Monthly Archives: December 2010

Castle and Cook Auctions Lanai Luxury Real Estate

by Patricia Chaney on December 15, 2010

On Jan. 16, Castle & Cooke Homes will auction off its remaining inventory of resort real estate at Manele and Koele on Lanai. Opening bids for the 11 homes will range from $435,000 to $845,000, which are up to 68 … Continue reading →

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Mobile Sotheby’s International Realty

by Patricia Chaney on December 14, 2010

The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand has partnered with Smarter Agent, the leader in mobile real estate technology, to co-develop the FREE Sotheby’s International Realty mobile application-SIR Mobile. SIR Mobile is leading the charge of the growing mobile marketplace and helping our … Continue reading →

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Maui Real Estate Statistics – Nov. ’10

by Patricia Chaney on December 12, 2010

Good news, the median price of homes increased for the month of November, but the number of sales are down from last month.  This is very typical for November and December.  We should see a rebound in January as our … Continue reading →

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Tourism Rebounds in Hawai’i, especially on Maui

by Patricia Chaney on December 11, 2010

Hawai’i Tourism Authority reports that in October 2010, visitor expenditures were up 24.7% from Oct. 2009.  Maui visitors increased their spending by 32% .  All islands experienced increased visitor traffic in October 2010, especially Maui County (+19.8%).  For the first … Continue reading →

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Kona Weather for the Islands

by Patricia Chaney on December 10, 2010

A whole lot of rain is falling throughout the Hawaiian Islands! The rains started on O’ahu and Kauai yesterday.  In the early morning hours it started coming down here on Maui. In Makawao, Upcountry Maui there is a steady drizzle … Continue reading →

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Kula Magical Gardens

by Patricia Chaney on December 3, 2010

Kula Magical Gardens Vincent and I have just relisted 893 Middle Road in Keokea.  This 2 acre estate property is privately located in Kula, Upcountry Maui.  This property is all about the gardens and the views.  Every foot of this … Continue reading →

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Seasons Aloha in Makawao Town

by Patricia Chaney on December 1, 2010

It’s that time of year! The holidays are upon us.  Once again, the chic Paniolo town of Makawao in Upcountry Maui will embrace the seasonal cheer with lights throughout town. This Saturday, December 4th will be the official lighting of … Continue reading →

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