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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 News

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.

Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTORĀ® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):

Spaniel

New Dog Breeds

The following breeds are now recognized by the AKC:

Collie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up easy for transporting

Spitz + Chow Chow = Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up alot

Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed

Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle

 



Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors

Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes

Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, not a popular dog with CIA agents

Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by... oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway

Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work

Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end

 

 

seen in and around Paia Maui HI

 

 

Paia Maui Hawaii 96779

Happy Halloween everybody!

You never know who you're going to see in this town, and celebrity sightings are frequent.

 

 

happy halloween 2009

 

 

 

 

Aloha and thanks for reading My Maui Blog!

 

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro 

 808 283-0635 

@mauihuntersanta in Paia Maui HI

 

 

 

 

 

I think this is a great idea, and I have already tested the waters with ^MAUI.  Try it, you'll like it.  So if you're searching the web for Maui Real Estate information, I'll see you on Deed Street. 

Aloha from ^Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ 808 283-0635 ~  @mauihunter

Via Matt Stigliano (RE/MAX Access - San Antonio Real Estate Rockstar):

Deed Street (beta) logoTake a walk on Deed Street.

I was introduced to Deed Street at Blog World 2009 thanks to Doug Lazovick, the founder and man behind the curtain.  During the conference I actually spent quite a bit of time with Doug and got to know him and chat with him about Deed Street.

The idea of Deed Street is pretty simple.  As you tweet about real estate in your local market, Deed Street pulls those tweets onto its site and lets users search through them in real time as they happen.

Say for instance your a consumer in Phoenix, Arizona.  You head over to Deed Street and select your location (Phoenix, Arizona).  The next screens shows you the current tweets happening in Phoenix.

Tweets about Phoenix, Arizona real estate at Deed Street.

screen capture from Deed Street - PHX

How does Deed Street work?

Deed Street requires little work on your part, but it does require some.  When you're tweeting about real estate, you need to add a special tag so that the computer voodoo magic that makes Deed Street run recognizes that you're talking real estate.  In order to make it easy (and differentiate it from hashtags (#) and other secret codes of Twitter), Doug opted for the ^ symbol.  Doug even has reasoning for that.  What's it look like?  The roof of a house.  (If you speak to Doug on Twitter he even calls it the "house symbol.")

So in order to tell Deed Street you're talking about Phoenix real estate, you would enter ^PHX somewhere in your tweet.  In my case, San Antonio real estate is represented by ^SA.  There are quite a few cities available currently (Deed Street is in Beta, but I bet if you ask Doug, he'll get your city up there in no time at all), but too many to list here - so go to Deed Street and click the "Location" tab on the main screen to learn the code for your city.

In addition to the city codes there are several other important codes:

^CRE - Commercial Real Estate

^MTG - Mortgages

^REO - Real Estate Owned

^LSTG - Listings

^RENT - Rentals

^^ - General Real Estate (use this one when it's a non-local tweet)

Let's talk in examples.

You have a new listing in your hometown of Philadelphia.  Your new listing is at 123 Fake Street and has a pool.  It's also a foreclosure.  What do you tweet?

How about: Home for sale: 123 Fake St. Fabulous home with pool! Price change - $210K ^PHI ^LSTG ^REO http://fakeURL.com/123FakeSt  (This would get your tweet listed in the Philadelphia section (^PHI), in the listings section (^LSTG), and the real estate owned section (^REO).)

The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit just got extended to 2092 and is now $80,000 for everyone.  Obviously, you want to tell the world!  (Please note: if you're reading this and getting excited - a) it's not true and b) it's not going to happen)

How about: New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Rules - $80K for everyone until 2092! Read more: http://fakeURL.com/NotTrue ^^  (This would get your tweet listed in the general real estate section (^^).)

Your name is Ken Cook and you just wrote you finest post ever about FHA mortgages.  You think everyone must see it.

How about: New post at FHA Home Loans: Learn the secrets to getting approved for FHA loans. http://fakeURL.com/FHASecret ^^ ^MTG  (This would get your tweet listed in the mortgage section (^MTG).)

And your tweets don't just have to be links to blog posts.  You could also just tweet things such as:

Anyone know any good ^MTG people who work with ^REO in ^SA ?

(Anyone know any good mortgage people who work with real estate owned properties in San Antonio?)

I hope that gives you some ideas to get started using Deed Street.  It's still in its infancy, but there has been a lot of good feedback from agents so far and I think it could become a great place for consumers to do research long before they pick up the phone, plus as a local tweeter, they will see your face and everyone wants exposure.  If you have any questions, hit up Doug Lazovik on Twitter, he's a super down to earth guy and will help you out.

