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17 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 28 2010 09:48PM
I love this beautiful flower arrangement that was a total surprise for me yesterday! They were delivered to the office at Jim Sanders Realty in Paia Maui HI.
They are from some happy buyer clients who just bought their first home on Maui - not their first home, but their first Maui home.
Those are bird of paradise flowers at the top, and huge orange lilies with freesia below, and some green ti leaves and bamboo to fill in the back. Wasn't that sweet of them!?
I'm happy to help anyone buy a home on Maui if they're going to send me flowers like this...
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10 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 23 2010 09:11PM
Aloha from Maui. "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals."
3 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 22 2010 07:55PMWordless Wednesday - Pilale Bay, Haiku Maui HI 96708
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16 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 21 2010 10:10PM
Building a home on Maui - getting started
Thinking about building a home on Maui? It's smart to do your homework and meet with some builders before you make any solid plans. Shopping around for a contractor that you can work with will be to your advantage. A good contractor will not only get your house built, but they can help with the permitting process which can sometimes be challenging to Maui newcomers.
Here on Maui we have plenty of builders and general contractors who can build your dream house or even a condo development or a 5-star hotel! What are you planning on building? How soon do you want to move in? What's your budget? If you know the answers to these questions then call around and ask what these builders can do for YOU.
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2 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 21 2010 09:49PM
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11 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 18 2010 10:02PM
The gardenias are in bloom, so you know it's springtime in Hawaii. I always look forward to the beautiful rich scent of gardenias because it reminds me of when we first moved here in April 1980. The gardenias were everywhere upcountry! Since then we have planted many of our own. They are pretty easy to start from cuttings.
This second flower I just encountered for the first time and I have no idea what it is. Do you?
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15 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 15 2010 10:37PM
Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter - April 2010
Last week there was a Realtor Caravan for the Wailea Ekahi Resort development. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, it's one of the first condo developments in Wailea, back in the 70's. There are about three hundred units on 33 oceanfront acres, adjoining Keawakapu Beach. The beautiful manicured grounds, 4 swimming pools and a beachfront pool pavillion add to the enjoyment for all owners and guests. This complex is a vacation resort which allows short term rentals, and bookings are pretty solid here. Pets are allowed, which is not common in a Maui resort property.All of these fine vacation condos were featured on the Caravan.
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2 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 15 2010 12:29AM
Maui Health Care Options Update - Heart Surgeon Praised Have you heard about a catheter ablation? Well as we all get older, it's something we will hear about. It's a procedure that treats patients with irregular heartbeats, or atrial fibrillaton, to prevent blood clotting and possible strokes. As an alternative to oral medications, the results are much better, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Doctors use a small catheter and radio-frequency energy to burn away small pieces of tissue that triggers the irregular heartbeats. The good news is that here on Maui you can receive this procedure from a couple of experts in the field... Dr. Mark Schwab, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and Dr. Koonlawee Nademanee, a world renowned physician. The Maui Memorial Medical Center (our Maui hospital) has invested a lot of money to pilot this project, and may be only the 2nd or 3rd hospital in this country besides Los Angeles that is conducting catheter ablations. Dr. Nademanee performs the surgery on a regular basis at 3 locations in Los Angeles, and has trained other physicians in London, Japan and Thailand. He has been visiting Maui for about 16 years to work with Dr. Schwab on a variety of cardiac patients, and to conduct research. The cutting-edge procedures have had a positive effect on patients as well as the staff at the hospital here. Heart function is increased, and risk of death is substantially decreased after the 2 hour surgery. Now Maui residents and part-time residents have a great new option. Read more in the Maui News online.
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8 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 13 2010 07:42PMTesting testing, 1 - 2 - 3
I'm doing a test to see if this shows up on my Facebook page without any problems.
It's an older video I made before I got my Flip camera, so it's not Hi-Def. 50 seconds of tropical delights.
The music is from my nephew in Canada who has become a local phenom lately... you can find him on Facebook too. Check out Andrew Hunter on Facebook.
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14 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 09 2010 07:11PMWailea Kialoa Neighborhood Street View - YouTube video
If a picture is worth 1,000 words then I hope this little 1 minute movie will tell you how wonderful the Wailea Kialoa gated neighborhood looks. Wailea Kialoa consists of about 80 good sized lots with very nice 1 and 2 story luxury homes, mostly built in the 80's and 90's. Many of these upscale homes have pools and wonderful ocean views. Prices are down and now is a good time to be buying.
