Maui Real Estate - Live Where Others Vacation
This morning I got up early to work, learn and play at Noho'ana Farm. This taro farm is located in Waikapu in Central Maui. Hōkūao Pellegrino and his family have been living on their kuleana land in Waikapū, the first ahupua’a of Na Wai ‘Eha, for over 150 years. I know Hōkūao and his … [Read more...]
It is an absolutely gorgeous morning in Maui as this photo taken from my front lanai. It is hard to believe that we are in a state of emergency! It appears that the worst is over as they have lowered advisory. We spent much of a sleepless night monitoring and sharing news and hearing sirens go … [Read more...]
Last weekend, I went out to the opening event for Ho'ole'a Terrace at Kehalani in Wailuku. Truffle helped me make this short video. These are 2 and 3 bedroom units with prices starting $232,000. Contact me if you'd like more real information or see the glitzy developer's website. … [Read more...]
Maui Real Estate Market Trends February 2009Early each month, I look through our local paper for the latest real estate news. I get a kick out of the media's assessment of "the numbers". Usually the media takes numbers out of context and exaggerates them to have perceived value to the reader. … [Read more...]
I recently created this video of our South Maui Sustainability group helping Kihei Elementary 2nd grade teacher Alana Kaopuiki create a school garden. Enjoy!Aloha! … [Read more...]
Makena Landing SunsetOriginally uploaded by Peter Liu PhotographyAloha! Last night my husband Peter saw a great sunset being painted and ran out to capture it. Afterward he sent out this beautiful photo on Twitter. He commented that it will it generate lots of hate mail from friends and family … [Read more...]
As a core member of South Maui Sustainability, we are always looking for ways to educate and inform people on sustainability issues. Visitors are always shocked by the costs of our food here. But when you think that 99% of it is shipped or air-shipped to the islands, it is amazing that it … [Read more...]
Recently an old boss of mine contacted me and asked the following questions:Can I ask you some questions about your thought process and decisions in HI? I’m thinking in the back of my mind about having a place in HI. My choices would be between Maui and the Big Island. Why did you pick Maui? What … [Read more...]
Maui Real Estate Market Trends November 2008WHOA - Hold on...It is a roller coaster! Steady declines continue in most areas. I see a few out-of-line spikes because there were few or no transactions. We are coming up to our busy season and are all hoping to see lots of bargain shoppers. We know … [Read more...]
Wow the months are flying by! I've been busy taking … [Read More...]
Here's just a quick summary of the Maui market and what we … [Read More...]
Agents feel like short sales are getting better but thinking about it has prompted me to do an … [Read More...]
This guide contains so much great information for Canadian Buyer's Guide that I decided to password … [Read More...]
