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...]

Question from a Client: Are Trade Winds a Property Feature?

WindFarm

The other day, I was discussing trade winds (trades for short) with a prospect. His wife wanted to make sure the house or condo was situated to feel the trade winds. People often use the term to describe the beautiful ocean breezes that Hawaii is known for.  The term actually has a formal … [Read more...]

Maui Weather Forcasts

You can not trust most Maui (probably all of Hawaii) weather forecasts from big weather service providers!I take a quick look at weather areas on my Google home page. Today it shows Kihei, HI as RAINING for the next 3 days! It is sunny outside and the birds are singing. Mooshie's praying mantis … [Read more...]

Winter Storms

No one thinks that Maui could have winter. Well today we had "Maui winter". I could not see across the street. It was raining so hard and the winds were blowing the rain sideways. We lost power about 8:30 am. Peter went to Kahului to get food and ice. He got what he needed about the time … [Read more...]

Winter’s coming to Maui

People often believe that Hawaii is warm and pleasant at all times. Some people think our summers are too hot. The truth is that we do have slight seasonal differences. So how do I know that winter is here?There have been reported whale sightings. Peak whale season is Dec 15-March15. We are busy … [Read more...]

Hurricane Flossie…waiting

The first time I ever came to Hawaii, I lived through Hurricane Ewa (1983). My luggage was in Maui and I was in Waikiki. We lost power for a few hours. I had just bought my timeshare that the next day I heard had some damage and that the swimming pool was filled with sand. Fast forward to today. … [Read more...]