When they gonna fix those roads in upcountry Maui?  Ask the Mayor! That was a question for the Mayor of Maui and his answer is in the Maui News.---> The improvements are coming soon - on some roads that really need it: Upper Kauhikoa Rd and Kaluanui Rd in Haiku.We look forward to better driving conditions in Haiku, Makawao, and Pukalani. Search Haiku Maui homes for saleLook for homes and land for sale in Makawao Maui - MLS IDX 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 07/09/2019

Upcountry Maui real estate videos, Makawao and PukalaniI've posted about these on my MauiHunter blog, but want to share them here for more exposure.  Just some short videos showing some of the Upcountry Maui real estate for sale. I like to keep them short so I'm not wasting anyone's time!  It will take less than a minute! The Cottages at Kulamalu is a nice little condo townhouse development in a newer part of Pukalani - Kulamalu Town Center - which is still developing with more shops and housing being built.   Makawao Uplands. 72 Kapuahi St... A nice water feature in the yard of a Makawao house for sale.  Loved the location which was very private and backs up to a gulch making it even more private. The 1/2 acre lot really offers a lot in the way of development potential, as now you can ... 06/10/2019

What's for sale right now in Olinda Maui?Olinda is a region of upcountry Maui that's located above the town of Makawao.  If you drive up Olinda Road from the crossroads with Makawao Ave. you'll go up past the Oskie Rice rodeo grounds and Seabury Hall campus.  It's a delightful drive along a winding road that climbs higher and higher amidst towering eucalyptus trees and open pastures. At the very top is the Waihou Spring Forest Reserve with hiking trails through the pine trees.  The road then turns back down and becomes Piiholo Road which eventually comes back to Makawao Ave. by the St. Joseph's Cemetery.  It's about a 10.5 mile round trip that only takes a half hour or so.  You'll see beautiful scenery and vistas, and some amazing homes and country estates.Go trail riding in Olinda Maui... 04/29/2018

Wordless Wednesday - Longhorn cattle from upcountry MauiLonghorn cattle in upcountry Maui HawaiiWho knew you would see these longhorn cattle on Maui?  This guy was on death row at the packing plant in Makawao so I had to get his picture.What's the latest sales update for upland homes in Makawao?  These half acre lots with house and cottage are selling fast and we could really use some new listings. Find a home for sale in Makawao Maui Find a home for sale in Pukalani Maui Find a home for sale in Kula Maui Find some vacant land for sale on 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 Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 11/29/2017

These beautiful plumeria flowers were photographed in upcountry Maui - Makawao, Pukalani and Haiku.  They really bring a warm tropical feeling to any property, with their delicate fragrance and soft petals.Plumeria trees prefer a dry sandy soil and you'll see them growing in the sunny seaside towns as well.  Easy to grow from just a piece of broken branch stuck into the ground.  Strung into a lei, these flowers will brighten your day!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 Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 Save 11/15/2017

Makawao Maui - 6 month residential market update October 2017  What's been selling in Makawao, in the upcountry region of Maui?  This report highlights sales activity from the past 6 months.  In our MLS system, Makawao includes the village of Haliimaile, and the Olinda area above town.  First I'll give the general statistics, then I'll narrow it down to just the homes in Makawao town.  Sold in greater Makawao in past 6 months: 27 closed sales priced from $365,000 to $5,700,000 average sale price was $829,204 and median sale price was $620,000 highest price was for a 70 acre estate with a beautiful custom house and barn lowest price was for a little old 1927 home in Haliimaile Days on Market ranged from 32 to 427, with average of 101 and median days of 69 1 was bank owned and sold for $4... 10/28/2017

Makawao Maui HI - residential sales 2016 year end update It's time for the year end market report about what homes sold in the Makawao Maui area.  In addition to the town of Makawao, this also covers the Olinda area above town, and the Maunaolu Plantation and Haliimaile areas below town.Total sales in 2016: 66 closings priced from $291,500 to $2,010,000 Average Makawao sale price was $672,302 and median sale price was $575,637 Days on Market (DOM) varied from 28 - 1115 days Total dollar volume was $44,371,975 20 listings came with house and detached cottage, 4 came with an attached apartment 6 sales were CPR residential condo homes with some deeded land 5 were bank owned, and 3 were short sales 4 closed sales in Haliimaile town, average price about $420,000 701 Onipaa Place, Makawao - s... 01/29/2017

