AREAA Aloha Chapter was graciously hosted by Leona Wilson at her private estate and given a wonderful tour and some history about the island and all the conservation work she is doing for the KOA trees. We learned about the new Waikapu town from Mike Atherton who was a guest there too. A delightful evening was had by all.Was a wonderful evening, enjoying this beautiful estate home in Waikapu Maui.Leona Wilson did an amazing job designing and building this beautiful home and surrounding grounds.Great event for Maui Realtors, beautiful grounds, harp music and excellent food was served.  We also had a very impressive presentation about up coming project, Waikapu town from Mike Atherton. Mike has designed his new development around farming, open spaces, bike trails, windmills, solar and pri... 07/29/2017

Lauloa 2 bedroom oceanfront condominium sales haven't yet consistently pushed past the $600,000 price point but sale prices are close.  I'll not be surprised to see the next one break that price point as there is 1 pending and 1 listing both well above $600,000. Lauloa is one of 10 condominium projects in Ma'alaea Maui.  Charts for recent sales for each of the 10 are available at www.MauiSandCastles.com/maalaea.Interested parties are welcome to contact me for additional information. Aloha, Richard Dolbeare 04/16/2017

New listing in Waikapau Gardens in Wailuku Maui. Actually it was only on the market for a day and half and I had it under contract.  Beautiful home with-over 1600 s.f. of living space.Sellers took really good care of this island home in Waikapau Gardens.. Below is a list of the features.*Solar Water* Solar Electric* Three bedrooms* Family Room* Views of the West Maui Mountains.*Washer DryerThis island home in Wailuku Maui was listed at $645,000.  Very clean home didn't stay on the market very long. You can view this home from my website.  You can search for homes for sale in Wailuku Maui from my site. The real estate market is pretty steady, with inventory being the challange.  Interest rates are going to take a couple jumps in this year. So this is a really good time to purchase a new ... 03/17/2017

Waikapu on 30 is a great place for a breakfast or plate lunch, where you can sit outside at a picnic table in the shade, overlooking a beautiful view of Maui's central valley.  You can see the harbor and check out which cruise ships are berthed for the day.  You can also see the other shore at Maalaea Bay where the whales come to spend the winter.  Straight across is the magnificent vista of Haleakala mountain which makes up a large part of this island.  Picnic tables by Waikapu on 30 - what a view!So if you're in the Wailuku or Waikapu area looking for a good place to eat, be sure to look for their sign and pull over for a huge helping of local food and aloha.  They're open from 6 am to 2 pm.   Call them at 808 242-1130Before you go out looking for Wailuku homes for sale, check out the... 01/30/2017

I hear it a lot from prospective buyers... I just want a little shack in the jungle on Maui.  Nothing fancy, just a roof over my head.  With some land to grow some veggies, and a few fruit trees.  Maybe a stream would be nice too...Plantation style home with jungle foliageWell it's not that easy to find, but be prepared to pay $400,000 or more it you do. They do come on the market from time to time, but I can tell you they won't be this cute and adorable.  Chances are pretty good you'll need to pay with cash due to the condition of the house. Tropical jungle shack on MauiWith the new average Maui home price at $700,000 it's going to be even harder to find a little shack in the jungle with any amount of land.  I can find you a "cheap" shack in town, but that's not the same as living in t... 01/21/2017

Homes for Sale in Wailuku Country Estates, Wailuku MauiWhy do people live here?It's a country lifestlye without being "way out there" in the country. You're only a few minutes drive from Wailuku and Kahului, the central commercial hub of Maui, but so far removed from all that busy activity. At Wailuku Country Estates you can have acres of land where you can engage in farming and also have a nice home in a community with like-minded home owners.  Building design guidelines ensure a quality neighborhood that you can be proud of. West Maui Mountains form a dramatic back drop, and the lots look out over the north shore and Kahului harbor.  Views at night include not only the stars, but the city lights too.  The lay of the land is gently sloping for the most part, making it easy to have a go... 09/22/2016

