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

Haiku Maui Hawaii homes for sale ~ Haiku Maui Hawaii land for sale ~ Oceanfront Maui Hawaii for sale

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 Maui home?  Call the HUNTER...

Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -     June 2009

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It's mid summer and it's sizzling hot these days.  If you can get in the water for some fun, you're on the right track.  The June Realtor Caravan for Paia and Haiku had a nice assortment of homes for sale in all prices.

1.    Walk to School, Paia  $390,000.00
- remodeled single story 3BD/1.5BA home near Paia elementary and Doris Todd
- short sale pricing, this one is ready to go and vacant

2.    Country Comfort, Peahi  $575,000.00
- 3BD/2BA home in a quiet setting with a distant ocean view (pictured)
- lots of potential on 3 acres with gently sloping yard and private gulch

3.    Kuau Bayview, Paia  $599,000.00
- 3BD/2BA home with bamboo and cherry wood floors, sunning deck with ocean views
- walk back from the beach, use the outdoor shower and hot tub, pick herbs
in the garden

4.    Rainy Retreat, Haiku  $810,000.00
- very secluded, private residence located at the end of a road and backing
up to a lush gulch
- 2.6 acres with tall mature trees, lots of level ground, tranquil swimming
pool

5.    With Stream, Huelo  $1,095,000.00
- very unique Hawaiian style 2.8 acre property with modern family 3BD/2BA home
- a babbling stream and small waterfalls border the entire eastern boundary, mature mango trees

6   Hilltop Views, Peahi  $1,400,000.00
- gated, private 3 acres on a hilltop with outstanding ocean and mountain views
- incredibly well built custom plantation style 3BD/3BA home with exposed beam ceilings
- enjoy the views from the extra wide wraparound lanai (pictured)

7.     Well Rounded, Huelo  $1,890,000.00
- one-of-a-kind 2BD/3.5BA home with high-end finishes and appliances, consists of 3 "round" rooms
- 2 detached garages with upper suites that also enjoy the views
- quiet country setting on 2.4 acres, private water

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Today is the celebration of the Paia Inn's first anniversary, and the town
of Paia is hosting activities and a beach barbecue.  There's a free stand-up
paddle fun race that starts at Maliko Bay and ends in Paia.  There will be
live Jazz music and a fashion show, and barbecue dinner for $20.  Other
merchants will be offering special deals for shoppers today too.  Check it
out if you can.

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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 country cottage?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your north shore expert.

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

Tweet with me on Twitter.com    @mauihunter

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

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Maui Bus Passes - New Pricing

Starting July 1st, the price of our local bus pass will be going down!

The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced today that changes to the Maui Bus monthly pass system, effective July 1, 2009, will reduce the cost of general All Route monthly bus passes from $45.00 per month to $35.00 per month; reduce the cost of student and senior (55 years and older) All Route monthly bus passes from $40.00 per month to $30.00 per month; and eliminate Single Route and Commuter monthly bus passes.

The All Route monthly bus pass is valid for unlimited rides on all Maui Bus routes including the commuter service. "The changes are intended to streamline the bus pass system, making Maui Bus even more efficient to meet the needs of the County's growing ridership," said Don Medeiros, County of Maui Director of Transportation.

Also effective July 1, 2009, monthly bus passes will be valid for a calendar month, from the first to the last day of the month.  Monthly bus passes will be available for purchase from the 25th of the previous month, and remain on sale until the 10th of each month.  Rides on all Wailuku and Kahului Loops and the Lahaina Villager route are free; single ride fares of $1 are available on Maui Bus' seven other routes: Kihei Villager, Kihei Islander, Upcountry Islander, Haiku Islander, Lahaina Islander, Kaanapali Islander and Napili Islander.

Beginning this Thursday, June 25, the new July 2009 bus passes will be available for purchase:

• From Maui Bus drivers;
• At the Maui County Business Resource Center, in the Maui Mall (mall hours);
• At the Wharf Cinema Center Management Office (weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays).

Maui Bus is a service provided by the County of Maui and operated by Roberts Hawaii. For more information, the public should contact Roberts Hawaii at 871-4838, or the County of Maui Department of Transportation at 270-7511. General bus schedule information can be found on all County buses, and is available online at www.mauicounty.gov/bus.

this was provided by way of a press release from the County of Maui

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro - 808 283-0635 - EMAIL - SEARCH MAUI REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Speechless Sunday - Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you fathers out there.  If you're on Maui, I hope you get in the water today and enjoy the beautiful beaches we have here, and spend time with your family.