Currently there are 7 Active and Pending listings in our Maui MLS, ranging in price from $950,000 - $3,350,000. All 4 of the lowest priced homes for sale are pending, which tells you that it's a very popular neighborhood and there are buyers ready and able to purchase into this Wailea community. Wailea Kialoa is adjacent to the Wailea Pualani and Wailea Kai neighborhoods. Wailea is a master planned community, a well loved resort destination, integral to helping Maui be the "Best Island in the World".
Please join me for a quick drive through Wailea Kialoa and let me know what you think...
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4 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 09 2010 05:22PM
Thanks to Noelle and John for making this great list of points for sellers to understand.
This may seem a bit harsh but it is just plain speaking honest commentary regarding my experience as a buyer's agent. The statements below are taken directly from the comments and behaviors of buyers viewing homes for sale. It not meant to be negative but rather is meant to give sellers a bit of a look into the buyer's head. A chance to see things from the buyer's perspective without the candy coating we agents typically put on things.
10) Leave your "friendly" dog roaming free inside the house when you know we are coming to see it.
Not all buyers are dog people.
Many whether they are dog people or not will actually be scared of your dog.
I have had clients refuse to go into homes because the dog was out. Or they go in but don't stay long because the dog is either scared of them or overly friendly. It's hard to pay attention to a home when your nether regions are being inspected by Fido.
If the buyers are true dog people they are going to focus on the dog not on the house.
Trust me I have seen it happen.
One way or the other your pet has effectively distracted the buyer from looking at your home.9) Leave something aromatic cooking in the crock pot for your dinner that night
Not all buyers are going to be fans of your food choices. In fact if it is particularly aromatic and something the buyer's don't care for, they are likely to ask me if I think the smell will come out or leave quickly because they don't like the smell.
They were so focused on your food choice they didn't look at your house.8) Keep photos of your family up throughout the house
Guess what, buyers are going to look at your family photos to try to figure out who you are, do they know you, how many kids do you have?
Guess what they are not doing? Looking at your house.
7) Keep all your nick knacks out
I know they are precious to you but honestly they are distracting to the buyer. Instead of looking at the fabulous mantle the buyer will be looking at all the items on the mantel. As with family photos, buyers will often comment on these items trying to form opinions on who you, the sellers, are rather than focusing on the home.
Pack them up in boxes so you have one less thing to do later on moving day.
6) Make it difficult for me to show your house
I know selling your home is a pain, that you have a life and the appointment time I'm suggesting might not fit into your schedule.
But, hey I have a buyer that wants to look at your house.
You want to sell your house right?
Know what happens when you can't make that appointment time work? The buyer goes and looks at other houses that are available to see at that time. Do buyers reschedule to see your house at a later date? Often times not. Many buyers find another home that they like or are just not interested in going back to see one they couldn't see right away. I am not saying that you have to turn your life completely upside down and backwards. I am just saying that if our appointment time does not work for you don't be surprised when we don't reschedule. The buyer is likely to have moved on.5) To continue on the pet theme, leave your cat roaming free throughout the house with a note by the front door stating "Please do not let the cat out".
You are setting up a stressful rather than relaxing situation for the potential buyer and for me the buyers agent. Buyers are forced to dash in and out of doors rather than wander freely throughout the home and property. They miss out on the opportunity to call back into the house to their spouse or partner that "they have got to come see this garden, bbq area, hot tub etc" because they had to shut the door so the cat didn't get out. If they do get wrapped up in looking at the house and forget to shut doors I have to remind them instead of pointing out the features and benefits of your property. You just made me the nagging hall monitor instead of the helpful agent. When your pet does manage a jail break, as I swear 99% of them do, I am forced to give chase to Houdini the Wonder Kitty. Meanwhile my buyers are cooling their heals either irritated that we are off schedule or more likely worried that you are going to be mad if we don't catch your pet and get them back inside your home.
Again the focus has been shifted away from your home.
4) Don't replace burned out light bulbs or use low wattage bulbs.
Yes I know it's only the laundry room, a closet or the spare bedroom you never use but guess what? The buyer wants to see these spaces and when the buyer can't see it they can't form an opinion. Use a good high watt bulb that appropriatley lights the space. While the lower wattage bulb will save on your electric bill it will also make for a dark space. Dark spaces do not impress buyers. I will typically bring a flash light to help out when a bulb is out but it is still not the same as having a working bulb with the appropriate wattage to light the room to the best benefit. Buyers will focus on the burned out bulb instead of the space. Is it just the bulb? Is there something wrong with the fixture? If the bulb is dim buyers will focus on how dark the space is instead of how useful it might be.
