TROPICAL FLOWERS FROM HAWAII
Remember the jade vines from Haiku Maui? While I was there I took some more flower pictures. It seems that people can't get enough of these tropical blooms, so I will share some more with you. It's very easy to grow these plants in the warm climate of Haiku Maui. With rainfall somewhere between 25-75 inches a year, and plenty of sunshine, Haiku encourages many plants to flower year round. The brilliant colors of Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise, Croton, and Cotton are all shown here. Palms of all kinds thrive in Haiku. Citrus and avocado too.
What kind of tropical plants would you grow if you lived in Hawaii?









Maui Real Estate Q & A - What's a TMK number?
When talking about Maui real estate we refer to parcels by their identifying TAX MAP KEY number, or TMK. This is the unique number that the County of Maui assigns to each parcel of land. There is only 1 TMK for each piece of real property, even condos. Sometimes the County is a little slow in assigning these numbers to a new subdivision, and you might encounter a TBD in an MLS report, meaning To Be Determined. Be sure to ask your Maui Realtor about what this means if you're buying that property.
The TMK is a 6 part number that's broken down into: Island; zone; section; plat; parcel; and condominium. For example, a condo at the Palms of Wailea Resort will have the following sequence.. 2-2-1-008-082-xxxx. Maui island is a 2. Kihei/Wailea is zone 2, section 1.
There are only 4 zones on Maui. Hana and Kipahulu and Keanae are all part of zone 1. On the north shore you have zones 2 and 3, Haiku, Paia and Spreckeslville, Kahului and Wailuku. South Maui is zone 2 or 3. Maalaea is zone 3. West Maui is zone 4.
Whatever property you're looking for, you can search the Maui MLS from the comfort of your own home with the www.eastmaui.com property search feature.
Aloha from the north shore of Maui ~ Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ 808 283-0635
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Just listed on Maui - homes, condos and land for sale
If you're looking to buy some property on Maui Hawaii, did you know you can search our Maui MLS database online? You can search by area, property type, land size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and more. REO and short sales too! As a Maui Realtor, I have access to the new listings and can even set you up with automatic alerts for a specific type of property. This is just my Maui blog - you really need to get over to my website to find your Maui home.
What are you looking for? If you know what you want, it's very easy to set up a quick search and see what's available, then save the search and get updates daily. All new listings that match your search can be in your inbox just as soon as they hit the market. How about that?
When you find a listing you like, just click on the button for more information and I'll get that to you quickly.
When you're ready to buy, I'm here to help you with negotiations, and guide you through the escrow process. I want to be on your team!
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Makawao/Pukalani Maui Hawaii Real Estate Newsletter - January 2010
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1. Fenced Yard, Makawao $389,000.00
- single level 3BD/1BA starter home right in town, remodeled kitchen, newer flooring
- back yard has tiered gardens, mature fruit trees, detached workshop with power
2. Brand New, Pukalani $419,000.00
- residential condo townhouse in a new development, never paint or roof your home again!
- this 3BD/2.5BA 2-story unit has a single car garage, A/C and upgraded flooring
3. Extended Family, Haliimaile $799,000.00
- expansive multi-level 6BD/4.5BA home that could be used as 2 units
- located between Paia and Makawao, half acre lot with fruit trees, flowers and huge shade trees, ocean views
4. Super Cute, Makawao $829,000.00
- charming 5BD/3BA custom house and 2BD/1BA cottage at the lower edge of town
- wood floors, imperial plaster walls, Balinese style ceilings, French doors, outdoor shower
- unobstructed views of the north shore and Kahului, walk to restaurants, shops and galleries
Maui Banking - Maui Credit Unions
When it comes to shopping for a mortgage for your Maui home, you have some choices: an online lender; a Hawaii mortgage broker; a local bank or credit union.
If you're looking for an alternative to the big banks here on Maui, why not consider a credit union? This list of Maui credit unions is a good place to start. Some of them, like these 3, have employer requirements, meaning they require members to be employed by the federal, state or county government, select Maui companies, or the Maui Department of Education. If you work for Uncle Sam, you probably already know if you're eligible for one of these options.
Maui County FCU
1888 Wili Pa Loop

Wailuku Hi 96793
808 244-7968
Maui FCU
107 E. Wakea Ave.
Kahului HI 96732
808 873-5050
Maui Teachers FCU
2145 Wells St, Ste 101
Wailuku HI 96793
808 242-2997
The following Maui credit unions are not so strict but would like if you live and work on Maui, or attend school or worship in a certain district. Why not contact them and see what they have to offer?
Valley Isle Community FCU
160 Paahana St.
Kahului Hi 96732
Kahului FCU
25 W. Kamehameha Ave.
Kahului Hi 96732
808 871-7705
Wailuku FCU
175 N. Market St.
Wailuku HI 96793
808 242-7981
Kula Community FCU
137 Kalepa Pl.
Kahului Hi 96732
808 871-7710
West Maui Community FCU
349 Lahainaluna Rd.
Lahaina Hi 96761
808 661-4825
If you need any help searching for a Maui home, please let me know... I'm a licensed Realtor.
aloha from Maui - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro - EMAIL ME
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