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Haiku, HI Real Estate News

By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
Haiku Maui Commercial Real Estate This is right across the street from the center in this picture. Lot is located right across from this center. Haiku Town Commercial zoned M-1 vacant land for sale right across from Haiku Town Center. Its rare to find commercial land in Haiku, two water meters 1 1/2 and 5/8. There are two parcels included at list price the other parcel is TMK: 2-2-7-3-190, MLS #331622. Seller will consider financing. **Building in photo's are from surrounding area.  The price for both lots $1,899,000.  Call Steve for all Maui Upcountry and Haiku Maui real estate. Steven Nickens R(S), GRI, ABR The Wailea Group LLC 3750 Wailea Alanui, suite 5WE Wailea, Maui, Hi 96753 www.nickensmaui.com Email: nickens@maui.net
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By Laurelee Blanchard
(Coldwell Banker Island Properties)
   PAIA Real Estate News Volume 12        Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor    (808) 298-8544 (Direct)    Laurelee@MauiResidences.com     REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT   Paia Home Sales   As of October 31, 2008, there were 18 single family home sales in Paia year-to-date, compared to 19 sales this time last year.   Total dollar volume fell 24%.   The average price was $778,733, compared to $980,796 this time last year - down 20%   The median price for a home was $597,000 compared to $633,000 a year earlier - a decrease of 6%.   32 homes are currently listed for sale in Paia.   View the MLS at www.MauiResidences.com          The following is a list of recent Paia home sales listed in order of price.   Date Price Address Home S.F. Ohana S.F. Acres 9/03/08 $745,000 33 Hoe Street 1,685 n/a .16 7/11/...
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By Laurelee Blanchard
(Coldwell Banker Island Properties)
   HAIKU Real Estate News Volume 17        Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor    (808) 298-8544 (Direct)    Laurelee@MauiResidences.com     REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT   Haiku Home Sales   As of October 31, 2008, there were 46 single family home sales in Haiku year-to-date, compared to 54 sales this time last year.   Total dollar volume fell 19%.   The average price was $1,093,876, compared to $1,144,653 this time last year - down 4%   The median price for a home was $787,500 compared to $940,000 a year earlier - a decrease of 16%.   80 homes are currently listed for sale in Haiku.   View the list at www.MauiResidences.com!       The following is a list of recent Haiku home sales listed in order of price.     Date Price Address Home S.F. Ohana S.F. Acres   10/08/08 $860,000 88 Hea'aula Place 1,...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
Last weekend we attended a birthday party for a friend in Haiku Maui - he's now 98 years young.  In addition to celebrating his birthday, he was also celebrating his 1 year wedding anniversary and the opening of his art gallery.  He makes some colorful oil paintings of Maui scenes, which you can see hanging outside his studio here.  We should all be so lucky to have a long rich life. These beautiful dancers are from Palau, a small island nation in the Pacific.  They have such warm smiling faces, and they were so graceful, I just had to post these pictures.  The party was very friendly and casual on their Haiku farm.  This family has really got it down - they grow so much of their own food, and take care of their own.  One daughter is a well respected potter, with her own kiln and works...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
(this monthly Maui Real Estate newsletter is available by subscription, for FREE - just sign up at www.eastmaui.com or send me an email - thanks!) Paia/Haiku Real Estate Newsletter     -       October 2008------------------------------------------------------------October Upcountry Realtor Caravan was short and sweet for a change, makingfor a quick morning seeing these properties for sale.1.    Cozy and Cute, Paia  $475,000.00- cute 2-story 3BD/2BA home with garage right in the heart of Paia town- newer subdivision has a tidy appearance and is just steps away fromshopping and dining2.    Country Cottage, Peahi   $499,000.00- nicely built single-story 2BD/1BA cottage with carport and ocean views- quiet setting, situated in an established subdivision with minimal CC&R's3.    Dome Home, Pe...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
X-Treme Electric Motorcycle - XM 3500 LI How cool is this?  It's an electric motorcycle (souped up moped) that we bought in answer to the high price of gas on Maui.  It has a lithium battery which means you don't have to completely discharge it each time for maximum performance.  It has a nifty little battery charger that just plugs into any outlet to top up the battery. You might ask, what's the point, if your utility bill goes up instead?  Not so in our case.  Being off-grid, our electric is generated from the sun and wind and we often have excess power when our battery bank is fully charged.   Why not charge up a vehicle too?   You mainland people should be able to charge one up for pretty cheap and it might be worthwhile to think about.  Even if your gas is cheap, it's nice to know...
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By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
The Back up offer works!    You would never think that in a slow real estate market you would have to deal with multiple offers.  I was working with my client on an offer and thinking we were looking good.  Then out of know where another offer and we lose this great property.  So I encouraged my client's to put in a back up offer which was accepted.  The offer that was in first position canceled for what ever reason.  Guess what we are in escrow and my clients are stoked.  There was other interest in the property being that it was a really nice 4-acre piece of property in Haiku Maui. The good news is we closed yesterday and everyone was a winner.  I always encourage my clients to work with back up offers if they really like the property.  Sometimes they don't come through.  Then again t...
