Maui Blog - Georgina M. Hunter R(S)

Speechless Sunday - I just want a little shack in the jungle on Maui

Is this just what you're looking for?  A simple life in the country?  Let an experienced Haiku Maui Realtor be your guide to these hidden treasures!  Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

HAIKU MAUI homes for sale ~ HAIKU MAUI land for sale 

Haiku Restaurants and Food Stores

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Silent Saturday - water lily flowers from Haiku Maui

HAIKU MAUI homes for sale ~ HAIKU MAUI land for sale ~ PAIA MAUI homes for sale

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Maui Real Estate Q&A - What's a "Walk Through?" 

This is a nice simple explanation of something that we Realtors deal with every day, but buyers and sellers sometimes need a better understanding of.

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Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -     August 2010
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4. Green Acres, Haiku  $649,000.00

- 2.5 level acres of fenced pasture land with a sweet 3BD/1.5BA plantation style home with wrap around lanai and carport

- hardwood floors, granite counters, maple cabinets, family room/office, ocean and mountain views

5. Old Hawaii, Haiku  $690,000.00

- modern construction pays homage to the past is this 1BD/1BA plantation home that looks kind of like a small church

- permitted storage building with views and a yurt act as guest quarters, 2.8 acres with many palms, end of a country road 

6. Four Parcels, Haiku  $798,000.00

- 4 adjoining vacant lots with separate TMK's being sold as one, ocean and mountain views, nice neighborhood

- about half is gulch and half is pasture land, great opportunity for development

7. Possible Retreat, Haiku  $850,000.00

- 2 lush acres with large main house and a couple of little cottages, lily pond, incredible variety of fruit trees, fire circle

- room to build another proper cottage with unobstructable ocean views, lots of privacy yet only 5 minutes to a country store 

8. Easy Maintenance, Haiku  $995,000.00

- single level 3BD/2.5BA home, cottage and garage on 2 park-like acres, huge trees and fruit trees, ocean views

- quality upgrades include concrete floors and counter tops, stucco exterior, high end appliances, security system

- convenient to both Makawao and Haiku town center, this one is a real gem if you don't mind a little road noise

9. Gated Sanctuary, Haiku  $1,200,000.00

- 2 level acres, fenced and gated with tropical gardens surrounding a home, garage, greenhouse, work shed and gazebo

- 2-story 4BD/3BA home has bamboo floors, granite counters, fireplace, hot tub, solar hot water, and attached suite with its own entrance

- situated in an AG subdivision and close to a wonderful playground and park

Speechless Sunday - Waterfall on the Hana Highway of Maui Hawaii

Just a quick video clip to show you some of the beauty from the north shore of Maui, along the winding Hana Highway road to Hana Maui.

other Hana Highway videos:

• driving on the crazy road to Hana
• Hana Bay in Hana Maui

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

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Wailea Gateway Center is open for business in Wailea Maui HI

Wailea Gateway Shopping Center in Wailea Maui Hawaii is now open for business.  This is just happening and currently there's not much open.  You will find a Greek restaurant Pita Paradise, Da Beachhouse, Subway Sandwiches, Water Lily, and a few other businesses including real estate sales and property management for the Wailea luxury market.  Merriman's Restaurant is coming soon.  It's a couple of 2 story commercial buildings with the Wailea look, facing the mauka parking lot.  Ocean views can be enjoyed from the upper floor windows.

search Wailea Maui Hi real estate for sale

The Wailea Gateway Shopping Center is located at the corner of Wailea Ike drive and Piilani Highway.  If you just drive to the end of the Piilani Highway, you will have to turn right and go by it.  Stay in your right hand lane and you will catch the entrance.  Plenty of parking now.  Next door you'll find the Bluffs at Wailea - a very expensive gated subdivision with large lots and amazing ocean views.  Nothing being built in there yet, and no wonder, with price tags like that!

Kihei/Wailea Maui Google Map

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Other related posts about Wailea:

• Whalers General Store
• Shops at Waiea video tour
• shopping for a vacation condo on Maui

I love EastMaui.Com with xtranormal animation

Have you tried out www.xtranormal.com yet?  Did you know you can make your own animated videos for free?  You can also upgrade for more choices.  It's fun to play with and maybe you'll get some good ideas for marketing yourself or your properties.

Do yourself a favor and give it a try... what have you got to lose?

