Ikena Kai Place
Kula
$595K (FS)
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Seller Financing. Omaopio Ridge phase II offering peaceful seclusion with fabulous ocean and mountain views. Kula's finest gated neighborhood. State-of-the-art private water system with provisions for photo-voltaic operation. Seller will carry up to 70% first mortgage @ prime / flexible payoff terms.
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