Top 10 Reasons You Must Attend TEDxMaui 2013

563625_472308176144394_61178197_n

This is my ticket.  I wouldn't miss TEDxMaui 2013 this Sunday and I hope you can join me!  There are still tickets left so don't miss out; last year they sold out. For me, last year it was definitely one of the highlights of my year. With over 20 presenters this year, it will surely be an exciting … [Read more...]

2012 Year In Review

Celebration

When Facebook decided that they could give me the top 20 items for the year, I realized that my Christmas card often serves as a collection but that didn't quite get done this year.   Can you tell that I love living in Maui!Our almost annual trip to California Wine Country in January.   Great … [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...]

Maui Property Taxes 2012

tax

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...]

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...]

Maui REALTOR Kathy Becklin talks about Grow Some Good

Maui News Article on Kathy Becklin and Grow Some Good 2012-06-02

Last week, I was featured in the Kahiau column that highlights REALTORS who are giving back to the community.  I've stressed many times that part of living in Maui is having the spirit of volunteerism.  This is one of the activities that I do to give back!   Grow Some Good supports educational … [Read more...]

Kihei High School – Isn’t it time?

Download the entire EIS (Be patient!)

I have a busy day ahead but at the prompting of a friend (thanks Laura) decided to make time to submit a testimonial to support moving forward with Kihei High School Plans. This is a review of the draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement). I have not reviewed the entire 738 page Draft EIS but my … [Read more...]

Great Place To Volunteer – Training Feb 6,7

Sanctuary Volunteer

I've been  a volunteer with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary for about 5 years now.  It is fun, people are great and I love learning about whales, turtles, coral reefs, water quality and sharing with others!<--If you are interested click on the image to see the … [Read more...]

Flash Mob @ Ka’aanapali Beach

Maui visitors don't realize how many people and kids are learning and practicing hula here. It's not limited to the resort shows; people everywhere know how to hula. It is truly an art - and one that I still want to learn! Enjoy. … [Read more...]

Question From a Client: Is this the Wet or Dry side of Haiku?

Rainy_Side_Haiku

When I was asked this question, many weeks ago about all I could answer is that the town "Pauwela" means "Pau" means finished or end and "Wela" means hot. I knew that it is much wetter toward Hana but is there a real line? My Google searches showed nothing. Last week a friend gave me a copy … [Read more...]