Sunny sunflowers brighten any dayWe've had an epic spring garden this year already and much of it has come and gone.  We enjoyed heaps of garden produce to eat and give away: cherry tomatoes, Cherokee tomatoes chard and lettuce basil and cilantro green peppers and banana peppers beets and carrots 2 kinds of pea pods green beans, purple asparagus beans asparagus okra There's a ton of tomatillos just coming ready, and the peppers are still producing.The sunflowers are out in full bloom and it's always so fun to see them against the blue sky.  Now it really feels like summer around here in Haiku Maui. Find a home for sale in Haiku Maui and grow your garden all year longThanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunte... 06/08/2017

This sweet home at 802 Door of Faith Road sold - and I'm already missing it.  I really love this little yellow home with the great big views in Haiku Maui.  This makes 3 times I've sold it, so I hope I'll get the opportunity to sell it again one day!  It can happen, because people keep buying and selling and moving onto the next home.  When that time comes, I'll be glad to do it again.  Always a pleasure to hang out here.You'll be able to see this cute home when it's featured in an episode of Hawaii Life on the HGTV channel this fall season.  So be sure to tune in and watch every Maui episode where buyers get to choose from all the wonderful Maui homes for sale.Until then... search for Haiku Maui homes for sale right here.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate o... 06/05/2017

These gigantic flowers really make a statement - spider lilies stand out!  These tropical flowers bloom in the spring/summer season here in Hawaii.A white spider lily flower in Haiku MauiWhite is the most common color, but they also come in a purplish red shade which is called the Queen Emma spider lily.Look how big this flower is!  I had to get my hand in the shot for reference.Queen Emma spider lilyFind a home for sale in Haiku Maui and grow your own spider lilies!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 06/03/2017

Haiku Maui HI 96708 - oceanfront vacant land sales updateA recent oceanfront sale caused me to write this market update for the Haiku Maui area.30 Hale Pili Way just closed for full price of $1,295,000 - a beautiful 2 acre lot in a prestigious neighborhood with multi-million dollar homes.  This parcel had been on and off the market for over 10 years, with many price reductions and changes of listing companies.  Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers got it sold finally! The lot at 30 Hale Pili Way, Haiku Maui HI 96708So what other lots are for sale along the north shore coast in Haiku? 10 active vacant land listings priced from $1,500,000 to $2,995,000 NO pending oceanfront sales lot size ranges from 2.6 acres to 26.7 acres all with elevation so they have dramatic views Days on Market range fr... 05/22/2017

UPDATE - THE GREEK OVEN CLOSED IN JUNE 2018 - THEY MOVED BACK TO GREECE. We have been eagerly waiting for The Greek Oven to open up in downtown Haiku, in the Aloha Aina Center on Maui.  This most recent addition to the food scene is a nice little shop right across from Nuka and next to Veg Out.  Obviously they serve Greek food, and baked goods, and strive to feel like an authentic eatery on a Greek island! Inside The Greek Oven, Haiku MauiUPDATE - THE GREEK OVEN CLOSED IN JUNE 2018 - THEY MOVED BACK TO GREECE.Today was a lunch date so we headed up there to see how good the food is.  We shared a traditional Spanakopita spinach pie and a beef kebab pita.  It was so good I could have eaten it all myself, but that would be piggish!  So, we got some baklavas to bring home for later.  The fla... 04/28/2017

Spring flowers on Maui - Yes we do have seasons in Hawaii, and you notice different trees and flowers that bloom at different times of the year.  You may not have heard of ti (pronounced tea) leaves, but they are common and almost every yard will have them.  The leaves grow all year and have many uses in the home and kitchen.  Wrap food in them for cooking, or serve food on them as makeshift paper plates.   A flowering ti plant in Haiku MauiHawaiians considered them good luck and would plant them in every corner of the yard.  You can't really have too many, and they come in a wide variety of colors and shapes.  The common green ti is everywhere and mostly seen at luaus decorating the tables or stage.  Bright red ones are beautiful, as are the variegated ones.In the spring they all bloss... 03/16/2017

