There is a bit of a debate over which of two new residential condominium projects is superior. Both have large floorplans, don't allow vacation rentals, have gated entries and garages garages and are brand new. It is appropriate they get compared. Strangely enough, Tom owns in Kai Malu and Sean owns in Kanani. Here is some fodder for the debate with our completely subjective viewpoints.  Kai Malu is 150 units set up as residential duplexes on 25 acres (6 units/acre). Kanani Wailea is 38 detached units on over 8 acres ( 4.5/acre). Advantage-Kanani. Kanani Wailea borders the Piilani Highway with the noise that brings, Kai Malu is isolated from any possible road noise. Big Advantage-Kai Malu .. Kai Malu units share a common wall, Kanani units are detached. Advantage-Kanani. Kanani will have a smaller pool and recreation area as one would expect of a smaller development. Kai Malu's pool area is stunning with extraordinary views. Big Advantage-Kai Malu. Kai Malu units are approximately 1800 square feet of interior living space. Kanani Wailea units are at minimum 2100 sqaure feet and some are over 2300 square feet. Advantage-Kanani. Some Kai Malu units have a small, private pool and spa. Kanani units do not. Advantage-Kai Malu. Some Kanani units have amazing ocean views, so do some Kai Malu units. Advantage-None, it goes unit by unit. Kanani floorplans are twice as wide as Kai Malu. Advantage-Kanani. The quality of materials and finishes vary greatly depending upon upgrades packages chosen. But Kanani units get Wolfe and Sub zero quality appliances, Leicht cabinets etc. Kai Malu units do not. The quality of the Kanani granite, bathroom tiling etc. is also superior. Big Advantage-Kanani. Kanani exterior finishes are battan, Kai Malu are stucco. Advantage Kai Malu.

Of course, neither property is yet finished and the wise course is to wait and see how they turn out before judging them on a comparative basis. So which is better? Well, Tom owns in Kai Malu and Sean in Kanani, so it likely is best described as a matter of taste.

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