Alaula’s Ongoing Commitment to Affordable Housing for Maui Nui
There’s no doubt that the island of Maui (and our surrounding neighbors in the county) are a beautiful and vibrant place, attracting the hearts and minds of all who are able to experience it. However, for those who call the Valley Isle and Maui Nui their home, finding affordable housing can be an extremely daunting challenge in several respects—not the least of which concerns the question of affordability.
According to the most-recent data released from the REALTORS® Association of Maui, the median sales price for a single-family home on Maui last month was a whopping $1.1 million, while the median sales price for a condominium soared to $877,000. These prices are simply out of reach for most island residents (and most working families no matter their location across the country), placing their dreams of home-ownership and an affordable, sustainable future on the island far out of reach.
The high cost of living on the island, coupled with limited housing options and an affordability crisis—much less our worldwide economic situation and environmental issues—has created a situation where many families are struggling to simply make ends meet, much less afford to obtain permanent and sustainable housing. This is where Alaula Builders steps in, offering homes that are not only affordable but also designed to be energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable to strengthen our local communities.
Alaula is committed to providing new paths forward for our island kama’aina to establish home-ownership, cultivating new and vibrant communities on our island (and more yet to come!). With a mission to build homes that are both sustainable and affordable for our fellow citizens we’re deeply invested in making home-ownership possible for all our local residents, bringing new possibilities to life with each new neighborhood.
We’re also committed to creating homes that are not only affordable but also designed with the needs of the community at-large in mind. Our collaborative approach ensures that each of our new neighborhoods is tailored to meet the unique needs of the community it serves, along with being eco-friendly and sustainable for the long-term. All our homes are designed to be energy-efficient, reducing our total carbon footprint and helping residents save money on their utility bills in tandem. From solar panels to energy-efficient building materials and thoughtful design and layouts, Alaula incorporates the best in green technologies into every aspect of the process, from design on through to the finished product.
In addition to making our homes affordable and sustainable, our homes are also designed to be beautiful and functional as well! Each unit is carefully designed to incorporate seamlessly into the surrounding ‘aina. We’re committed to creating communities that are vibrant and connected, incorporating common areas and community spaces where residents can gather and connect with their neighbors as one neighborhood ‘ohana.
With a focus on sustainability, affordability, and community, Alaula Builders is committed to creating homes that meet the needs of Maui residents, and to continue working towards providing even more high-quality housing solutions to Maui residents for years to come. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements, and mahalo nui for all your support thus far 🤙