Maui Blog - Georgina M. Hunter R(S): November 2009

 Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -     November 2009

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The November Realtor Caravan for the north shore had a lot of great offerings in the $700,000 price range.  If you've been following the Maui real estate market, you'll see there are some good deals right now.  Let me know if any of these are what you're looking for.

1.    White and Bright, Kuau  $599,000.00
- 3BD/2BA home with rock walls and mature tropicals, well planned
neighborhood, walk to shops and dining
- fresh new look, stainless appliances, white cabinets in kitchen and baths, wood floors

2.   Small but Sweet, Huelo  $720,000.00 (pictured)
- artsy and cute 1BD/1BA country cottage, tropical gardens and water features, bamboo gazebo
- tranquillity and privacy in a sea of green jungle on Maui's north shore
- 2.4 acres, ocean views  from the terraced building site for main house

3.    End of the Road, Haiku  $725,000.00 (pictured)
- almost 3 acre parcel with 2 well separated homes, next to forest reserve
- Chalet style 4BD/3BA main house with remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, big views
- cottage is small but could be made larger, large lawns and mature trees

4.    Green Thumb, Haiku  $725,000.00
- 2 ranch style homes with large covered lanais, total makeover needed
- very extensive covered greenhouse/growing area, good for orchids and nursery
- nice gently sloping 2 acres with mature fruit trees and flowering vines

5.    Old and New,  Paia  $750,000.00
- combination of old plantation construction and new Balinese studio cottage
- close walking proximity to beaches, shopping and dining, all things Paia
- a charming Maui lifestyle can be yours, including the mango tree

6.    Sunset Views, Haiku  $962,300.00 (pictured)
- nice secluded setting with ocean and mountain views, overlooks a lush gulch
- 4BD/4BA 2-story home with plenty of lanais, tiled floors and open beam ceilings
- detached studio would make a great work out room or yoga retreat

7.    Country Estate,  Haiku  $1,203,000.00
- come and enjoy your manicured 2 acres in a cool upcountry setting
- 4BD/3BA main house with 3-car garage, detached 2-car garage with dog kennel
- cute 2BD cottage is well away from main house, koi pond

8.    Maui Country Club, Spreckelsville  $4,500,000.00
- beautiful Hans Rieke 5BD/5BA custom home on the fairway, with 3 car garage, caretakers quarters
- unbelievably well-built, exotic woods featured throughout, solar hot
water, back-up power system
- huge lot is almost an acre with mature landscaping, backyard swimming
pool, spa and gazebo

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The first big winter swells have arrived on Maui, and big wave surfers have
already been ripping it up at the JAWS surf break in Peahi.  More
storm-generated large waves were expected this weekend and next week.

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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 home near JAWS?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your north shore expert.

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

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

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

I am very thankful for the sun, the rain, and the wind for providing us with ample energy and water to live and grow.

Maui off grid homes.

Georgina M. Hunter (RS) e-Pro ~ call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

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

I GOT MY FIRST MACBOOK!

I am so stoked that I have a new MacBook Pro finally.  I have wanted one for a long time but kept putting it off.  Well I hinted to my dear hubby that I wanted one for my birthday, and wouldn't you know it... now it's REALLY happened.

It's not really that much different that using a PC, but it seems to be a lot smoother.  It sure does start up faster, which I can appreciate.  (Of course just wait a few years until I have it clogged up with thousands of pictures and documents.)  I like the searching feature that "stacks" things up for easy viewing.  I really love the backlit keyboard - where have you been all my life!?

Okay, so am I using the MacBook to write this post?  NO... still stuck in the past and using what's comfortable.  I need to get a few more items still, so have been using both PC and Mac side by side.  I hope to toss this PC aside soon and be totally Mac!

I'm really looking forward to learning all the great features that come with my new MacBook.  I may be absent for a few days, and you know why - I will be watching a lot of tutorials and playing around.

Please feel free to offer some advice for this Mac newbie!

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I took this snapshot at a home for sale in Huelo, Haiku Maui.  The 2 acre residential listing is probably overpriced, but it had some nice features like this pond with fountain.  I'm currently using it for the wallpaper on my desktop.  If you're looking for a nice home on Maui, let's connect.

HAIKU MAUI HOMES FOR SALE ~ MAUI HOMES FOR SALE WITH POOLS ~ HAIKU MAUI LAND FOR SALE

Aloha from Maui and thanks for reading My Maui Blog

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -         November 2009

The Realtor Caravan for the Kula area was small this month, but had a nice range of listings.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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1.    Brand New, Kula  $514,900.00
- 600 sf 2BD/2BA residential condo cottage on large lot, extensive rock
walls
- completely insulated, lots of windows and skylights, maple and tile
floors, views

2.    Probate Sale, Upper Kula  $725,000.00
- half acre lot with a 3BD/2BA home with attached garage, lofted ceilings,
fireplace
- bi-coastal views from home and large deck, could use some updating

3.    Trophy Property, Lower Kula  $999,000.00
- 2BD/1BA home, large capacity septic system, two fenced pastures, exotic
plants and fruit orchard
- several fantastic terraced building sites for a main home, rock walls
- 6 acres with breathtaking, panoramic ocean, outer island, and mountain
views

4.   Heavenly Grove,  Kula  $2,300,000.00
- gated 3.6 acre compound fit for a king and queen, historically significant
estate property
- 5 buildings include 3 dwellings, an oversized garage, and a 2-story AG building
- rolling lawns, mature tropicals, Hawaiian lava rock walls, meandering walkways
- organic orchard with avocado and citrus trees, two dramatic waterfalls

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Did you know that Kula is ranked as the wealthiest zip code on Maui?
According to Pacific Business News Book of Lists, Kula ranks higher than any other zip code on Maui.  With a population of about 8,000 people, they say the average household income is about $96,000. and the average home value is just over $1,000,000.
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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 historic property in Kula?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Expert

Search all land and residential listings on my website... www.eastmaui.com
Follow me on Twitter .... I'm @mauihunter

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

Please enjoy this view while deciding whether or not to go for a canoe ride.

