Above are the flowers which come out at night or early morning.Below are the ripe pink fruits.  We planted a bunch of vines 3 years ago and this year we harvested over 20 fruits, and still a few more to come.  These vines are super easy to grow in Haiku Maui and we're planting more!I slice them in half and then cut the halves into slices with the skin on so they're easy to pick up.  They you just bite the centers and eat the fruit, while discarding the pink peel.  They have a texture sort of like a kiwi fruit - with the tiny black seeds that you eat, but they're sweet and not tart like a kiwi - just soft and sweet with a little crunch of seeds... very refreshing.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(... 09/16/2022

Do you ever use QR codes in your marketing?They can be very useful for buyers to learn more about a listing if they're standing by the sign.For example, if you point your smart phone camera at this QR code it'll take you to a live streaming cam showing a 2 acre vacant lot for sale. How easy is that?!Buyers can check on the view, the weather, the sounds - all done remotely once they save the link.  See a property at different times of the day.  Get to know the area even when you've left the island.Go ahead and save this link if you just want to transport yourself to Maui's north shore - listen to the bird sounds, watch the sunrise and moonrise.  Don't you wish you lived here?320 Hanauana Rd. Haiku Maui HI 96708 - MLS#394367Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate o... 08/02/2022

No one rings a bell when the market turns. You don't hear the clang like on Wall Street when it's time to stop trading.However, I'm hearing some chimes in the distance.Crash?  Probably not.  Why? Because everyone needs a place to live.However, I am seeing more price reductions than before.  In fact, I rarely saw one in the last few years as sellers were really riding the wave and pushing list prices to the max.Combine that with a teaspoon of rising mortgage interest rates, a cup of congressional election coming up in a few months,  a dash of rising interest rates for investment products as a safe alternative, and just a pinch of canceled escrows, and you have a cake that someone left out in the rain for quite a while.......... Ralph Gorgoglione - Broker / RealtorTop 3% Realtors Nationwi... 07/30/2022

230 N. Holokai Rd - Haiku Maui home for saleJust listed on Maui's north shore - a sweet 997 sf cottage with .7 acres of land in a great neighborhood.  Asking $1,195,000 which is less than the median price of a home on Maui these days.  Click the link below to read all about it on the Hawaii Life website - 30 pictures and full description.230 N. Holokai Rd - Haiku Maui HI 96708If you're looking for a single level, small home on a really big lot, with fruit trees and lots of flowers and plants, then you've come to the right place!  If you like the furnishings you can even negotiate those and move right in, because the sellers are leaving the island. Listed for $1,195,000 Fee SimpleThanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.... 07/08/2022

The most expensive condominium located for sale on the beautiful island of Maui Hawaii July 2022. This luxury condo is located on the South Shore of Maui in Wailea at the Wailea Point development. The  amazing oceanfront condo is currently listed at $20,000,000 and features 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms  with stunning views. Per the MLS listing the condo was originally built in 1986. The initial list price was $18,500,000. After four days on the market they increased the price $1,500,000 to $20,000,000. This  condo has been on the market for 171 days at the time of this post.   *A previous listing stated that the condo was remodeled in 2013. That listing also stated there are 3 bedrooms. According to tax records the unit is 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.   The previous listing for this cond... 07/07/2022

The ten most expensive homes for sale on Maui Hawaii July, 2022. These luxury homes have list prices ranging from $12.8M to $60M. Four of the homes are located on South Maui in Kihei, Makena, and Wailea. Four of the homes are located on West Maui in Kahana, Kaanapali, and Kapalua. One of the homes is located on Central Maui in Wailuku. One of the homes is located on the North Shore in Paia. There is no shortage of unique luxury properties for sale on the beautiful island of Maui! Please click the link below to view all the photos and detailed information about each property.The Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Currently For Sale On Maui 9 Bay, Lahaina $59,500,000 Welcome to 9 Bay Drive, the undisputed crown jewel of the world famous Kapalua Resort with 10 acres of oceanfront bliss on histori... 07/07/2022

The most expensive home for sale located on the beautiful island of Maui Hawaii July 2022.This luxury  estate is located on the Westside of Maui in Kapalua at 9 Bay Dr. The amazing oceanfront home is  currently listed at $59,500,000 and features 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms with  stunning views. Per MLS the home was originally built in 1996 and remodeled in 2021. The initial list  price was $59,500,000. The home has been on the market for 204 days at the time of this post.    *When the home previously sold there were 8 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.   The current owners purchased the home for $24,000,000 cash in December 2020.    The previous owners purchased the home September, 2016. They paid $13,000,000 for the oceanfront  property at that time. They sold the prop... 07/07/2022

Live-cam set up at 320 Hanauana Rd, Haiku Maui HISo this 2 acre lot is for sale and it's hard to see it if you don't live on Maui.  The seller had a brilliant idea to install a live streaming camera from his house next door so potential buyers can appreciate the sunrise and moonrise views over the ocean.  Take a look and let me know what you think...That's the lot for sale just past the banana plants - the grassy open space where you might see a few goats grazing.320 Hanauana is zoned Agricultural and you can raise some farm animals, grow some fruit trees, and live very sustainably, right here on the best island in the world.Can you hear the birds singing?  It's a very quiet location out in the countryside along the road to Hana.  On days with big surf you might even be able to hear the... 05/05/2022

