Selling homes in your own neighborhoodAgents - do you like to sell homes and land in your own neighborhood?  It makes it easy for travel and of course you know the area well.  I think we all have an advantage when we sell properties closer to "home".  We understand the weather and climate.  We know some of the history of the area, like who the neighbors are and what's happening nearby.This new listing in Haiku Maui is really close to where I live, and I walk by it when I do the neighborhood "loop" walk - a 2 mile country road that meanders through the jungle.  It's not my listing, but I'd love to find a buyer who'll be my future neighbor!130 N. Honokala Rd is listed with Coldwell Banker Island Properties. $1,850,000It's a house and cottage on about 1/4 acre of land, and overlooking a la... 02/11/2023

Haiku Maui land sells - what's next? I'm happy to announce my beautiful vacant land listing at 320 Hanauana Rd sold to a nice Haiku couple who want to move to the country and build a home, or two.  They paid $867,765 for 2.2 acres with power and fiber optics, and a nice ocean view.This was a good match of buyers and seller, since they're going to be neighbors.  It all came together quickly once everyone met and it was obvious they were on the same page.  The seller graciously offered seller financing and it clicked.I'm looking forward to seeing how things progress, since this is close to my neighborhood.  We have another lot in this same area, and right now it's getting some upgrading before coming back on the market... so stay tuned for that announcement.See what other lots are for sal... 01/19/2023

I'm grateful to be selling property on Maui - to be a Maui RealtorThis wasn't my first profession, but it might be my last.  I've been selling real estate on Maui since January 2000 and this is the longest stretch of a "career" I've had.  Does that mean I like what I do?  I think so!Selling properties on Maui is a great way to make a living, especially when you consider the median home price is around $1,000,000.  Just having access to all the beautiful homes for sale is a bonus.  This little island will always be in demand, so no matter if it's a buyer's market or a seller's market, there will always be a hot market.Being a Maui Realtor means you can pick what area you want to specialize in, and nothing is more than about an hour or two away.  You can limit yourself to just this island... 11/07/2022

Huelo, Haiku Maui - green and lush land for sale363 Hanauana Rd, Haiku HI 96708.    MAUI vacant land for sale - $1,250,000This beautiful building lot acreage is for sale on Maui's north shore - 2 acres with amazing ocean views and natural surroundings.  It's like old Hawaii, with a sustainable climate and great weather.  Kailua Country Estates is a gated subdivision along the Hana Highway, about a 40 minute drive from Kahului.  The rural setting is very peaceful and relaxing, with tropical plants and flowers in abundance.  Coconuts love to grow here in the rich soil suitable for farming.  It's zoned Agriculture, so organic farming is encouraged.A couple of acres is the perfect size for a small homestead, and you can build 2 homes on this lot, along with other farm related buildings.  It... 10/17/2022

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

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

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

New Listing in Haiku Maui, 4500 Hana Hwy. Two beautiful acres with 960 sq.ft. cottage.Living the dream on Maui's Northshore. Haiku is located in the tropical side of the island, close to surfing, windsurfing, and Paia Town for shopping, and great places to eat. This little piece of paradise has had a lot of improvements. New concrete driveway, stone entry walls, property is fenced in ready to build your dream home. It does have ocean views.Price at $1,100,000, is ready to move into. If you have questions about buying Maui real estate on Maui's northshore give me a call, or visit www.nickensmaui.com/haiku.  You can view real estate in Paia, and Spreckelsville, on Maui's Northshore check out this link. I work in Wailea, with Wailea Realty Corp/Windermere. I work island wide, having call t... 11/01/2021

Haiku Maui vacant lot getting ready for marketWe got some great drone video today as it was a picture perfect day - sunny, clear skies, clear air, very light winds.  You could see for miles in all directions.The 2.24 acre lot is cleared, fenced and ready to build.  Great views, nice access road, and great neighbors too.In the next few days I'll have some video links and more details, as soon as it hits the MLS here on Maui.You saw it here first!   Got any questions?Search for Haiku Maui land for sale here.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 10/21/2021

Vacant land sales on Maui Hawaii, especially Haiku - 2021For those who want to know what's been selling on Maui, in the vacant land world, here are some useful links with details on pricing, days on market and more: Haiku Maui HI land 10-20 acre parcels market update Maui HI land sales - large parcels over 100 acres market update Haiku Maui HI land sales - market snapshot June 2021 Search for vacant land for sale on Maui here - MLS IDX search.If you're in the market for a piece of ground on Maui, reach out to me about upcoming properties.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 08/27/2021