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In response to the challenge from Active Rain's Bob Stewart, I had to take a hard look at what I'm doing with my blog.  To tell the truth, I don't integrate it into my marketing plans enough, but I need to change how I think, and start using this resource which I have created!  Reading some of the other member posts has really been inspirational.

What have I done? 

Print them:  I use one of my older posts, about me as a Maui Realtor, tweak it a little and print it up on the back of fliers that go into the brochure boxes hanging on the listing signs.  This is a way for people to see who I am and they can go to my website and start their property search there.  Why waste that space, right?  After reading some of the other posts about using our blogs for marketing, I realize I need to be printing up more and using them at Open Houses, especially my Maui newsletters.

Email them:  Another AR challenge produced some Relocation Packages which have been quite useful.  If someone contacts me about moving to Maui, and they have never been here (yes, that happens), I can send them a link to the relocation package for a start.  I started a Maui Real Estate Q&A which will be expanding and ready to send out to those who ask.

Link to them:  Wow, I just checked and sure enough I have linked to the same relocation package from my website.  So I was on the right track, but need to be more proactive here.  What I need is some local info links, and now I know where to start, since I have done many many Localism posts for Paia, Haiku, Kihei and other Maui towns. 

Pass them out:  When interviewing local businesses and people, I will hand them my business card, and put www.MyMauiBlog.com on the back - that's the quickest and easiest way for them to find my blog and see how they've been featured.

Online:  These posts go straight to Twitter and Facebook, where they sometimes get more comments that on here, which is always nice.

I can see I have a long road ahead of me to integrate my Maui blog more into every day activities.  At least the more I blog, the more good material I have.  Thanks Bob, and the AR members!

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

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

West Maui Mountains seen from Maui Lani - Kahului Maui homes for sale

 

 

I get asked this question every now and then, so decided it was time to write a post about it, and start a new feature of Questions and Answers.  So, here goes with the first Q & A.

ohana in Haiku Maui

What's an Ohana?

In Hawaii, the term ohana is used frequently in real estate listings.  It refers to an apartment or cottage on the same property as the main home.  An ohana can be a mother-in-law suite, or granny flat.  Typically it would mean an apartment attached to the main house but with it's own entrance.  It can also be a detached cottage, or an apartment over the garage.  It can even be a non-conforming tool shed or barn.

Where does this term come from?  Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family.  Here in Hawaii, it's expensive to live and many times a household will be comprised of more than one generation.  To make life easier, a separate ohana is built or created so the families can each have their own space, yet still be close.

Ohanas come in all sizes and shapes, and there are laws regarding which properties can have them or not.  Sometimes the zoning will restrict the size.  Sometimes CC&R's will prohibit them.  When buying a home on Maui it's always good to ask your REALTOR® about the rules in each case.

Are you looking for a Maui home with an ohana?  Please let me be your guide to all things Maui.

*****

 Thanks for reading My Maui Blog!

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

call or text me 808 283-0635 ~ EMAIL

 

 

Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -     October 2009

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The October Realtor Caravan for Maui's north shore featured 3 homes in the
5-corners area of Haiku.  This is where Ulumalu, Kaupakalua and Peahi RoadsHaiku Maui HI ocean views - homes for sale
come together.

1.    Attention Farmers, 5-Corners  $738,000.00
- 6 flat acres with mature fruit trees, wooded area, large lawn, rough road
- 2-story 3BD/2BA home in need of a makeover, water catchment, peace and quiet

2.   Botanical Retreat, 5-Corners  $875,000.00
- charming 3BD/2BA home with open floor plan and extra spacious covered lanai
- downstairs could be used as a separate ohana, with own entrance and lanai
- 2 acres, partially wooded and beautifully landscaped with tropical flowers, koi ponds and fish farm



Haiku Maui HI ocean views - homes for sale3.    Asian Style, Upcountry  $1,450,000.00
- 3.46 acre organic farm with dozens of fruit-bearing trees and fish ponds, year-round stream
- 3BD/2BA main house has hardwood floors, high ceilings, granite counters, hilltop privacy
- detached studio ohana is made of bamboo, also an art studio and plant nursery

4.    Gated Subdivision, 5-Corners  $1,775,000.00
- almost 3 level acres with large house and ohana, palm lined driveway
- 4,452 sf main house with 2 kitchens and 4BD/4.5BA, tile and wood floors, huge covered tiled lanai
- breezeway connects to 2 story garage/workshop, with cute 2BD/1BA ohana above

5.    Quality Bargain,  Spreckelsville  $3,250,000.00
- priced well below the replacement value, but sellers must move on
- gated estate on the fairway and close to the Country Club and beachesSpreckelsville Maui homes for sale
- magnificent remodeled 5BD/3.5BA with flagstone floors, huge upstairs master suite
- detached 1BD/1BA cottage, beautiful grounds with mature trees and lush lawns, extra long lap pool and spa

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A relic of St. Damien, our newly canonized saint, will be making a tour of Maui and will be in Paia the afternoon of October 25th at the Holy Rosary Church.  Other stops for this precious heel bone include Kihei, Kahului, Wailuku, Hana, Makawao, Kula and Lahaina. 

