Maui Blog - Georgina M. Hunter R(S): November 2008

Steve Mattison tagged me for this meme... 6 useless things about me you don't need to know.  I don't even know this guy, so who does he think he is? lol.  But I can handle it, short and sweet:

1. I can bend my fingers at the first joint - not an easy trick to learn
2. I don't like to read boring market reports on Active Rain either
3. I have a homing device that finds lost things that belong to my husband
4. I don't have any tattoos except for the one inside my ear for when I get lost.
5. I have eaten some weird foods like raw fish, frog legs, chicken feet, pickled cow tongue, and snails ... but I won't eat a steak and kidney pie.
6. Sometimes my birthday falls on Thanksgiving and I get a day off, but not this year....

You can all be thankful that I am not tagging anyone else for this meme.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!

Taro - Kalo

These are some taro plants growing in a lush Hawaiian valley, on Maui's north shore, where the plentiful rains bring an abundance of life. Taro patches used to be more common, and every family had these plants as a staple, to get by.  The taro plant is like a symbol of the family, and it was held in high esteem.  It is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants, originating in the Malaysian area.

In Hawaii, one of the traditional foods, POI, is made from the taro root.  The leaves are another great food, high in vitamins and minerals, and are used most notably in LAU LAU.  Today you can find both poi and lau lau in most Hawaii grocery stores and local restaurants, and the taro roots and leaves for sale in the supermarkets and ethnic food shops.

Are you looking for a little patch to call your own, where you can get back to living off the land?  Haiku Maui could be that place.  

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Aloha from Haiku Maui - Georgina M Hunter Realtor (Sales) - 808 283-0635

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Kula Real Estate Newsletter     -         November 2008

Here are the Kula homes and land listings featured on the November Upcountry
Realtor Caravan, just in time for your Christmas shopping.

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1.    Huge Views, Kula   $617,500.00
- one level 4BD/2BA home, new flooring, huge master bedroom, wood stove, and lovely gazebo
- walk to the tennis courts, Cafe 808, Morihara Store, and Waldorf School

2.    Over an Acre, Kula   $735,000.00
- cute 600 sf 2BD/1BA cottage with fabulous remodel and concrete drive, over an acre of land
- includes two water meters, live in the cottage and build your dream home

3.    Half Acre, Kula  $759,000.00
- Frank Lloyd Wright style architecture, with large sky lights and hardwood floors
- spectacular bi-coastal views from this 3BD/2BA home with freshly painted exterior

4.    Simple Pleasures, Kula,   $789,000.00
- updated 2BD/1BA house and detached 1BD/1BA cottage, views of the ocean and  Haleakala
- half an acre property, with separate driveways and yards

5.   With Pool, North Kula  $1,595,000.00
- remodeled 2-story 4BD/3BA home with spectacular views, pool and spa, on  almost 2 acres
- lush tropical landscaping with waterfalls, koi pond and 65 mature fruit  trees

6.    House and Cottage, Kula  $1,599,000.00
- 2.8 acres with a classic home from 1940 situated at the top
- lower portion with brand new cottage, vaulted ceilings and ipe wood floors, bicoastal views

7.   Vacant Land, Lower Kula  $1,750,000.00
- private 19 acres with that precious Maui County 1.5 inch water meter, ocean views
- rare and hard to find slice of upcountry paradise, located at end of the road

8.    Perfect Climate, Lower Kula  $2,475,000.00
- unique and beautiful single story 4BD/2BA home with garage and lush grounds
- top of the line materials and features, maple floors, alabaster fixtures, Pozzi windows
- over 2 acres with a rose garden, fruit trees include Hayden mango, citrus, and avocado.
- unobstructed bicoastal panoramic views, Haleakala views

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Christmas trees are coming - the first of 4 Matson ships filled with trees
from Oregon and Washington has arrived.  Matson said the arrival of this
year's trees has been spread over four trips. The bulk of the trees will
arrive on the S.S. Maui on Nov. 22, and the S.S. Manoa on Nov. 29. The first
small shipment arrived on the Manoa on Nov. 15. Those trees were targeted
for retail store displays and limited Neighbor Island sales. A final
shipment of trees will arrive on the Maui on Dec. 6.