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By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
Winter in Maui!  I would have to say that winter time is my favorite time in Hawaii.  This year we have been having a beautiful fall.  The wind has been mild and the days have been sunny.  Maui offers many things to different people.  If you are a diver winter is the beginning of lobster season and getting out between swells and scoring some lobster for dinner is a winner.  As I was driving home past the Spreckelsville golf course.  I was watching some men walking the last lap of the day on the course.  They look like they were really enjoying themselves.   When I am working in Wailea and I pull into town in the morning.  Wailea is just one of the most beautiful places you would ever want to visit.  I always notice visitors out for a morning run through town or on the beach.  Getting ou...
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By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
This looks like a hot buy in Haiku, Maui Hawaii. This is located on Kauhikoa Rd right down the street from my own home.  This is a great neighborhood located close to  shopping and 10 minutes to Hookipa Beach Park.  The main house is 1472 sqft and the cottage is 662 sqft of living space.  There is  a riding arena if you are into horses on 2-acres of property.  For more information on this property email me for pictures and additional information. Steven can represent you as a Buyer's agent on this property or any Haiku Maui real estate for sale. Steve Nickens R(S) GRI ABR The Wailea Group LLC. 3750 Wailea Alanui, suite 5WE Wailea, Maui, Hi 96753 www.nickensmaui.com email: nickens@maui.net  
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
Some members have wanted an update of my new Jack Russell puppy, so here it is, fresh new pictures from Haiku Maui.  Kona is such a good puppy - of course she gets lots of attention and exercise which helps.  She likes to chew on bones, chase the cat, and play with our other dog who is finally getting used to having a little buddy.  She enjoyed her first visit to the Makawao Veterinary Clinic where they just loved her.... more on that soon.  She's getting ready to go for a ride on the new electric motorcycle... it's so quiet that she doesn't quite know what to make of it.  Okay we didn't really take her for a ride on it... yet.  : ) Further adventures of Kona: Kona goes to Keawakapu Beach Maui  
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
I'm sure you're all wondering.... where on earth is the world's largest surfboard fence? Well it's right here in Hawaii... in Peahi, Haiku Maui.  Last year this fence was given the dubious distinction of being the world's largest surfboard fence by the Guinness Book of Records (I think), with over 400 boards forming a fence around this Haiku Maui property.  I just drove by there yesterday while on Haiku Realtor Caravan, and the lighting was so good I had to stop the car and get a picture, without even getting out!  This is what you call recycling! Not to be confused with the world's largest surfboard which is in Australia. Where the heck is Haiku Maui you ask?   Here's a link to an interactive HAIKU MAP for your convenience. When  buying on Maui, please contact a Haiku Realtor - Georgi...
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By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
Haiku Maui Tropical Escape   So what is so special about Haiku any way?  Well Kihei Maui is a nice place. The tourist love it. It has great beaches, shopping and lots of places to eat. Okay saying that when I am done working in Wailea I am out of there and heading to the north shore.   I know I am getting close to home when I hit Baldwin Beach.  I love Baldwin in the morning. Sometimes I will have my wife drop me off at Paia Beach and stand up paddle down to Spreckelsville.  Crusing by Baldwin Beach you see the same people there for their morning walk.  As I am paddling down the beach I always see this lady and her dog swimming laps. The dog always comes by to check me out and off he goes.  Avi one of our famous Maui artist is always walking with his morning coffee.  I give him a Shaka ...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
(please feel free to sign up for this email newsletter that goes out monthly, featuring the new listings for the Paia and Haiku areas of Maui) Paia/Haiku Real Estate Newsletter     -       September 2008------------------------------------------------------------Here it is, fall already!  We had a nice little rain this morning, and it's warm and sunny now in Haiku.Upcountry Realtor Caravan for September features a good range of homes priced from $439,000 to $2.25M.  Which one do you like the best?1.    Bali Hai, Haiku  $439,000.00- exotic, handcrafted custom home built in Indonesia from sustainable coconut hardwood, mango & other tropical hardwoods- adorable 1BD/1BA brand new home with carport on small lot just 1 blockfrom downtown2.    Convenient Location, Haiku   $517,000.00- charming...
