Maui Hawaii South Shore Condo Newsletter - September 2009
There's a noticeable downturn in the number of new condo listings in South
Maui for the past month. Of the 63 new fee simple listings, 20 are
potential short sales or bank owned. It's surprising to see prices like
this, which we haven't seen for years. See if any of these condos for sale
look interesting and let me know if you have any questions.
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1. Nice & Clean, North Kihei $147,900.00
- upper floor 2BD/2BA town house unit with all major appliances
- bank owned and ready to move in, carpet and white tiled floors, garden view
2. Vacation Bargain, South Kihei $219,000.00
- charming 1BD/1BA upgraded unit, with new tile and carpet
- 2nd floor unit in small 2 story complex, across from beach, walk to dining
3. Oceanfront Ease, North Kihei $311,418.00
- nice looking 1BD/1BA vacation condo with direct ocean views, elevator
- slate floors throughout, crown molding, tropical furnishings, short sale
4. Make an Offer, Wailea $499,000.00
- very large furnished 1BD/2BA vacation condo with ocean view
- it's a short sale in a good location that won't last long
5. Excellent Views, Wailea $615,000.00
- fairway and ocean views from this immaculate upper level 2BD/2BA Wailea
condo
- no short term rentals allowed here, but pets are OK, move right in
6. Very Rare, Kihei $749,000.00
- only 15 units in this oceanfront complex near Charlie Young Beach built in 1970
- outrageous views from this 1BD/1BA unit with a great rental history
7. Keawakapu Beach, Kihei $895,000.00
- renovated and beautifully furnished ground floor 2BD/2BA condo with lockout feature
- terrific vacation rental program and fantastic beachfront location next door to Wailea
8. Most Expensive, Wailea $3,825,000.00
- 3BD/3BA end unit with large wrap-around lanai, sliding pocket doors, expansive views from inside and out
- professional décor with lovely antique accessories throughout, granite counters, custom cherry cabinets
- resort-style amenities such as 24-hour security, front desk, concierge
service, business center
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Maui County Energy Expo 2009- will be held at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel
& Spa this coming Thursday and Friday Sept 10 and 11. This year's Expo will
examine regulatory challenges to development of renewable energy generators
and explore what can be done to ease the approval process without
sacrificing community values or environmental mandates. The event is hosted
by the County's Office of the Mayor/Office of Economic Development, in
partnership with the Maui Economic Development Board. For more information,
see: www.mauicounty.gov/energyexpo or call 270-7710.
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Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro
Paia, HI 96779 (808) 283-0635
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI 96779 (808) 579-8255 FAX: 579-9004
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PAIA MAUI HAWAII - Free Hula Shows
Last Friday evening these lovely young Maui girls were warming up for the very first Paia Hula Show hosted by the Green Banana Internet Cafe.
Every Friday from about 6 pm you can enjoy Hawaiian music and entertainment with Polynesian dancers from the Maui Polynesia Luau. Come and grab a chair and a cup of coffee and watch the world go by on the Hana Highway.
I hope to make it next Friday, for this enchanting free show in Paia. Will I see you there?
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Maui Bud Bowls are Made on Maui
These cute little pottery dishes are hand crafted in Kihei Maui with a variety of crushed recycled glass in the center of each one, for a unique touch. No two bowls are alike.
The outside is unglazed, with a nice raw texture, and the inside is glazed and has a thick crystal-like layer on the bottom from the melted glass fragments.
They're only about 3-4 inches across in this case, but they also come in larger versions. I think the little ones are sweet, and I can see why they are a big seller.
You can find these Maui creations at the Kuakini Gallery and Gift Shop in Kahakuloa where they are a red hot item. They make a nice gift to pack in your luggage and take home... hey buy a few while you're at it.
The artists are Marylyn Holland and Beth White. Call the studio at 808 875-6431.
You may remember the koi tiled driveway that I posted a few days ago. Those koi were done by Marylyn. You can visit Marylyn every Friday from 9-1 at the Four Seasons Resort on Maui. Local artists are featured every day!
Thanks for reading my Maui Blog!
Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ 808 283-0635 ~ or EMAIL
Check out what's happening in the Maui Art Scene.
The Maui Prince Hotel in the news...
There has been a lot of news lately about the luxury resort on Maui's south shore - Makena's Maui Prince Hotel.
Two years ago this resort and the 310-room hotel was bought by developer Everett Dowling and Morgan Stanley for $575,000,000. Fast forward to now, and things aren't looking so bright for the beachfront vacation destination.