Private schools in Upcountry Maui - Makawao, Pukalani, KulaThese are the options for private education in the Upcountry area of Maui, with links to their websites, and primary phone number. Seabury Hall on Olinda RoadSeabury Hall - grades 6 through 12.http://www.seaburyhall.org/480 Olinda Rd, Makawao808 572-7235Montessori School on Baldwin Ave.Montessori School of Maui - up to 8th gradehttp://www.momi.org/2933 Baldwin Ave, Makawao808 573-0374 Haleakala Waldorf School - up to 12th gradehttp://www.waldorfmaui.org/ 4160 Lower Kula Rd, Kula 38 Kaluanui Rd, Makawao808 878-2511   Carden Academy of Maui - pre K to 8th gradehttp://www.cardenmaui.org/ 55 Makaena Pl, Pukalani808 573-6651 Kamehameha Schoolshttp://www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus/275 A'apueo Parkway, Pukalani 808 ... 01/23/2017

Did you know agave plants grow on Maui?  I was quite surprised to see this field planted with agave while viewing a large estate for sale in upcountry Maui Hawaii.  Why not grow agave plants?  They seem to be doing well and probably don't need a lot of water and maintenance.  Maybe this crop could be planted in the central valley where the sugar cane used to grow.... organic Maui tequila could be huge!Find a home for sale in Makawao Maui HawaiiAgave plants growing in Upcountry MauiBoutique farming is a way to make agriculture pay off on this small island.  The land is expensive here, so the rewards need to be high too. With creative marketing and some value added products in a cute gift shop, an entrepreneur can bring in some income without having to produce huge crops.  Buyers want som... 01/22/2017

Everyone in Makawao and Upcountry Maui knows about Komoda Store and Bakery.  This year marks their 100th anniversary of serving the public.  They started out as just a simple coffee shop back in the day way before Starbucks was found on every corner.Komoda Store at 3674 Baldwin Ave Makawao, HI 96768 It's a small general store that serves the community, but they're quite famous for their bakery products, most notably the cream puffs and donuts on a stick.  The flaky crusted pies come in flavors you might not find on the mainland, such as coconut and azuki bean.  Check out the reviews on YELP.Some other places to eat in Upcountry Maui.Call them at (808) 572-7261 if you want to know if there are any pies left.  Pick one up for me while you're at it!Call me if you're looking to buy a home i... 10/27/2016

1 Stop Postal Shop in Makawao Maui HI can handle your mail and packages, coming and going, and your business needs.  You can find them right in the heart of town just a few doors down from the Public Library. 1 Stop Postal Shop ~ 1135 Makawao Ave. Ste 103, Makawao HI 96768 ~ 808 572-3088The people here are really nice and will help you to open an account where you can have your mail delivered, and you can do your shipping here with FedEx and UPS too. If you need to buy packaging materials they have you covered: tape; boxes; tubes; bubble wrap and peanuts. They'll even do the wrapping if you don't have time.Need a quick business spot?  Send and receive faxes, or use the computer and internet.  Make copies in color, or double sided even.  What else do you need? Notary service Office suppl... 09/06/2016

Best on Maui.  One of the best places in upcountry Maui for dancing would be Casanova Restaurant in Makawao, right on the corner of Baldwin Ave. and Makawao Ave. 1188 Makawao Ave.  Call them at: 808 572-0220History:  It all started in 1986 with the Casanova Deli which was a bit hit and soon expanded into the full restaurant next door in 1989.  Authentic Italian food and coffee was just what this area needed. This building has been around a long time, and was the USO for marines during World War II.  Previous incarnations of the restaurant include Club Rodeo, and Piero's Restaurant. My very first job on Maui was serving drinks and food here in 1980!Hours:  The Deli is open daily from 7:30 - 5:30.  Lunch is served in the main restaurant from 11:30 - 2:00 and closed on Wednesdays and Sunda... 07/31/2016

Makawao and Pukalani Maui Hawaii - market snapshot 2016 Makawao and Pukalani Maui are so close together they share a zipcode. There is some open space between these two towns, and the Maui Community Plan aims to keep it that way.  For now let's just lump them together for a quick market update.  Sometimes when you're searching for Maui properties for sale it's easy to miss something, and that's why I will include all classes of real estate here, houses, condos, land, commercial... and multi-family dwellings.Houses for sale: 49 total listings that are Active or Pending, priced from $375,000 to $12,800,000 25 Active listings, 19 are Pending Continue to Show, 5 are Pending Do Not Show Days on Market ranges from 2 - 923 1 is a multi-family property with 3 cottages of 500 sf each 14 more hav... 04/30/2016

Just a quick trip with the Hipstamatic Camera app as we walk through Makawao Maui Hawaii. This cool little town has kept in touch with the past by restoring and preserving the old shops and buildings.  The country vibe is alive and well.Rustic and rusty is OK and makes for a lot of charm in these boutique shops.Take a break from any activity and grab a bite. Park your bike or horse a while.It's always fun to poke your head in the door of any of these stores, galleries and restaurants. You can drive up Baldwin Avenue from Paia, or cut across on Makawao Avenue from Pukalani.Spend some time getting to know this cute town where you can relax and slow down.Come on by to little Makawao town in Upcountry Maui. 96768  #hipstamaticWhen you're ready to buy a home in Makawao, start your Maui MLS s... 04/17/2016