Firecracker heliconia in Haiku Maui - tropical flowerSpeechless Sunday?  Perhaps.  Beautiful tropical flower - definitely.  All that lovely lush jungle just grows and grows and we don't have to water it or tend it much... just hack it back from time to time.  And we are greeted with these delightful blooms every year.Haiku Maui is about as sustainable as it gets.  With plenty of rain, we never have to worry about wild fires or droughts.  We can grow food crops all year long.  Our air is some of the cleanest air on the planet.  The climate crisis has been really easy on us!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: ... 08/08/2021

Planning a trip to Maui?  Don't take the Hana Highway!Almost everyone who comes to Maui as a visitor used to be encouraged to take the "road to Hana" for a once in a lifetime experience. It's famous for the 52 or so single lane bridges, stunning vistas, tropical jungle and white knuckle hair-pin curves.  But that was then and this is now...First of all, you may have to pass through the National Guard checkpoint at Twin Falls, where they'll ask you what your business is.  Are you driving to Hana?  Is it absolutely necessary?  If you're driving a Mustang or Jeep, it's probably not that important that you proceed.If you decide to continue on your journey, be prepared to encounter lots of opposition, and not many smiling faces like in the old days.You might find this guy near the start of t... 07/04/2020

Take a quick drive up Awalau Road in Haiku MauiIt won't take long to drive the mile or so from the famous Hanzawa's Store to the end of the road.  It's a charming little country road with tall trees and tropical plants lining the road.Today we were helping a friend with his little cattle ranch (17 acres) so I decided to film some of the drive to help show you what Awalau Road looks like.  This is really the country - with small and large farms, some beautiful country estates, and some simple homes too.For anyone looking for a peaceful lifestyle where you can really sprawl out and do your own thing, this part of Maui is the right fit.  It's very laid back, with a mix of people who love their privacy, love to be with nature, and maybe own some horses or other livestock.  You can usually f... 06/30/2020

Tropical flowers in the jungle - at 810 Upper Ulumalu Rd, Haiku Maui We saw some lovely tropical flowers today on the monthly Realtor Caravan tour.  This one property in Maui Ranch Estates was just loaded with hundreds of pots of plants and flowers.  Here's just a sample of the colorful blossoms and foliage that we encountered.Tropical anthurium flower in Haiku MauiAnthuriums come in all shades of red, pink, and white, and here's a lovely specimen.  See some more examples from today on my Instagram page.Orchids growing naturally outdoors in Haiku MauiEveryone loves orchids, and here on Maui you can put them out in the garden and kind of ignore them, and they'll do fine, and bloom when they are ready.  They love the humid climate and the filtered light.I'm not sure if this one is an orch... 03/12/2020

2020 aerial video of oceanfront lot - 460 Ho'olawa Rd, Haiku Maui Yes I have new fresh footage of this beautiful cliff-edge vacant lot on Maui's north shore.  I've put it all together in a 1-minute movie that showcases the lot and the surrounding neighborhood and geography.  The setting is quite spectacular and it doesn't compare to really being there!  To stand at the edge of this lot and look at the views up and down the coast, with the trade winds on your face, well it's breathtaking!2.3 acres in Ho'olawa Point Subdivision - asking $1,295,000460 Ho'olawa - Click HERE for the MLS full info with pictures, pricing, etc.Please enjoy this short video of some stunning oceanfront Haiku Maui scenery and a beautiful lot for sale.Search for more vacant land in Haiku Maui HERE.Search for homes ... 02/25/2020

Colorful tropical ti leaves in the Maui sunshineWhat can I say, it's Monday and sometimes a little lightness is required.  These are ti plants, and the leaves are called ti leaves, but not the kind you make a drink from.  The leaves have many uses here in Hawaii and almost every yard will have some growing.  They say it's good luck to plant one at every corner of your house.  You can't really have too many because they are useful for cooking, serving food, decorating, making lei and other crafts, and more.  With a wide variety of colors and sizes, it's fun to collect many different types in your garden.  Rugged and easy to grow, they can take a lot of abuse and still be healthy.Learn more about TI PLANTSGrow your own ti leaves in Haiku Maui after you find a home to buy. Thanks for readi... 02/24/2020

Getting creative with driftwood and junk in Haiku Maui. What do you get when you take some driftwood, corks, and heavy guage wire?  A fun fish to hang on the wall!  A neighbor had a driftwood party and invited a bunch of us over to get creative.  She went to a lot of bother to gather piles of driftwood, and soak it and dry it to get rid of any creepy crawlies.  We were inspired with all the woods, scraps of wires, rocks, shells, and other fun things to put together.  Glue guns, power tools, drills and what not were all available, with experienced helpers to show us how to use them.  It was a fun party, and great way to get neighbors together on a weekend.  Of course food and adult beverages were also in good supply, and the chatter was lively.  Everyone had so much fun being creative an... 02/20/2020