Belgium-born Jozef de Veuster, also known as Father Damien, was canonized a saint Oct. 11 in a ceremony held in Rome and attended by more than 500 Hawaii residents.

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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 Haiku farm?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your north shore expert.

Search all land and residential listings on my website... www.eastmaui.com

http://www.twitter.com/mauihunter  Sign up for the Haiku/Paia newsletters!

read about Maui on  www.MyMauiBlog.com

search Haiku Maui homes for sale ~ search Haiku Maui land for sale

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

 

 

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PICNICS IN PARADISE - MAUI HAWAII

Have you ever dreamed of having your own private Maui picnic?  Would you like to get picked up and taken to a private location where everything is waiting for you? 

It can happen to you.  Pierre and Annabelle are the magic behind the idea.  They are in the business of developing their own line of dips, and gourmet picnic items.  Pierre is a chef at the Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, and he is ready to spoil you!

 I met them at Mana Foods in Paia, while sampling their delicious organic dips!

  

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Picnics in Paradise, Maui Hawaii

Prices range from $350-$500

call Pierre or Annabelle

808 269-8365

808 205-9251

Aloha from Maui!

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ EMAIL ME

 

 

Kula Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter     -         October 2009

If you were present for the  October Upcountry Realtor Caravan you could
have enjoyed some lasagna and other goodies!
But you really don't need the enticement of a good meal to appreciate these
3 Kula homes and 1 large parcel for sale.
orange blossom on Maui
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1.    My Favorite Neighborhood, Kula  $825,000.00
- nicely remodeled 3BD/2.5BA home with downstairs suite for family
- 1/3 acre with organic garden, greenhouse, and an oversized carport for 6 cars

2.    Cul-de-sac Privacy, Kula  $859,000.00
- well maintained 3BD/2.5BA home and detached cottage on .86 acres
- high ceilings, huge picture windows, wood floors, graceful archways, fireplace

3.    Cloud Nine, Kula  $1,200,000.00
- it feels like you're in the country at this architect designed view home with a lap pool
- unbelievable gulch-side privacy makes you feel like you're floating on a cloud
- 3BD/2.5BA with den and garage, fireplace, stunning views from house and decks
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4.   Agricultural Land,  Kula  $5,500,000.00
- 52 acres of gently sloping pasture land, with 2 parcels, approved farm plan
- open building permit already waiting for your home, cottage and garage
- bicoastal views, gravel roads, brand new well with excellent water quality
- great opportunity for development, no neighbors

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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 Kula farm with a private well?    Call THE HUNTER...
Georgie Hunter, your Upcountry Expert

Search all land and residential listings on my website... www.eastmaui.com
Follow me on Twitter .... I'm @mauihunter

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

 

 

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It's ALOHA FRIDAY once again, and many people on Maui will be diving into their weekend at the beach, for surfing, or windsurfing, maybe even some kiteboarding.  It's been super hot, so this weekend the beaches will be packed.  Just found out there's a high surf advisory for the south shores!

While it's a temptation, I will most likely have to pass on this fun activity, since there's too much other stuff going on.  We have some visitors arriving on Monday to our Haiku home, which means I need to get the guest cottage cleaned up and ready - not my favorite activity.  Add to that the usual weekend housework, laundry, and gardening, and you can kiss that day goodbye.  Saturday is shot.

Sunday I will do an Open House in Kihei, at a vacation condo listing I have - (hey there might be a chance for a quick beach break, now that I think of it).  Kihei has some great beaches and they get rocking on the weekends.  Kihei Maui has a great selection of condos for sale.

Sunday night we are invited to a birthday party for an old friend, in Haiku.  Well he's not that old, but I mean long-time friend.  It won't be wild, because we all have to work on Monday morning.  At least it's not far to drive home!

My weekend sounds ordinary enough, how about you?  What are your plans for the weekend?  Doing anything special?

Aloha from MAUI ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ call or text me at 808 283-0635

Maui Hawaii

 

 
 
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