Kai Ani Village is ranked as the ninth largest project by value in Hawaii this year. Putting people back to work, providing a community in south Maui and the opportunity for others to prosper from real estate ownership and business success is a top priority for Kai Ani. We are excited to be part of the economic recovery for Hawaii.

Kai Ani Village would like to extend a big welcome to Windermere Real Estate. Windermere joins Victory Maui Realty on the sales team for Kai Ani Village. Established in 1972 with now over 300 offices in the western United States and over 7,000 agents, Windermere’s professional experience will be an asset in facilitating the home buying process.

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It’s been a busy couple of weeks. The infinity saline pool is ready for concrete. Not yet a viable alternative to the ocean though.

We have finally updated and laid out the gallery in a more sensible way. We’ve added albums for each unit type so you can visit a specific floorplan and get a glimpse of that residence. Where available we have posted pictures of furnished units and we will be adding more as time goes by. Visit the gallery here http://kaiani.com/gallery.html

Due to demand in sales, we have signed a new contract with Betsill Brothers Construction to begin construction of Building 5 and the pool area. Ground breaking should occur in June 2010.

The first quarter results on Maui are in and the number shows explosive improvement over a year ago.
  • Single family unit sales increased 58% over a year ago
  • Condominium unit sales increased 43% over a year ago
Now this does not necessarily mean prices have bottomed although indications are we may be there. But this sort of overall activity is necessary to price stability and improvement. For sale inventories in all categories are down significantly as well. For buyers this means they will see fewer choices and for the best selection should act soon.
 
From Standard and Poor's March 30 press release
Maui, for the first time since 2005 has seen back-to-back months of increasing tourism!. February visitors to Maui increased 7% over February 2009! The Western US numbers were up just under 7% and Canadian numbers were up 25%!
 
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How far have you walked today?
Besides the shuffle from your bed to your bathroom, or from your car to your office desk, how far have you really walked? Most people don’t spend enough time enjoying the world’s oldest cardiovascular exercise, shunning numerous opportunities to put one foot in front of the other and actually going out of their way not to walk (yeah, we know you’ve waited an extra 5 minutes for that close parking space at the mall to keep from walking an extra 20 feet).

But did you know there are those among us who actually enjoy walking and prefer living in a walkable community?

It’s true!

There are places, like the brand new Kai Ani Village in Kihei, Maui, where most of your daily needs are mere steps away and where you rarely need to use a car.

Not only are walkable communities good for your health (duh!), they are also good for the environment. Walkable communities:

• Reduce air pollution
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Conserve energy

In addition, walkable communities promote spending in local businesses, keeping local dollars local to enhance an area’s economic vitality.

When looking at new housing options, be sure to consider your new community’s walkability quotient.

Are there recreational areas within walking distance? What about shops, entertainment districts and restaurants? Are there opportunities to work near or in your new home?

And when evaluating costs, be sure to consider your reduced automobile costs – maintenance, insurance and gas – and time saved during commutes and errand runs.

Purchasing a new home in a walkable community can save your waistline, but it can also help protect the environment and add to your family’s bottom line as well.

Mar 14

A GREAT DEAL

Kai Ani Village unit 2-204 is now on the market. This Hoku unit is 886 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths. Being located on the second floor affords extra security and even more quiet than other Kai Ani Village units. Granite counters, custom cabinetry, a lanai looking up at majestic Haleakala and all the other amenities at Kai Ani Village.
 
How much? How about $329,000?
 
THAT is a bargain.