Don't give them a chance to wonder and worry just replace the bulb and show off the assests of your home in the "best light".
3) Close all the curtains and turn off all the lights
When we walk into the house instead of immediately noticing the great things about the house we are going to be fumbling around looking for light switches. It is likely that either I or one of the buyers may stub a toe on a hall table trying to find the switch. Buyers are hesitant to enter dark areas. In a home that is dark the buyers tend to follow me around as I turn lights on instead of lingering in various rooms to focus on what they might like about a room. They feel more like they are intruding and less like they are welcome. Instead of paying attention to the homes benefits they worry about whether they remembered to turn a light off as they left a room. They also don't get as much of my attention because instead of being able to answer their questions about whether or not the fridge is included or what the square footage of the lot is I am running around opening and shutting drapes and turning light switches on and off.
I know it may not be practical to leave all the drapes open and all the lights on all the time. At least leave the drapes open on the windows with the best views and leave a few lights on so we can find our way around the house. If it was on when we got there I will leave it on when we depart. If it was off I will turn it off. Please at least leave the porch light on. I do carry a flashlight but it is just not the same as pulling up to a home with a welcoming porch light on.
2) Turn the heat down
I know especially if you have already moved out that you would like to save on that energy bill but if it is colder in your house than it is outside buyers don't want to linger. They don't get a warm cozy feeling from your home. They just feel cold and that feeling transfers to an emotional opinion of your home. If you can't keep the heat all the way up at least keep it at 55 so we are comfortable in our coats and for heaven sake if you are going to turn the heat down don't expect us to take our shoes off, leave some shoe covers.
One of the quickest ways to drive a potential buyer out of your house is to make them view a cold house in stocking feet. It is hard to admire the spacious kitchen when your feet are being flash frozen by the cold tile floors.
1) Stay in your home while we are showing it
This is the BEST most SURE FIRE way to make a large majority of buyers uncomfortable. Buyers don't even come close to paying attention to the features and benefits of a home if you are there. They are so nervous about offending you and so uncomfortable looking at your home while you sit in your living room or worse follow them around that they rush through. They will tell you thanks for letting them look and dash out. Upon leaving they can't begin to tell me if they noticed what colors the wall were, if there was carpet in the living room or if they liked the kitchen or not.
What they do tell me is "That was uncomfortable", "I don't like looking at homes when the seller is there" and "Can you make sure the seller will be gone at the next one, if they are there I don't want to see it"
Leave, even if you go sit in your car, take a walk around the block or dash over to your neighbors, just leave. The buyer will stay longer and pay more attention to your home then if you are there. If they are interested in your home and have questions I will call your agent and ask. Think about it. Would you feel comfortable wandering through someone's master bedroom and checking out the closet space while they were sitting in the living room?
If the buyers fall in love with you home and decide to make an offer there will likely come a time where they will want to meet you and discuss your home at length and in detail with you. Typically buyer's and seller's agents are more than happy to set up this meeting. It is just not the first time the buyers are viewing your home.
Again, Please keep in mind these statements are meant to be helpful to sellers and give them a chance to look at things from the buyer's perspective. These are just some of the things that may not typically be thought of as a big deal but do in fact distract buyers focus.
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6 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 09 2010 03:12PM
People sometimes ask "Why is Maui property so expensive?"
.... Because it's worth it!
Just keeping you all updated on the real estate market in Makena Maui... a fabulous luxury home sold yesterday after 218 days on market:
4472 Makena Road, Kihei Maui Hawaii 96753
Original list price was $38,000,000. Sale price of $19,850,000. ALL CASH
That's about half price! How can you go wrong with that?
What makes this Maui property worth it?
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17 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 08 2010 09:31PM
Wordless Wednesday - Gold in them hills! Maui Gold that is.
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24 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 07 2010 11:20PMKe Alii Ocean Villas - Kihei Maui HI 96753
Welcome home to Ke Alii Ocean Villas, a new development by Towne Island Homes, on Maui's south shore in the beach town of Kihei. Located just about a block from Kamaole I Beach Park, this new development is selling brand new units, and there are still some buildings waiting to get started. It's also walking distance to shops and restaurants, a gas station and convenience store. Enjoy beatiful sunsets year round. KIHEI MAUI MAP
Ke Alii Ocean Villas is comprised of 15 buildings, of 2 and 3 stories, a clubhouse and infinity pool, all on 15+ acres. Spacious 2 and 3 bedroom designs range in size from 1,200 - 1,900 sf with open floor plans. All units come with a large private lanai, a single car garage, 2 full baths and a kitchen with granite counters and GE stainless steel appliances. Dramatic high ceilings and 8 foot entry doors give a feeling of luxury. Maintenance fees are about $450-$550/month. 3-story buildings have elevators. Zoning regulations make these condos not suitable for short term rentals, but they can be enjoyed as primary or secondary residences. YES you can have pets here!