This brand new house and pool is under construction in Haiku Maui, at 40 Hale Pili Way.  It's going to be a huge estate with lovely ocean and mountain views.  Hale Pili Way is part of a small subdivision off North Holokai Rd, in Peahi.  Lots of beautiful homes here along the coastal bluffs.  40 Hale Pili Way, Haiku Maui HI 96708Homes around here usually sell for well over $1M, and this one is listed for $5.2M by Island Sotheby's International, which will be a new high water mark.  Most properties will come with at least 2 acres of land.  The oceanfront lots are prized by developers, since the supply is so limited. They're digging the pool right now, and it's not hard to imagine what a beautiful setting this will be. You can search for Haiku homes for sale right here, then contact me wit... 03/15/2017

Maui Natural Organics at the Pauwela Cannery on Maui is creating some wonderful products that make great gifts.  The products are made right here in Haiku in the little shop fronting W. Kuiaha Rd.   Some of the items you can find in the store or online: Classic Hawaiian perfumes Tropical Moisture lotions Maui Surfer Honey SPF 30 sunscreen - reef safe! Island Gardenia Perfume Monoi Oil PuaKeniKeni All of these products smell wonderful, as you can imagine, since they have been crafted with tropical flowers and coconut oil, among other things.  For a gift that will remind you of your trip to the islands, be sure to pack some of these in your bag when you leave.If you decide NOT to leave Maui...Haiku Maui HI 96708 land for sale search Haiku Maui HI homes for sale  Also at the Pauwela Canner... 03/06/2017

Silent Saturday - Tranquil ocean view cocktail in Haiku MauiView of Mailiko Bay, from a  home in Haiku Makai, Haiku MauiIt's been a hot and sunny day here on the north shore, and I'm thinking about sitting in the shade and enjoying a tropical cocktail while staring at the ocean view.... will you join me?When you're ready to move to Haiku, search the Maui MLS for Haiku homes for sale.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 02/18/2017

Happy Valentine's Day from Maui - go green!Just a photo from the garden on this beautiful sunny day in Haiku Maui.  Wishing you all a very wonderful Valentine's Day.Remember, you can search for a Haiku house for sale right 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 Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 02/14/2017

Wrapping it up for 2016, here's a quick look at the residential sales in Haiku Maui last year. What sold in 2016?  Plenty of homes - homes with cottages, homes with acreage, beautiful estates and simple old fixer-uppers too.  In a nutshell, the simple take away... prices are up and volume is down.Total sales: 66 closed sales priced from $315,000 to $2,190,000 Average sale price was $917,928 and median sale price was $841,500 Days on Market (DOM) ranged from 30 - 464, with average of 162 and median of 130 Total dollar volume was $60,583,249 21 properties were house with a detached cottage, or what might pass for one 4 were CPR homes, or residential condos with deeded land 2 were bank owned and none were short sales  SOLD - 65 N. Holokai Rd, Haiku Maui - $2,190,000Land size: 5 homes were ... 01/26/2017

Silent Saturday - Pink Anthurium flower in Haiku MauiThese lovely flowers grow well in the humid and warm climate of Haiku, on Maui's north shore.  Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Tropical anthurium flower, Haiku Maui HIFind a home for sale in Haiku Maui ~ Find vacant land for sale in Haiku MauiThanks 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   01/21/2017

Haiku Maui HI 96708 - vacant land sales in 2016 - updateWhat was the real estate market doing in 2016 when it comes to vacant land on Maui's north shore?  There were plenty of great listings to choose from, and the number of sales stayed pretty stable compared to last year, but dollar amount was way up. This Maui market update will explain recent sales activity and pricing.Sold in 2016: 21 parcels of raw land closed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 2016 - actually there were no closings in November or December. About the same as 2015. prices ranged from $243,000 to $3,983,740.  The lowest price was for a CPR'd lot of almost an acre, with no water meter but it did have power and cable and an ocean view.  The highest price was for 182 unimproved acres on the ocean side of the Hana Highway which... 01/20/2017

 Maui County buys a big chunk of the North Shore in Haiku, and promises to make it open space for public use.  This is great news for people who want to watch the surfing and windsurfing action at the Jaws surf break in Peahi.  This location has been growing in popularity as more and more people want to challenge the famous waves.  These days, big wave surfing events are being held which really puts a spotlight on the location.  The amount of traffic that comes with an event is incredible, and it's not safe to drive down the rutted roads.  Currently people park their cars up at the Hana Highway and walk over a mile to the site, or get shuttled up and down by those who are able to drive on the rough terrain of the old pineapple fields.On Sept. 20, 2016, Maui County paid $9,495,000 for 26... 11/16/2016

