Maui Real Estate Tour - Starting with Central Maui

Maui is known around the world as a special place. Yet its story is not sound-bite size, and it's description varies drastically depending on where you are on the island. It's not just beaches and sunshine; not just waterfalls and breaching whales; not just a tourist destination. It's a place to live, grow, and raise a family.

I specialize in South Maui real estate. From Maui Meadows to Wailea and Makena. But Maui's diversity offer options and opportunity for many tastes. So lets take a little tour of the island, and you'll see what I mean.

We'll start in Central Maui. From here you can easily see how we got our nick-name “The Valley Isle.” Rising up on one side are the jagged West Maui mountains, and on the other the majestic Haleakala with Upcountry Maui clinging to it's side. Central Maui includes the towns of Wailuku, Kahului, Waikapu, Waiehu, and even the secluded Kahakuloa.

The population centers are Kahului and Wailuku. When you come to Maui, you will probably arrive here. Either by plane, or if you happen to be a car or flat screen TV, by boat in Kahului harbor. The older Wailuku Town spreads along the foothills of the West Maui Mountains. If you wish to be centrally located, then a home in Wailuku or condo in Kahului may be your choice. And in these times there are Central Maui foreclosures and REO opportunities.

Of course this is only the beginning. Often visitors to Maui only spend enough time in Central Maui to get a rental car. Their destination: West Maui. This is the Maui you see in postcards. Next week: there's more to the west side than postcards...

Growing Dreams on Broadway

Wailea is an extraordinary place to vacation in, let alone live. The combination of beautiful Pacific Ocean, warm Hawaiian sunshine and cool tropical breeze, is enough to make any person want to relocate to South Maui. If you are interested in oceanfront South Maui homes, condos or land in Makena, Kihei or Wailea, contact me today.

Aside from its physical beauty, Maui is also full of rich culture and family fun events. Multiple services and programs are based here, and one of them happen to be Maui Youth & Family Services. This non-profit agency was created to "build better lives with Hawaii's families," by providing a variety of behavioral and mental health programs that incorporate children and their families. They strive to create stronger families and youth that will become responsible members of the community.

Every year they hold their annual Growing Dreams event. This year will be there 10th anniversary and to jazz things up a bit, their event theme will be Broadway. Growing Dreams on Broadway will feature Denver florist, BJ Dyer as guest floral designer. This signature event will begin at 9:30 am on August 7th, 2010 at the Four Seasons in Wailea.

The luncheon menu will include Fire Roasted Upcountry Vegetables, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil Vinaigrette, Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, Sauteed Shiitake, Asian Greens, Ginger Butter Sauce, Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake and Kona Coffee Ice Cream. All luncheon entrees will also be served with freshly baked rolls along with sweet butter, freshly brewed Kona blend coffee and a selection of teas.

For ticket pricing and more information about this event and their program, visit their website or send an email.

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On Your Mark. Get Set. GO!

Perfect for all car enthusiasts, the Maui Sports Car Club of America is holding their Solo Autocross competition at the Maui Raceway Park off of Mokulele Highway in Kihei. This is an excellent event that is only a short distance from most South Maui residential areas and has been drawing in Maui families since 2004. Solo events like this, are held every fourth Sunday of every month.

The Solo Autocross competition tests the driver's ability and the car's handling characteristics. Although driving speeds are no greater than legal highway driving speeds, the precision and skills used will make for an adrenaline pumping experience.

Monthly events begin at 9 am, with separate heat sessions at 9:45 am and another at 12:35 pm. Registration and tech inspections end twenty minutes prior to racing heat. Participating drivers are required to wear Snell 95 or later helmets and covered shoes when racing.

To get more information on the Sports Car Club of America visit their site, or send an email.

If South Maui living is of interest to you, contact Tom Tezak today! He can show you excellent oceanfront homes in Kihei, Wailea and Makena.

Charming Private Residence in South Maui

When searching for a home to invest in, seclusion in paradise is an ultimate plus. If you add in the factor of this gorgeous home being located in South Maui, then you, my friend, have struck gold. Lucky for you, I have a charming Kihei oceanfront home at Kapu Place that is currently available.

This gorgeous home features an artist loft, swimming pool that is being resurfaced and a perfectly replicated ohana unit. The spacious yard also features a garden that includes a koi pond. This home also has a wine cellar, a versatile recreation room and multiple storage spaces.

As I mentioned earlier, this picturesque home is wonderfully secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city. Set at the end of a gated private road, this recently restored and renovated plantation home exudes a warm feeling of old Hawai'i nostalgia. This amazing 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath sits on 2,480 SF of living area. It also features an ohana unit complete with 1 bedroom and 1 bath on 960 SF. The entire property is set on 12,840 SF of land area. This property is listed at $3,800,000 FS.

Contact Tom Tezak today to learn more about this oceanfront home in Kihei and other oceanfront properties in South Maui.

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The 2010 Maui Invitational Music Festival

Get your Blues and Jazz fix in South Maui!

The 2010 Maui Invitational Music Festival has been featuring a variety of jazz and blues artists' since the 4th of June and the events will continue on into July. This on going festival is an Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) event. Created in 1996, AECG is a non-profit organization that provides artistic and cultural opportunities to the people of Maui.

On Friday, June 25 at 6 pm, Kihei Charter School will be holding a Student and Faculty Concert. This concert in particular gives program students and faculty, the opportunity to perform on stage together in front of a live audience. The public is invited to support the performers. Admission to this fun event is free, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Bryant Neal at 808-283-3576.

Another Jazz and Blues Fest will be held at the Historic Iao Theater on Saturday, June 26 at 6:30 pm. Performances will be made by Highseas Dixieland Jazz Band, Mana‘o Radio Orchestra featuring Vince Esquire, Omar & The Soultones featuring Ken Stover on Keys and Rick Yamashiro on Sax, Jamallad and the AECG student ensemble with emcee Kathy Collin. This concert will be presented by AECG and is supported by the County of Maui, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and Mana‘o Radio. The suggested donation is $10 at the door.

Enjoy the concerts, and remember if you have any South Maui real estate questions, contact me today! Allow me to help you find the perfect Kihei Condo, Oceanfront Makena Home or even Wailea real estate.

South Maui's Latest Happenings

There's been lots of buzz this past week with the Maui Film Festival taking place in Wailea, carrying on this year with even bigger stars and better all-around cinematic features. The festival's events will continue into this weekend, and will include the Taste of Chocolate and the Taste of Wailea. Get your tickets before they sell out, that is, if they haven't already. Although the Taste of Chocolate has no age restriction, the Taste of Wailea is only available for those who are 21 or older. Both events will feature exquisite food that will be prepared by culinary professionals.

For a more family affair, the Pro Arts has another "Fractured Fairy Tale" at the Azeka Shopping Center in Kihei. This time, they are putting a musical spin on the age-old tale of Sleeping Beauty by the Grimm Brothers. Nine Maui actors will be the featured cast of characters including, the handsome prince, Briar Rose, two fairies and even a psychic frog. At the end of the performance, the crowd is invited to meet the characters one-on-one. Call today to get your tickets at 808-875-4367.

So, get out of your South Maui oceanfront home or condo and take yourself, your significant other, or even your entire family for a fun night out in town.

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