A stinky mouse showed up at my showing today and the kitchen pantry smelled really ripe. The caretakers alerted me of it last night and by this morning there was no denying it!  There was a lot of smell, but no dead mouse or rat to be found. This is NOT what you want to happen when you're showing an expensive country property. We burned incense which helped a bit. I consulted with the buyer's agent and we decided to forge ahead as scheduled. The buyer is on island and his mission is to find a suitable property, the sooner the better. They showed up and there was lots to see before arriving in the kitchen. Lucky for us it was a beautiful day so all the windows and doors were open and the gentle trade winds were circulating the air. It would have been much worse if it was rainy and damp. ... 03/20/2015

Silent Saturday - Think pink for spring flowers Spring forward this weekend if you live on the mainland. Here in Hawaii we stay on the same time zone all year round, and we can enjoy these bright colorful flowers all year round too. Find a home in Haiku Maui and grow beautiful flowers like these. Spring is just around the corner! Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 direct: 808 283-0635 03/06/2015

Haiku Maui HI - home with waterfall and stream for sale Soon to be in the Maui MLS, this beautiful property with a very private waterfall and stream, and gazebo right next to it. 2 acres with a fruit orchard, ocean and mountain views. Great private location down a long driveway and surrounded by tropical jungle. Just a sneak preview of 455 Kukuna Road, Haiku Maui HI 96708. Stay tuned for the rest of the listing details and more great pictures from Haiku. Find a home for sale in Haiku Maui and get the help you need from a local Maui Realtor... Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 fax: 866-728-9630 direct: 808 283-0635     02/19/2015

Tie-dye pink hibiscus changes color throughout the day We love to grow colorful tropical flowers in Haiku Maui and this pink tie-dye variety is really unusual. As you know, hibiscus flowers bloom for one day and they stay fresh on or off the plant. In the morning this one is a bright solid pink, but by the end of the day it has faded to a stripey tie-dye effect. It's pretty and I haven't seen others like this, though my husband bought it at a local nursery. It's now got a permanent home in the garden where it can grow to be a big bush. Things just grow very well here in Haiku.  We also grow lots of: bananas, papayas, starfruit, avocados, citrus, veggies, herbs, and even cotton! Haiku is a gardener's dream come true.  Join the Haiku Maui group on Facebook. Are you looking for a home in H... 02/12/2015

Great food at Nuka in Haiku Maui Hawaii We had another great dinner the other night at Nuka in downtown Haiku Maui. It's a Japanese restaurant and sushi house, but they are always trying new things. This time we tried the Dynamite dish which consists of scallops and mushrooms and a yummy cheese sauce. It's not typical Japanese fare but it sure was good. Very rich and satisfying. Of course we also had some other good dishes.  A platter of sushi made with extremely fresh local fish. They really know how to prepare it and present it. The Asian Fries were another favorite, hot and salty and covered with sprinkles of furikake... you know, the dried seaweed and sesame seed mix.  The place was packed the whole time we were there so it was very lively and a bit noisy.  I totally recommend dinin... 01/31/2015

3 1/2 inches of rain over the weekend in Haiku Maui HI Well just when I was bragging about the great January weather we've been having here in Hawaii, we got slammed with a weather system that dumped 3.5 inches of rain on us on Saturday and Sunday. Not just in Haiku, but other areas of Maui too. It can stop anytime! On the other hand, we were needing some rain since it had been getting so dry and dusty, and the garden was needing watering daily. The catchment water tanks are filled up once again, and with the forecast they'll probably get flushed out as well in the next week.  Compared to what's happening on the mainland, I can't complain. At least all this water is great for the winter garden, as you can see from the salad greens and kale here. Between showers I was able to pick enough... 01/26/2015