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

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Aloha Friday - Stable Road, Spreckelsville Maui beachfront video

This short clip was taken from a home for sale on Stable Road, in Spreckelsville Maui Hawaii.  Looking west you can se the West Maui Mountains.  That's Kahului Harbor with the big cruise ship anchored and the windsurfers sailing back and forth.  The north shore of Maui is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts from around the world.  Stable Road is the premier location for windsurfers who want to be able to just walk out onto the sand and launch their rigs.  It's pricey real estate, and you'll need million$ to buy a beachfront home here.

Current prices for oceanfront north shore homes range from $795,000 - $12,900,000

Let me know if I can help you with your search for a Maui beachfront home.  I'm ready to work for you.

search Maui oceanfront properties for sale ~ search for Paia Maui homes for sale

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter     -     August 2010

There's a lot of new condo listings coming on the market now, with 125 in the South Maui and Maalaea areas for the past month.  This is partly due to a lot of inventory from the new development of Kai Ani in central Kihei, which is a mixed use project with living units and commercial spaces all together.

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1.     Vacation Studio, North Kihei  $119,900.00
- bank owned unfurnished studio condo with appliances, view of the tennis courts
- walk across South Kihei Road to a sandy beach, maintenance fees include electricity

2.     Split Level, Maalaea  $156,900.00
- master bedroom upstairs with private lanai, ocean views, walk to boat harbor

- 3rd floor 1BD/1.5BA unit could use some updating, convenience store on ground level

7.    Four Bedrooms, Wailea  $899,900.00
- single level detached residential condo with garage, hardwood and travertine floors, soaring ceilings, panoramic views

- private gated community with resort quality pool and spa, entertainment area, bank owned

8.    Most Expensive,  Wailea  $4,200,000.00
- top floor 2BD/2BA plus den, panoramic ocean views, oceanfront development

- elegant furnishings included, vacation rentable luxury condo in gated enclave 

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A sick Blainville's Beaked Whale was rescued off a Kihei beach on Monday and transported to the Hawaiian Cetacean Rehab Facility at the University of Hawaii-Hilo on the Big Island.  The dehydrated and hungry whale has been the subject of testing, and is in stable but guarded condition, eating liquified squid.  These rare marine mammals live in deep water and are hardly ever seen by humans.

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro, SFR
Paia, HI  96779  (808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI  96779   (808) 579-8255  FAX: 579-9004

Looking for a beach to lay on?
Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your Maui Realtor.

Search all condo and residential listings on my website...  www.eastmaui.com

Wailea Maui Homes For Sale   ~   Maui Condos For Sale  ~  Search All Maui Condos For Sale By Name

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Aloha from Maui... "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals."

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

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Makawao Maui HI - nice shopping!

If you're visiting Maui, or even if you live here, don't forget to do some browsing and shopping upcountry in the little town of Makawao.  This cowboy inspired village has some unique attractions, not the least of which is the Komoda Bakery with their famous pies.  There's plenty of art galleries and gift shops featuring island art and crafts.  Need some cowboy boots or a leather jacket?  If you're looking for some trendy clothing, check out the boutiques like Aloha Cowboy and Collections.  Makawao is also the home of the famous Volcano Spice Company.  When you get hungry or need a pick me up, there's coffee shops and restaurants of all kinds.

Makawao is upcountry and can be part of your Haleakala day out.  It's a great way to spend the afternoon, if you're not in a big hurry.  It's only about a 10 minute drive up the mountain from the beach town of Paia, up Baldwin Ave..  If you take the Haleakala Highway from Kahului, take a left when you get to Makawao Avenue (Hwy 400).

Map for Makawao Maui HI

Fun and funky Makawao.  I snapped all these pictures today on Baldwin Avenue as I was picking up some more Volcano Spice.  No time for a Komoda pie today - and who needs those extra calories anyway?  I hope you enjoy this little glimpse of shopping life in Makawao town.

Buy a home in Makawao Maui HI 96768

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

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Haleakala National Park, Maui HI

• Hawaiian translation is "house of the sun"
• a massive shield volcano comprising more than 70% of Maui
• 10,023 ft elevation, 3,055 meters = highest point on the island of Maui
• temps between 40°F (5°C) and 60°F (16°C)
• part of the National Park System

Silversword plant

• "ahinahina" is a protected and monitored plant
• part of the aster family
• succulent leaves covered in velvety fine silver hairs
• lives only here at Haleakala Maui
• usually flowers July through October and can be 6' tall

Haleakala Crater - Sliding Sands Trail

• round trip 11 mile trek is fairly strenuous
• bring plenty of water and snacks 
• there's no shade, bring a hat and sunscreen
• the trail is sandy with loose rock

Directions: From Kahului, take Hwy 36 to the 37 and 377 (Haleakala Hwy), which leads inland into Maui’s Upcountry region. About 0.5 mile beyond Kula Lodge, turn right onto the winding 378 (Haleakala Crater Rd) to the Park entrance. Beyond Park headquarters, Crater Rd switch-backs up the volcano to Haleakala visitor center.