 If you get a chance to eat at the Mediterranean Grill food truck in Haiku Maui, you'll be glad you did.  This is some authentic ethnic food that's not so easy to find on the island. Call Ahead for your orders 808 868-3518 Yes we have a lot of food diversity here in Hawaii, but mostly it's of the Asian kind, and there's nothing wrong with that.  Pacific Asian fusion is all the rage in the high end restaurants and those combinations can make for some amazing dining, but... Greek food makes my mouth water.If you have acquired a taste for gyros, shawarmas, falafel and the like, then your options are a little more limited.  Pita Paradise in Wailea is great, but it's a long drive if you live on the north shore.  Z-man's in Wailuku is awesome for a little hole in the wall too.  But now we hav... 11/02/2016

 What's been selling in the Haiku Maui vacant land market recently?  Since August 1 to October 24, 2016 there have been 5 closed sales.  Here's a quick market update.  View the previous market report here.  0 Burns Rd. sold for $310,000 on 8/11/16 - 1 acre off the grid lot with big ocean views, cash buyer. Catchment water.  994 N. Honokala Rd. sold for $425,000 on 9/2/16 - 6.8 acres off-grid lot with much of it steep and unusable. Seller financing.  Catchment or well water in this area.  450 Hoomalolo Pl. sold for $270,000 on 10/5/16 - 1.25 acres of a CPR-d lot in a subdivision with private well water. Main house eligible. Cash buyer.  0 Pono Rd. sold for $725,000 on 10/11/16 - 7 acres with much of it in the gulch, great views.  County water meter. Seller financing.  0 N. Holokai Rd. so... 10/25/2016

I'm showing off my red asparagus beans we've grown in Haiku Maui. They're also known as "yard long beans" but I have never been able to get one quite that long!  The pods usually grow as pairs, with the occasional set of three beans pods.  I like to let a few of the pods go all the way to maturity so I can have some seeds for the next crop. Otherwise, you pick them before they get too fat. Asparagus beans can also be green, but it's kind of fun to have the red ones because they really stand out on the vines, and they look good cooked too.  They keep their color after cooking, unlike some other varieties of purple beans.  Cook like any other pole been or bush bean.These beans are so easy to grow... just poke half a dozen in the ground and put 3 bamboo poles in a tripod around them and le... 10/07/2016

The Twin Falls trails and fruit stand, on the road to Hana Maui, is becoming very popular with visitors and residents.  Just past the 2 mile marker, on the right, is where this farm stand is. This little tourist attraction keeps on expanding the parking area along the highway to accomodate all the traffic, but it's still inadequate.  Please keep in mind that the road through here is the main highway, and it's not a parking lot.  If you're trying to park, you may have to drive by and turn around where it's convenient, instead of just stopping in the middle of the road while you wait for a spot!  You can walk up to to some pools and waterfalls on a pretty easy trail.  Wear some good shoes, and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.  There's beautiful tropical plants and so much nature to appr... 09/13/2016

Have you ever seen a jackfruit growing on a tree?  They are huge!  A large tree will be covered with them, on the trunk and hanging from the branches too.These jackfruits are growing in Haiku Maui where it's the perfect climate for tropical fruits and flowers, with plenty of rain and humidity.  Friends of mine planted this as a small tree and now it's a huge tree with abundant fruits which she sells at the local farmers market.Find a home to buy in Haiku Maui Hawaii.To eat the fruit you have to open it up and pull apart the many little white fleshy segments.The taste is quite unique, very sweet and aromatic.  Watch and see how this guy in Hawaii cuts it open and eats a bite... That was interesting wasn't it?  If you get a chance to try some, don't be shy.  It tastes a little bit like ba... 08/15/2016

Water Storage Tanks options in Haiku Maui HIIf you're in the market for a rain water catchment storage tank in Hawaii, your choices have gotten better. These days you can get some great solid covers to keep the sun and debris out. In the past you would probably have gone with a simple black mesh fabric cover which did an adequate job of keeping debris out while still letting water through, but it tended to sag in, no matter how tight you stretched that fabric.  What a great place for birds to come and play... and poop!As things advanced, a PVC framework became the best way to keep the cover suspended above the top of the tank, and this was a huge improvement over the "bird bath" effect by keeping everything out of the water.  Really, though do you even want that small amount of sunlight... 08/09/2016