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Fears of the Hawaiian rural lifestyle being lost - 09/28/07 05:23 AM
The Neighbor islands in the Hawaiian Island chain have long been known for a more rural lifestyle than Oahu, (the most populated island). The controversy over the Hawaii Superferry has brought up some very uneasy feelings among Neighbor island residents. Some say the Hawaiian Islands are at a tipping point and that the root is far bigger than the Hawaii. Some people call the Superferry H-4 a new kind of freeway linking the islands. Recently when the ferry tried to enter Nawiliwili harbor on Kauai, over one thousand protesters came to stop it. There were lawyers, doctors, real estate agents, union agents, … (1 comments)
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The history of Maui real estate since the 1970's - 09/27/07 04:40 AM
Before the 1970's most visitors that came to the Hawaiian Islands came to Waikiki on Oahu.
The Maui Lu was the only resort on Maui's south shore, this resort was built by a Canadian logger Gordon Gibson and named after a yacht he sailed across the Pacific, it housed the snowbirds that would hide out in Maui for the winter.
In the 70's "Maui was found"
Amfac developed Kaanapali and Maui started gaining in popularity. condos were developed on the shores of Kihei. Hale Kamaole, Haleakala Shores, Kamaole Beach Royale, Kamaole Nalu, Kihei Akahi, Kihei Alii Kai, Kihei Surfside, Kihei Parkshore, Mana Kai, Punahoa … (4 comments)
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The Canadian dollar hits par, what this means for Maui real estate sales - 09/26/07 05:12 AM
For the first time since 1976 the Canadian dollar hit par. All the Canadians I know are beaming and thinking of the best way to invest their stronger dollar. Canadians have long loved Hawaii's sunny weather. In the 1970's they bought a lot of Kihei real estate, coming over here to thaw out in the winter months. I think that with their dollar soaring they will be putting their money back in Maui real estate soon, especially with our prices soft and a much larger inventory then the recent past.
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The nettle caterpillar makes it's home in Maui - 09/25/07 01:49 AM
Just this week it was discovered that a caterpillar, native to South East Asia has made it's way to Haiku on the Valley Isle. This caterpillar is unusual looking with spines and a dark stripe running the length of it's back. It is unfortunate that this pest has made it's way to our beautiful island for a couple reasons.
A large infestation can cause serious damage to the plants it feeds on. Our Hawaiian ti and palm trees are 2 items it eats, it is also eating the guinea grass that is growing in all the pastures and gulches on Maui. With such a large supply of food, … (4 comments)
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Inexpensive staging, an unexpected bonus for sellers - 09/24/07 06:51 AM
It all started when I got a listing that had a bathroom that was anything but beautiful, I decided to perk it up a bit, I found that with a pretty shower curtain, matching rugs, towels, accessories and a silk flower arrangement, it showed great and sold shortly thereafter. The next condo listing I got had an ailing kitchen, off to Pier One and Macy's I went, there were new dish towels, with colorful rug, a rock water feature, an oriental tea pot with cups, and yes, more flowers. How fun this was!
It wasn't until I decided to lightly stage an unfurnished unit … (9 comments)
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The joys of remodeling your bathroom - 09/23/07 06:34 AM
Recently my husband and I decided to remodel the bathroom. We feel so fortunate to own Maui real estate and we would like to maintain our property as best as we can. This should be easy, right? So we demo'd it, removing the extremely heavy cast iron tub, all the tile, even the Sheetrock. Off to the dump we went in the pickup. Well The Maui landfill is extremely windy, I'll bet 30 knot winds on that day. There was rubbish flying everywhere and I felt completely contaminated when I was finished!
My husband framed in 2 sweet archways and did all the … (2 comments)
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Maui Pineapple Festival, tour the last pineapple cannery in America. - 09/22/07 06:23 AM
Tomorrow, Sept 22, 2007 is the Maui Pineapple Festival, being held in the historic Kahului cannery on Maui. This cannery was shut down in June of this year, it is the last remaining pineapple cannery in the United States. Maui Land and Pineapple Co. was loosing money with it's canning plant and is focusing on fresh fruit sales. This years festival offers one last chance to tour the Kahului Cannery. The pineapple industry on Maui has been a multi cultural operation for over 100 years.
Pineapples were introduced in Hawaii in 1813, by 1897 150,000 pecks of pineapple were exported at value of $14,000 from Hawaii. In 1900 James Drummond Dole purchased … (0 comments)
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Kamaole Sands, one of the most popular Kihei condos - 09/11/07 11:29 PM
With 15 acres of lush tropical landscaping and some of Kihei's nicest water features, Kamaole Sands is one of South Maui's most sought after condo complex‘s. This gem is located across the street from lovely Kamaole III Beachpark, offering great swimming, snorkeling, and (during a good south swell) is an exceptional place to body surf. With such a superb location, this Kihei condo has many units that are fantastic for viewing the humpbacks in their winter migration to Maui.
Kamaole Sands offers six unique floor plans with units ranging in size from 818 sq. ft to 1625 sq. ft, single and split … (2 comments)
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Ho'olei, Wailea's premier new development - 09/07/07 06:40 AM
Ho'olei is a luxury town-home project located across from The award winningGrand Wailea Resort. This new Wailea development will surpass your expectations for quality and amenities. Built on the side of lovely Haleakala, above Wailea Beach, many of the units at Ho'olei will have expansive views of the Pacific ocean. Surrounded by "The Blue Course", you can't get much closer to Maui's world class golf.
Ho'olei's recreation area will have a lush, tropical pool with a sandy beach entry and extensive water features, a children's pool with a sandy beach entry, two whirlpool spas, a community kitchen with covered pavilion and a large fitness facility.
Each … (0 comments)
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Water cutback needed for Central and South Maui home owners - 09/01/07 05:40 AM
Often during the summer months on Maui, upcountry property owners are required to cutback on water usage, but this summer, not only is upcountry being required to cutback but Central and South Maui are being asked to voluntarily cut back on water usage too.
Upcountry water is from streams in the East Maui watershed, so when summer comes and it rains less than usual, upcountry residents have to conserve water. This is difficult because many of the Maui farms are Upcountry, but it has been happening for years. Central and South Maui consisting of Paia, Kahului, Wailuku, Waihee, Waikapu, Maalaea, Kihei, Wailea and Makena … (2 comments)
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Karen Willliamson Wailea Hawaii real estate
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