Aloha from Maui Hawaii ~ thanks for reading my blog ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ EMAIL ME

Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -         June 2009

It really is HOT HOT HOT in Kula this month - I mean it's on fire!  Summer
time usually means brush fires on Maui, and Kula was the spot on Friday the
19th.

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1.    The Views, Kula  $799,000.00
- bi-coastal views and a stunning natural backdrop, gulch-side privacy
- 2-story 4BD/3BA home a neighborhood of quality homes and spectacular vistas

2.    Too Hot, Kula  $799,000.00
- 3BD/2BA cedar home overlooking protea gardens, comfy country living on 2 acres
- you know this is the best deal of the day when it's already under contract

3.    Tree House, Upper Kula  $840,000.00
- spacious 3BD/3BA Polynesian two story pole house with privacy and views
- meticulously maintained half acre of land with beautiful flowers and foliage

4.    Open Ranchland, Kula  $845,000.00
- 5BD/3.5BA home next to open space, great views, walled and fenced fully
landscaped level half acre
- private master suite on 2nd floor with views from every window

5.   Tropical Lodge, Lower Kula  $2,500,000.00
- breathtaking views from this sprawling 4BD/3.5BA single level home, tastefully
remodeled in 2004
- I could live here, with all the nice use of natural materials, and a pool!

6.    Horse Heaven, Kula  $4,500,000.00
- single level contemporary estate home and state-of-the-art equestrian center on 3.85 acres
- sleek sharp lines, walls of glass, panoramic views, green features, guest quarters

7.    Trophy Home, Lower Kula  $4,700,000.00
- newly constructed palatial home and infinity pool with bi-coastal views, 3 car garage
-  high ceilings, abundant koa and mango wood, slate and wood floors, the finest materials
- 5+ acre estate in a prestigious gated neighborhood

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KULA IS ON FIRE- Gusty winds hampered Maui firefighters in Kula yesterday
afternoon when a fire broke out near King Kekaulike High School.  About 15
acres of a field were affected. The roads were blocked while they battled
the flames with lots of personnel and gear including 2 helicopters
attempting water drops in the windy weather.  No injuries or damage to 
homes were reported.
(Source - Maui News online)

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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 hot deal?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Expert

HOMES FOR SALE IN KULA MAUI

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

Hale Kamaole Resort - Kihei Maui HI

Just in case you are wondering what it's like to take a dip in the pool (the back pool, not the front pool) at Hale Kamaole - now you can experience it for yourself.  Go ahead, take the plunge, just a quick dip.

If you look closely at the beginning you can see KONA watching you

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More about Hale Kamaole:

• Open House at Hale Kamaole
• Hale Kamaole Resort
• IDX SEARCH Hale Kamaole listings

Wordless Wednesday - Take your dog to work day

It's a dog's life on Maui - thanks for reading my Maui blog.

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

Charley Young Beach, Kihei Maui HI 96753

Please enjoy this short movie taken right on the beach in South Maui, in Hawaii.  Listen to the waves and you feel yourself walking along the sand. This beach is located about midway along South Kihei Road. 

Below, to the south, you'll find all 3 Kamaole Beach Parks, before you get to Wailea and Makena.

To the north is Cove Park with the Wailea Canoe Club , and Kalama Beach Park, with the giant whale statue.

If you stay at Maui Vista Condos or Pacific Shores Condos you'll be right across the street from this beach. 

Looking for a Maui condo? For a start you can browse through the Maui condo listings by building name, or by your own search parameters.

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

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Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter     -     June 2009

I apologize that there was no May newsletter, but if you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.  Below are some condo listings that are new in the past month.  Let me know if you want more details and pictures.
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1.     Furnished Studio, North Kihei  $155,000.00
- vacation rentable ground floor unit with ocean view, grassy yard, pool and tennis courts
- priced to sell quickly, don't wait for this one to get away

2.     Cheap Starter, South Kihei  $204,000.00
- great looking remodeled ground floor 2BD/2BA unit, granite counters!
- bank owned property is approved for HomePath Mortgage with 3% DP

3.    Vacation Bargain, South Kihei  $344,000.00
- good price for a 1BD/2BA resort condo that sleeps 4, across from sandy
beach park
- tiled floors, upgraded baths, fully furnished with many beautiful touches

4.    Beachfront Unit, North Kihei  $499,000.00
- beachfront 1BD/1BA vacation condo in a small complex of only 25 units
- popular rental, buyer should honor the many bookings

