Kihei-Wailea Real Estate Expert Kevin Spaise

Kihei – Wailea – Upcountry Real Estate Expert

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Meet Kevin

Kihei-Wailea Real Estate Expert

Kevin and his team are uniquely positioned to partner with you in purchasing your perfect Maui vacation rental or second home, with proven expertise on both the sales and rental sides of the Kihei, Wailea, and Maui real estate business. An intimate knowledge of every vacation rental property on Maui and real-time data generated by properties under management creates a competitive advantage for his clientele.

More than 80% of Kevin’s clients are mainland-based and have transacted their Maui real estate purchases almost completely remotely. His team ensures a high level of comfort and security, handling every aspect of your exploration and transaction with expertise and efficiency. In Kevin’s many reviews, one theme prevails: He goes above and beyond on behalf of his clients.

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Testimonials

Kevin masterfully found my wife and I our dream home in the most difficult real estate market in memory. We had resigned ourselves to a long period of renting while hoping to eventually "get lucky" with the right offer on the right property, but Kevin had different plans. His skill, compassion, and deep connections with the market and the local players in it set us up rapidly for success. We would work w...

— CZ, Kula

Testimonials

Kevin helped us locate a home in Maui and patiently walked us through the long process that goes with the purchase of a home in the state of Hawaii. There are many things we did not know when buying an island home and Kevin was always happy and ready to guide us through the multiple steps that a buyer must take when securing a second home on the island. He started as a Real Estate agent and became a grea...

— MB, Kihei

Testimonials

Kevin is an extremely knowledgeable and competent real estate agent. He patiently worked with us in our search for a retirement home on Maui, taking the time to learn what was important to us. We quickly grew to appreciate Kevin's skills as a Realtor®, as well as his honesty and integrity. We consider ourselves lucky to have had Kevin as our Realtor® and now as a friend.

— EA, Point Loma, CA

Testimonials

We placed our faith in Kevin from a long distance, and he handled everything perfectly. From our video showings to representing us through Facetime at showings, to making sure everything went smoothly, it was as stress-free a transaction as possible from 2,500 miles away.

— MW, Palo Alto

Testimonials

Kevin gave me excellent advice, was dependable and on time, and took care of so many details without me having to ask. He looked out for my best interests from start to finish and went above and beyond to provide me with excellent service.

— LD, San Diego

Testimonials

Kevin did a fantastic job for us from start to finish. We were extremely satisfied with the pricing – it was exactly what Kevin estimated. He handled everything professionally and efficiently.

— DW, Kihei

Notable Transactions

Proudly represented clients of these recently sold properties.

Sold

Beachfront property with a palm-lined lot, house, sandy shore, and turquoise water.

$4,200,000

1470 Halama St, Kihei, HI 96753

3 BEDS
3 BATHS
2,900 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Coastal condominium grounds with palms and tropical landscaping, overlooking the ocean.

$3,110,000

3600 Wailea Alanui Dr Unit 803, Kihei, HI 96753

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,609 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Oceanfront patio with lounge chairs, palm trees, and views across the landscaped grounds to the ocean.

$2,800,000

3600 Wailea Alanui Dr Unit: 1201, Kihei, HI 96753

1 BED
1 BATH
891 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Living room with ocean views through expansive windows, a grand piano, and a beige armchair.

$2,525,000

1108 Kupulau Dr, Kihei, HI 96753

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
2,820 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Two-story tropical home with a wraparound balcony, covered patio, and lush flowering garden.

$2,300,000

3171 S Noho Loihi Way, Kihei, HI 96753

3 BEDS
2,381 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Open-plan living and dining room with a wooden table, sculptural staircase, and garden-facing sliding doors.

$1,800,000

185 Pualei Dr Unit 185-1, Lahaina, HI 96761

2 BEDS
3 BATHS
1,266 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Furnished living room with sliding doors framing an ocean view and palm-lined balcony.

$1,765,000

161 Wailea Ike Pl Unit: C204, Kihei, HI 96753

3 BEDS
3 BATHS
1,910 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Aerial view of a brown-roofed home with solar panels, tropical landscaping, and a tennis court nearby.

$1,700,000

614 Kupulau Dr, Kihei, HI 96753-9231

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,495 Sq.Ft.

Sold

Condominium living room with a balcony, large windows, and mountain views.

$1,685,000

130 Kai Malina Pkwy Unit SR934, Lahaina, HI 96761

2 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,240 Sq.Ft.

Kevin's Maui Real Estate Blog:

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Things to Do This Weekend in Kihei

Kevin Spaise | November 20, 2022

Hugging the west coast of Maui, Kihei is a tropical paradise unlike any other in the world, and it’s loaded with fun activities.

