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Here is the general area of the 1,800 acre Makena Resort.
Nearly eight months after the Maui County Council approved the construction of the hotly contested Mākena Resort, residents gathered to hear an update of the project from developer Everett Dowling on Thursday, June 18, at the Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) in Mā‘alaea.
As this month’s [...]


Posted at: June 26th, 2009 - 12:03 pm - Number of Comments » 4

Conde Naste magazine voted Maui the Best Island in the World over 11 years in a row…Ever wonder what you are missing???
Contact Maui’s EcoBroker Meghan Clair to find your Dream Home…and your Dream Lifestyle here on Maui.


Posted at: May 12th, 2009 - 8:42 am - Number of Comments » 0

Many people are afraid to buy a home in times like these, with the economy tanking and home prices continuing to fall…But if you are brave enough to stray from the herd, you might be in for the home-buying opportunity of a lifetime

1. Affordability is better than ever.
2. You have a large Inventory to choose [...]


Posted at: April 21st, 2009 - 11:22 am - Number of Comments » 0

1. Ho’olei www.Hoolei.com

3bed / 3.5 bath ocean view, vacation rental, Luxury townhomes. Turnkey, many are furnished. Washer Dryer, elevator, Garages, concierge services. Linked with benefits at the Grand Wailea Hotel. Original units sold for $2.7million.
Prices starting today at $1,695,000! POSSIBLY THE BEST DEAL IN WAILEA!
2. Wailea Ekahi

OCEANFRONT townhomes, vacation rental properties. New Pool [...]


Posted at: April 3rd, 2009 - 10:53 am - Number of Comments » 4

Green Building…The Key to Preserving Our Future
Kai Ani Village gives recognition to those that care for the environment by using ecologically friendly products and environmentally friendly construction practices to help combat global warming. The design of Kai Ani Village has been focused around the preservation of native wetlands and the integral use of green building, [...]


Posted at: April 2nd, 2009 - 7:27 pm - Number of Comments » 1

Aloha,
I am pleased to announce that I have joined the prestigious Coldwell Banker International Previews office located in The Shops at Wailea. I look forward to continuing to assist you in your Maui home search or property sale from my new location!
There has been a tremendous amount of activity increase since January 1, [...]


Posted at: March 9th, 2009 - 6:57 pm - Number of Comments » 1

Mahalo to all the wonderful speakers, sponsors, attendees, and to Kamehameha Schools for hosting this great event. This was a Free gathering where Maui locals got to mingle with established Green businesses, and community organizations to become more educated on sustainability for Maui. Local Kahuna Kimokeo gave an early morning traditional blessing [...]


Posted at: February 21st, 2009 - 2:20 pm - Number of Comments » 2

“Green building seems to be insulated from the recession and is growing.”
The value of Green construction increased five-fold from $10 billion in 2005 to as much as $49 billion this year and could triple by 2013 to nearly $150 billion according to McGraw Hill’s 2009 Green Outlook study. This includes existing homeowners who continue [...]


Posted at: January 29th, 2009 - 12:58 pm - Number of Comments » 0

Barack Obama and Joe Biden have a plan to revitalize the economy.
The following is a re-print of their current vision of homes and mortgages.
January 18, 2009
http://change.gov/agenda/economy_agenda/

DIRECT, IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS, NOT A BAILOUT FOR IRRESPONSIBLE MORTGAGE LENDERS Over the past two years, Americans have lost 20 percent of the value of their homes. In [...]


Posted at: January 20th, 2009 - 9:47 am - Number of Comments » 0

“Changes in certification process get ‘green’ light”
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
The U.S. Green Building Council is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED).
A 30-day online public comment period ended June 22, and the new version, dubbed LEED 2009, is slated to debut in January.
More [...]


Posted at: January 18th, 2009 - 11:00 am - Number of Comments » 0