New Listing – Homes For Sale in Kihei, Maui

House For Sale -- Kihei, HI

Today I put up a new listing in the heart of Kihei.  I'll be holding open houses on:Tuesday, December 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday, December 22 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.Flexible living in the heart of Kihei! Large home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs and a spacious 2/2 'ohana … [Read more...]

Maui Luxury Open House: Saturday 11/3 2850 Kamaile Pl, Wailuku

Outside View From Entranceway, 2850 Kamaile Street, Wailuku, HI 96793

The Details Where: 2850 Kamaile Pl, Wailuku  -  Top of the hill in Wailuku Country Estates. See map below. When: Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm The Home: This is a custom-designed 5,500 sq ft luxury home with an Ohana  that most people would be happy to call home!  It … [Read more...]

Client Requests a Waterfall

Recently I had a request for a property with a waterfall.  Not a man built waterfall but a REAL waterfall.   I scanned descriptions and it is sometimes hard to tell if the waterfall is ON the property or near the property. Here are some of the properties that I found. Haiku Properties Home … [Read more...]

August 2012: Maui Real Estate Sales Experience Summer Slow Down

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It looks like Real Estate decided to take the summer off! It is normally our slowest time so this is not a big surprise. Over the year, median prices are up 13-19% while average prices are down 15-20%. What do you think is causing that? The bottom is past; people are willing to pay more while … [Read more...]

Keller Williams Receives Prestigious Buyers and Sellers Awards from J.D. Power and Associates

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Highest Overall Satisfaction For Home Buyers and Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate FirmsKeller Williams received the highest numerical score among full service real estate firms for home buyers and home sellers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Home Buyer/Seller … [Read more...]

Keller Williams eEdge Profile – Getting to 100%

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I am our Keller Williams' eEdge ambassador for the Hawaii offices.   That means that I help other agents learn the new technology that KW puts out and assist in training them to use it.Here is a FAQ - How do I get to 100% on my Keller Williams eEdge Profile? 2 TipsFill in all the fields.Fill in … [Read more...]

Maui Property Taxes 2012

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A question that is often asked is  "How much will I pay for Maui property taxes?"  Property taxes in Maui are paid in 2 installments a year. In most cases, if you have a mortgage, taxes will be paid by mortgage holder. Properties in Maui are reassessed every year.  The assessments are usually … [Read more...]

5 Things I Learned From My Uncle Bob

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Last week  I flew back to Minnesota to be with family and honor the life of my godfather - my Uncle Bob. Robert C. Becklin was the eldest of 7 children. Uncle Bob was a recognized political figure and businessman in and around my hometown of Cambridge.  He and Aunt Joyce, his wife of 64 years, … [Read more...]

Open House and Birthday Party at 2850 Kamaile Place

Kathy's Birthday Party at 2850 Kamaile Pl

Last Friday night, I had a most spectacular Birthday celebration! About 45 of my friends joined me at my beautiful listing at 2850 Kamaile Place in Wailuku Country Estates. It is really a home made for entertainment. The kids were swimming in the pool, running the length of the upper lot, making … [Read more...]

June 2012: Maui Real Estate Trends Up

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Up, Up and Sideways Just take a quick look at this snapshot for Maui Real Estate Trends for June 2012. Sales are up for both condos and houses. Prices are up for both condos and houses. Days on market is still a mixed bag that is strongly influenced by number of SLOW Short Sales. The Market is … [Read more...]