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Georgina M. Hunter (RS) e-Pro (808) 283-0635

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

Looking for a perfect home?    Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Expert

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

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

Mahalo Gary Woltal from EastMaui.com

While I'm on the topic of Old Hawaii (yesterday I posted about Old Wailuku), I just have to give a shout out to Eddie Flotte, a watercolor artist who is passionate about the old buildings and people here on Maui.  Here's a unique video featuring his watercolors of Paia and Makawao towns.  This will really tug at your heart if you're the nostalgic type... it's about 6 minutes with a musical soundtrack.

Historic Paia and Makawao still retain a lot of the old-timey character from a bygone era, when sugar was king.  Maui has a rich history of immigration, which makes for a nice melting pot of nationalities and cultures.  All cultures are celebrated here and the best things of each gets knit into the fabric of the islands. 

If you're visiting Maui, be sure to spend some time in the north shore town of Paia, and then drive up Baldwin Ave to the cowboy town of Makawao - you won't be dissappointed.  Let  me know if have any questions about where to eat.

Thanks for reading my MAUI BLOG.  Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - Maui Real Estate Sales - Jim Sanders Realty Inc. Paia HI 

Call me!  808 283-0635  or EMAIL - Aloha from Maui

OLD WAILUKU TOWN - Maui County Hawaii

• driving into old Wailuku
• Iao Elementary School
• Ichiban Okazuya
• West Maui mountain view
• classic Wailuku 3BD/1BA home for sale

I took these the other day when showing a Wailuku homes for sale to some clients - young first time home buyers from Maui.  You know, some parts of Old Wailuku are just dripping with charm - classic homes and businesses from the 1920's and 30's.  Some of the most affordable housing and real estate on Maui is in Wailuku.  Wailuku is also the County seat, with the government offices and all that.  Want to see more Wailuku buildings?

Then I grabbed some lunch at the Ichiban Okazuka - that's like local-style Japanese take out food.  Got the chicken katsu mini plate, with veg.  Damn it was good.  Busy spot at lunch time in Old Wailuku... plenty of walk in traffic.

Sometimes it's really tough being a Maui Realtor - the things you have to do!  Aloha from Wailuku Maui Hawaii.

Thanks for reading my MAUI BLOG.  Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - Maui Real Estate Sales - Jim Sanders Realty Inc. Paia HI

South Shore Condo Newsletter     -         November 2008

And now for something completely different... here are some desperate
sellers, short sales and bank owned properties on the Maui condo market.
Remember, the bank owned condos will be a quicker transaction.  In either
case, you can get a good deal if you are willing to do a little work
yourself - the sellers and banks are usually not willing to make repairs.

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1.     Short Sale, Kihei  $185,000.00
- 1BD/1BA unit with ocean view and pool, needs remodeling
- walking distance to beach, shopping, restaurants, only one listed in this
small complex

2.     Bank Owned, Kihei  $273,900.00
- 1BD/1BA unit needs TLC, has in-ground pool and tennis
-  own this vacation rentable property at an affordable price

3.    Bank Owned, North Kihei  $325,000.00
- spacious furnished ground floor 1BD/1BA vacation condo with nice garden
view
- huge salt water pool, spa, putting green, beautiful grounds

4.    Short Sale, North Kihei  $375,000.00
- ground floor 3BD/2BA condo with 2 parking spots, large pool and fitness
center, playground for the kids
- upgraded appliances, Corian counter tops, solar water heater

5.    Bank Owned, North Kihei  $490,000.00
-  oceanfront 2BD/1BA with ocean view overlooking pool and palm tree lined
greenbelt
- these units are very rarely available and never at this price

6.    Must Sell, North Kihei  $499,000.00
- ocean views and all new furniture and appliances in 2008, A/C
- oceanfront 2BD/2BA popular resort unit with great ocean access, pool and
tennis

7.    Short Sale, Wailea  $1,195,000.00
- immaculate condition 2-story 3BD/2.5BA ocean view residential unit, on the
greenbelt
- extended lanais and kitchen window were added for additional comfort

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro
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 foreclosure?  Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your South Maui Specialist.

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

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

Looking for vacant land on Maui?

How does this Wailea view look to you?  This is a new Wailea subdivision, and you could own a prime lot now, starting about $1.2M

Start your search for all Maui County land for sale right at my EastMaui.com website

You can find easy to navigate IDX links for these areas:

• KAHAKULOA
• CENTRAL
• MAALAEA
• PAIA - KUAU
• SPRECKELSVILLE
• HAIKU - HUELO
• UPCOUNTRY
• HANA - KAUPO
• KIHEI
• WAILEA - MAKENA
• WEST MAUI
• LANAI - MOLOKAI

You can also find OCEANFRONT vacant land with one easy click.  Come on, it doesn't get any easier than this. 