Haiku Maui HI - market snapshot for January 2015 What's for sale right now in the Haiku Maui residential real estate market, and is anything actually selling? 66 Active and Pending listings ranging in price from $242,500 to $7,500,000 55 Active listings priced between $419,000 and $7,500,000 11 Pending lisitings priced from $242,500 to $1,650,000 - THIS is what's selling exactly half of the listings are under $1,000,000 and half are over $1,000,000 land size varies from about 4,000 sf to 38.7 acres, but the majority (43) are on 2-5 acre parcels What sold in Haiku recently? 8 residential properties have sold in the past month, from Dec. 19 2014 to Jan. 19 2015 Closing price varied from $378,000 to $1,285,000 need more details? ... send me an email or text People who live in Haiku like to... 01/19/2015

Living off the land in Haiku Maui - wild pig for dinner Sometimes when we visit our cattle ranch on the north shore of Maui, we find some wild pigs running loose and tearing up the pastures. They are such a nuisance really, destroying the nice level ground and digging holes as they root for food. They are a problem all over the island as they spread a lot of invasive plant species wherever they go. So we don't feel bad when we "harvest" a few for the freezer.  There is no shortage of these pigs. You wouldn't think these small Jack Russell dogs would be much good for pig hunting, but I'll tell you there's nothing better! They don't chase after the really big ones, which is just fine by me. They catch the smaller ones, like 50 pounds and under, which are better eating anyway. This pig was... 01/10/2015

Harvesting some wild Haiku Maui honey for Christmas We were blessed to have some honey bees move into an old shed and build their hive here on our Haiku Maui farm. They have been very busy because there was a huge amount of honey combs inside when we took a quick peek.  Luckily a friend and neighbor who has his own hives suggested he could remove the queen bee and the colony to his nearby location.  He even offered to leave us with the honey since he already has plenty. So he came over with his buddy, got all suited up and prepared for the task. He has this smoking device that emits smoke to confuse the bees and make it a little safer for himself. They bravely entered the small shed and took account of the situation... lots of combs in there!  Then they proceeded to carve away as much a... 12/22/2014

Oceanfront acreage overlooking Jaws on Maui for sale Buyers with big dreams in mind can get some beautiful large parcels of raw land on the north shore of Maui right now. These towering oceanfront lots at Pali Akua overlook the surf break known as Jaws in Peahi, Haiku. Former pineapple fields are now available for sale at very good wholesale prices. Further subdivision is optional. These lots where I'm taking pictures from are listed between about $2M - $4M.  Big lots from 33 acres to 180 acres. There's so much you can do with so many acres of prime agricultural land. The windward side of Maui is very sustainable and good for growing many diverse crops.  Annual rainfall is adequate to supply water for homesteading. Incredible development potential here for the right kind of buyer wantin... 11/19/2014

Silent Saturday - outdoor shower with a view - Haiku Maui Hawaii How about this view from your outdoor shower on Maui? You can find homes like this in Haiku Maui HI. Search for Maui homes with pools right here. ~*~ Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 direct: 808 283-0635   10/04/2014

Maui Kombucha in Haiku Maui, Aloha Aina Center This little shop in the back of the building is still a hot spot for Maui kombucha fans. Drive around back where there's lots of parking. The Haiku Town Center is now called the Aloha Aina Center, and it's still located at the intersection of Haiku Road and the bottom of Kokomo Road in Haiku Maui. This converted pineapple cannery is home to a variety of local small businesses, including a lot of restaurants, a yoga studio and a fitness center. Rising Sun Solar is in the front corner. The friendly staff at Maui Kombucha will welcome you with some samples of the daily brews. Today I tasted 3 flavors and they were all very good! Each one had a unique sweetness and boquet. The ingredients are locally grown. You can even mix them together for yo... 09/27/2014

Sunflowers and Starfruits - the end of summer on Maui We had a very hot and dry summer here in Haiku Maui, and it continues, despite the fact that it's now officially autumn. Another bumper crop of sunflowers came and went, with much watering! The starfruits were late this year but managed to produce a good crop anyway, with little water from the sky, and no irrigation at all. Life is very good in Haiku Maui and I'm so glad we don't have to start preparing for winter now! Are you ready to find a home or land in Haiku Maui? Let me be your guide! Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 direct: 808 283-0635 09/22/2014

