Monthly Archives: May 2010

It’s Mango Season… Yumm!

by Patricia Chaney on May 31, 2010

I just had my first mangoes of the season this week.  An associate in our office has a wonderful tree in Kihei and brought in a basket containing several dozen of the colorful, near ripe beauties.  Mangoes by gift are … Continue reading →

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Maui Real Estate Activity Surges!

by Patricia Chaney on May 29, 2010

Historically, Maui real estate activity at this time of year is sluggish.  The  Upcountry real estate office of Island Sotheby’s International Realty would have a different attitude about Springtime activity. April and May have been our best months this year.    … Continue reading →

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Upcountry Sales for April ’10

by Patricia Chaney on May 27, 2010

I’ve been so busy with activity that I never got around to posting Maui real estate sales activity by district for the month of April. 6 homes closed last month in the Kula District.  Of note was the sale for … Continue reading →

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Maui Council Approves Tax Increase

by Patricia Chaney on May 25, 2010

The County Council voted in favor of moving forward with its increase in Maui real estate taxes proposed earlier in the year.  Members voted 7 in favor and 2 opposed, stating their need for further time to review.   Currently, Maui … Continue reading →

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Haiku Price Reduction – 25 Lihiwai Place

by Patricia Chaney on May 24, 2010

This Haiku home is a rare find!  Outside your main entry, you are in a darling neighborhood consisting of 13 single level homes on a quiet cul-de-sac.  Step through and close the front door and your home becomes a private … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Kula Acreage

by Patricia Chaney on May 21, 2010

If your the kind of person who dreams of building your own home, we just listed 3 great parcels of vacant land in Kula, Upcountry Maui.  All three properties abut hundreds of acres of Haleakala Ranch land and have expansive … Continue reading →

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Say it in Hawaiian: Kai = Sea

by Patricia Chaney on May 16, 2010

There are many Hawaiian words commonly used to describe the water in and around the Hawaiian Islands. We are after all, surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.  In addition, rainfall also nourishes our islands.  It falls upon these … Continue reading →

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Rain Water Catchment in Hawai’i

by Patricia Chaney on May 14, 2010

Recently large parcels of vacant land have sold on Maui without the benefit of County meters provided by the Department of Water Supply.  The alternatives to County supplied water are either drilling for fresh water or utilizing rainwater as a … Continue reading →

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Maui Vacant Land Sales for April 2010

by Patricia Chaney on May 12, 2010

Maui vacant land sales showed signs of improvement with 15 parcels trading hands in April.  Once again, Maui Land & Pine (ML&P) continues to sell off large parcels of agricultural lands in Upcountry area and North Shore of Maui.  In … Continue reading →

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Maui Real Estate Statistics for April ’10

by Patricia Chaney on May 12, 2010

The statistics for Maui real estate sales have been finalized for the month of April.  A full report is available at Maui Real Estate Sales Statistics. The general consensus is that the market is starting to turn.  Sales activity has … Continue reading →

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