Here's the online version of my condo newsletter, which you can sign up for by just emailing me. South Shore Condo Newsletter     -         July 2008It's time for something completely different.  This month I will focus on SOLD listings, instead of the usual active listings on Maui.  In the past 30 days there have been about 40 condo sales in the Kihei/Wailea and Maalaea region.  Yes, total sold units are down from last year, but that's to be expected.  If you'd like the full stats, just let me know and I'll email you the link.Here's some of the highlights of what sold recently.  Does this help you if you're thinking of buying or selling?------------------------------------------------------------1.     Kihei Bay Surf,  North Kihei- $140,000.00 and not a short sale!- partly furnished st... 07/10/2008

A Day at the Beach on Maui Last weekend we celebrated our wedding anniversary, at the Maui Prince Resort, which made us take some time off, and GO TO THE BEACH!  After living here for 28 years, I have to admit that going to the beach is not one of my top priorities any more. Somewhere along the way, other things became more important, like being a homeowner and taking care of "the most important investment in your life".  We have been very fortunate, and have a wonderful home on Maui that needs a fair amount of maintenance... but we enjoy it immensely, and it's worth it. Meanwhile, back at the beach things remain the same. It was the beautiful Maui beaches that hooked me from the start.... way back in 1978. We camped at a little beach for a whole month, back in the day when you could do... 07/08/2008

Stephanie Perrault | Century 21 All Islands | 808.222.1114 2747 S.Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI Beautiful, custom 3 bedroom / 2 bath condo with OCEAN & SUNSET VIEWS 3BR/2BA Condo offered at $425,000 Year Built 1992 Sq Footage 1,035 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 301,871 sqft HOA/Maint $375 per month DESCRIPTION 1 of 10 $425,000$425,000Kihei ShoresE-3073332330N“Wailea Style” upgrades….and then some!! Beautiful, custom 3 bedroom / 2 bath condo with OCEAN & SUNSET VIEWS. Features include; granite countertops, crown molding, new carpet, new light fixtures and so much more…simply the BEST unit in Kihei Shores!! Lounge by the pool, relax in the jacuzzi or walk across the street to one of Maui’s best beaches...Kamaole Beach III and just moments from ... 07/06/2008

Mark the date,  You are invited! Every month the Maui Real Estate Team is hosting a Free Real Estate seminar on different location in Kihei. Join  Your Maui Real Estate Team, IPX 1031 , Fidelity title company and Creative Financial to a Free Seminar on Tax deferred 1031 excange on July 26th 2008 at 10.30 am at 95 Ponana St in Kihei.We are going to explore the tax benefits, how to qualify and the process on Investement property, vacation rental and 2nd Home. Now the world has spread and the team has his follower... A nice way to educate yourself in a friendly environment and for FREE! Please reserve ASAP. For more information call Vicki Tabacchi (R)S 808-298-6209 or email info@yourmauirealestateteam.com 07/06/2008

Stephanie Perrault | Century 21 All Islands | 808.222.1114 2747 S.Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS from this 2BD/2BA condo 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $325,000 Year Built 1992 Sq Footage 733 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 301,871 sqft HOA/Maint $375 per month DESCRIPTION It's all about the VIEWS & LOCATION! Come see the AMAZING OCEANVIEWS from this 2BD/2BA condo located in desirable "J" building. This two-story bldg is set in the back of the complex where one can appreciate the best views and quiet location. Kihei Shores features recreation facility which offers sparkling pool and hot tub to relax and unwind. Ideally located across from one of Maui's BEST beaches Kamaole Beach III and just a few blocks to Wailea amenities; golf, ... 07/06/2008

Stephanie Perrault | Century 21 All Islands | 808.222.1114 99 Walaka St, Kihei, HI OCEAN, MOLOKINI & HALEAKALA views await you from this furnished 1 bedroom 1 bath condo 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $344,000 Year Built 1982 Sq Footage 600 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Covered spaces Lot Size 20,430 sqft HOA/Maint $23,548 per month DESCRIPTION WOW! NO MAINTENANCE FEES & NO REAL PROPERTY TAXES, SELLER will pay all maintenance fees & real property taxes until 2009! OCEAN, MOLOKINI & HALEAKALA views await you from this furnished 1 bedroom 1 bath condo located in the delightful Koa Kai Condominiums that sit high at the top of the cul-de-sac. The Aloha filled Koa Kai features large pool, spa & BBQ area that are set in tropical, peaceful atmosphere. PETS are WELCOMED a... 07/06/2008