Rocky Maui coastline with turquoise water, green shore, and a mountain across the bay.

6 Best Things to Do in Wailea

Kevin Spaise | October 16, 2022

How to enjoy a day in this Maui resort town.

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Selling and Buying a Home: Best Practices and Tips

Kevin Spaise | October 13, 2022

Few places in the world hold the charm and allure of the Hawaiian Islands. The lush and rugged beauty, the warm hospitality, and the eternal summer make this a highly … Read more

Tropical beach with swimmers in turquoise water, palm trees, and a volcanic headland.

4 Favorite Things to Do in Maui

Kevin Spaise | November 9, 2022

Shopping and taking in the natural beauty are just two great adventures to experience in this island paradise.

Vacation-Maui Makena Surf G201 Unit

Vacation Rental Showcase

Kevin Spaise | April 19, 2024

These vacation condos are beach front or across the street from some of the best beaches on Maui

Modern tropical home with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered outdoor pavilion.

Wailea 2023 Housing Market Predictions

Kevin Spaise | January 2, 2023

What you need to know if you are ready to buy or sell in Hawaii.

Covered terrace with outdoor seating and pool overlooking the ocean and distant mountains.

Kihei 2023 Housing Market Predictions

Kevin Spaise | January 8, 2023

Tracking the direction of the Kihei real estate market.

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Maui Meadows Market Report

Kevin Spaise | October 17, 2022

The unique appeal of the hillside Maui Meadows neighborhood.

Living room opens onto a deck with two chairs and a view of the ocean.

Maui's Opportunity Zones

Kevin Spaise | May 24, 2022

Its claimed goal is to promote entrepreneurship and growth capital for the country.

Aerial view of beachfront condominiums beside a palm-lined shore, turquoise ocean, and swimming pools.

Save $300 on your summer trip to Maui

Kevin Spaise | May 28, 2024

Discounts at Mana Kai, Wailea Elua, Maui Vista, and 40 other properties

Furnished condo balcony overlooking palm trees, sandy shore, and ocean, with the living room visible through open sliding doors.

Mana Kai Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 4, 2024

Ocean Front Mana Kai 410 continues to rock 75% occupancy with ADR of $476

Beachfront condominium beside a sandy shoreline, rocky coast, and turquoise ocean.

New Short Term Rental Status and How It Affects Mana Kai

Kevin Spaise | June 4, 2024

Mana Kai not targeted on Minatoya list, new law would have no impact

Bedroom and sitting area with a king bed, wicker furnishings, and sliding doors overlooking the ocean.

Mana Kai Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 3, 2024

Beach front Mana Kai market active, with two units closing at over $2M

Living room with blue sofas and sliding doors overlooking palm trees and the ocean.

Wailea Elua Rental Performance Update

Kevin Spaise | June 3, 2024

Vacation-Maui’s two luxury Elua units crush it in April, with 80% occupancy

Aerial view of a Maui resort community along a sandy beach, with homes, lawns, and turquoise water.

New Short Term Rental Status and How It Affects Wailea Elua

Kevin Spaise | June 2, 2024

Wailea Elua zoned Hotel, not targeted by Minatoya list

Living room with a vaulted wood ceiling, sectional sofa, and sliding doors overlooking palms and ocean.

Wailea Elua Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 2, 2024

Low inventory, high demand drives strong Wailea Elua vacation rental condo market

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Palms at Wailea Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 2, 2024

Palms at Wailea hits 85% occupancy in April, despite soft visitor count

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Palms Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 1, 2024

Quiet market at Palms of Wailea

Furnished living room with wicker seating and sliding doors opening onto a tropical balcony.

Wailea Ekahi Rental Performance Update

Kevin Spaise | June 1, 2024

Wailea Ekahi 4E books 28 of 30 available nights

Beachfront condominiums and pool beside a sandy Maui beach, with ocean and mountain slopes beyond.

Wailea Ekahi Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | June 1, 2024

Active vacation rental market at Wailea Ekahi

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Wailea Ekolu Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | May 31, 2024

Ekolu units continue strong rental surge, despite low island visitor count

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Wailea Ekolu Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | May 31, 2024

Wailea Ekolu continues to hit record prices, with a recent sale of $2,362,000

Covered lanai with wicker seating and dining set, built-in grill, and lush tropical greenery beyond the railing.

Ho'olei Rental Update

Kevin Spaise | May 31, 2024

Luxury Wailea residential-style condo continues to earn strong revenue, with 85% occupancy through June

Coastal homes and golf course beside the blue ocean, viewed from above.