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders. Address Unit City 3979 Mahinanahina St Lahaina 11 Alea Place Pukalani 177 E Waipulani RD Kihei 108 Molehulehu Loop Kahului 140 Uwapo Road 2-201 Kihei 27 Meleana Place Kahului 5210 Lower Honoapiilani Road C Lahaina 1063 Lower Main street 201 Wailuku 435 Kaiwahine Street Kihei 8607 Lower Honoapiilani Road Lahaina 3615 Lower Honoapiilani Road 121 Lahaina 44 Kanani Road 1-305 Kihei 175 South Mokapu Street Kahului 14 Ke Ala Oluolu Way Kaunakakai 3600 Kekahi Place Makawao 158 Lanakila Place Kihei 328 Kaomi Place Makawao 242 Ilio Road Kaunakakai 493 Pio Drive 106 Wailuku 6 Kai Ala Drive Lahaina 586 Halemalu Place Wailuku 980 South Kihei Road Kihei 805 Pala Circle Kahului 42 Kamakana Place Kaunakakai 100 Nohea Kai... 09/19/2016

I've been hearing a lot about the Mill House Restaurant at Maui Tropical Plantation, so pulled in the other day while driving by.  I wasn't hungry enough to eat but I was curious to see what they have done by way of incorporating some old sugar mill features into their landscape.  What a surprise to see the creative use of some old huge gears and other interesting machinery.  How did they ever come up with this?  What a great way to preserve a little bit of Maui's history.One of these days I'll stop in for a lunch or dinner and get the full experience.  They specialize in "farm to table" by sourcing a lot of their ingredients right here at the plantation farm, and other local farms.  From the reviews I've been reading on Yelp, it sounds like the food will be delicious, and the service i... 09/08/2016

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders.  4260 Lower Honoapiilani Road   Lahaina 91-838 Kehue street   Ewa Beach 92-1025 Okaa street 1-202 kapolei 45-118 Waikalua road   Kaneohe 257 Ainahou Place   Wailuku 3543 LHR B309-25A Lahaina 91-1110 Hapua street   Ewa Beach 91-1772 Lauo Street   Ewa Beach 50 Kepuhi    Molokai 283 Ilikai Street   Kihei 95-985 Wikao St E 101 Mililani 7146 Kamehameha V hwy C313 Kaunakakai 1350 Front Street   Lahaina 1328 Keao Street   Lahaina 91- 1010 Niolo Street   Ewa Beach 2518 Akepa Street   Pearl City 92-791 Makakilo Drive E34 Kapolei 54-264 Kamehameha HGW   Hauula 143 Kauhaa street   Kihei 31 Kopi Lane 5-205 Wailuku 1450 S Kihei Rd C 108 Kihei 1419 Dominis St 207 Honolulu 1425 Kaumualli street D230 Honolulu 9484 Kameham... 07/27/2016

The following properties are being foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders.  116 Peahi Road Haiku 480 Kenolio Road 30 101 Kihei 2747 S Kihei Road J 109 Kihei 89 Hoaikane street Maunaloa 98 Alaluana Road Makawao 5 Abbey Lane 332 Lahaina 480 Kenolio Road 22-102 Kihei 111 KBR C208 Kahului 480 Kenolio Road 22-202 Kihei 26 C Ho'aikane St Maunaloa 1031 Maohu Street Makawao 12 Waipaa lane 42-203 Wailuku 528 S Oahu Street Kahului 1001 Kauhikoa RD Haiku 267 Keonekai RD Kihei 15 Kulanihakoi street 6 C Kihei 480 Kenolio Road 21-101 Kihei 35 Katie Lane 717 Lahaina 2276 Mokuhau RD Wailuku 2531 S. Kihei Rd D 110 Kihei 182 S. Papa Street Kahului 4955 Hanawai St 5-102 Napili 403 W. Hawaii Street Kahului 398 S. Puunene Ave Kahului 480 Kenolio Road 26-202 Kihei 3660 LHR 111 Lahaina 475 B Kulikie... 04/27/2016

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders.  603 Maalo Street Kahului 2746 Akalani Loop Pukalani 2881 S. Kihei Road 102 Kihei 2881 S. Kihei Road 49 Kihei 2881 S. Kihei Road 61 Kihei 917 Kahoku Place Kihei 690 Malimali Street Kihei 380 Dairy Road Kahului 1450 S Kihei Rd C201 Kihei 105 Honuhula Place Kihei 823 Malulani Street Kihei 950 Wailupe Drive Waiehu 1530 Malo street Lahaina 60 Oluea Street Kihei 160 Keonekai road 24-202 Kihei 4955 Hanawai St 2-102 Napili 242 Ilio Road Kaunakakai 102 Haku Place Lahaina 95 Waihee Valley Road Wailuku 120 Hui rd F B-12 Lahaina 137 Molehulehu Loop Wailuku 403 W. Hawaii Street Kahului 1145 A W. Kuiaha Street Haiku 107 Kamahao street Kihei 26 C Ho'aikane St Maunaloa 1383 Kilou Street Waiehu 101 Kuhuoi Street Kahului 4... 03/23/2016

