MISO PHAT KAHANA, MAUI: Nothing is more exciting than finding a new, great restaurant.  Especially in our tiny little enclave of West Maui.   It's even better when it's a new sushi restaurant.  With the fresh fish here in the islands, and our magnificent local ingredients (think avocado and mango), it's sushi made in heaven. Today, I had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Miso Phat sushi bar.  We had to try the house special "Miso Phat Roll" (traditional spicy tuna roll, wrapped with fresh mango, unagi, tobiko and unagi sause, and sesame seeds--delicious!   The chef, Ben Kim, was kind enough to make my favorite roll especially for us: a Shrimp Tenpura Roll with freshly made Spicy Tuna on top--one of the best I've ever had.     Specialty rolls include such staples as the Rainbow R... 07/15/2013

March 18th 2013   The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders.    174 Halama Street Kihei HI 96753 for the sum of 107,700.00 with a right of conformation hearing to happen within 30 to 90 days. TMK 2-3-9-012-032 2 Lantana Place Kahana Ridge Lahaina Hi 96761 for the sum of 208,000.00 with a right of confirmation hearing to happen within 30 to 90 days TMK 2-4-5-031-095 912 Hokeo place Lahaina HI 96761 was postponed util further notice. Republishing of news print to follow.  03/18/2013

 February 22nd 2013  The following properties were foreclosed upon by their respected lein holders.  Kahana Outriger 4521 Lower Honoapiilani road unit 4-B1 Kahana HI 96761 TMK 2-4-3-005-021-0002 for the sum of $758,651.16 A confirmation hearing will be set within 30 to 90 days.    The following property was postponed until further notice: 854 Kopili Street Lahaina 96761 TMK 2-4-5-023-090   The following property has been canceled from the Foreclosure Auction or until further notice. 210 Malanai Street Lahaina HI 96761 TMK 2-4-5-028-035 02/22/2013

On Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 a spectacular oceanfront home will be up for auction through Grand Estates Auction Company. Since 2000, there have been 18 oceanfront homes to sell in this area totaling over $110 million in sales. Sales prices in the Napili and Kahana area have averaged $6,134,722 with a low of $2,550,000 and a high of $13,700,000.   A small oceanfront point, just a few minutes south of Kapalua Resort, Hui Road E has always commanded high values for oceanfront--in fact, the average sales price for the last four homes to sell on Hui Road E was $9,412,500. The current owner of 20 Hui Road E paid $8,000,000 in 2008 for this Balinese style home that was constructed in 2005 and renovated with their own special touches in 2011.  The home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, a de... 12/23/2011

West Maui Real Estate Update: Oceanfront Estate Home Auction May 12, 2011 Known as the Jewel of Kahana, this oceanfront estate home is the first to be offered here in West Maui by Absolute Auction, selling to the highest bidder regardless of price.  Currently listed in the Maui MLS (#340431) at $15,900,000, this 9,800 sq. ft. residence features 7 bedrooms and 8.5 baths in the main home, along with a 1 bedroom, 1 bath ohana (our version of in laws quarters).  Oriented to take advantage of Maui's magnificent sunset, the views are framed by the islands of Molokai and Lanai.  The two-story home is designed with indoor-outdoor living in mind:  floor to ceiling pocketing glass doors, that disappear opening to the tropical gardens, the lagoon pool and waterfall, and the ocean beyond.  The sugg... 04/16/2011

Foreclosure Thursday 9/30/2010 The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders. 1083 Kupulau Drive Kihei HI 96753 for the sum of $697,500.00 2124 Awihi place #109 Kihie Hi 96753 Kamoa Views condominium for the sum of $297,000.00 2531 South Kihei road #313 Kihei, HI 96753 Kihei Akahi condominium for the sum of $234,000.00 3788 Lower Honoapiilani road #A202 Lahaina, HI 96793 Hale Royale condominium for the sum of $274,500.00 4365 Lower Honoapiilani road #216 Lahaina, HI 96761 Royal Kahana condominium leasehold  for the sum of $112,000.00 If you have any questions what so ever on Maui foreclosures, call me directly and I have the inside scoop as I attend the auction everyday.   09/30/2010

Foreclosure Thursday 9/23/2010 The following properties have been foreclosed upon by their respective lien holders. 10 Pihaa Street Lahaina, HI 96761 for the sum of $687,338.66 50 Puu Anoano Street #3004 Lahaina HI 96761 for the sum of $503,100.00 4365 Lower Honoapiilani road #1205 Lahaina, HI 96761 for the sum of $154,000.00 If you have any questions what so ever on Maui foreclosures, call me directly and I have the inside scoop as I attend the auction everyday.   09/23/2010