New Short Term Rental Law Status and How It Affects Ho'olei

Kevin Spaise | May 30, 2024

New law unlikely to impact Ho’olei, which has a symbiotic relationship with the Grand Wailea

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Ho'olei Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | May 30, 2024

Arguably South Maui’s preeminent vacation rental property, with 3-bedroom units ranging 2400-3100 square feet, Ho’olei’s market is active, with record prices

Tropical condominium community with palm trees, ocean, and a mountain view.

Recent Vacation Rental Sales

Kevin Spaise | May 30, 2024

These Maui vacation rental condos recently changed hands

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Just Under Contract

Kevin Spaise | May 30, 2024

These vacation rental condos recently went into escrow

Furnished lanai overlooking a resort pool and ocean at sunset, with a wooden dining set and palm trees.

New Kihei and Wailea Condo Listings

Kevin Spaise | May 29, 2024

Recent vacation rental condo listings to hit Maui MLS

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South Maui Real Estate: List of Properties Excluded from Potential Vacation Rental Ban

Kevin Spaise | May 29, 2024

Vacation rental investments that are not on the Minatoya list

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Wolfgang's Wailea Opening a Smash

Kevin Spaise | May 29, 2024

The internationally renowned high-end steak house opened on Maui in the old Longhi’s space

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Vacation Rental Showcase: Save money this summer on Maui Hill 3-bedroom Luxury Condos

Kevin Spaise | May 29, 2024

Perfect for families, these luxury condos sleep eight and are among the largest vacation condos in Kihei

Living and dining room with rattan furnishings and ocean views through louvered windows.

Vacation Rental Showcase: Kamaole Beach Royale 1-Bedroom, Sleeps 4

Kevin Spaise | May 29, 2024

Save with expansive ocean views, 45 seconds from the sand at Kamaole I Beach

Furnished balcony overlooking a palm-lined beach and blue ocean.

Vacation Rental Showcase: Mana Kai 410, Beach Front 2-Bedroom

Kevin Spaise | May 28, 2024

Stay on the sand on one of the world’s best beaches, in an updated 2-bedroom condo with outrageous views of the Wailea shoreline

Coastal condominium complex beside a turquoise bay, with tennis courts and palm-lined grounds.

Maui's mayor wrote a law banning 7,000 legal vacation rentals. What does it mean, and where will it end?

Kevin Spaise | May 28, 2024

Law goes before City Council and Planning in late June, strong opposition includes impending lawsuits

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Wailea Ekolu Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 26, 2024

Our four units under management at Wailea Ekolu averaged 82% high-season occupancy (January through March), and our three 2-bedroom units averaged $489 per night

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Wailea Ekolu Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 26, 2024

Wailea Ekolu 902, a 2-bedroom without ocean views, set a sales price record in March at $2,362,000, becoming only the second such unit at the property ever to sell for… Read more

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Mana Kai Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 26, 2024

Located beach front bordering Kihei and Wailea, Mana Kai delivers stunning south shore views from every unit. Unit 410, under our management for three years, hit 76% o… Read more

Oceanfront condominium complex with balconies, a pool, palm-lined beach, and mountains across the water.

Mana Kai Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 26, 2024

Beach front on Keawakapu Beach, one of the best stretches of sand in the Hawaiian Islands, the Mana Kai vacation rental has established a foothold at the $2M-plus pric… Read more

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Ho’olei Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 25, 2024

Guest demand for Wailea luxury vacation rentals remains high despite an overall 20% post-fire downturn in island visitors, and unit 12-2 – a front-row unit with a gard… Read more

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Ho’olei Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 25, 2024

Ho’Olei, the stunning gated community across from the Grand Wailea, set a new record with a sale price of $6.5 Million in March

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Palms At Wailea Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 25, 2024

Vacation-Maui.net manages three units at the Palms of Wailea, and 47 of 51 guests responded with 5-star ratings. Our occupancy ranged between 86% and 92%

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Palms at Wailea Real Estate Market Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 25, 2024

The Palms of Wailea 1-bedroom market was quiet through the winter, with four 1-bedrooms listed and no escrows as of yet. Buyers are waiting for 2-bedroom inventory, ho… Read more

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Wailea Elua Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 24, 2024

Unit 803, a stunning 3-bedroom at Wailea Elua with commanding ocean views and a discriminating owner who insists on nothing but the best for his vacation rental guests… Read more

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Wailea Ekahi Rental Overview

Kevin Spaise | April 24, 2024

Demand for vacation rentals at guest-favorite Wailea Ekahi, which borders Keawakapu Beach, remains strong. Wailea Ekahi 4E hit a staggering 96% occupancy from March th… Read more

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Wailea Elua Sales Activity

Kevin Spaise | April 24, 2024

Beach front Wailea Elua remains a go-to property for Maui high-end vacation rental condo investors. Unit 201 became the fourth-highest priced selling unit in the histo… Read more

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Wailea Ekahi Real Estate

Kevin Spaise | April 24, 2024

With nine units for sale at Wailea Ekahi, buyers are finally seeing more options. Pricing at this Wailea favorite range from $1.4 to $2.5M, with some escrows setting a… Read more

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Just Closed Escrow - Most Recent Kihei and Wailea Vacation Condo Sales

Kevin Spaise | April 21, 2024

With 21 units closing escrow in April, South Maui’s vacation investment real estate market remains strong, with two properties setting all-time sales records at their … Read more

Beachfront condominium complex with a central pool, palm-lined lawns, sandy shore, and ocean.