What can you do with too many papayas?  Chicken feed! We got some seeds from a Panamanian papaya, and it grows these huge fruits that are really too big to eat even if you try all week.  Since we have an abundance of papayas right now, we can't possibly keep up, so guess what... the lucky chickens are eating very well these days. The summer time weather has been great and the papayas are cranking here in Haiku Maui.  We give lots away too, but I know the chickens really love them, so why not make their day? You too could be raising chickens and papayas on the north shore of Maui.   Find a home here in Haiku where the living is easy.  Or buy some land in Haiku Maui and build your own farm.  Let me be your guide... it's easier than you think. Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real E... 08/13/2014

Getting ready for Hurricane Iselle to hit Hawaii and Maui By now everybody in this country has heard about the double whammy hurricane event looming down on us here in Hawaii.  This may be a historical precedent, as they say a hurricane has never had a direct hit on the Big Island, Hawaii.   We have been tuning in to local weather reports and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center for updates.  The first hurricane looks to be downsizing, which is a big relief, but the second one looks like it's getting worse. People on Maui have been preparing, stocking up on water and food, filling up the cars with gas, and boarding up windows.  We actually boarded up some windows this time, which is a first for us.  Everyone I speak to is getting ready. In our situation here in Haiku Maui we are always ... 08/07/2014

Lots of new listings coming on the market in Haiku Maui HI 96708 There have been an awful lot of new listings in the Haiku part of Maui recently.  This is great news for us Realtors who work on the North Shore of Maui.  On our last Realtor Caravan there were 16 new homes for sale in Paia and Haiku to preview... we haven't seen a lineup like this in a long time. It's great news for buyers of Maui homes too.  If you're a potential Maui buyer, you can keep up to date with the north shore properties by signing up for the real estate e-newsletter I send out each month.  Drop me an email, or go to my Maui newsletter page and email me from there. Why live in Haiku Maui?  Because it's beautiful and green and sustainable. Haiku is close to beaches but away from the touristy areas. Much of Haiku ... 07/15/2014

Paia/Haiku Maui Hawaii Real Estate Listings Newsletter - June 2014------------------------------------------------------------Quite a spread of prices and properties this month on Realtor Caravan in Haiku.  The two cute ones are already pending which is not surprising.  It's great to see some new listings that have never been offered before.     HAIKU MAUI HAWAII HOMES FOR SALE ~ HAIKU MAUI LAND FOR SALE1.  Downtown Charmer, Haiku  $359,000.00- completely gutted and remodeled cozy 3BD/1BA home with carport on a small lot close to the shops and restaurants of downtown- new appliances, lighting, fixtures, flooring, fresh paint inside and out, new fence for privacy and updated landscaping too, too cute to last for long2.  Rental Potential, Pauwela  $584,000.00- 3 separate living arrangeme... 07/03/2014

Silent Saturday - Summer Solstice 2014 - Haiku Maui Hawaii May your summer be filled with sunshine and flowers! Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 direct: 808 283-0635 06/21/2014

Wordless Wednesday - Huelo Maui tropical paradise - tropical flowers 216 Door of Faith Road, Huelo Maui, Hawaii 96708 MLS#359610 You've never seen a house quite like this! Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers 161 Wailea Ike Place C-103B, Wailea HI 96753 127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779 800 667-5028 ex 8241 direct: 808 283-0635   06/18/2014

Commercial space for rent in Haiku Maui HI 96708 - who to call? I get calls from people looking to rent or lease space at the Haiku Marketplace or the Haiku Town Center.  I'm NOT the property manager, I just blog about these places in downtown Haiku Maui.  Here's who you need to call: Haiku Marketplace. Call KOKUA REALTY  808 877-9000 take a video tour of the Haiku Marketplace    Haiku Town Center.  Call PEAKE & LEVOY  808 877-7073 Now if you're looking for some residential Haiku Maui real estate, or maybe some Haiku farm land for sale, that's where I can help you!  I know the Haiku market very well as that's where I live and work.  I want to help you find a home or land in Haiku, so please call me when you're ready to buy on Maui. Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Bro... 05/13/2014