george thoma: 2019 Costco Holiday Hours of Operation on Maui Hawaii - 11/17/19 03:43 PM

 
It was nice to see Costco has Extended their hours of operation on Maui.  This added hour on Saturday is greatly appreciated by the community since the Maui Costco is one of the busiest in the nation. 
Holidays Hours of Operation from Nov 2,  to Dec 22, 2019 
Monday  to  Friday:  10;00 AM  to 08:30 PM
Saturday :                  09:30 AM  to 07:00 PM 
Sunday :                    10:00 AM  to 06:00 PM 
 
Christmas Eve:         09:00 AM  to 05:00 PM
New Years Eve:        09:00 AM  to 06:00 … (1 comments)

george thoma: Kula Kai Cedar Home for Sale by Kimberly Delmore - 07/05/18 08:10 PM
A great location in Kula Kai, this property features a cedar home on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with mock orange hedging and distinctive cypress trees. The kitchen has been recently remodeled with granite countertops, a new sink, stainless steel appliances and tile floors. The layout includes 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, an upstairs loft and a bonus room. High open beam ceilings throughout most of the home create a sense of spaciousness. The floor to ceiling living room windows look out to distant ocean & West Maui Mountain views. There are bicoastal views from the lawn. A delightful variety … (0 comments)

george thoma: PRIME Wailea Ekolu ground floor location! - 06/26/18 05:06 AM
 Beautiful ocean views and lush surroundings! TASTEFULLY remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo designed with comfort and quality in mind! IMPRESSIVE rental history! Wailea Ekolu 805 is ideal for those seeking peaceful Wailea getaways AND perfect for entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly out to the private lanai and green belt giving the feel of easy indoor/outdoor living. World class beaches, golf, tennis, shopping and dining are all conveniently located nearby. Wailea Ekolu 805 must be seen to be appreciated. Totally turn key and ready for you - just bring your toothbrush!
 
This property is so special, it has it's own … (0 comments)

george thoma: Did you ever miss the Boat , "Should I Refinance my Mortgage"? - 07/02/15 06:56 AM
Her is the Questions many of us are asking :  Should I Refinance my Mortgage ?
Or should I live by the Slogan :  " I MISS THE BOAT !" 
Here are couple of Hints. 
You Should Refiance if :  
a, Interest rate have decreased since you took out your current Mortgage.
b, Your Credit has improved sicne you took out your current Mortgage leading to a better interest rate.
 
The Top 7 Reasons Homeowners Refinance :
1, To Save Money on Interest Payments
2, Lower Monthly Mortgage Payments
3, To Consolidate Other Debt
4, To Invest Home of Life Projects
5, To Adjust the Term of the Mortgage
6, To … (0 comments)

george thoma: Art Walk in MidTown Reno , 7-23-2015 - 06/29/15 10:07 AM
Every summer Living Stones organizes the Midtown Art Walk as our largest outreach of the year.  Our heart behind this event is to build relationships with our neighborhood and community while bringing awareness to the amazing local businesses right around us.  Living Stones has been organizing this event for the last 5 years, and has since built some great friendships with business owners and artists in Midtown who wouldn’t normally come inside the 4 walls of the church.  God calls us to be a light in dark places, and this is a great opportunity to show the Love of Jesus in … (0 comments)

george thoma: The Midyear Real-Estate Housing Report - 06/26/15 10:20 AM
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george thoma: RAM's GOT TALENT , GEORGE THOMA MAKES A SALAD DRESSING IN 1 MINUTE - 02/13/15 07:10 AM
Fränkischer Dressing
By George Thoma
 
 

 
Recipe for four 8oz. Jars of Franconia Dressing
 
1 Medium size Onion
6 Clove of Garlic
2 Table Spoon of Dijon Mustard
3 Table Spoon of Prepared Horseradish
6 Table Spoon of Natural Sugar
½ Table Spoon of Salt
9  fl.oz. of White Wine Vinegar
20 fl.oz of  Vegetable Oil
 
Preparation:
 
Peel onions cut in smaller dices, Peel Garlic & place in high-speed Blender. Add Mustard, Horseradish, Salt, Sugar and Vinegar. Blend for 30 Seconds by slowly adding Oil to the … (0 comments)

george thoma: Broker in Charge for Island Sotheb's, Vincent Palmeri, passed away - 11/07/14 07:56 AM

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the loss of Vincent Palmieri. Vincent has been a member of RAM on Maui since September 10, 1993. He was the Broker in Charge for Island Sotheby's International Realty. Vincent passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at home, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was loved and admired by so many and will be terribly missed.
ALOHA VINCENT on your new journey.
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george thoma: There Are Riches In Niches: Developing a Niche For Your Business - 02/22/14 01:58 PM

I have been very inspired by this Class and I agree , you need to have your own niche in order to be passionated at work .
 