Looking for a home or condo in Wailea instead?  Either way, you can start your search at www.EastMaui.com

Aloha from Maui - Georgina M. Hunter Realtor (S) e-Pro -  808 283-0635  - EMAIL ME

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

They say the real estate market in Hawaii follows the market in California, and that may or may not be true all the time.  But one thing that holds true across the country... get with your lender and get approved for a loan and make the buying process so much easier.  If you're not approved for that loan, you're really just window shopping.  Are you shopping, or buying a Maui home?

Longhi's Restaurant - Wailea Maui - in The Shops at Wailea

3750 Wailea Alanui 808 891-8883

Make your online reservations today.

Get the Cookbook!

Longhi's is an institution on Maui.  Their original Lahaina restaurant has been around since the 70's.  Thirty odd years later, Longhi's is still one of the most popular and acclaimed restaurants in the Hawaiian Islands, with 3 locations. Founder Bob Longhi developed a plan that worked and stuck with it.  They also do weddings and catering, so go ahead and plan that next big Maui event with style.

Saturday evenings they have live music and dancing, with meals served until 10 when the live music starts.  Put on your glad rags and head down to Longhi's for a night on the town in Wailea.

Looking for a home in Wailea?  Search for Wailea homes and land right here.

Going to the North Shore or Upcountry and looking for places to eat?  Paia Dining ~  Haiku Dining  ~  Upcountry Dining

Aloha from Wailea Maui - Georgina M. Hunter - Realtor (S) e-Pro - 808 283-0635 - Got questions?

(don't forget to contact me if you would like to receive these FREE monthly updates by email - you can sign up on my website - thanks!)

Makawao/Pukalani Real Estate Newsletter     -     October 2008
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Check out these good deals from the Upcountry Realtor Caravan on Maui this
past month.  Let me know if you need more info and I can email you pictures and more details.  These homes are selling already.

1.    Starter Home, Makawao $297,933.00
- beautifully remodeled 2BD/1BA cozy home located in private corner of Na
Hale O Kilinahe
- new appliances and solar hot water, 1 year home warranty

2.   Best Buy, Makawao  $415,000.00
- single level 3BD/2BA home with new Pergo floors, new roof, new kitchen
- carport with a half bath, large lot has room to build out or add cottage

3.    Huge Lot, Pukalani  $438,500.00
- vintage '60's kitchen in this 3BD/1.5BA home with carport and workshop
- over 16,000 sf lot with some fruit trees and lots of room to grow

4.    Quiet & Private, Olinda  $499,000.00
- top of the line remodel 2BD/2BA home above Seabury Hall, abundance of
fruit trees
- huge useable front lawn with sweeping ocean views, wooded back yard

5.    Safe and Secure, Makawao  $515,000.00
- bamboo flooring throughout this 3BD/2BA home with oceanviews
- walk to Makawao Elementary School, chill out in the downstairs Man Cave

6    Short Sale, Makawao  $540,000.00
- nice 3BD/2BA single-story home with big ocean views, open floor plan
- lots of room for gardening on this quarter acre lot above Makawao

7.     Brand New, Pukalani  $587,759.00
- D.R. Horton built 3BD/2.5BA home with vaulted ceilings, dual-pane windows,
central AC, solar hot water
- 2 car garage and full landscaping package

8.    Exotic Oasis, Pukalani  $1,995,000.00
- single level 4BD/3BA home in gated community, great use of natural and
exotic materials
- spectacular kitchen is the hub for family life and entertaining, stunning
views
- walk-in pool with solar cover, hot tub and commanding forever views

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Happy Halloween!

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro   (808) 283-0635

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

Looking for a great deal?    Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Specialist.

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

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

Shane Victorino is a local Maui boy who just triumphed in the World Series, playing as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.  Woo hoo - way to go Shane!  He's often referred to as 'The Flyin' Hawaiian".... and he's player 8.  I guess growing up on Maui was a good thing for Shane.  I haven't had the pleasure of meeting this young athlete, but I wish him great success in his baseball career.  Are there any local heroes in your town?

Shane's father, Mike Victorino, is a member of the Maui County Council, where he is very responsive to feedback from his constituents.

If the video above isn't working, here's a link to see a tribute to Shane Victorino.

aloha from Maui - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro - 808 283-0635 - Email me