About Maui County, HI

Foreclosure Friday or Aloha Friday or Furlough Friday

The county had their gates locked yet foreclosures went on, about 16 people in attendance.

1. 470 Kaao Circle Kahului, HI 96732 was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $440,000
2. 495 Liholiho PH7 Wailuku, HI 96793 Mount Thomas was foreclosed upon by the aoao for $1

3. 58 Ainaola street Wailuku HI 96793 was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $556,803.55

4. 2619 South Kihei Road Apt B-307 Kihei HI 96793 was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $331,740.00

5. 1349 Kakae Place Wailuku, HI 96793 was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $604,240.20

6. 70 Hauoli street apt 315 Maalaea HI 96793 Maalaea Kai Inc was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $280,706.00

7. 50 Hauoli street apt 411Maalaea HI 96793 Milowai Maalaea was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $696,431.75 8. 170 Kukulu Kihei HI 96753 was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $456,644.29

9. 248 Nakila place Wailuku HI 96793 Puuone Subdivision was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $130,745.37

10. 10 Kopi Lane apt 17-204 Wailuku HI 96793 Iao Parkside was foreclosed upon by the lien holder @ $188,100.00

Ok I officially have been wounded enough by this economy madness. After the foreclosure auction today I went to Chevron to pick up some Peanut Butter Mochi and while waiting in line to pay for it, I over heard the cashiers talking to a customer. (Oh you are off early from work today---- Oh got laid off------ Oh sorry to hear that ---- Oh everyone got laid off today! ---- Oh we are sorry, take care ---- Aloha) You could feel the sorrow in the room, you could the feel desperation melting from his heart, you could hear the breaking of hearts all of us; at once. Just right before the holidays, smacked right in the wallet, these folks have families, lives to provide for. I have officially been overdosed with sorrow and loss. And I am just reporting the facts for Foreclosures. Imagine if that was your father, husband, brother, boyfriend and the pain he felt.

You may have seen the recent article in the Lahaina News entitled "Whalers Realty Progresses in Hi-Tech Times," but if you haven't, we'd like to fill you in on our long standing relationship with technology and all of its conveniences.

Of course, our first concern at Whalers Realty Inc. is the satisfaction of our clients. One of the most important factors in our success is convenient home searches. Once upon a time, there were no websites and verbal or written descriptions were the common methods of deciding whether to view a property. When the internet was recognized as a great tool for the exchange of information in real estate, we jumped at the opportunities it provided.

[Full Story - "Maui Real Estate by Mobile Phone"]
Today's Maui Real Estate Spotlight brought to you by Whalers Realty Inc.,
Specializing in Ka'anapali Golf Estates.

If you are interested in new developments on Maui, we recommend a look at the wonderful Lanikeha project. For vacant land sales, check the Kaanapali Golf Villas. There are also some very nice Puamana Condos for sale. Remember, if you have any questions not answered on our website, you can call (800) 367-5632 or email us at info@whalersrealty.com. We would love to assist you. Mahalo!

SOS Metals Island Recycling is admirably hosting a metal recycling fundraiser for local non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the Community Work Day program. The fundraiser will take place from the 16th to the 20th of this month.

Abandoned cars and appliances mar the pristine beauty of Maui and no one wants to look at them. This is an opportunity to put them to use. You can bring all the metal items that you have accumulated or that have been abandoned, including scrap metal, appliances, vehicles and non-ferrous metal items such as copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum and lead. Even vehicle batteries will be accepted if you can spare $5 so they can be processed.

[Full Story - "Maui Metal Recycling for Non Profits"]
Today's Maui blog brought to you by Jim Sanders Realty, Inc.
Specializing in North Shore Condos.

If you are looking for East Maui real estate, we reccommend a look at our collection of North Shore Maui condo listings and Haiku homes for sale. Have a look at our Maui Real Estate Specialists page in order to learn more about Jim Sanders Realty. If you need any real estate assistance, please email us at info@jimsandersrealty.com or call (808) 579-8255. Mahalo for reading and have a great weekend!

Hawaii's energy troubles are looking toward a brighter and more sustainable future, based on recent information about the use of Smart Grid technology and wind farms. The state is currently reviewing a massive project to run undersea power cables between Lanai, Molokai, Oahu and Maui. The bidding process for a company that can conduct an environmental impact study on this process is underway.

The cable will be at least 30 miles long and its purpose would be to tie the islands together on one electrical grid so that renewable energy generated in Maui county could be used in Oahu where most of the state's electricity is consumed. Not only is Maui's wind farm a proposed source of renewable energy, but so are two more proposed wind farms on the islands of Molokai and Lanai.

[Full Story - "Hawaii Energy Woes Approaching Solutions"]
Today's Maui blog brought to you by Jim Sanders Realty, Inc.
Specializing in North Shore Condos.

Interested in buying or selling a property on Maui? Jim Sanders Realty features searchable listings on this site including Haiku homes, Kula land, Pukalani condos and much more. Whether it's for investment purposes or to use as your main residence, Jim Sanders Realty is ready to help with all you East Maui real estate needs!

The Mayor's Small Business Awards were held at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa last Friday to celebrate the accomplishments of six small Maui business operators.

These awards wound up holding a special significance for us as Jim Sanders of Jim Sanders Realty received the non-profit angel award for raising over $90,000 for A Keiki's Dream since 2004. Jim has also been recognized as a very loyal and generous supporter of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

[Full Story - "Jim Sanders Receives Mayor's Non-Profit Angel Award"]
Today's Maui blog brought to you by Jim Sanders Realty, Inc.
Specializing in North Shore Condos.

If you appreciate the greener parts of Maui, have a look at our stunning collection of Haiku homes for sale. There are some good buys among the North Shore homes for sale as well. If you need any real estate assistance, please email us at info@jimsandersrealty.com or call (808) 579-8255. Mahalo for reading and have a great weekend!