ActiveRain Community Evangelist Bob Stewart hosts Ron and Alexandra Seigel, managing partners of Napa Consultants, International, for a special class on selecting and marketing to a niche.
Ron and Alexandra have an impressive background in consulting agents and brokers on how to dominate a niche. Their particular specialty is the luxury homes market, but the lessons learned here can be applied to any niche that you hope to dominate.
In this webinar, we cover how to … (2 comments)

george thoma: Shark Attack Yana Lutteropp Dies on Maui - 08/21/13 01:50 PM

The Young Girl from Germany Jana Lutteropp has died on Maui today 08/21/2013 from a shark attack at Palauea Beach on August 14, 2013. The Lutteropp family flew in from Germany be with Jana trough her last moments in her life. The announcement was provided to me via "Maui Now" at 12:42pm and based up on their statement the hospital officials have confirmed her death to the public.

 
The Lutteropp family has worn a Hawaiian Leis when they left the Maui Memorial Hospital escorted by hospital officials . It was a sad moment for the Maui Community and the support many … (0 comments)

george thoma: The New iPhone 5 is out ,,,! - 09/12/12 05:53 AM
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple introduced a new iPhone on Wednesday with a larger screen, faster wireless Internet speeds and a more powerful chip, as the company again seeks to demonstrate the staying power of one of the technology industry’s great franchises.
The new iPhone 5, which will go on sale Sept. 21, will start at $199 with a two-year wireless contract, as have previous versions of the device. Apple said the new device would be 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than the previous version of its smartphone.
“IPhone 5 is the best phone we’ve ever made,” said Philip Schiller, … (2 comments)

george thoma: Ein Ebelsbacher Unterfranke lebte auf der Insel Maui für 22 Jahren - 07/30/12 08:58 PM
Viele Fragen sich , Wo ist er denn ?  Drueben        ist er     auf der andern seite der Welt  " Der Schorschel " . Lustig und weit hört es sich halt an wenn mann sagt ,,, Der George Thoma aufgewachsen in Ebelsbach , Lebt seit 21 Jahren auf Maui Hawaii. 
Auch kann er sich das auch nicht vorstellen , 21 Jahre , " Die sind so schell vergangen und auf einmal , Maui wird seine zweite Heimat . Es gibt ja den alten song ,,,, "Es Gibt Kein Bier auf Hawaii " Denn hat man sich leider in … (0 comments)

george thoma: Veterans Administration (VA) Loans in the State of Hawaii - 07/01/12 10:01 PM

VA Funding Fee Chart ( June 2012)   The Funding Fee is calculated by looking at 5 different factors: Loan amount, loan type (Purchase or Refinance), type of service, down payment (if any) and prior VA loan use. Take a look at the charts below to see how the va funding fee varies based on these factors.


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george thoma: Hairspray Musical " Gala Luncheon " March 10, 2012 at Baldwin High School - 02/28/12 07:29 PM
This is a one time event on March 10th at Baldwin High School . Gala Luncheon that is including 60's Buffet and with Chicken Ala King , Crispy Bacon Hot Dog, Vegetable Curry with Basmati Rice and many more . Check out the Menu . 
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george thoma: Musical "Hairspray" on Maui at Baldwin High School March 2,3,5,9,10.11 in 2012 - 02/28/12 06:49 PM

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george thoma: The New iPhone 5, will it change the way we communicate ? - 09/22/11 11:27 PM
I am, George Thoma a Mortgage Loan Consultant in Hawaii and a happy owner of all iphones like: Original, to 3, 3g's ,4  and hopefully of the iPhone 5 soon. I must say, the iPhone helped me staying in touch with all my clients and referral partners in the Mortgage industry on Maui and all over the World. I can't wait to get the ' All New iPhone 5 " with many new tools and applications. Tim Cook will possible present the Phone to us very shortly . Rumors have indicated that the iphone 5 will be released in October . … (3 comments)

george thoma: Newt Gingrich , Candidate of the White House spoke in Wailuku. - 08/22/11 09:42 PM
In Wailuku, on the Island of Maui in Hawaii, Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich Spoke about his core values in front of 150 concerned residents . Gingrich arrived with his wife , Callista , and was accompanied before Tea Parrtiers , churchgoers and curious  at the Door of Faith Church on Waiehu Beach road. 
Based on the report of the Maui News , the event was free and he didn't seek to collect any donations.
His points Gingrich made with lots of applause, 
Eliminate the death ( inheritance ) tax and capital gains tax and cut the corporate tax rate from 35% … (5 comments)