Just this Monday, the foreclosure was filed in 2nd Circuit Court on Maui. Dowling told The Maui News that he is in default on the loan and that he has been in discussions with the lender for four months. He said the debt on the property totaled $411,000,000.
Last summer we enjoyed a relaxing stay at the hotel and we were thinking about doing it again. Maybe now is a good time to take advantage of their Kama'aina specials.
Including its union staff, the Maui Prince employs about 380 people full time, part time and as casual workers.
For more info about this island, and especially Maui real estate, please give me a call...
What else is happening in this part of the island?
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On Maui since 1980. North Shore specialist.. Paia, Haiku and upcountry towns of Haliimaile, Makawao, Pukalani and Kula. Condos too. Living the off-grid lifestyle for decades. Cattle ranching. Aloha
MAUI may very well be the Best Island in the World, according to Conde Nast magazine. I'm not going to argue about that.
As one of the Hawaiian neighbor islands, Maui is just a 20 minute plane ride from Oahu, which is the home for Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. Of course you can also fly directly to Maui to our big "city" Kahului. On a good day, you can take the Hawaii Superferry between the islands. The other islands in Hawaii are: the Big Island (Hawaii); Kauai; Molokai; Lanai. Molokai and Lanai are also part of Maui County.
Maui is a melting pot, with an international and multi-cultural population. In addition to the Polynesians who first came to the islands, you will find many other cultures well rooted here, such as Filipinos, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Portuguese, Thai, and more. When the sugar and pineapple plantations ruled, migrant workers were brought in to work the fields, and diverse cultures flourished in this welcoming climate. Now that tourism is driving the economy, agriculture has taken a back seat. But the central Pacific location still makes this a perfect place for a cross-cultural community. It's all good.
Maui Hawaii - Visitors come to Maui for many reasons, including family vacations, weddings and honeymoons, golf and sports, and just plain health and wellness.
The Maui Visitors Bureau would like you to have an enjoyable time here in the islands, so please consult with them if you are planning your first trip. They can also help you with accommodations and cars.
If Hawaiian History interests you, be sure to see what the Maui Historical Society has going on with events, tours and projects.
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is the place to find arts education and events, and our famous film festivals.
Maui has plenty of beaches to suit your activity level. Do you want to get out there and charge the monster waves at JAWS, or do you just want to relax with your toes in the sand?
Have you been to Maui before? Do you know what I'm talking about? Have you been bitten by the MAUI BUG? MAUI BUYER INFO LINKS
Maui is like no other place. Maui is unique. Maui is a nourishing place, a healing place, a loving place, a spiritual place, a fun place, a wonderful place, an interesting place, a happy place. Maui is my place. It could be your place too.
Ask your Realtor if Maui would be right for YOU. I am an experienced Maui Realtor and resident, with the local knowledge to help you find what you need. Talk to me... I'll listen.
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I was Born in England, and grew up in the middle of Canada. After graduating from college in Vancouver B.C. I got married, and moved to Maui in 1980. My husband is a wonderful guy who introduced me to this incredible place called Maui. We tried living in a few locations like Upcountry and Kihei, and settled on the North Shore and bought our first Maui home in 1981. That was our beach house which we fixed up and eventually sold 22 years later. We now live on a farm in Huelo Haiku and have another property in Kailua where my husband ranches and raises organic beef. We live off the grid and love it. Self sufficiency is a goal we have always worked towards.
As a Maui REALTOR®, I can help others who are looking to start over in a new place like Maui. I will listen to you and answer your questions. Tell me more about what you need and want in a property. I'm listening.
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As a long time Maui resident, I know the territory well. I like to specialize in North Shore and Upcountry areas - Spreckelsville, Paia, Kuau, Kailua, Haiku, Makawao, Haliimaile, Pukalani, Kula, Keokea, Ulupalakua and Kanaio. And don't forget the "other upcountry" - Kahakuloa. Single family homes, country estates, oceanfront or vacant land, it's all right here.
I also cover the sunny South shore - Kihei, Maui Meadows, Wailea and Makena .... that's where the condos and resorts are! Some condos I really like are the beachfront ones like Polo Beach Resort, Wailea Ekahi, Makena Surf and Mana Kai on Keawakapu Beach. Whatever you're you looking for, I can help.
We are pioneers. We have built our own homes and created something from nothing. We enjoy a country lifestyle in the rural area of Huelo, Haiku. Haiku is mostly zoned Agricultural, so knowledge about that is important for first time buyers. Off Grid specialist, by experience. I speak HAIKU.
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