Karen Willliamson's (mauikaren) Blog

For the first time since 1976 the Canadian dollar hit par.  All the Canadians I know are beaming and thinking of the best way to invest their stronger dollar.  Canadians have long loved Hawaii's sunny weather.  In the 1970's they bought a lot of Kihei real estate, coming over here to thaw out in ...

Just this week it was discovered that a caterpillar, native to South East Asia has made it's way to Haiku on the Valley Isle.  This caterpillar is unusual looking with spines and a dark stripe running the length of it's back.  It is unfortunate that this pest has made it's way to our beautiful is...

 It all started when I got a listing that had a bathroom that was anything but beautiful, I decided to perk it up a bit,  I found that with a pretty shower curtain, matching rugs, towels, accessories and a silk flower arrangement, it showed great and sold shortly thereafter. The next condo listin...

Recently my husband and I decided to remodel the bathroom.  We feel so fortunate to own Maui real estate and we would like to maintain our property as best as we can.  This should be easy, right?  So we demo'd it,  removing the extremely heavy cast iron tub, all the tile, even the Sheetrock.  Off...

Tomorrow, Sept 22, 2007 is the Maui Pineapple Festival, being held in the historic Kahului cannery on Maui.  This cannery was shut down in June of this year, it is the last remaining pineapple cannery in the United States.  Maui Land and Pineapple Co. was loosing money with it's canning plant and...

With 15 acres of lush tropical landscaping and some of Kihei's nicest water features, Kamaole Sands is one of South Maui's most sought after condo complex‘s. This gem is located across the street from lovely Kamaole III Beachpark, offering great swimming, snorkeling, and (during a good south swel...

Ho'olei is a luxury town-home project located across from The award winningGrand Wailea Resort.  This new Wailea development will surpass your expectations for quality and amenities.  Built on the side of lovely Haleakala, above Wailea Beach, many of the units at Ho'olei will have expansive views...

Often during the summer months on Maui, upcountry property owners are required to cutback on water usage, but this summer, not only is upcountry being required to cutback but Central and South Maui are being asked to voluntarily cut back on water usage too. Upcountry water is from streams in the ...

Kamalii Alanya is a lovely new Maui development in Kihei that is priced surprisingly well.  This well planned neighborhood, features a park with children's playground, and is a short walk to the beach or a short drive to all the conveniences of town. With 5 unique floor plans for homes ranging fr...

Moana Estates is a beautiful new development perched above lovely Kihei town on Maui's South shore.  Known for it's excellent beaches, sunny weather and world class golf, Kihei leaves little to be desired as far as comfort and recreation go.  This well planned neighborhood is a short walk to fame...