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Keanae Real Estate for Sale  Keanae is rather rural, with a small number of homesteads set among taro patches. The beautiful Keanae peninsula is a generally flat tract of land jutting out northward into the ocean, which formed when lava flow from the Haleakala Crater passed through the Kaanae Val...

Kapalua Real Estate for Sale Kapalua is one of West Maui's most prestigious resort communities. Kapalua Beach is a crescent-shaped, white sand beach, which offers excellent swimming and snorkeling. Restaurants, first-class shops, and an 18-hole golf course are offered in Kapalua. The Kapalua real...

Kahului Real Estate for Sale Kahului, located in the central part of the island, in the isthmus between Haleakala and West Maui, is the commercial center of Maui. Most of the island's major stores and industrial operations are located here. Kahului is Maui's only deep-water port, from where sugar...

Kaanapali Real Estate for Sale Kaanapali, located on the western most point on Maui, is one of Hawaii's most popular beach resorts, with many shops and restaurants. In addition to six hotels and five condominium complexes, Kaanapali is also home to two championship golf courses. The Kaanapali bea...

Hana Real Estate for Sale Hana, situated at the eastern end of Maui, is a secluded and rural part of the island lost in time. Local residents, looking out on the luxurious flora and tumbling terrain, fondly call it "Heavenly Hana." It is a fitting description. It takes about two and a half hours ...

Haiku Real Estate for Sale On Maui's north shore, ten minutes down Hana Highway from Paia, sits Haiku, a lush green countryside filled with idyllic pastures and tropical foliage. Haiku was once a pineapple-plantation village. Now, former pineapple canneries house shops and restaurants. Haiku also...

10 Questions to Ask Your Lender1. What are the most popular mortgage loans you make? Why?2. Which type of mortgage plan do you think would best for us? Why?3. Are your rates, terms, fees, and closing costs negotiable?4. Will I have to buy private mortgage insurance? If so how much will it cost an...

 Laurelee Blanchard, Realtor Maui IslandReal Estate News  Volume 8 In this Issue:  Real Estate Market Report How to Succeed with an Aggressive Offer  Coldwell Banker Island Properties24 Baldwin AvenuePaia, Maui, HI 96779 Phone:(808) 298-8544 E-mail:Laurelee@MauiResidences.com We're on the Web!www...

10 Questions to Ask the Condo BoardBefore you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, you'll learn how responsive - and organized - its members are.1. What percentage of units is owner-occupied? What percentage is tenant-occupied? Generally, the higher the perce...

10 Questions to Ask a Home InspectorWhat are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors or National Association of Home Inspectors?Do you have a current license? Inspectors are not required to be licensed in every state.How many inspections of properties such...