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Sept. 11, 2013

South Kihei Condos: My new favorite

Tuesday is the day I take a tour to new listings in south side of this amazing island.

My favorite today was definitely this unit in Ke Alii Ocean Villas.

Total designed interior and exterior bring me feel of warm comfortable home, yet sophisticated kitchen and appliances.

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Sept. 11, 2013

Maui Taiko

There was a Taiko (Japanese drum) performance at Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center.

I am always impressed with local Japanese people have kept Japanese old tradition so very well. First time I went to Maui's Bon Dance, I was so surprised that they have live flute and Taiko (drum) music, …

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Sept. 1, 2013

Just another beautiful island walk

This is what I see when I go for a walk.

photo8-31-13我天天跟朋友们一起步行。从那儿公园的风景。

那么豪华。感谢。

photo8-31-13いつも歩いている公園からの景色です。

なんて贅沢なんでしょう。感謝です。

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Aug. 23, 2013

Detailed House in Kihei

This kind of detailed house always fascinates me.

This house in Kihei features stairs decorated with natural stone, same flavor throughout kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.

This bathroom had a sky light on high ceiling, that brings in natural light of tropical Kihei sun.

1667 S Alaniu …

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Aug. 18, 2013

China's rising home prices

China's rising home prices are showing no sign of slowing down.
We have seen more Chinese buyers here in Maui and Hawaii looking to invest abroad and avoid inflation.

See the following article in Forbes for more information.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/08/18/chinas-rising-home-prices-unstoppable/中国的房间价格升起了停不了。

下面是英语的新闻。

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/08/18/chinas-rising-home-prices-unstoppable/中国国内の不動産価格高騰。今後も続く様子。

英語ですが、興味のある方はどうぞ。

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/08/18/chinas-rising-home-prices-unstoppable/

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Aug. 16, 2013

Civic to Leaf

My baby Honda Civic was broken down on Tuesday.

Of course I wanted to check one more open house, and then, 500 yard away from Sugar Beach Resort, suddenly stopped moving.

North Kihei road was so hot, especially walking and talking to towing companies.

However, glad that …

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Aug. 7, 2013

Oceanview Kihei House in Maui Meadows

I checked out a couple of open houses today and this oceanview Kihei house on 750 Mililani Pl. house in desired Maui Meadows is my new favorite.

4beds, 3.5baths, 2living rooms, nice size swimming pool, covered deck had a cute hammock.

View from living room

750 Mililani …

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Aug. 1, 2013

South Kihei what's new?!

Visited several Open houses today.

My co-worker Reiko Hata was listing one of the most desirable Maui Kamaole condominium.

Nice complex with lots of amenities, including 2 pools, jacuzzis, BBQ area, tennis courts...

This unit had a spacious high ceiling with master bed loft, 3 lanais. 2bd …

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July 31, 2013

Australian buyers

Today, I studied a little about Australian buyers.

I did not know that Australians were the 3rd biggest foreign buyers in Hawaii. FYI, First Canada, second Japan.

Of course Australians like Hawaii, and Maui. What they expect is "growth".

I am a member of AREAA (Asian Real …

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July 30, 2013

Haleakala camp

7/27-28/'13

Last part of Summer "stay-cation", camp @Haleakala National Park.

This is a great place to camp, actually one of my most favorite.

Just $10 at entrance of Haleakala National Park, then you can set up your tent at Hosmer's Grove without permission.

Then this photo-16

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