Thursday, November 30, 2006

Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in Hawaii

Maui Oceanfront Real Estate Buyers:


- there is a valuable new publication for anyone considering buying coastal or oceanfront real estate in Hawaii. This booklet is titled Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in Hawaii, and is produced by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program.
- topics include coastal hazards, coastal erosion, shoreline setbacks, do and don'ts.
- you can find it online at www.hawaii.gov.

sandy beach in Kihei Maui, oceanfront real estate for sale

- you can search here for MAUI oceanfront listings before calling:

Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
808 283-0635
EMAIL
www.eastmaui.com

Thursday, November 16, 2006


New Restaurant Opens in Paia Maui

Flatbread Company sign on Baldwin Ave Paia Maui, new restaurant in Paia

There's a new place to eat in Paia town, and they make their own flatbreads in a clay oven right in front of you. Ingredients are specially selected from local farms and organic sources. Dinner is currently being served until 10 pm, and a lunch menu is coming in December. This latest eatery in Paia is sure to be a popular spot on the Hana Highway, for visitors and locals alike. Ask them about their BENEFIT TUESDAYS.
For other east maui restuarant information, see the list for
Paia,
Haiku,
or Upcountry.
Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
808 283-0635
EMAIL
www.eastmaui.com
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Monday, November 13, 2006


SPA LUNA - European Day Spa in Haiku Maui
810 Haiku Rd, Suite 209
808 575-2440

Haiku rainbow over Maliko Gulch

Do you ever want to pamper yourself with a massage, or some spa treatments? Tired of paying those high prices at the resorts? Why not try this unpretentious place in Haiku, and come away with a great feeling of relaxation. I recently was treated to a full body massage and facial from the students at this wonderful day spa. The students are eager to please and very knowledgeable, and will ensure you have a pleasant experience.
Some other treatments available include: body wraps; sauna; waxing; eyelash tinting. Hours are 9-5 Monday through Saturday.
Don't forget to inquire about your Kama'aina discount if you live on Maui.

Once you've had your treatment, and you feel like a million bucks, let's go and look at some nice properties for sale....

Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
808 283-0635
EMAIL
www.eastmaui.com
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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Haiku Maui House and Cottage with Tennis Courts


HAIKU HILL property for sale on MAUI:

If you're looking for a really nice custom house and cottage on Maui, with tennis courts, then look no further.... this great property is new on the market, and listed at $2,800,000. There's a lot of value here, with plenty of privacy on 2 park like acres.

Very close to downtown Haiku, as well as Paia, it's the perfect setting for a watersports enthusiast. Keep your Jetski in the garage for those really big wave days at Jaws surf break.

So call me if you want more info, or want to see some other Haiku homes for sale. You can also search Maui listings by clicking the link below.... happy hunting.
Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
808 283-0635
EMAIL
www.eastmaui.com
search some listings

Thursday, November 02, 2006

FLASH FLOOD WATCH for MAUI COUNTY

It poured rain all day on Maui today ... now it really looks like winter is here, in addition to the BIG WAVES.

You can sign up for email notifications of severe weather conditions on Maui. Here is a sample of what you'd get on a day like to today.....

Flood Notification #04 FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Maui Civil Defense Agency
MAUI CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY

200 South High St. Wailuku, HI 96793 (808) 270-7285 FAX (808) 270-7275

November 2, 2006 - 3:00 p.m.

FLOOD NOTIFICATION #04

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

1. EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a FLASH FLOOD
WARNING for MAUI & MOLOKAI in effect UNTIL 5:30 p.m.

FLASH FLOOD WARNIN G MEANS A FLASH FLOOD IS IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING; TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY.

2. EFFECTS: At 2:20 p.m. radar showed heavy rain over central and west Maui. The
area of rainfall has been spreading slowly southeast. Civil Defense reported flooding
and hazardous conditions along the Haleakala Highway. Other locations in the
warning include but are not limited to Kahului, Wailuku, Haiku, Paia, Kula, Kihei and
Lahaina.

At 2:29 p.m. Maui Civil Defense reported flooding from heavy rains over central
Molokai. Highway 450 has been closed between mile markers 4 and 13. Rainfall is
expected to diminish slowly but heavy runoff and flooding will persist over the next
several hours. Other locations in the warning include but are not limited to
Kaunakakai, Kualapuu, Kamalo, Halawa Valley and highway 450.

3. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW. STAY
A WAY FROM STREAMS AND LOW LYING AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING.
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM THIS STORM WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING OF
STREAMS AND COULD ALSO TRIGGER ROCK AND MUDSLIDES IN STEEP
TERRAIN. BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS SINCE IT IS HARDER TO SEE FLASH
FLOODING IN THE DARK. AVOID TRAVEL.

MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR FLOODING AND SHOULD NOT
ATTEMPT TO CROSS FAST FLOWING OR RISING WATER. MANY FLASH
FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR WHEN MOTORISTS TRY CROSSING FLOODED
ROADWAYS. TURN AROUND. DON'T DROWN.

Report flooding conditions to the police or Civil Defense officials for relay to the
National Weather Service.

4. INFORMATION: Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen
to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio for any updates. NOAA
Weather Radio broadcasts can be reached by calling the following numbers: for
Maui 871-6706, for Molokai 552-2477, and for Lanai 565-6033. The NOAA
Weather internet service can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl. END.

Civil Defense Agency are available via e-mail; To Unsubscribe or change your mail List please visit the on-line form at the url: http://www.mauicounty.gov/optin.php?idnum=20060320120209

Georgina M. Hunter R(S)
Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
808 283-0635
EMAIL
www.eastmaui.com
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