The Manapua Bakery1246 Lower Main St.Wailuku Maui HI808 242-7675www.manapuabakery.com Update - this shop has closed.  Now it's Donut Dynamite!It's great to see this new bakery in Wailuku is doing well with their offerings of Chinese style steamed buns, or Manapua. They've been open about a year and have a brisk business selling these local favorites. Not just your typical pork or char siu buns here, they have some unique fillings you won't find just anywhere.  Most are priced at just $2.25 with the exception of the roast duck version which is $3.00. Some of the other flavors available:They also make pies and tarts, Lilikoi bars (looked delicious!) and rice cake. Open Monday - Friday from 7:00 to 3:00 Saturday 8:00 to 4:00He's filling up the racks with more goodies!  You can special orde... 02/13/2016

Crispy Roast Duck at Wei Wei BBQ and Noodle House, Wailuku MauiIn honor of Chinese New Year this week, and for lack of anything more fitting, here's a picture of the beautiful roast duck with crispy skin, at Wei Wei BBQ & Noodle House in Wailuku. They are at 210 Imi Kala St, near the millyard in Old Wailuku. 808 242-7928I resisted, but wish I had bought some the other day instead of just snapping the picture!  Next time I will.  From the reviews on Trip Advisor I really missed out an a taste sensation. But the wonton soup was really good!Wailuku Maui has really grown in the past 5-10 years, with lots of brand new developments and new homes. The older parts of Wailuku have a lot of charm that reminds us of the old plantation days. With the closing of the last sugar mill in Hawaii this ye... 02/07/2016

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders. 520 Hoolawa Road Haiku 3750 LHR 304 Lahaina 480 Kenolio RD 11-206 Kihei 104 Kanapali Shores Lahaina 1000 Eha street 21-101 Wailuku 1050 Eha street 24-101 Wailuku 2750 Kalapu Dr 17 Lahaina 235 Akai Street Kihei 865 Makaala Drive Waiehu 175 Hoano Pl Kihei 15 Kulanihiki St 19E Kihei 502 Kaao Circle Kahului 402 Namalu Place Lahaina 262 Noe Street Kihei 265 Mohalu St Apt A Kahului 196 Kenolio Road Kihei 116 Peahi Road Haiku 3740 Lower Honopiilani Rd G-104 Lahaina 2747 S. Kihei Road J-003 Kihei 2155 Wai Maka Place Kihei 55 Kealamauloa Place Haiku 120 Hui rd F D-11 Lahaina 2180 W. Vineyard 208 Wailuku 33 Namauu Place Kihei 4310 LHR 207 Lahaina 303 E Hawaii Street Kahului 60 Oluea Street Kihei 2800 Palalani Street... 12/11/2015

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders.  47 Honuea Street Kihei 869 Mahealani St Kihei 505 509 Kainalu PL Wailuku 520 Hoolawa Road Haiku 3750 LHR 304 Lahaina 480 Kenolio RD 11-206 Kihei 104 Kanapali Shores Lahaina 1000 Eha street 21-101 Wailuku 1050 Eha street 24-101 Wailuku 2750 Kalapu Dr 17 Lahaina 235 Akai Street Kihei 865 Makaala Drive Waiehu 175 Hoano Pl Kihei 15 Kulanihiki St 19E Kihei 402 Namalu Place Lahaina 262 Noe Street Kihei 265 Mohalu St Apt A Kahului 196 Kenolio Road Kihei 116 Peahi Road Haiku Lower Honoapiilani Road G-104 Lahaina 2747 S. Kihei Road J-003 Kihei 2155 Wai Maka Place Kihei 55 Kealamauloa Place Haiku 120 Hui rd F D-11 Lahaina 2180 W. Vineyard 208 Wailuku 33 Namauu Place Kihei 4310 LHR 207 Lahaina 60 Oluea Street Kihei ... 12/08/2015

