maui: New SolarCity Loan Program
- 10/17/14 08:28 AM
Looking for a way to cut energy costs? Although Hawaiian Electric has been making progress with the cost of energy thanks to increasing renewable sources, there are still options for Hawaii home owners to lower their bills. SolarCity has recently unveiled their loan program to customers in Hawaii and various other state
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maui: Free Health Care Education Events in Kihei
- 10/10/14 05:23 AM
If you're thinking about buying a South Maui home for retirement, or you're simply a resident without employer-based health care coverage, the upcoming workshop on health care education may be of interest you. Nothing is more important than your health, so if you have questions, this is an ideal opportunity to ask them.
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maui: Grand Wailea Renovation
- 09/19/14 10:37 AM
The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is getting a $30 million renovation, which says something about how tourism is performing in the South Maui area. We already know that guests will pay more to stay at Wailea resorts than other areas of Maui, for the same reason that Wailea real estate is so valuable. Luxury, privacy, and stunning natural beauty are just a few of the draws to this special part of Maui.
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maui: Big Gain in Maui Hotel Occupancy
- 09/12/14 07:06 AM
Hawaii hotel occupancy was up 2.5 percent in the last week of August, according to a report by Hospitality Advisors LLC and STR Inc. What's interesting about it is that the gain was largely attributed to Maui's 8 percent spike in occupancy, which was a higher increase than the neighboring islands earned. Why does this matter to us as South Maui real estate specialists? The state's primary economic driver is the visitor industry, and its performance shapes Maui lifestyles in many ways. Also, if you're not familiar with the island, South Maui is a major vacation destination, and visitors become buyers … (0 comments)
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maui: Join Our Tennis Tourney Fundraiser
- 08/29/14 06:51 AM
Fun, productive community events are a major point of interest for us. When we're not assisting those in search of their South Maui dream home or condo, we like to be involved in events that bring the community together. That's why we'd like to share our Round Robin Tennis Tourney with you.
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maui: New South Maui Residential Development
- 08/15/14 06:08 AM
Keeping an eye on South Maui real estate developments? Alexander & Baldwin Inc. recently won their final zoning approval for the 600-unit housing project they've been planning for 95 acres in the South Maui area. Low housing inventory and high demand are major driving forces behind this development, which will be situated mauka (toward the mountain side) of Piilani Highway between Kaiwahine Street and the end of Mokulele Highway.
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maui: Hawaii Foreclosures Down By Half in May
- 06/20/14 06:28 AM
A recent report from RealtyTrac revealed that Hawaii foreclosures fell by 48 percent in May, with only 211 homes in some stage of foreclosure. The foreclosure rate is now one in every 2,464 homes. Meanwhile, the national average is the lowest it's been since 2006. What a reassuring transition after the challenges of the recession.
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maui: Annual Kids Inc. Business Showcase on Maui
- 06/13/14 05:58 AM
If you're thinking about moving your family to Maui, you're probably concerned with the kinds of educational opportunities that your kids will have access to. There seem to be endless extracurricular activities and programs here, along with numerous community efforts to enrich our children's education and prepare them for their role as the future leaders of Maui.
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maui: Art of Trash Maui 2014
- 04/04/14 10:45 AM
It's almost time for the Maui community to get together for the Art of Trash exhibit of 2014, presented by Sharing Aloha Maui, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainability. This fascinating, lively event provides residents from Maui County with an opportunity to express their creativity while simultaneously demonstrating the value of reusing materials that would otherwise be dumped in our landfills. If you're skeptical as to the quality of art that could come from reused materials, just look at the slideshow from Art of Trash 2013.
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maui: New Maui Biofuel Project
- 03/28/14 06:28 AM
For those of you prospective Maui home buyers who are concerned about the cost of living here on the island, you might be interested in a new and important development in Maui's energy future. A new kind of renewable energy source is in the works for the island, and according to recent reports, Maui Electric Co. has earned the approval of Hawaii regulators to begin working on a power purchase agreement for the project. By now, anyone following the news has heard plenty about wind and photovoltaic energy projects on the island, but this is an agricultural energy project, proposed by … (0 comments)
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maui: Maui Real Estate Prices
- 03/21/14 07:47 AM
For those of you keeping an eye on Maui real estate prices, you will be interested to know that the median price of a single-family home increased by 4 percent, according to a recent report from the Realtors Association of Maui. If you want reliable statistics, RAM is where you get them. Of course our contact information is at the bottom of the page if you'd like our expert assistance finding Maui real estate, but in the meantime, you can always visit the RAM website and learn whatever you want to know about the market.