Stephanie Perrault | Century 21 All Islands | 808.222.1114 95 Ponana St, Kihei, HI 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $1,649,000 Year Built 1996 Sq Footage 2,155 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Covered spaces Lot Size 10,122 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Breathtaking Panoramic OCEAN views from every room of this exquisite Mediterranean style custom built 3 bedroom/2 bath home in exclusive Keawakapu Views. Arriving at the front entrance you will come upon the enchanting COURTYARD which is filled with beautiful tropical island plants. The interior of this home is exceptional including tall 11 ft vaulted ceilings, sprawling living & dining areas and double door entry into the LARGE master suite w/walk in closet. Step outside on to the spacious 2200 ... 07/06/2008

Well, after years of waiting, the 40 acre regional park just north of Hope Chapel will commence construction in January: This park's first phase should transform most of the landscape to make it look parklike, Matsui said. Most of the initial work, which should take about 10 months to complete, involves constructing infrastructure, such as sewer and water pipes as well as roads and parking lots. Total project cost is estimated at more than $30 million; and no one can say exactly when it will be done, although somewhere between 2015 and 2020 has been suggested by county officials in the past. Ultimately, the park's completion depends on the elected officials who hold the county's purse strings. It's a start anyway. This can only help south Maui real estate as a new community resource app... 06/30/2008

Thanks to a comment by Ardell (I think) I have been able to just cut and paste these pictures in here, since the photo adding feature is sometimes acting up.... thanks Ardell!   These beautiful flowers are PLUMERIA flowers from Maui.  They were growing at the Keonekai Villages condos, where I snapped them while waiting for a client to show up.  Kihei Maui is on the south shore - it's hot and sunny and sandy and dry - just exactly what these trees like.  They smell fantastic too. The branches can be snapped off and planted into a sandy soil, and take root very easily.  Aloha from Maui - Georgie Hunter - Realtor and e-Pro -  808 283-0635  - www.eastmaui.com 05/13/2008

 Kaheawa Wind Power - is a 30 MegaWatt wind farm located in the West Maui Mountains high above Maui's scenic shores, and very visible from the resort areas of Maalaea, Kihei and Wailea.  They are owned and operated by UPC Hawaii Wind Partners, a Massachusetts-based wind farm company.The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have agreed to join forces with UPC Hawaii Wind Partners to study the integration of wind technology into the Hawai'i utility system.  This is the first such partner site for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's wind technology program outside of its base in Colorado.  We are lucky to have this opportunity on Maui. Taken from a beach in North Kihei, this picture shows the 20 wind turbines on the ridge above the strip of Maalaea... 04/29/2008

  MOVING TO MAUI INFO - SOUTH SHORE - KIHEI, WAILEA, MAKENA - 96753 So you want to move to South Maui, and you've decided you  need some help.  Let me be of assistance.... I hope these links will be just what you're looking for.  When you're ready to buy a first home or second home, let a local expert be your guide. These are some of the things to think about when getting started.  Of course there is so much more to know before you come here to Maui, so doing your own research is essential. When buying on Maui, please contact a specialist in the area - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) SEARCH MAUI LISTINGS ~ EMAIL ~ http://www.eastmaui.com/ ~ 808 283-0635   Arriving at the Kahului Airport - how to find your way to Kihei from the airport Kihei Maui Google Map - use this interactive map to find you... 03/01/2008

KIHEI BEACH PARKS ON MAUI          KIHEI GOOGLE MAP Along the 6 mile stretch of South Kihei Road, on Maui's sunny south shore, there are a number of small and large beach parks.  Here's what you can expect to find as you drive from the north end to the south end: Ma Poina Oe Lau Beach Park - also known as Kihei Pavilion, or Ohukai, it's located at the foot of Ohukai Street.  This beach is popular with windsurfers when the wind is blowing "kona".  It's a narrow strip of sand, with some shady kiawe trees and a concrete pavilion. Hawaii Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary - is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources.  The sanctuary is renovating existing facilities, building a new multi-purpose bu... 02/17/2008

SOUTH KIHEI ROAD - Kihei                     KIHEI GOOGLE MAPMaui's friendly resort town on the south shore.On Maui's south shore you'll find the resort areas of Kihei, Wailea and Makena, all rolled into one zipcode.... 96753.Back in the early 1970's there was not much in Kihei but a few beach homes, a small shopping center (Azeka's - You might remember the famous Azeka Ribs!) with a post office and some fruit orchards.  All that changed when the planners decided to allow 6-story condo buildings for Kihei, and a major building boom ensued.South Kihei Road was the only road then, a narrow 2 lane road that pretty much followed the coastline from Maalaea Bay south to Wailea.  Beyond that was just a dusty trail leading to Makena Beach further south.  There were no traffic signals, and the r... 02/16/2008