Happy Easter 2022 - from Maui HawaiiJust dropped in to wish everyone a Happy Easter and hope it's been a wonderful day.  Nothing much going on here, but lots of eggs coming out of my chicken coop every day... and no stray bunnies anywhere.Aloha from Haiku Maui.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 04/17/2022

My jade vine is flowering for the first time!We planted this tropical jade vine 2 years ago, just as the pandemic was becoming the big news of the day.  It was a skinny little wisp of a vine in a flower pot, wrapped around a stick of bamboo - so frail and delicate that I wondered if it would survive.  Of course, in Haiku Maui it's hard NOT to grow anything, so I was confident it would be okay.We found a home in the ground where it could climb up some mock orange bushes, and waited, and watered, and waited some more.  The tendril climbed into the tree and kept going up and up - grew a few leaves and that was it.  Finally, earlier this month I looked for some flowers, and was pleasantly surprised to find 3 long dangling "flower" strands that I hadn't noticed before.  They're about 15" lon... 03/14/2022

  Real happy to announce that Wailea Realty Corp has merge with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers. Hawaii Life is the largest Luxury real estate firm in Hawaii. So now we have offices in Paia, Wailea, and West Maui to better serve our clients island wide.I work island wide so this is a huge plus for me. Hawaii Life is a high tech company, with over 3 million visits a year to their website.Aloha Steve Steven Nickens RS-GRI ABRHawaii Life Real Estate BrokersThe Shops at Wailea, Paia, and KapaluaCell: 808-280-2208Email: nickensmaui.comWebsite Nickensmaui.com 02/16/2022

Wordless Wednesday - the boat harbor in Lahaina MauiSearch the Maui MLS for West Maui listings for saleThanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave., Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 02/09/2022

Hawaii Life joins forces with Wailea Realty - January 2022Did you hear the latest news about Maui real estate companies?It's no secret, Hawaii Life is growing and taking over some more real estate offices on Maui.  Wailea Realty will now be rebranded under the Hawaii Life brand, but still offer the same 5 star service to their clients.  The two Wailea Realty offices, in Wailea and Rainbow Mall, Kihei will remain open to bring excellent service to buyers and sellers of Maui real estate - as Hawaii Life!Georgie Hunter can help you with Wailea real estate and other parts of Maui.  What are you looking for?Oceanfront Maui homes for sale - search the Maui MLSThanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro,... 01/19/2022

Finding that perfect piece of paradise where all your upscale needs and wants have been met can be quite the challenge for most buyers. Fortunately, with our expert luxury Maui realtors, discovering those lush spacious yards and dynamic spaces is more than possible!If you’re looking for prestigious luxury vacant land in Hawaii, Kapalua real estate is the perfect go-to option. It is one of the most sought-after places with its quiet, tranquil atmosphere of Maui’s beloved countryside while maintaining close proximity to award-winning white sand beaches. Not to mention that most Kapalua residential communities are also close to golf courses, upscale restaurants, and boutique shopping!Full Article Here: Invest in Maui Vacant Land in Kapalua 12/20/2021

Most visitors come to Hawaii to enjoy its beautiful beaches, pleasant climate, ride the rolling hills through volcano country, swim in the cerulean ocean, and soak up the aloha spirit. But all of that becomes more magical when Hawaiian food enters the picture. The island is a known cultural melting pot with mixtures of different cuisines from Japan, China, and Polynesia. Indeed, the Hawaiian taste is simply magnificent.Full Article Here: Duke’s Beach House – Top West Maui Restaurants Spotlight 12/20/2021

Kapalua provides one of the grandest and luxurious experiences on the island of Hawaii. Its incredible landscapes and convenient vacation environments have become one of Maui’s premier resort areas. Some of the spots to check out here are the beautiful West Maui beaches, restaurants, cultural landmarks and heritage, and world-renowned golf resorts. Most tourists fall in love with this place, wishing they could stay here for longer.Full Article Here: Featured Beachfront Luxury Maui Real Estate – Coconut Grove 21 12/20/2021

A fresh sea breeze in the air, a tropical paradise, and the only place where you can tan at the beach in the morning and make a snowball in the afternoon. When you think of this place, you can instantly picture that you’re in a hammock swaying and relaxing as palm trees blow in the lovely island breeze with a refreshing cocktail in your hand that just sets the mood. Yes, Hawaii it is. The perfect place where every day is a vacation, where every day is beautiful and romantic.Full Article Here: Ready for a Move? Fun Facts About Living in Hawaii 12/20/2021

Market stats - Maui County - November 2021Compliments of First Hawaii Title - Kihei Maui HIIt's still a crazy hot market for sellers here on Maui.  There's just hardly any inventory, and homes and condos are selling fast.  Vacant land has also been seeing a lot of sales since the pandemic started.  Maui is a great place to get away to, and it will continue this way for a while as far as I can tell.  While it's expensive to buy property here, it's worth it!  Maui County includes the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai.Got questions?  Let me know and I'll get you some answers.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text:... 12/15/2021

Just some quick snapshots from the old Hawaiian hale (pronounced HA-LAY) by the canoe club in Lahaina Maui...  Have a great weekend!Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 12/04/2021

Wordless Wednesday - day at the beach in Paia MauiSometimes I feel bad posting these images of our lovely island, when so much of the rest of the country and world is suffering unimaginable hardship... but that's life I guess.  "Lucky we live Hawaii" they say!Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 11/18/2021