The following properties are being foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders.  2180 Vineyard st 210 Wailuku 753 Olena St Wailuku 500 Ulumalu Road Haiku 2800 Palalani Street Makawao 398 S. Puunene Ave Kahului 480 Kenolio Road 5-203 Kihei 760 Wainee St C-218 Lahaina 140 Uwapo Rd 1-202 Kihei 140 Uwapo Road 13-102 Kihei 653 Papua Street Wailuku 60 Oluea Street Kihei 475 Front Street 232 Lahaina 1057 Front Street 232 Lahaina 865 Makaala Drive Waiehu 47 Honuea Street Kihei 505 509 Kainalu PL Wailuku 520 Hoolawa Road Haiku 3750 LHR 304 Lahaina 2750 Kalapu Dr 17 Lahaina 235 Akai Street Kihei 175 Hoano Pl Kihei 402 Namalu Place Lahaina 265 Mohalu St Apt A Kahului 196 Kenolio Road Kihei 116 Peahi Road Haiku 2155 Wai Maka Place Kihei 33 Namauu Place Kihei 11/23/2015

Uptown Automotive in Wailuku Maui - get your car fixed fast!My husband endorses this automotive shop in Wailuku, and that really means something as he's a tough customer to please. He likes that they can get the vehicle in quickly and get the job done the same day if possible.  He likes that they don't charge an arm and a leg and they do a good job.  What more can I say?UPTOWN AUTOMOTIVE LLC. - "Honest and Reliable Service" - 808 249-2229It's not a fancy schmancy place, just regular folks doing what's needed.  Easy to find at 724 Lower Main St.  Call Dave Schelfe at 808 249-2229If you live on Maui and need your car or truck fixed up, or a safety inspection, then give Uptown Automotive a call and let them help you get back on the road in a hurry.Now if you're looking for a home for sale ... 11/09/2015

Maui County Fair artwork - the natural world around usOn our recent visit to the Maui County Fair this weekend it was great to see all the student art work.  Look how colorful and bright these drawings and paintings are.  The common theme is nature and why not... we are surrounded with beautiful natural things here on Maui.  Rainbows, flowers, turtles, birds and mountains.  What a creative bunch of kids that produced these treasures!It was fun to attend the fair again and see the displays and eat the food!  Too old for the rides and carnival games, but it's fun to watch.  It's all over now until next year.Wailuku Maui homes for sale - search hereGeorgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635   09/27/2015

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders.  505 509 Kainalu PL Wailuku 9/10/2015 71 Makawao Ave 8 Makawao 9/10/2015 265 Mohalu St Apt A Kahului 9/10/2015 4440 LHR 226 Lahaina 9/14/2015 263 Kaiolohai Kihei 9/15/2015 3286 Kehala Drive Kihei 9/15/2015 50 Hauoli st 106 Maalaea 9/16/2015 Plantation Estates Kapalua 9/16/2015 2381 SKR Kihei 9/16/2015 140 Iliahi Place Molokai 9/16/2015 1152 Hoalu Place Wailuku 9/18/2015 140 Uwapo rd 13-201 Kihei 9/23/2015 120 Hui rd F 6-D Lahaina 9/23/2015 214 Luakaha Circle Kihei 9/24/2015 2747 SKR J-002 Kihei 9/24/2015 130 Beach place Kaunakakai 9/24/2015 36 Kapalai Place Wailuku 9/25/2015 150 Hauoli Road 611 Maalaea 9/25/2015 5152 Kipulu Place D-11 Lahaina 9/25/2015 1367 Kawika Place Wailuku 9/28/2015 480 Kenolio RD 11-... 09/10/2015

The following properties are facing foreclosure by their respective lien holders.  111 KBH C-103 Kahului 8/26/2015 901 N. Laalo Place Lahaina 8/26/2015 120 Hui rd F D-11 Lahaina 8/27/2015 480 Kenolio RD 17-106 Kihei 8/28/2015 2850 Omaopio Rd Kula 8/28/2015 160 Keonekai Road 7-204 Kihei 8/28/2015 100 Kapela Place PP Kahului 9/1/2015 579 Liholiho Wailuku 9/1/2015 140 Uwapo rd 26-202 Kihei 9/2/2015 21 Kamauhalii way 1-D Wailuku 9/3/2015 17 Makai Place Kula 9/4/2015 15 Kulanihiki St 19E Kihei 9/4/2015 4435 Lower Honoapiilani Road 242 Lahaina 9/9/2015 224 Lepoko Pl Wailuku 9/9/2015 3740 LHR G-104 Lahaina 9/9/2015 2860 Kauhale st Kihei 9/9/2015 505 509 Kainalu PL Wailuku 9/10/2015 71 Makawao Ave 8 Makawao 9/10/2015 265 Mohalu St Apt A Kahului 9/10/2015 4440 LHR 226 Lahaina 9/14/2015 263 Kaiol... 08/26/2015