5.    Best Location, South Kihei  $550,000.00
- ground floor 1BD/1BA vacation condo in popular resort, pool close by
- nice upgrades include maple cabinets, Murphy bed, full size Bosch washer & dryer

6.   Beachfront Location, Kihei  $605,000.00
- ocean and mountain views from this 2BD/2BA unit, with new cabinets, concrete countertops, slate floors
- solar heated lap pool, shuffle board and BBQ area, walk to shopping and dining and movies

7.    Oceanfront Living,  South Kihei  $849,000.00
- successful 2BD/2BA ground floor vacation unit, all new furnishings,
located between 2 beach parks
- private roof top BBQ/entertainment area, oceanfront swimming pool

8.    Fairway Home, Kihei  $999,000.00
- looks and feels like a house, but easy care like a condo, gated community
- brand new single-level 2BD/2BA home with a den and 2 car garage, quality finishes

9.    Developer Special,  Wailea  $1,800,000.00
- tropical beauty and luxury lifestyle await you in this 3BD/3.5BA vacation townhome, with private elevator and attached garage
- open floor plan with high ceilings, recessed lighting, carved doors, travertine floors

10.    Most Expensive, Wailea  $3,695,000.00
- unrivaled amenities and spacious floor plan in this beautifully furnished 2BD/2BA unit with den
- oceanfront complex with concierge, 2 lounges, fitness center, 2 pools/spas, business center and conference room
- owner financing available with 35% down at 5 ¾ interest rate
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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 bank owned condo?  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."

HALE KAMAOLE #150 - OPEN HOUSE

Do you like to visit Open Houses when you travel?  Have you ever found that perfect property by stumbling into an Open House?  What is it about an Open House sign that's so hard to pass up?

Here on Maui you'll see a lot of Open House signs on the south shore, because it's Hawaii and there are so many resort condos for sale.  If you drive up and down South Kihei Road you can have ample opportunities to shop for a vacation condo without an appointment.

Come on by my Open House if you see the sign, and let me know what you think of this fresh new listing at Hale Kamaole Resort - that's right across from Kam III Beach Park.  If you've stayed at Hale Kamaole before, it might even be your favorite South Maui vacation home.  That's what a lot of visitors say when they come through here.

This 1BD/1BA ground-floor ocean view unit is listed at $550,000. because it's the nicest looking 1 bedroom unit in here on the market right now.  The owners have done a great job of upgrading and the pool is just steps away from the back lanai.  Did you know they have solar hot water on all the buildings here at Hale Kamaole?  That helps to keep the monthly maintenance fees down.  For this unit it's only $391/month which covers water and trash, insurance, grounds and pool, basic cable.  All you need is your cell phone and bathing suit!

Search Hale Kamaole active and pending listings right here.

Thanks for reading my Maui blog - I hope you return again.

Looking for a Maui condo?    For a start you can browse through the Maui condo listings by building name, or by your own search parameters. 

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

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I am so glad I live on Maui, and not the Big Island...

Last month we visited the Big Island of Hawaii for a week.  We have a nice time-share unit that we've enjoyed for many many years.  This time we hit a bad week as far as weather goes.  Usually Kona is beautiful and sunny and hot.  Unfortunately the week we were there the normal tradewinds weren't blowing, which causes the VOG (volcanic smog) to build up.  A long stretch of voggy weather was upon us, and you could really see it in the air.  Hey, they can even see it from the Space Shuttle!

Look at these pictures taken from different locations.  At South Point - which is the southernmost part of the United States - you can see the extent of the vog on the slopes of the mountain, which would normally be clear.

In Kona town, the little harbor was sunny, but the vog still persisted on the mountain, as you can see here.  That's a historic site, the 'Ahu 'Ena Heiau which was the state capitol for a few years in the early 1800's.

Don't get me wrong, we love to visit the Big Island because it's so different from Maui.  But it sure was good to fly back home to Maui.  On Maui we don't often feel the effects of the vog from the Big Island.  Most of the time we have perfectly good weather and clear skies.  That vog is reason enough for me to be glad we live where we do.

If you're thinkig about moving to Hawaii - which island to you want to live on?  Let me be your guide to all things Maui.

For more info about buying a home on Maui, please contact  Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro.

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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 vacation home on MAUI?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your north shore expert.

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

Tweet with me on Twitter.com    @mauihunter

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

When you fly to Maui you will probably land at Kahului Airport = OGG

For more info about buying on Maui, please contact your favorite REALTOR® - Georgina M. Hunter R(S)

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