Aloha All,  I just wanted to start by introducing myself. I have been a full time agent on the Big Island now for 4 years. It's amazing how time flies :0) Now trying to get my feet wet here on Maui, no punt intended from leaving Hilo :0) I've been here now for 7 days. Wow, there is a lot of field work to get caught up on,  all the information and knowledge that I have to learn about my new area. Kihei is great! This has been something that I have been talking about doing for a good three years, moving here. I'm not sure why it took me so long. This IS Paradise! If there is one thing that I have to offer to anyone thinking of making that move is..... JUST DO IT!! We spend so much time dreaming and not enough energy doing :0)  Ok so be on the look out for all the information that I learn ... 02/07/2008

I send out a FREE email newsletter each month, about the South Maui Condo new listings.This time when I checked the new listings for January, there were about 87, and 10 were already PENDING.  That's a pretty good sign that properties are selling in South Maui. This picture is of the Palms at Wailea condo complex, which is a very popular vacation resort destination in sunny Wailea Maui.  Currently there are 18 active and pending listings here, with an average price of $944,277 and starting at $720,000 for 1 and 2 bedroom condos.  This is one of my favorite condo developments on Maui.  The grounds are so beautiful and the units have a nice layout.  The master suites are very luxurious and spacious, and the covered lanais are large.Here's a synopsis of the South Maui Condo newsletter that... 02/01/2008

Hokulani Golf Villas  152 luxury homes on 40 acres surrounded by the Elleair Golf Course mauka of the Piilani Highway in Kihei Maui Hawaii breathtaking ocean and mountain and fairway views. Signature Homes of Hawaii are constructing  this brand new residential condo development in sunny Kihei Maui.  Phase One is selling, and the first homes will soon be ready for occupancy.   This model home is having an Open House every day, so I stopped in.... What a nice surprise!  This upgraded model was a stunner.  I could live here at Hokulani Golf Villas, and watch the golfers chasing balls down the fairway.  The views are incredible.  The home is very upscale, like being in Wailea.  This community is conveniently close to the Piikea Shopping Center with restaurants like Outback Steak House and R... 01/27/2008

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Kihei Real Estate for Sale  Located in South Maui, Kihei is dry and sunny. There are a number of good beaches and beach parks that attract tourists and locals alike. From Kihei's beaches, there are views of the sweep of coastline, outer islands, Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. The town of Kihei offers a large variety of shopping and dining. The Kihei real estate market offers a substantial inventory of homes for sale, ranging from small plantation house to luxurious beachfront estates.  To search for Kihei homes, condos and land, click on the Maui Multiple Listing Service property search engine. http://websearch.ramaui.com/smartframe/search.php?dbid=dbid1155592598  01/13/2008

Welcome to MAUI SUNSET Condominiums. This beautifully manicured, well maintained complex is located on 1032 S.Kihei Road, in Kihei on the island of MAUI. This property is situated on over 5 1/2 acres of Ocean front property. There are 225 FEE SIMPLE Apartments in two 5-story buildings. This complex was constructed using concrete block in 1975, with condominiums ranging in size from one, two and three bedrooms. All units include two bathrooms, full kitchen, washer/dryer and air conditioners. The interior living areas range from 681 sq/ft. to 1392 sq/ft. plus lanais(Patios) ranging from 112 sq/ft. to 256 sq/ft. Amenities include Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, BBQ areas, Recreation area, Tennis courts, excercise room, garage, bicycle parking, all within steps from the beach. This complex is central... 01/08/2008

Nani Kai Hale ********  Nani Kai Hale,  Is located in North Kihei with 46 apartments via ocean front access with white sandy beach to enjoy with many afternoon sunsets to watch daily.  This property had been converted over to Fee Simple and now has more potential investments avenues.  This six story building is a prime low cost condo near many features of our Island Life, Shopping, Swimming, and most of all Relaxing.  For all of your Real Estate needs:Contact me direct at 808-385-1265Gary M Bland R (S) E-Pro 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (The Shops of Wailea)Please feel Free to Visit my Maui FREE MLS search http://www.garybland.com/Enjoy many condo features at http://www.ultimatehawaiiguide.com/  01/02/2008