Makawao and Pukalani Maui - Realtor Caravan listings Dec 2015How refreshing it was to see the 4 new listings featured on the December Realtor Caravan this month. Fidelity Title sponsors our weekly events that cover the north shore, and Upcountry Maui. With nothing over $540,000 it was a stark contrast to the Paia/Haiku December caravan the previous week where nothing was under $1M.  You really can't beat this part of the island when it comes to affordable housing with a friendly small town atmosphere.The Gardens Upcountry condo building, Pukalani Maui HI 96768Here's a quick run down of the four properties for sale as seen on Dec. 17 2015: The Gardens Upcountry #2 is a 2BD/2BA 2-story townhouse condo in a small complex with only 20 apartments in total. Hardwood floors and soaring ceiling... 12/21/2015

Fresh Smoked Pork from Makawao - a roadside treatIf you're looking for some fresh smoked pork, made from wild mountain pigs, look for this sign across from St. Joseph's Church in Makawao, Upcountry Maui.  Lucky me I spotted the sign today and pulled over.  For $20 I got a nice 2 pound bag with lots of smoky greasy strips of pork.  The flavor is so good, with natural smoke and other seasonings. Straight from the mountain, into the smoker, and onto my table... I like that.  This is how we do "sustainable food" on Maui.What can you do with the smoked pork?  Eat it many ways: heat it up on the grill and slice into bite size pieces for great pupus. put some into lau laus along with some beef or chicken. No need add liquid smoke. fry 'em up in the pan with some onions and peppers, maybe a fri... 12/09/2015

Viewpoints Gallery on Baldwin Ave. in Makawao town, Maui Hawaii One of the highlights of visiting the quaint upcountry town of Makawao, is this wonderful art gallery at The Courtyard.  You can also grab a bite at the Courtyard Cafe in the back, and watch the glassblowers doing their thing... being very creative.The Courtyard Cafe3620 Baldwin Ave. Makawao HI 96768808 572-4877Lots of beautiful art that will inspire you!  Local artists and Maui scenes. Incredible objects to add to your collection.  Buy a treasure to take home.Viewpoints Gallery3620 Baldwin Ave. Makawao HI 96768808 572-5979Makawao Maui is one of the last small Maui towns with charm and ambience. It's a great place to spend a day... or a lifetime.  Buy a home in Makawao, Maui and stay forever!  You'll be glad you did.Thanks ... 11/21/2015

Driftwood boutique on Makawao Ave is a fresh new lookDriftwood boutique in Makawao Maui HI - 1152 Makawao Ave. - (808) 573-1152Open from 10 am every morning...Ladies, you're going to love this fresh new boutique in Makawao on Makawao Ave, across from the library.  They have a lot of nice ladies wear and skimpy things, cute bags and belts, and unique household things too.  It's a big store with a lot of selection.  Come on by and see if there's something you can't live without.If you're looking for a home to buy... search for Makawao homes for sale in the Maui MLS. Thanks for reading my Maui blog.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779800 667-5028 ex 8241direct: 808 283-0635 07/02/2015

Celebrate Memorial Day at the Makawao Veterans CemeteryThis Monday, Memorial Day, please think about celebrating at the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on the outskirts of Makawao Maui.  It's going to be a big occasion this year, with tributes to all the fallen veterans from Maui who have passed recently while serving their country.It takes place from 9:30 - 11:00 am.The King Kekaulike High School band will play, and there will be a helicopter flower drop and white dove release.  Come by and honor our proud men and women in uniform. Various local speakers will pay tribute, and the keynote speaker will be Colonel Kenneth Hara.Find a home to buy in Makawao Maui - search the Maui MLS Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753127 Hana H... 05/21/2015

Upcoming events on Maui - Makawao and Kula summer line upThis time of year there's a lot going on upcountry with plenty of opportunities to run into friends and family.  May 23, 24 - Holy Ghost Feast at the Holy Ghost Church - Kula May 30 - Joey Fala Organ Concert at St. John's Episcopal Church - Kula June 13, 14 - Maui 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, Oskie Rice Field - Makawao June 27 - Po'okela Church Annual Bazaar - Makawao July 2, 3, 4 - 60th Annual Makawao Rodeo, Oskie Rice Arena  - Makawao July 4, 5 - Makawao Hongwanji Annual Garage Sale and Bazaar - Makawao July 24, 25 - Makawao Honwanji Obon Festival, Makawao Hongwanji - Makawao August 1, 2 - 13th Annual Timmy Cambra Memorial Roping - Makawao  For Holy Ghost info call: 808 878-1261For 4-H info call:  808 572-0458For Upcountry Fair ... 05/16/2015