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Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Listings Newsletter - March 2012

I have noticed a dramatic decrease in new condo listings this past month which could be the start of lower inventory. But I see from the February statistics that sales volume is down compared to last year at this same time, so maybe it will all even out. Time will tell. Let's take a look at what is actually selling. Listed below are any sales and pending sales from the past 29 days in the Kihei Wailea and Maalaea areas.

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Better Place of Hawaii recently held a demonstration of their new electric car charging station in Kihei. The public was encouraged to come out and test drive a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf, to support the growing trend of these more environmentally friendly cars on the island. Better Place of Hawaii has invested in a number of charging stations on Maui and the other Hawaiian islands, including one outside of Foodland on South Kihei Road. With membership, electric car owners can now charge their cars for free through the end of the year, while a pricing structure is determined.

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It has been five years since the Maui Aids Foundation has hosted Mardi Gras Maui. So it seems only fitting that it returns this coming weekend with the theme, "We're Back!"

It also returns to the King Kamehameha Golf Club where the event kicks off with a Champagne Reception for VIP ticket holders and sponsors at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m. all General Admission tickets join for the Art Show, cocktails, food, and yes, lots and lots of dancing at this party.

Artists featured during the 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. art show will include: Chasity Cadaoas, Jamie Clark, Erica Danielle Franz, Michael Guerriero, James Hanlon II, Michael Horton, Yohne Marks, Kim Mosley, Kevin Omuro, Jennifer Owen, Kolea Schonwalter, Sidney Yee and many others.

Cee Cee will emcee and there will be special performances by the Maui Roller Girls and Girly Show. Then dance the night away to the music of Men in Black II, AstroRaph and CIA.

This is Mardi Gras, so prizes will be awarded for the best costume! Get creative.

The mission of the Maui Aids Foundation is this:

• To stop the spread of HIV infection and AIDS by raising public awareness and understanding.
• To maximize the quality of life for those affected by HIV/AIDS through client services.
• To advocate for improved HIV/AIDS services.
  

For more information or to purchase tickets visit MauiAIDS.org or call 242-4900. The King Kamehameha Golf Course is located at 2500 Honoapiilani Highway in Wailuku.

Silent Saturday - Haleakala mountain view from my home in Haiku Maui HI 96708

HDR shot from my Haiku Maui lanai on a nice day. It's great to be out in the country!

Maui's North Shore is famous for surfing, windsurfing and Kiteboarding. If you are looking for that perfect Maui oceanfront real estate to launch into the surf from your front yard, give me a call. There are a number of amazing oceanfront properties in Speckelsville, Paia Town and Kuau.

What I love about living on Maui's Northshore is the life style and People. Before I head out to work some days I will paddle out for a quick surf in the morning, then off to work. You always meet the same crew getting in a few waves before work. If the surf is not that great, I will drive my truck to work loaded down with windsurfing gear and on my way home from work, will rig up for an afternoon session windsurfing.

You can search all Maui Oceanfront Homes For Sale from this link. If you happen to be in the market for Maui Oceanfront property, give me a call. You can also search from my site at www.nickensmaui.com for properties in Speckelsville, Kuau, and Paia town for the perfect Maui North shore property.

For more information on Maui Oceanfront Real Estate, if you maybe buying, give me a call.

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One of the joys of life on Maui is our charming historical towns--from the oceanfront town of Lahaina to the Upcountry town of Makawao, where I grew up. One of my favorite things to do on a day off is to stroll down Baldwin Avenue and soak up the cool Upcountry air (and stop by Komoda’s bakery for their famous cream puffs, my childhood favorite).

Each Friday, Maui hosts a town party in one four historic towns. The schedule is:

• First Friday--Wailuku (Market Street)
• Second Friday--Lahaina (Front Street)
• Third Friday--Makawao (Baldwin Avenue/Makawao Avenue)
• Fourth Friday--Paia (Baldwin Avenue/Hana Highway)

Tonight is the Second Friday of the month, which means visitors and kama’aina alike will descend upon Front Street in the historic town of Lahaina to enjoy music, food, art and local culture.

The entertainment is free, and there are special offerings from merchants and restaurants. The them of today’s Friday celebration is “The Sounds of Lahaina” with music in Campbell Park (located next to the Baldwin Home on Front Street)

• 5-6 p.m. Wilmont Kahaialiʻi
• 6-7 p.m. Al Nip
• 7-8 p.m. Eddie Tanaka

You’ll find booths supporting local charities in the park, more music up and down Front Street, and kama’aina specials at the Ono Gelato Company, Kimo’s:, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, The Pioneer Inn, Amigo’s Authentic Mexican Food, Cool Cat Café, and Blue Lagoon Lahaina,

And, because Friday night is art night in Lahaina, tonight you’ll find galleries have opened their doors with featured artists, wine and pupus. Stop by the Peter Lik Gallery, Maui Hands (this gallery represents my mother, Sarah Howard), Images Fine Art, Gallery 505, Village Gallery (a little off the beaten path on Dickenson Street--this is one of my favorite galleries), Martin Lawrence Gallery, Lahaina Galleries, Thomas Barbey Art Gallery, and Lahaina Print Sellers to view their featured artists.

For more information on this ongoing series of Town Parties, visit www.MauiFridays.com. You can also follow them on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/MauiFridays or Facebook at www.facebook.com/MauiFridays

Artwork courtesy of Sarah Howard, www.SarahKHoward.com