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Maui Real Estate Q & A - What's Mauka and Makai?

When reading listing remarks for Maui properties for sale, you might come across the terms MAUKA and MAKAI.  What do they mean, and what does it have to do with real estate?

You know how you would direct somebody to the north or south, and to east or west... well here in Hawaii we also direct people to mauka or makai.

MAUKA - this refers to the mountain, in the direction of the mountain or land mass.

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MAKAI - this refers to the sea (Kai), in the direction of the sea or ocean.

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So whether a home is on the makai side of the street, or the mauka side of the street can make a big difference.  Makai of the highway will generally be more expensive real estate, because it's closer to the ocean. 

Search all Maui properties for sale ~ Oceanfront Maui properties for sale

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Aloha from Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

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Other related posts:

Maui Real Estate Q & A - What's an Ohana?

What's a Residential Condo?

DOM - Days on Market

Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter     -     November 2009

What's selling and what isn't selling these days?  As this newsletter
focuses on the new listings each month, it's interesting to see that there
are quite a few of them already under contract.  Here's a synopsis of which
new Kihei and Wailea condo listings are already selling.

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1.     Southpointe at Waiakoa, North Kihei  $154,900.00
- bank owned 2BD/1.5BA condo in a quiet location within the complex
- well maintained ground floor corner unit with recently remodeled kitchen

2.     Haleakala Gardens, North Kihei  $185,000.00
- large floor plan 2BD/2BA unit with open beam ceilings, AC, solar powered ventilation
- it's a short sale and it claims to be the lowest price in this complex

3.    Kihei Villages III, North Kihei  $189,000.00
- 2BD/1.5BA ground floor condo with paved fenced yard and extra storage, 2 parking stalls
- pet friendly complex and NOT a short sale or bank owned

4.    Haleakala Gardens, North Kihei  $209,900.00
- bank owned 3BD/2BA upstairs corner unit, eligible for HomePath mortgage
with 3% down payment
- laminate flooring, vaulted ceiling, upgraded kitchen

5.    Maui Vista, South Kihei  $219,000
- ground floor 1BD/1BA vacation rental condo with 3 pools, 6 tennis courts, BBQ area
- lovely garden views, furnished, across the street from Charley Young Beach

6.   Island Surf, Central Kihei  $298,000.00
- 1BD/1BA penthouse unit with ocean views, pet friendly vacation complex
- beautiful remodel includes wood ceilings, updated bathroom, track lighting

7.    Hale Kamaole, South Kihei  $399,900.00
- front row 1BD/1BA vacation condo with big ocean views, quick beach access
- corner unit with extra windows could use some TLC and updating

8.    Kamaole Nalu, South Kihei  $425,000.00
-  leasehold 2BD/2BA vacation condo with amazing ocean views
- walk to beaches, restaurants and shops from this beachfront building

9.    Grand Champions, Wailea  $549,000.00
- large immaculate 2BD/2BA furnished corner unit with garden view lanai, tiled floors
- swimming pool and tennis courts, Wailea Blue course next door

10.    Wailea Ekahi II, Wailea  $649,900.00
- listen to the waves from this 1BD/1BA vacation condo that's close to the beach
- ground floor unit with large tiled lanai, nice garden view, king size bed

11.    Ke Alii Ocean Villas, South Kihei  $790,000
- 2BD/2BA top floor corner unit, closest building to the ocean, not a vacation rental
-brand new construction across from Kamaole I Beach Park

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Kihei High School  - The much anticipated environmental impact statement for
a new high school in Kihei is now moving forward.  The plan is to build a
1,650-student facility on 77 acres mauka of the Piilani Highway at the
intersection of Kulanihakoi Street in North Kihei.  In addition to
completing a draft EIS, the project will also need funding and rezoning.
The school will have a gymnasium, football and track stadium, ball fields
and tennis courts.  It hopes to be the first high school in the state to be
certified as an energy efficient building under LEED standards.

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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 vacation home in Kihei?
Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your South Maui Specialist.

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

This just came to my email inbox and I thought it was worth sharing.

The Parrot
 
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious, and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music, and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.
 
Finally, John was fed up, and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird, and put him in the freezer.
 
For a few minutes, the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.
 
The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said to John, 'I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.'
 
John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. Just as he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, 'May I ask what the turkey did?'
 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Aloha from Maui and thanks for reading My Maui Blog.

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With little time for blogging lately I find myself posting pictures of Maui views.  While having lunch with a client in North Kihei, I snapped this one.  I'm looking forward to doing some real blogging again.

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 Taken while showing property in Wailua Maui, Hawaii - on a a rainy day.

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Aloha from Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

If you're buying or selling a home on Maui, these service provider numbers will come in handy.  Print this up and keep it close.

Maui Real Estate - Utility Changeover Phone Numbers

Maui Electric  871-9777  

Water Dept.  270-7730  

Gas Co.  877-6577 or

Maui Gas Service  244-2022  

Hawaiian Telcom  808 643-3456  

Maui News  242-6363  

Oceanic Time Warner Cable - 871-7303  

Trash pick up  270-7452  

Haiku trash pick up 572-7272

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ Jim Sanders Realty Inc. ~ Paia MAUI HI 96779

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This is so cute I just have to pass it on.  We had a dog scare today when Kona ran off and went missing.  She was having the time of her life visiting all the dogs in the neighborhood!  With help from the neighbors we got her back and had a good laugh.