Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -         November 2009

The Realtor Caravan for the Kula area was small this month, but had a nice range of listings.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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1.    Brand New, Kula  $514,900.00
- 600 sf 2BD/2BA residential condo cottage on large lot, extensive rock
walls
- completely insulated, lots of windows and skylights, maple and tile
floors, views

2.    Probate Sale, Upper Kula  $725,000.00
- half acre lot with a 3BD/2BA home with attached garage, lofted ceilings,
fireplace
- bi-coastal views from home and large deck, could use some updating

3.    Trophy Property, Lower Kula  $999,000.00
- 2BD/1BA home, large capacity septic system, two fenced pastures, exotic
plants and fruit orchard
- several fantastic terraced building sites for a main home, rock walls
- 6 acres with breathtaking, panoramic ocean, outer island, and mountain
views

4.   Heavenly Grove,  Kula  $2,300,000.00
- gated 3.6 acre compound fit for a king and queen, historically significant
estate property
- 5 buildings include 3 dwellings, an oversized garage, and a 2-story AG building
- rolling lawns, mature tropicals, Hawaiian lava rock walls, meandering walkways
- organic orchard with avocado and citrus trees, two dramatic waterfalls

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Did you know that Kula is ranked as the wealthiest zip code on Maui?
According to Pacific Business News Book of Lists, Kula ranks higher than any other zip code on Maui.  With a population of about 8,000 people, they say the average household income is about $96,000. and the average home value is just over $1,000,000.
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Georgina M. Hunter (RS) e-Pro (808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI  96779
(808) 579-8255  FAX: 579-9004

Looking for a historic property in Kula?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Expert

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Maui Real Estate Q & A - What's Mauka and Makai?

When reading listing remarks for Maui properties for sale, you might come across the terms MAUKA and MAKAI.  What do they mean, and what does it have to do with real estate?

You know how you would direct somebody to the north or south, and to east or west... well here in Hawaii we also direct people to mauka or makai.

MAUKA - this refers to the mountain, in the direction of the mountain or land mass.

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MAKAI - this refers to the sea (Kai), in the direction of the sea or ocean.

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So whether a home is on the makai side of the street, or the mauka side of the street can make a big difference.  Makai of the highway will generally be more expensive real estate, because it's closer to the ocean. 

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Aloha from Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

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Other related posts:

Maui Real Estate Q & A - What's an Ohana?

Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter     -     November 2009

What's selling and what isn't selling these days?  As this newsletter
focuses on the new listings each month, it's interesting to see that there
are quite a few of them already under contract.  Here's a synopsis of which
new Kihei and Wailea condo listings are already selling.

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1.     Southpointe at Waiakoa, North Kihei  $154,900.00
- bank owned 2BD/1.5BA condo in a quiet location within the complex
- well maintained ground floor corner unit with recently remodeled kitchen

2.     Haleakala Gardens, North Kihei  $185,000.00
- large floor plan 2BD/2BA unit with open beam ceilings, AC, solar powered ventilation
- it's a short sale and it claims to be the lowest price in this complex

3.    Kihei Villages III, North Kihei  $189,000.00
- 2BD/1.5BA ground floor condo with paved fenced yard and extra storage, 2 parking stalls
- pet friendly complex and NOT a short sale or bank owned

4.    Haleakala Gardens, North Kihei  $209,900.00
- bank owned 3BD/2BA upstairs corner unit, eligible for HomePath mortgage
with 3% down payment
- laminate flooring, vaulted ceiling, upgraded kitchen

5.    Maui Vista, South Kihei  $219,000
- ground floor 1BD/1BA vacation rental condo with 3 pools, 6 tennis courts, BBQ area
- lovely garden views, furnished, across the street from Charley Young Beach

6.   Island Surf, Central Kihei  $298,000.00
- 1BD/1BA penthouse unit with ocean views, pet friendly vacation complex
- beautiful remodel includes wood ceilings, updated bathroom, track lighting

7.    Hale Kamaole, South Kihei  $399,900.00
- front row 1BD/1BA vacation condo with big ocean views, quick beach access
- corner unit with extra windows could use some TLC and updating

8.    Kamaole Nalu, South Kihei  $425,000.00
-  leasehold 2BD/2BA vacation condo with amazing ocean views
- walk to beaches, restaurants and shops from this beachfront building

9.    Grand Champions, Wailea  $549,000.00
- large immaculate 2BD/2BA furnished corner unit with garden view lanai, tiled floors
- swimming pool and tennis courts, Wailea Blue course next door

10.    Wailea Ekahi II, Wailea  $649,900.00
- listen to the waves from this 1BD/1BA vacation condo that's close to the beach
- ground floor unit with large tiled lanai, nice garden view, king size bed

11.    Ke Alii Ocean Villas, South Kihei  $790,000
- 2BD/2BA top floor corner unit, closest building to the ocean, not a vacation rental
-brand new construction across from Kamaole I Beach Park

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Kihei High School  - The much anticipated environmental impact statement for
a new high school in Kihei is now moving forward.  The plan is to build a
1,650-student facility on 77 acres mauka of the Piilani Highway at the
intersection of Kulanihakoi Street in North Kihei.  In addition to
completing a draft EIS, the project will also need funding and rezoning.
The school will have a gymnasium, football and track stadium, ball fields
and tennis courts.  It hopes to be the first high school in the state to be
certified as an energy efficient building under LEED standards.

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro
Paia, HI  96779  (808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI  96779   (808) 579-8255  FAX: 579-9004

Looking for a vacation home in Kihei?
Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your South Maui Specialist.

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Aloha from Maui... "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals."

This just came to my email inbox and I thought it was worth sharing.

The Parrot
 
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious, and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music, and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.
 
Finally, John was fed up, and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the bird, and put him in the freezer.
 
For a few minutes, the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.
 
The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said to John, 'I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.'
 
John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. Just as he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, 'May I ask what the turkey did?'
 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Aloha from Maui and thanks for reading My Maui Blog.

With the extended home buyer tax credit, things should be looking bright for first-time Maui home buyers and move up buyers too.

If you're looking for a home on Maui, be sure to contact me for help and information:

Georgina M Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ EMAIL ME ~ text or call 808 283-0635

Search Maui properties for sale at www.eastmaui.com

With little time for blogging lately I find myself posting pictures of Maui views.  While having lunch with a client in North Kihei, I snapped this one.  I'm looking forward to doing some real blogging again.

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 Taken while showing property in Wailua Maui, Hawaii - on a a rainy day.

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Aloha from Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro  

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

If you're buying or selling a home on Maui, these service provider numbers will come in handy.  Print this up and keep it close.

Maui Real Estate - Utility Changeover Phone Numbers

Maui Electric  871-9777  

Water Dept.  270-7730  

Gas Co.  877-6577 or

Maui Gas Service  244-2022  

Hawaiian Telcom  808 643-3456  

Maui News  242-6363  

Oceanic Time Warner Cable - 871-7303  

Trash pick up  270-7452  

Haiku trash pick up 572-7272

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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ Jim Sanders Realty Inc. ~ Paia MAUI HI 96779

EMAIL ME ~ 808 283-0635 ~ SEARCH MAUI ACTIVE LISTINGS

This is so cute I just have to pass it on.  We had a dog scare today when Kona ran off and went missing.  She was having the time of her life visiting all the dogs in the neighborhood!  With help from the neighbors we got her back and had a good laugh.