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maui: Maui Home Ownership and Renting
- 03/14/14 05:51 AM
For some, the search for the perfect Maui dream home can be a daunting process, especially if you live on the Mainland. As South Maui real estate specialists, we do our best to make sure you can get the most information possible out of listings on our website, and that you'll have an easy time searching based on the criteria that applies to you. That being said, you obviously need to see a property in person before deciding to buy, and in most cases, you'll want to view numerous properties throughout this process, but that can be tricky to accomplish when … (0 comments)
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maui: South Maui Hotel Development and Harbor Renovation
- 03/07/14 03:42 AM
As South Shore Maui real estate specialists, we like to keep track of all the latest developments, and there are some exciting changes coming up for our beautiful slice of paradise. One involves a new hotel in the Wailea resort area, and another involves improvements to Ma'alaea harbor.
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maui: Maui's First Target Store
- 02/07/14 04:13 AM
Target has finally expanded to Maui, and the new store will be located in Kahului at Puunene Shopping Center. It will be 140,000 square feet, and they will hire around 200 employees, but it won't be open until March 2015, if things go according to plan.
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maui: South Maui Art Extravaganza 2014 Benefit
- 01/31/14 04:13 AM
For those of you looking for a fun, social outing on behalf of a good cause, the Book Trust's 2nd Annual Art Extravaganza will be held at Gannon's Restaurant in Wailea on February 1st. If you've read our prior blogs, you've probably noticed by now that the positive efforts of our community make up one of our primary reasons for specializing in South Maui real estate. This is a perfect example of one of the many fundraisers, benefits, cultural events and various other celebrations that take place here on a regular basis.
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maui: Oahu Power Grid Connection Public Meeting on Maui
- 01/10/14 04:08 AM
A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog about an undersea cable grid connection between Maui and Oahu, and the potential for ratepayers to save millions in the years to come. Now Hawaii regulators will be holding a public meeting about the cable this month on Maui. That means that Maui home owners and residents can attend and have their thoughts heard on the Maui to Oahu power grid connection.
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maui: Hawaii Construction Jobs High
- 01/03/14 05:24 AM
As analysts predicted, construction jobs in Hawaii grew substantially in 2013. In fact, 1,300 jobs in that sector were added, which is great to hear, not just for those who have found employment, but also for Hawaii real estateand the economy overall.
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maui: Maui Employment Comparison
- 12/27/13 05:25 AM
By Mark Harbison
For many who are deliberating on a permanent move and Hawaii real estate purchase, employment is an important concern. You may know that the Honolulu economy is big, but what if you don't prefer an urban environment? What if you've taken a vacation to Maui and you prefer it over the other islands? In this case, looking at unemployment information may be helpful.
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maui: Maui Recycling and Employment Boost
- 11/01/13 06:05 AM
Here on Maui, there are often reports about falling unemployment these days, and there are a lot of major strides being made in green living. However, it's not often that we hear about substantial gains in both categories via one project. That's exactly what we're seeing from Anaergia Services.
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maui: Hawaii Bankruptcy Filings Drop in September
- 10/11/13 07:08 AM
As Maui real estate experts, we like to keep our eye on the Hawaii economy as a whole, especially when the reports focus on statistics that can influence the Maui housing market. Amid the nervousness and tension surrounding last week's government shutdown, we were glad to read about the report from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu that provided statistics on a 4.4 percent drop in the number of bankruptcy cases filed in Hawaii, compared to the same month last year.
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Looking for a way to cut energy costs? Although Hawaiian Electric has been making progress with the cost of energy thanks to increasing renewable sources, there are still options for Hawaii home owners to lower their bills. SolarCity has recently unveiled their loan program to customers in Hawaii and various other state
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