Just Under Contract

Kevin Spaise | April 21, 2024

Eight Kihei and Wailea vacation rental investment properties went under contract in April, some at record prices

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New Kihei and Wailea Vacation Rental Condo Listings

Kevin Spaise | April 21, 2024

Highlights of new Kihei and Wailea short term rental investment real estate listings

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Kihei and Wailea Real Estate Update

Kevin Spaise | April 21, 2024

The inventory level is slowly climbing in the Kihei and Wailea vacation condo market, giving buyers more choices. Two complexes – Ho’Olei and Wailea Ekolu – saw their … Read more

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Maalaea: South Maui’s Hidden Vacation Gem

Kevin Spaise | April 19, 2024

Located between Kihei and Lahaina, Maalaea offers reasonably-priced ocean front vacation condos with forever views, an adjacent harbor with great restaurants and conve… Read more

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How's Maui?

Kevin Spaise | April 19, 2024

West Maui is deep into the healing mode, and beginning to rebuild, the Governor and Mayor have rescinded their threat to limit vacation rentals, and there’s never been… Read more

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Fuego Restaurant: A Vacation Maui Favorite

Kevin Spaise | April 19, 2024

Featuring Argentinian cuisine and an indoor-outdoor footprint with beautiful starlit mountain views, Fuego delivers unique flavors, snappy service, and great libations

Tropical home beside a curved pool, with a covered lanai and mountain backdrop.

The Ultimate Guide to Flipping Houses in Kihei

Kevin Spaise | October 26, 2023

Transforming Dreams into Reality: Kihei's Premier Guide to House Flipping.

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Best ROI Home Improvements for Your Home

Kevin Spaise | September 26, 2023

Read on for an expert guide to creating a more appealing space that’s sure to impress.

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Buying Vacation Rentals in Maui FAQ

Kevin Spaise | July 20, 2023

Secure your spot on this beautiful tropical island with a vacation rental.

Balcony overlooking tropical landscaping, palm trees, and the ocean.

Maui 2023 Housing Market Predictions

Kevin Spaise | July 20, 2023

Lifting the veil on Maui real estate trends for the upcoming year.

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Latest Developments of Wailea 670/ Honua'ula

Kevin Spaise | May 24, 2022

Previously, the development plans called for around 1,400 single-family and multi-family houses.

Ocean-view terrace with wicker seating, a wooden deck, and potted tropical plants.

Why Maui Is Rated the Best Vacation Rental Investment Market in 2022

Kevin Spaise | May 24, 2022

The dramatic rise of digital nomads has led to unprecedented growth in the short-term rental industry.

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Income Predictability With Your Maui Vacation Rental Investment

Kevin Spaise | August 25, 2022

Continues to mainstream into a virtually untapped traveler market, which is discovering that the experience of large.

Aerial view of beachfront resort condos, pool, sandy shore, and turquoise ocean beside golf course.

Wailea Real Estate Overview

August 25, 2022

Wailea real estate purchase options include communities dedicated to primary and second home ownership.

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Property Spotlight: Wailea Ekolu 102

Kevin Spaise | August 25, 2022

This Wailea vacation rental features extraordinary Molokini views, and a spectacular new renovation.

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Maui Meadows Real Estate: an Overview

Kevin Spaise | August 25, 2022

This eclectic neighborhood of about 500 homes features minimum half-acre lots, dramatic ocean views.

Aerial view of a coastal town, with a green beachfront park, sandy beaches, and turquoise water.

Kihei Real Estate Overview

Kevin Spaise | August 25, 2022

South Maui’s coastal enclave spans eight miles of shoreline and fronts four of Hawaii’s best beaches – the three Kamaole jewels.

Beachfront condominium resort with a central pool, palm-lined grounds, and ocean view.

Property Spotlight: Kamaole Sands

Kevin Spaise | August 25, 2022

There is a lot more to like about the property, which has shown meteoric appreciation in the Maui real estate market in recent years.

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Whether you're just starting to explore the options and want a quick overview of the areas and pricing, or specific properties have caught your attention, I would so appreciate the opportunity to share my knowledge and insight with you. Warm Aloha!