The developer models are staged beautifully to help buyers imagine how they can decorate with a tropical flair.
Owning a home at Ke Alii Ocean Villas will cost you upwards of $500,000. There have been 16 sales in the past 6 months ranging from $510,000 to $723,000.
Our Maui MLS has 23 active and pending listings at this time.
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7 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 07 2010 01:34AM
Haiku Maui HI homes for sale - 22 West Kuiaha Road
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5 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 05 2010 10:21PM
KUAU BAYVIEW - PAIA MAUI HI 96779
If you're familiar with the north shore of Maui then you probably already know about this neighborhood, Kuau Bayview. It was developed in the 1990's on the mauka side of Hana Highway, and the first homes were sold in the summer of 1996 for about $200,000 - $250,000. The development was done by A&B Hawaii. It consists of about 90 single family homes in Phase I. We don't know when phase II will happen, but it will extend this subdivision further mauka.
What is Kuau Bayview like? Most homes are 3BD/2BA with an attached garage and about 1,200 -1,500 sf of interior space. One and 2 stories. There are some 4BD/3BA homes. Ohanas are not allowed in Kuau Bayview. Lot sizes are about 6,500 sf, give or take 500 sf. There are sidewalks and paved driveways! Those sidewalks will take you right into downtown Paia in about 2 blocks.
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YES, you can see Paia bay from here. In fact, some homes have white water views and you can check the surf before heading to the beach. Homes with ocean views will bring a higher sale price.
What's sold in Kuau Bayview? This is one of the most popular Paia neighborhoods, because the homes have nice curb appeal, and are priced within range of the average Maui buyer. Recent sales in here have been in the $500,000's. Since April 1 2009 there have been 3 closings, and 2 were cash buyers. At the peak, the highest price ever paid in here was $830,000. There were only ever a handful that sold over $740,000.
What's for sale in Kuau Bayview now? Would you believe there are 4 listings, and 3 of those are already Pending? They are priced between $555,000 - $665,000. As I said, it's a popular subdivision on the north shore of Maui. Who buys these homes? Windsurfers, surfers, kiteboarders, newlyweds, young families, retired people and just about anyone who can.
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6 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 05 2010 08:45PMSpeechless Sunday - a 42 second slice of heaven - video taken from room 544 at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, Wailea Maui HI
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7 comments • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 04 2010 05:39PM
Kula Maui Hi - Kulamanu subdivision info and market update
Where: located off Lower Kimo Drive in Kula Maui HI. Lower Kimo Drive connects from Kekaulike Highway above to Kula Highway below. This neighborhood is at about the 2,000 ft elevation. There is only 1 entrance to the neighborhood.
When: Kulamanu was developed about 15 years ago, and many homes have been built starting in the mid to late 1990's. Some are undergoing construction, and there are also vacant lots still available to build, at really great prices compared to past years. It's not too late to build your own dream home here.
What: Including Jacaranda Ridge, about 125 house lots are found in Kulamanu. Lot sizes are usually about 10,000 sf, and run as large as 22,000 sf. This development is on a pretty steep slope, making for some incredible views from almost all the sites. I'm talking about bicoastal views here, north shore and south shore, with the West Maui mountains in between. Many of these homes are situated far above the neighboring roof tops so you won't have to worry about your views ever being spoiled. Be prepared to spend a fair amount for ground work if you're buying a lot, as the ground is rocky making digging challenging.
Kulamanu has been created to ensure a quality neighborhood for many years to come. There are CC&R's and design guidelines that make this community look uniform and tidy. You can visit the Kulamanu website for up to date news and events.
What's for sale now in Kulamanu?
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1 comment • Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales • April 04 2010 05:16PMYouTube video - Maui's Ho'okipa Beach Park and a monk seal sighting
I made this little movie a few months ago and have neglected to post it here and spread the word. Now that I have a few minutes, here we go.
It's just a short 2 minute movie with lots of big waves, beach scenes, and other north shore Maui stuff that you see any old day here in paradise. I spent a lot of time editing and adding music, to make your viewing experience better, so please take a quick look.
I used a FLIP video for the footage, and MacBook Pro i-Movie for the editing
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