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By Tracy S. Stice
(Hawaii Life Real Estate,ABR, CRB,CRS,GRI, Green)
  Yesterday, the state water commission voted to greatly increase the stream flow to many East Maui streams. As a long time East Maui resident and a Realtor who has lived and worked in East Maui since 1979, this is extremely significant in many ways. Water is life and life had been taken for many years from lands that were once very productive valleys all along the North Shore of Maui. Go for a hike sometime up Hanawana, Waipio, Honopou, or almost any East Maui valley and you will see ancient Lo'i that were once providing Taro to a huge community of Hawaiians. With the arrival of sugar on Maui in the late 1900's, large irrigation ditches were cut laterally across East Maui diverting almost all of the stream water to Central Maui to grow sugar. Since the early 1980's when the State Water...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
CONSUELO'S CATERING AND DELI ~  771 Haiku Rd. Haiku HI 96708  (808) 575-2687 If you're looking for some great take out food, or maybe somebody to do your catering, try Consuelo's in downtown Haiku.   Sometimes we will be treated to their food when on Realtor Caravan in Haiku and it's always a welcome treat... usually breakfast burritos.  They are super friendly and you won't be disappointed. What do they make? - Would you believe comfort food?  How about Brazilian food?  Quiche, meatloaf, salads, sandwiches. Where are they?  - You can find them right on Haiku Rd across from the Haiku Post Office, in the old First Hawaiian Bank Building.  There's a spot to park right in front, or plenty of parking across the street at Haiku Town Center. Hours of Operation- Monday thru Friday 11-4;  Satu...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
This has absolutely nothing to do with Maui real estate, or buying a home in Maui Hawaii. Sometimes I put pictures into the BLOG FILE - you probably have one too  - to be used in a post in the near future.  Yeah right.  So here's one I dredged up and dusted off - and NO it's not a recipe. But I'll tell you what it is....  Malayasian prawns harvested from the fresh water streams of Kailua Maui and cooked up in some butter and garlic, salt and pepper. With some locally grown veggies. The prawns were introduced to the streams decades ago, and they have done well. It's fun to catch the quick and wily Hawaiian crustaceans with a 3-pronged spear, in the shallow pools atop the ocean-side cliffs.  This summer during the drought, the pools were way low and it was pretty easy filling up the catc...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
(If you like the Haiku/Paia real estate newsletter you're reading here, you can sign up by sending me an email or calling - note: some prices have been reduced since the Caravan event) Paia/Haiku Real Estate Newsletter     -       August 2008------------------------------------------------------------This month's Upcountry Realtor Caravan is all over the map - land, rental properties, fabulous estates, and a gorgeous beach house.  These homes with pools are so tempting right now, I wish I had brought my swimsuit along!1.    Vacant Land, Upcountry  $399,000.00- over half an acre surrounded by pasturelands, ready to build- Maui County water meter installed, utilities all underground2.    Income Producer, Paia   $659,000.00- versatile 7BD/5BA home brings in $3,400/month all utilities paid ...
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By Steven Nickens, R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii
(Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers)
Commercial Property Haiku Maui Rea Estate   Two Lots located in the heart of Haiku Maui.  Right across the street from the Haiku Town Center.  Two TMK's and two water meters located right on the main street for easy access.  Both lots are M-1 zoned and are almost an acre of vacant land.  This is the center of Haiku business center with grocery stores, restaurants, fitness centers, doctor's offices, bike shops and more. Price is $1,899,000.  For more information on this property or other Maui real estate properties   Steven Nickens R(S) GRI ABR The Wailea Group LLC. 3750 Wailea Alanui, suite 5WE Wailea, Maui. Hawaii 96753 www.nickensmaui.com email: nickens@maui.net Cell: 808-280-2208
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
Dear Diary, This morning we had a chance to preview our new vacant land listing in Kailua - past Huelo.  What a beautiful spot!  Gorgeous views of the ocean.  Sellers have cleared a nice prime homesite, and will include some building plans for a 3BD/2BA single story home. It's almost 3 acres, for $485,000.  This would be a great place to build a Maui dream home, very quiet and private.  No road noise.  There's even a really cute storage building, with views too!  EZ to show - just go! * Send some pictures to buyer prospects looking for privacy, acreage, views.  This is a good one. There sure are some good deals on Haiku land for sale right now - prices have come way down from a few years ago.  I don't know why buyers aren't snapping up these deals.  How long can it last?  I remember whe...
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By Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
(Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)
SOLD IN HAIKU MAUI HAWAII Market Update In the past 10 days there have been some good residential sales in Haiku Maui real estate.  Two of these are in Haiku Hill which is the sunnier side of Haiku, just above the Hana Highway.  One is more upcountry, closer to Hanzawa's Store.  One is out in Huelo.  Here are some of the highlights: Waiama Way, Haiku Hill Maui  - 2 acres with single family home and in-ground pool/pool cabana - 4BD/3BA single story home, 2,534 sf - ocean and mountain views (pictured here) - SOLD for $1,900,000. all CASH, after total of 6 months on market (list date to closing date)       Waima Way, Haiku Hill Maui - 2 acres with single family home and in-ground pool/pool cabana  - 4BD/3BA 2-story home, 2,949 sf  - ocean and mountain views - SOLD for $2,000,000.  after 10...
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