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -     August  2010

Here's a nice assortment of Kula homes for sale which were featured on the Upcountry Realtor Caravan this month.  Be sure to ask for more details if you're interested in buying any of these Maui listings.

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1.    Needs Updating, Kula  $520,000.00

- solid 3BD/2BA fixer upper in a great residential established neighborhood of mostly 1/3 acre lots

- single level home with open floor plan and nice big yard, ocean views, good overall condition

2.   Vacant Land, Lower Kula  $699,900.00
- 5 acre parcel surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, exclusive gated community in lower Kula

- spectacular bi-coastal views, architect plans available

3.  Small Packages, Lower Kula $799,500.00 

- 2 acres with 2 small connected homes which are considered one, room to build another home

- cute and charming house has open beam ceilings, bamboo floors, very large deck, surrounded by gulch

4.    Corner Lot, Upper Kula  $827,000.00

- 2-story 4BD/2.5BA home and detached 2BD/1BA cottage on large fully fenced corner lot, cul de sac

- high open beam ceilings, fireplace, large deck, mature landscaping
- these 2 well cared for homes could use some updating, nice views, walk to Kula Lodge for breakfast

5.    Builder's Own, Kula  $1,075,000.00

- like-new condition 3BD/2.5BA home, detached 1BD/1BA cottage, storage shed, all on .78 acres

- quality details and upgrades include open beam ceilings, granite counters, gas fireplaces, central vac, Pella windows

- already under contract, but back up offers are welcome

6.  Gentleman's Farm, Pukalani  $1,495,000.00

- large multi-level 4BD/3.5BA pole house, detached 2BD1BA cottage, small swimming pool and sauna

- gated and fenced all usable 2 acres with mature fruit trees and tropical flowers, ocean views

- lychee, oranges, lemons, papaya, star fruit, lilikoi, protea flowers and pine trees

Aloha from Maui.   "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals."

Have you ever had a gadget headache?  

I had my first gadget headache yesterday when my iPhone decided to go dead on me.

I know the battery was not dead but the screen would not light up. It was a black screen and I could not turn my phone on no matter what I did. Oh no my iPhone is dead. What am I going to do?  Talk about a gadget headache.

As soon as I could get to another computer I Googled my iPhone screen is black. What do I do. I found a help chat with the solution.  You just have to hold down the start button and the home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds.  Actually it took about 12 or 13 seconds and then the apple logo came on the screen on my phone started up.  What a relief!  Now I know how to fix my iPhone when it goes black, and I also know to just Google for help.  I hope that's the last gadget headache I ever have.

What's your worst gadget headache story?

This blog post was made using the dragon dictation iPhone app.

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

Aloha Friday - Pictures from Hana Maui HI 96713

I did the drive to Hana Maui yesterday... there and back that is.  I needed to take some pictures and video of a listing, for a mainland client.  It's a house and cottage on 9 acres, in a quiet setting up above the coastline, and surrounded with jungle and tropical flowers.  But more about that later.

What a beautiful place Hana is, and what a great day it was.  It's just so peaceful and relaxing there, and it made me want to stay.  Got a lot of nice pictures and want to share some now...

The little island is off the coast of Hana, but I don't remember the name of it.

Those plumeria flowers really are that brilliant!  I did not retouch the photo.  And they smell delicious too.

There were 2 of these huge carved tikis in front of a gated estate.  They must have been 8' tall.  You know I just had to stop the car for that!

I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse of island style living from Hana Maui!

other posts about Hana:

• Hana Bay Maui video
• driving on the road to Hana video

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

Such beautiful horses deserve a little more exposure, so I'm spreading it around.  I can never get animals to pose so nicely!  

I like this simple explanation of REO, as we're seeing so many of them these days.  If you're in the market for an REO property in Philly, call Suzanne.  

But if you're looking for an REO home on Maui, you should contact me, an eperienced Maui REALTOR®

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

ustream.tv test video

I really don't feel that relaxed when I'm trying to do this, so I think it's just a matter of practicing until it feels natural.  I made about 6 test videos before this one!  This one is passable for now.  I really want to be able to do a live stream from Maui properties, as we get a lot of buyers from off-island.  This should really make things easier, I hope!

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

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Silent Saturday - oceanfront pictures from West Maui resorts

Paia Maui HI homes for sale ~ Oceanfront Maui properties for sale

Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!  ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

Search the Maui MLS right here ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL