{"_id":"568c19919143e0cb278b456b","type_id":3,"collection_name":"previewsmaui.com","sort_order":4000,"name":"Article - Maui Lifestyle (JSON)","title":"Article - Maui Lifestyle - JSON Output","description":"Articles","language":"","tags":[""],"url":"\/json\/maui-lifestyle\/","theme":"theme-previews-maui","template":"articles.html","asset_path":"","meta":{"status":"published","cache_length":0},"mobile_redirect":null,"render_as":"json","{{name}}":"pages","formTypeSelector":"build_category_links","heading":"Maui Lifestyle","sub_heading":"Living in Paradise on Maui in Luxurious Style","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003ELife on Maui is full of sun, the beach, fantastic food, and wonderful shopping. Our Previews Maui Lifestyle blog highlights the best Maui has to offer, including the most stunning and luxurious homes on the island.\u003C\/p\u003E","static_functions":[{"search":{"1":{"type":"build_category_links","return":"pages","details":{"collection":"cbip_agent_articles","category_tags":"Buying,Selling,Maui,News"}}}}],"website_id":"122","domain_name":"previewsmaui.com","hostname":"cbip.miranium.com","pages":{"buying":{"1":{"_id":"524f271d3173f1b601000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":33},"name":"Building a Home on Maui","url":"building-a-home-on-maui","heading":"Building a Home on Maui","sub_heading":"Build Your Dream Home in Paradise","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMy dream to build my own house began in college when I helped my father put a second story on the house I grew up in.  Over the years, I have bought and sold homes, but it wasn't until this year that my wife and I broke ground on building our own home.  This house is still under construction, but we already have had a number of learnings that I would like to share.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EFinding The Right Land\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tWhen it comes to buying the right piece of land for your dream home, it would be easy to fall back on the real estate clich\u00e9 of location, location, location.  That may be true but I would add one more consideration -- zoning.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tFor most people their dream home is more than just the house, it may be a house and an ohana (cottage), it may involve having horses, it may be about privacy and low density.  Zoning places restrictions and requirements on a parcel of land, and as such, you should discuss what your complete dream is with your REALTOR and then together determine which zoning would be the most compatible with your vision.  For example, if your dream includes horses and you are willing to dedicate 50% or more of your land to some sort of agricultural pursuit, then an agricultural zoned lot may be perfect for you.  Conversely, if you have no interest in anything remotely agricultural, then an ag lot maybe be the last thing you should own.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDesign - Building Options\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tOnce you have land, it is now time to design and build.  There are a number of options here on Maui, ranging from using a full service design build company to design the house and managing the project yourself as an owner builder.  The best option for you is dependent on how much of your own time and energy you want to invest in this project.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tA design-build company is one stop shopping.  You sit down with them, explain your vision and they do the entire project to completion.  The advantage to this approach is that everything is done for you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tThere is also the more classic approach of hiring an architect to design the house and then hiring a general contractor to build the house.  The advantage to this approach is you can use the architect and builder of your choice.  It is also possible to use a mainland architect as the plans need to be stamped by either a licensed Hawaii architect or a licensed Hawaii engineer.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAs you may have just figured out, you don't need an architect at all, but could actually design the house yourself and have a draftsperson do the drawings.  This is the approach we took and allowed us to create a house that would meet our unique needs.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIt is a very personal decision whether you hire a general contractor or be your own builder.  If you think that words like micro-manager and control-freak describes you well and you take them as a complement, you may want to be an owner builder.  My wife and I decided that it was for us as we want to have the satisfaction of knowing we did some of the work ourselves and are comfortable managing the project.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tIf you go the owner builder route, here are some suggestions and things to be aware of:\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHire a \"permit expediter\" to handle your building permit submission to the County of Maui.  It will save you a lot of time and headaches.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EYou are required to use licensed electrical and plumbing contractors.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIf you hire individuals to work on your project that do not work for a licensed contractor,  pay these individuals through an Employment Agency so all the state requirements like insurance are satisfied.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  If you share my dream of building your own home, it can be done here on Maui in a number of different ways.  Just be honest with yourself as to how much time and energy you can personally invest in the project.  By choosing the best approach for you, your experience in building your own home will be a positive one.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":47},"2":{"_id":"52e9c81a3173f1d100000000","name":"Buying Your Maui Dream","url":"buying-your-maui-dream","heading":"Buying Your Maui Dream","sub_heading":"It begins with a qualified agent, and understanding the process.","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003ECongratulations:\u003C\/strong\u003E  You\u2019re ready to pull the trigger and make an offer on a property on Maui.  We can make it very easy for you but we\u2019d like to give you a few tips that should be considered before taking this important first step in realizing your dream of owning on Maui.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThe contract begins with this simple statement:\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003ETHIS PURCHASE CONTRACT BECOMES A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE UPON EXECUTION BY THE PARTIES. READ IT CAREFULLY.\u003C\/strong\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tWith that in mind, you need to work with a competent Realtor to make sure you understand exactly what everyone\u2019s responsibilities are in the transaction.  Once your agent gets some basic information from you, he or she may prepare a contract for you to present to a seller.  You need to sit down and discuss each and every detail of the contract.  If there is anything you don\u2019t understand, ask.  If there is anything they cannot explain well enough for you, ask to speak to their broker.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tYou will need to make an earnest money deposit to begin with.  After certain contingencies have been met, you may even put in a second deposit.  Finally, you will come in with a cash portion of a down payment or all cash at closing.  Let your agent know if there are contingencies on your obtaining the funds.  Even if you are selling stock or getting a HELOC, let them know so he can protect your interests.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tIf you are getting a loan, see your lender early and plan on giving them a lot of data.  Our suggestion is always to work with a local lender as they understand our properties better than those on the mainland.  You have a certain amount of time to qualify for your loan and if you don\u2019t do things in a timely manner, you could lose your dream property.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tHawaii law demand the seller give you a property disclosure.  Try to obtain this as soon as possible.  You want to know what the seller says about the property.  If the seller misrepresents something, you will have recourse.  You want this even before you have the home inspection we recommend so that the inspector knows if there are special areas of concern.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tBe aware each contingency in the contract must be completed on a time schedule by the buyer and the seller.  Failure to meet the dates could result in the contract being canceled.  If you cannot meet a date, you need to ask for an extension.  If the seller cannot meet a date, you need to determine if it is in your best interests to work with them.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThe most important thing is to have an agent you trust working in a highly professional and well respected company.  In a company such as Coldwell Banker Island Properties, in addition to your agent, you also have a cadre of experienced brokers guiding you and the agent through the transaction.  With us, you\u2019ll be in good hands.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tYou\u2019ve got a great team behind you who will not only follow your direction but give you counsel when needed.  Let\u2019s get started!\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","document_template":"{\"name\":{\"label\":\"Name\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":1},\"heading\":{\"label\":\"Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":2},\"sub_heading\":{\"label\":\"Sub Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":3},\"category\":{\"label\":\"Category\",\"template\":\"objects\/tags_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":4},\"content_body\":{\"label\":\"Content Body\",\"template\":\"objects\/html_block\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":5},\"featured\":{\"label\":\"Featured\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":6}}","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":138},"view_count":37},"3":{"_id":"524afcd23173f17f00000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":100},"name":"Canadian Tax Issues","url":"canadian-tax-issues","heading":"Canadian Tax Issues","sub_heading":"Canadian Tax Concerns for Owning Property on Maui","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMuch of Maui\u2019s vacation rental market, particularly in Kihei, was built on the back of the Canadian dollar. Our island continues to be a favorite vacation and investment spot for Canadians, who remain active in the market today.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIf you\u2019re Canadian, Maui remains a great investment. But there are financial considerations that go along with this decision.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tFirst, I am a Realtor, not an accountant or lawyer \u2013 consult either or both for an in-depth explanation of tax laws and codes. That is my official disclaimer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t  Canada is the land of hockey, maple syrup and cold winter weather.  If you are looking to escape the doldrums of winter, there is no better place to have as a second home than Maui.  The white sand beaches, world class golf courses, and 80 degree weather is heaven for the snow birds.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tNow that you are considering making Maui a second home, what do you have to plan for in regards to taxes as a Canadian citizen? How do you know if  you have to pay U.S. income tax?\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tBecoming a U.S. Taxpayer Inadvertently\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThe test lies in your Green Card, or in the Substantial Presence Test.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIf you have a Green Card, you are a resident of the US.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tSubstantial Presence Test:  In short if you are in the U.S. for 31 days in the present year and at least 183 days during the present year and preceding two years, you have Substantial Presence and are taxable for US income, on your worldwide income, regardless of where that income was earned or paid. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tThat statement sounds very scary!  Because of a treaty between the U.S. and Canada, the income earned in the source country will be taxable in that country first but will be given a tax credit in the non-source country.  The amounts and timetables may not correlate directly but some relief is better than no relief.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003ETaxation of a Non U.S. Resident\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tWhen income is not directly connected with a trade or business, a general rule of thumb is that 30% of gross revenue earned will be withheld. Examples of income effectively connected with a business or trade would include such things as compensation for services rendered in the US,  Real Property tax income, and business operations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tGeneral Excise Tax\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t If you are earning income, you must obtain and file general excise tax returns.  More information can be obtained by going to the state of Hawaii\u2019s website: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www6.hawaii.gov\/tax\/a7_faq.htm\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www6.hawaii.gov\/tax\/a7_faq.htm\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMost likely you will have more questions regarding taxes as a Canadian citizen.  This article was designed to get your mind thinking about the boring side of the excitement of purchasing your Maui home.  Consulting with your lawyer or accountant is the best source of information.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":36},"4":{"_id":"5215444e3173f19300000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":1},"name":"Condo Maintenance Fees","url":"condo-maintenance-fees","heading":"Are Maintenance Fees Really High?","sub_heading":"Understanding the True Cost of a Condominium","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tWhen considering the purchase of a condominium one of the considerations are the monthly Maintenance (Strata) fees for the complex.  What may seem high initially can actually be reasonable when you break it down to the individual costs.  What is usually included?  To start with, most fees include Water, Sewer, Rubbish service, Landscaping, Pool service, Utilities for Common Elements,  Maintenance of the Building, Grounds and Parking lot, Insurance on the building including Hurricane and Liability, Wages and Salary of the Staff , Reserve funds for future Maintenance and even Basic Cable.  Some complexes even include electricity in the fees.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tNow think about what it would cost to cover these costs for a home?  A home needs to be maintained, lawns mowed, yards need to be watered, the pool needs regular service, Homeowners Insurance etc.  An absentee owner needs to hire someone for many of these things just to keep the home in basic shape.  Also, Maui is an island with limited resources.  Unlike the mainland Maui does not have hydroelectric or natural gas generators for power. Electricity is generated by burning diesel which is brought in on ships and subject to market prices.   Water is also a limited supply and rates are much higher than found in other places.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAll of these individual bills add up but the advantage with a condominium is these costs are shared between all of the owners.  This ends up bringing the individual cost down per unit.  Also, the maintenance fees eventually come down to the homeowners of the complex.  The budget and resulting fees are reviewed and approved by the homeowners annually.  When looking at these costs, it is easy to see that the maintenance fees may actually be reasonable.   After all, do you really want to come to Maui and mow the lawn?\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","view_count":29},"5":{"_id":"524897110bed91b5f8000002","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"First Time Buyers","url":"first-time-buyers","heading":"First Time Home Buyers","sub_heading":"Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important financial commitments you\u2019ll make in your lifetime. ","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important financial commitments you\u2019ll make in your lifetime.  We know it\u2019s especially critical for first-time buyers to make informed decisions about this investment.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 1.  Get your Finances in Order\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003ECheck your Credit Reports.  You must know exactly what your credit      reports say about your financial history before you apply for a mortgage,      because the reports play an important role in the mortgage approval process      and in determining the interest rate and other loan terms that lender      offers you.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003ESave up.  You\u2019ll      need to have cash on hand for a down payment and closing costs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 2.  Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EUse an online mortgage calculator to calculate your      loan possibilities or call a local mortgage company.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 3.  Determine Your Wants and Needs\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EBuying a home isn\u2019t as difficult as you might think,      even if you\u2019re short on funds, but the process will go a lot smoother if      you get familiar with your real estate market and narrow down your wants      and needs before you start looking at houses.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 4.  Learn to Work with Real Estate Agents\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Real estate agents represents buyers, sellers and or both.  Its essential to know how Coldwell Banker agents works for you.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey will analyze your financial situation to help      you determine how much you can afford.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey are familiar with the process of buying a home      and can explain things to you.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey can easily access information on all properties      listed for sale by Realtors in your area.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey can set up appointments for you to see homes      that interest you.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey will help you complete all the necessary      paperwork when it comes time to make an offer.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey will help you arrange financing.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EThey will be there at closing to answer your      questions and make sure everything runs smooth.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 5. Be an Informed Buyer\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003ESome neighborhoods have deed restrictions such as      exterior maintenance, lawn care or fencing.  \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 6.  Insist on a Home Inspection\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EAttend all property inspections, be aware of any      environmental concerns and don\u2019t be shy to ask questions.  A small investment of time and money      will save you lot of headaches down the road.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 7.  Look for a Property with a Home Warranty\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003EA comprehensive insured Home Warranty benefits and protects      both homebuyers and sellers by decreasing the likelihood of a sale falling      through due to unexpected surprises.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EStep 8.  Closing\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul type=\"disc\"\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli text-align:justify\"=\"\"\u003ETake your time to read your closing paperwork before      you sign.  Don\u2019t hesitate to ask      questions.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t The details involved in buying a home, especially those related to financing and the legal contracts, can be challenging.  Your Coldwell Banker Island Properties agent is trained to guide you through the process and make the experience much easier. And remember, as a buyer, the agent\u2019s services are free.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":26},"6":{"_id":"5228c8f83173f1cf00000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":1},"name":"Real Property Tax rates in Hawaii","url":"real-property-tax-rates-in-hawaii","heading":"Real Property Tax rates in Hawaii","sub_heading":"Maui County Property Tax Rates","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tReal Property Tax rates in Hawaii vary and are based on how the property is used. Each county sets its own rates so Maui County rates are different from the tax rates in Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island counties. The tax rate not only varies but so does the way the land is classified!  Our discussion will be limited to land classification and rates in Maui County which includes the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThe tax rate is assessed every year in Maui County. Taxes are paid twice yearly with the fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 of the following year. The first installment of taxes runs from July 1 through December 31 and is due on August 20. The second installment period runs from January 1 through June 30 with taxes due on February 20.  Currently the land classifications along with the tax rates are as follows:\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tCLASS:                                              NET TAXABLE BLDG:                                           NET:\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tResidential                                                $5.75                                                         $5.75\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tApartment                                                $6.40                                                           $6.40\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tCommercial                                              $7.05                                                           $7.05\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIndustrial                                                  $7.03                                                           $7.03\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAgricultural                                               $6.05                                                           $6.05\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tConservation                                            $6.25                                                           $6.25\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tHotel and Resort                                       $9.40                                                           $9.40\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tTime Share                                              $15.55                                                       $15.55\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tHomeowner                                             $2.87                                                         $2.87\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tCommercialized Residential                       $4.60                                                         $4.60\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThe tax rate is determined by the net taxable rate per $1000 of assessed value. For instance, the homeowner rate is $2.87\/$1000 of assessed value minus a $200,000.00 exemption. This exemption applies to primary resident homeowner tax rates only. A property with an assessed value of $1,000,000.00 will be taxed at $1,000,000.00 minus $200,000.00 times .00287 or $2296.00 per year paid in twice yearly installments. Not a bad deal!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThis is a brief overview of the tax rate for Maui County. For more information on rates and land classifications go to the Maui County website. Prepared by Christina L. Haywood R(B) CBIP(S)\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","view_count":33},"7":{"_id":"524897600bed9105e000000c","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"Second Time Home Buyers","url":"second-time-home-buyers","heading":"Second Time Home Buyers","sub_heading":"People buy a second home for many reasons.","category":"Buying","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t People buy a second home for many reasons, including finding that perfect spot for a family vacation, investing in a rental property or possibly a flip and looking to the future of retirement.  Coldwell Banker Island Properties will help you make this purchase the right fit for you.  If you have specific questions or need information about tax incentives and deductions, your realtor will offer you referrals to qualified accountants.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t The purchase of a second home are up 12 percent over a year ago.  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There are steps you can take to make the move as smooth and stress-free as possible.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tTo prepare for a purchase if you are not already a full time resident here looking for your primary residence, it is smart to give some thought about what your current and future plans are for yourself and the property.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tFor instance, do you come 2-6 months a year and want a place to land during those times?  Do you want to be able to vacation rent it when you aren't here or do any kind of renting of your property at all? Do you have plans of moving here full time now or in the future but want to buy a property now? Do you want a single family home or a condo that will allow an easy \"lock and go\" type of scenario? When you do come will you be bringing a pet or a car or your furniture? Are you going to be working full time or retired and what is your lifestyle expectation? Will you be up early surfing every day or will you be telecommuting to your mainland office?\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\t All of these things should be determined first as best as you can, because it will then be easier for you to decide what type of property you should focus on and where it should be located. For example, will you choose a property near the beach or upcountry because you enjoy a view but not the sand, or a single family home or a condo?\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThere is real convenience in owning a condo or residential condo, where you have maintenance fees but don't have to worry about maintaining the exterior of the house or the yard or anything else. You can just show up and enjoy Maui and when it is time to leave turn out the lights and lock up and go.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tWith a single family home you have benefits as well, especially if you plan on moving here permanently now or in the future. When considering a house, will you want an Ohana that you can rent out and have someone on site when you aren't here? Or rent out the main house and keep the Ohana for your visits? This type of scenario will allow you to generate some income until you move here full time. But there are also maintenance items to consider like landscaping and the exterior of the property.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tIf you are planning on moving here permanently, additional questions about bringing furniture and your car typically come up. The correct answer to that question depends on whether you like and own your car outright and like your furniture.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tShipping a container from the mainland to Maui will cost between $6000-$8000 for a 20 to 40 cubic footer. That is probably cheaper than furnishing an entire three or four bedroom house. But if you are bringing your winter chalet furniture to this tropical area and think you want to change your style to a more tropical style, which might not be the best idea. There are furniture stores on island (though they are not cheap). If you are a bargain shopper you can often find some nice pieces at consignment stores or people moving off island who don't want to take their furniture with them.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tOn the issue of your car, if you own your car outright and like it, it is probably cheaper to ship your car. Shipping your car will cost about $1200 from the West Coast. If you have a newer car, it may be challenging to find something as nice for that price. Peruse the classifieds and Craigslist to get an idea of pricing and supply.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tAnother consideration are your pets. Until 2003 it was very difficult for pet owners to bring their pets to Hawaii. However, that has changed and there is the opportunity for direct release to you, so your pet does not have to be quarantined, though it does take advance planning. Hawaii is rabies free and state officials are afraid of a possible rabid animal entering the state and coming into contact with an animal such as a mongoose and it spread the disease throughout the islands. Currently Hawaii is the only state free of rabies.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThere is a five day quarantine period that comes with standards that must be met by the pet\u2019s owners. Pets that meet the state requirements must be immediately turned over to their owners at the airport or stay a minimum of 5 days at one of the local quarantine stations. If an owner can show proof that their pet has had 2 rabies vaccinations, clean results of blood serum tests or rabies titer, and microchip implantation for identification then the pet can be released to their owner, once a veterinarian has checked the pet at the airport. If the pet is held for 5 days at one of the quarantine stations the cost will be $224. The cost and planning for direct release is pretty extensive and does require advance planning.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tIf you wish to qualify for apply for the 5 day pet quarantine or direct release option you will want to prepare a minimum of four months in advance by completing the following:\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tPets will need to have a microchip implanted to be used in identifying them.  All pets will be required to have a booster shot and a rabies shot, which must be no shorter than 3 months apart and 1 year apart.  Pets will be required to successfully pass a blood serum test which must be emailed to Hawaii state officials by the testing lab that completed the tests. Also pets are not allowed to enter until after 120 days has passed since the blood sample was received by the state.  In order for the pet to be allowed to enter the state and to prevent fraud state officials must receive a health certificate and all test results directly from the pet\u2019s veterinarian.  All pets will be inspected at the airport including chip check to confirm the identity of the pet before releasing them to the owner.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThere are quite a few variables to consider when deciding what type of property to buy and relocating to Maui or any of the Hawaiian Islands. 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It\u2019s the way you feel while being in the home knowing you can visualize your life beginning there.  It shouldn\u2019t be the dimensions on the home or paint on the outside. With our experience at CBIP we can help you find the home of your dreams!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t It\u2019s important to our agents to help guide you in finding the home that\u2019s right for you. We here at CBIP feel that this is more then just real estate, it\u2019s a chance to help start your future because a new home means a new beginning.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003ETeamwork\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Unlike a lot of other real estate agencies, CBIP agents work together in many ways to make sure your dream home is found. 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Meaning what buyers had paid or where not willing to pay.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EWe know what your home needs to stand out in the marketplace:\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Listing your home with CBIP means you will have exposure to the maximum number of qualified buyers throughout the islands of Maui- or anywhere else in the world!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t As a matter of a few days of listing your property with us your realtor will be taking several initial steps to make it acsessible to a potential buyer.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003E These steps include:\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInstall a Lockbox\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESetup a CBIP for sale sign\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInput information on our official CBIP website\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInput information to our Multiple Listing Service (MLS)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EArrange your property information flyers\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMail out NEW LISTED postcard to main market areas\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EReview your property at CBIP conferences\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPromote your property amongst local association of realtors\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EList your home in our exclusive Virtual Tours\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Your CBIP Realtor wants to help you sell your home. We handle all pre-screening buyers, all showings and phone inquiries to ensure your home will only be shown to the most qualified and serious buyers.  Let us assure that your realtor will present the essential objectivity during any arrangement of offers and counter-offers, so you\u2019ll receive the highest quantity on your investment. Once the closing phase of selling your home is reached, your realtor will clarify the process in advance so you know what to expect.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Why not give us a call or email. Together we can make it happen.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EWhat it takes to sell you home:\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Price your home competitively\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Advertise and market your home\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Advertise on internet\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Arrange open houses\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Take care of all inspections and paperwork\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Discuss and negotiate all offers\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Keep you updated with all aspects of the process\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Recommend advice regarding home adjustments\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Authorize any potential buyer\u2019s financial qualifications\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Analyze all closing costs & net proceeds\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t *Handle all after-sale details\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":23},"3":{"_id":"5249eee13173f1e700000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":109},"name":"Non Resident Tax Consequences","url":"non-resident-tax-consequences","heading":"Tax Consequences for Non-Resident Sellers","sub_heading":"FIRPTA, HARPTA, the HAR Purchase Contract, and ITINs for Non-Resident Taxpayers","category":"Selling","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t One of the first things to consider when purchasing a property in Hawaii is US and Hawaii tax strategy. I strongly suggest to all of my foreign and expatriate clients that they consult with an attorney or CPA tax specialist who focuses on tax issues for nonresident foreigners.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Recent changes in federal and state estate and gift taxes allow substantial exemptions ($5.25 million or $10.5 million for married couples) for US tax payers, but these are not available to non-residents unless they have taken steps to protect their assets from US taxation.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Tax strategies, including estate planning, can be extremely complex, and are constantly changing. For example, Canada and Japan have bilateral tax treaties with the US, while China and many other countries do not. Even where treaties are in place, taking title to Hawaii property as a nonresident foreigner may not be the best way to protect it from US and Hawaii taxation. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t FIRPTA and HARPTA are fairly simple examples of this, and a good place to start in considering the challenges of owning property in Hawaii\u2014and the huge potential benefits of getting good tax and estate planning advice from the very beginning.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t The disposition of a U.S. real property interest by a foreign person (the transferor\/seller) is subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) for federal income tax withholding and HARPTA (Hawaii Real Property Tax Act: Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 235-68), which is patterned after FIRPTA.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t The basic rate for FIRPTA is 10% of the gross sales price of the transferred property, and for HARPTA, the basic rate is 5%. The transferee\/buyer is responsible for determining whether the seller is a foreign person and for withholding the appropriate amounts and forwarding to the IRS or Hawaii Department of Taxation. It is important to understand that FIRPTA and HARPTA are estimated tax payments (withholding) based on the gross sales price of the subject property, and that in most cases the seller will be entitled to refunds once tax returns for the year of the disposition have been filed. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t   The following websites are useful for FIRPTA \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/Individuals\/International-Taxpayers\/FIRPTA-Withholding\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.irs.gov\/Individuals\/International-Taxpayers\/FIRPTA-Withholding\u003C\/a\u003E  and HARPTA \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www6.hawaii.gov\/tax\/taxfacts\/tf2010-01.pdf\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www6.hawaii.gov\/tax\/taxfacts\/tf2010-01.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Section P of the Purchase Contract deals with the Foreign and Non-Resident Buyer And\/Or Seller. Paragraph P-1 \u201cHARPTA\u2019\u201d and P-2 \u201cFIRPTA\u201d state: \u201cIf Seller does not provide Buyer with a certificate of exemption of waiver from P-1 HARPTA\/ P-2 FIRPTA within fourteen (14) days of the Acceptance Date, Escrow is hereby authorized and instructed to withhold\/collect from Seller the required amount at closing and forward it to the P-1 State Department of Taxation\/P-2 the IRS.\u201d \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t   The problem here is that this 14-day timeline is a mismatch with the realities of obtaining FIRPTA and HARPTA exemptions or waivers. Escrow companies in Maui are reporting that a FIRPTA waiver, if done correctly, may take 90 to 120 days, and the State of Hawaii requires at least 10 business days to approve HARPTA waivers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t Non-resident foreigners must have a ITIN in order to file Form 8288-B, the  Application for Withholding Certificate for Disposition by Foreign Persons of US Real Property Interests, which is the relevant form for reduction or elimination of the FIRPTA withholding amount. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t   If a non-resident foreign buyer does not have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), it is important to know that the application process (the relevant forms are W-7 and W-7SP) has undergone significant changes as of June 22, 2012 involving more documentation and, of course, considerably more time for processing, which may create delays in closing a real estate transaction where FIRPTA and HARPA are involved.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   FIRPTA, HARPTA, ITINs, and the Hawaii Association of Realtors Purchase Contract combine to pose some serious logistical challenges, but these are fairly simple when compared to estate and gift tax issues. Ultimately, taxation issues for nonresident foreigners and expats require expert legal and accounting advice.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t While many of our clients come to Hawaii already prepared to deal with these issues, Coldwell Banker Island Property agents who specialize in assisting foreign buyers and sellers are prepared to refer clients to a wide range of qualified experts in tax and estate planning, including private banking teams with country-specific expertise, or Hawaii-based attorneys and accountants who deal with issues unique to Hawaii.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":29},"4":{"_id":"5248942f0bed91b7f8000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"Pricing Your Home to Sell","url":"pricing-your-home-to-sell","heading":"Pricing Your Home to Sell","sub_heading":"Getting the Best Value for Your Home","category":"Selling","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EGetting the best value for your home\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t When first preparing to get in the Real Estate-Market any new seller will feel uneasy and nervous. Having a knowledgeable agent to help you collect the highest value for your home is key.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EMake your Sales plan\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t First consult an expert on how to price your home competitively. You have control on two out of three main factors when getting your home sold which is price and condition the last one is location. Now remember condition will never overcome a bad price, but price can correct bad condition.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Time is also another key to selling your home. Act fast, the more you wait the lower your home will sell for, month by month your homes price decreases but your costs still remain the same. Don\u2019t worry about the price your neighbor down the road had received for his home over seven months ago, the market values are always changing. Your agent has access to a wide range of data that can help decide how to determine your homes value.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Buy\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Selling your home now can help you get your dream home, whether it\u2019s a bigger or nicer home the time to sell is now.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Work with the market instead of against it to get the most valuable amount for your home.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":26},"5":{"_id":"524894960bed9112f8000003","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"Staging Your Home","url":"staging-your-home","heading":"Staging Your Home","sub_heading":"Staging can help sell your home quickly and for top dollar. ","category":"Selling","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Staging can help sell your home quickly and for top dollar.  Staging is presenting your home in its best and most appealing light to the majority of home-buyers.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   To stage your home you can clear out personal photos and items, paint the walls a neutral color throughout, and changing the placement of the furniture will make the home show much better.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  -It's the agents job to satisfy their clients and to show their buyers homes they think they will purchase.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  -Agents communicate to other agents who are also showing their buyers to the best homes on the market.  A home that shows well, means more market exposure.  Its critical for a fast and profitable house sale.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  -Buyers are attracted to listings that look good and are in move-in ready condition.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  -Buyers are looking for deals.  It\u2019s a buyers market right now.  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What is their experience level?\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tHaving confidence in your Realtor that he\/she is competent, has the experience to represent you properly, and will put your best interests first and also have a good rapport with you is the ideal way to attain your real estate goal.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThat might all seem very obvious, but taking the time to interview the right Realtor for you is worth the effort and will result in a better overall experience. Any real estate transaction can be very stressful, having the right professional on your team can greatly reduce it. While not every transaction has problems,  you will want to know that the person representing you will maneuver through any issues that do arise with your best interests in mind, will communicate with you and help guide you to make the best decision for your circumstance.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tIf you are visiting and looking at property, it is easy to bounce from open house to open house and talk to Realtors and sign up on their email list. But do you really know which Realtor is going to work for you once you go back home? All Realtors have access to the same listings through the MLS. You could be giving your trust and confidence in the Realtor that finds the home you like first, without any consideration about whether they are really competent.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tGenerally, you will have a more successful and pleasant experience committing to one Realtor. 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And, we\u2019ll supply a weekly progress report on the promotion and sale of your property.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EPriced to sell\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Choosing a REALTOR who is educated about the current market and who can offer you the fulliest exposure to the greatest number of qualified buyers are key to effectively selling your property.  Pricing is one of the main essential aspects of selling your home, and your homes\u2019s suitable placement with in the current real estate marketplace cannot be overemphasized.  If you over price your home, it is more likely to stay on the market for a long time; if you under price your home, you\u2019ll lose the greatest value of your asset.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  At Coldwell Banker Island Properties, we know how to evaluate the current real estate marketplace to set a reasonable comparative price for your property.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  We gain access to the market data that records what buyers have paid and not eager to pay for almost identical properties, and are knowledgeable about which properties are currently in the running for buyers interest.  Establishing the accurate worth will let us to indicate your homes full potential.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EWe make your home a one of a kind\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t By listing your residence with Coldwell Banker Island Properties, you\u2019ll have comprehensive coverage to the most number of eligible buyers throughout the Hawaiian islands or anywhere in the world.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Within days of marketing your property with us, your REALTOR will take numerous preliminary steps to discover a buyer for your home.  These include:\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Set up a lock box\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Place a Coldwell Banker Island Properties FOR SALE sign\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Add information on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldwellbanker.com\/\"\u003Ewww.coldwellbanker.com\u003C\/a\u003E and on this web site\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Enter information to Multiple Listing Service (MLS)\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Publicize your property at Coldwell banker island properties office meeting\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Host office preview for all Coldwell banker Island Properties REALTORS\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Print property information fliers.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Mail out JUST LISTED postcards to target areas .\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Start local and regional advertising.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Advertise through local association of REALTORS.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t -Market your home in our exclusive Virtual Tours.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t Coldwell Banker Island Properties does all the work for you by prescreening buyers and managing all phone inquiries and showings, your home will only be shown to serious, qualified buyers.  You can rest assured that your REALTOR will recommend the necessary objective during any presentation of offers and counter-offers, so you\u2019ll accept that highest return on your investment.  Once you get to the closing stage of selling your home, your REALTOR will describe the complete procedure ahead of time so you\u2019ll know precisely what to anticipate.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":28}},"maui":{"1":{"_id":"52405ff23173f19103000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":174},"name":"Consider Moving to Maui","url":"consider-moving-to-maui","heading":"10 Key Considerations for Moving to Maui","sub_heading":"Moving to Maui is Easy, if You Plan Ahead","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/moving-to-maui.jpeg\" style=\"float: right; width: 397px;\" alt=\"\"\u003EIs moving to Maui a lifelong dream of yours?  Millions of visitors come to Maui each year and many of them board the plane back home \"dreaming of moving here\". That dream CAN become a reality!  My first visit to Maui was in 1988, I was only 22 years old. I went back home (Gilbert, Arizona), moved out of my apartment, asked my mom to buy my car, quit my job and moved to Maui in June of 1989.  Did I mention that my high school sweetheart had moved to Maui the year before?\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     Well obviously not everyone is a carefree 22 year old and can \"up & move to Maui.\"  Although I made it sound easy. It definitely was not. After all, if moving to Maui was easy, everyone would do it!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     Life on Maui is amazing in so many ways, but it's also very different than any other place. If you have visited Maui several times, you are already aware of the cost of living. Some will experience far more sticker shock than others. The good thing about life on Maui is that you don't need seasonal clothes, heat, snow tires, fancy clothes, there's never a long commute and the beach is FREE entertainment. Big savings already.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     I personally believe that the more you plan for anything, the more prepared you are to handle the good with the challenging. Any big move takes thought and preparation.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     Each area of Maui offers a different lifestyle and you should determine what exactly you are looking for. If you are the free-spirited hippy type, kite boarder, windsurfer, you may enjoy the north side of the island such as Paia or Haiku. Maui's Up Country towns, Makawao, Pukalani and Kula offer a casual and laid back lifestyle, farming, rodeo life and often times much cooler temperatures. The south side, which includes Kihei, Wailea and Makena has a high visitor presence, amazing resorts, many vacation rental condos and homes, dry and sunny year round with gorgeous white sand beaches. Kahului and Wailuku are what we refer to as central or town. That's where you can find the Kahului International Airport, county and state offices, two public high schools, two malls along with a few chain stores such as Costco, Walmart, K-Mart & Home Depot.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     Lahaina, Kapalua & Kaanapali is the West Side and also heavily inundated with visitors, resorts, restaurants and many tourist activities.  Hana is the quiet, quaint little sleepy town on the east side of the island and is what most people think of when they think of tropical Hawaii. The bamboo forest, crystal clear waters, lush tropical scenery and waterfalls are undeniably breathtaking \u2013 but the commute is several hours, and conveniences and restaurants are few.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E   Here are 10 key considerations if you\u2019re thinking about moving to Maui.\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENeed a job on Maui? Does the company you currently work for have an office or affiliate on Maui? Possibly transfer. Contact an employment agency here, apply online to major hotels, county and state offices or DOE. If your career requires a state license or certificate (teacher, insurance, real estate, doctor, contractor, massage, etc.), research the requirements for Hawaii.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhere will you live?  The housing market for rentals and sales changes annually. The rental market can be more limited during high season (January-April). Contact a home\/condo rental company well in advance to begin your search. When you are ready to make your Maui home purchase, of course contact ME.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGot Kids? Research preschools, public and private schools prior to arriving. My boys were born  and raised here. I was very happy with Children\u2019s Garden preschool, Kamali'i Elementary (public school in Kihei), St. Anthony (private Catholic School) and Seabury Hall (private). I also recommend moving in June if you have kids. Sign them up for summer sports or church camps in the area that they will be attending school, take them to beach, pool, activities in that area so they can meet new friends before school starts. FYI, the State of Hawaii Public Schools begin their school year at the end of July while some private schools begin mid-August.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECome to Maui for an extended vacation prior to moving. Live like the locals during that time.  Rent a cottage, condo or home for 2-4 weeks, research jobs, schools, doctors, dentists, church, grocery shop, hair or nail salons, DMV, and utility companies. Being on vacation is quite different than living here!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHealthcare - Maui is a small island with 1 hospital and only so many physicians and dentists.  We do have many great ones though. Research your medical insurance, make doctors and dentists appointments right away so when you REALLY need one, you are already an existing patient. Bring your health and medical records with you.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EShipping your belongings - Homes and condos may be smaller than what you\u2019re used to. Think twice about what you plan to ship.  Research shipping charges, container sizes, how long your belongings will take to arrive in Maui.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EShipping your vehicle - Contact the lender to obtain permission to ship. Contact your insurance carrier, inform them of the move. You may need to change insurance carriers and you want to be sure that your vehicle is covered during transit.  Make sure our vehicle warranty will transfer to another state.  Research shipping companies, the cost & how long it will take.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPets - bringing your furry family member?  It's imperative that you contact the Maui Humane Society well in advance.  The State of Hawaii has special animal requirements.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStart to get familiar with the Maui community prior to your arrival by checking out mauinews.com.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGive ample notice to your current employer, landlord, children\u2019s school, etc. Just in case you need to move back home, you want to be on good terms with everyone.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     Maui is magical with its natural beauty, cultural diversity, small town feeling, and some of the kindest people in the world. I never tire of the double rainbow, the serenity I feel at the beach, the beauty of Iao Valley or Haleakala on a clear day, the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and most of all the wonderful people on the island that my boys refer to as their aunties and uncles.  There is no place like Maui --  it truly is God's Country, Heaven on Earth.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\r\n\t     I have called Maui my dream home for over 24 years. I married my high school sweetheart, raised two amazing sons, I am a REALTOR at the top producing real estate company on Maui and I am always grateful for this special place\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":23},"2":{"_id":"524b006a3173f18600000000","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":45},"name":"Golf on Maui","url":"golf-on-maui","heading":"Golf on Maui","sub_heading":"Maui has an array of wonderful golf courses","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Maui has been described as a golfer\u2019s paradise, with good reason.  With twelve full length courses open to the public, both vacationers and full time residents have a wonderful selection of venues from which to choose.  Virtually all of the courses can be reached with only a short drive regardless of where on the island you\u2019re staying.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ERESORT COURSES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EWest Side\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Maui\u2019s West Side includes the resort areas of Kapalua and Kaanapali and four great courses.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t    Maui\u2019s best known course, currently, is the \u003Cstrong\u003EPlantation Course at Kapalua\u003C\/strong\u003E, televised every January as the site of the PGA\u2019s first official tournament of the year.  At 7411 yards it presents one of Maui\u2019s stiffest challenges, on the best of days.  (On days when it\u2019s windy and\/or raining, simply turn your car around and head south.  If the best professionals in the world can\u2019t handle this course in bad weather, what chance do you have?)\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t  Also located at Kapalua is the \u003Cstrong\u003EBay Course\u003C\/strong\u003E, designed by Arnold Palmer, which measures 6600 yards.  With holes close to the ocean, you\u2019ll want to bring your camera when playing here.  (Once again, if it looks like rain, you\u2019ll be happier going elsewhere.)  Phone contact for both Kapalua courses is (808) 669-8044.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t  Just south of Kapalua is the resort area of Kaanapali.  Here there are two courses that have previously hosted both LPGA and Senior PGA events.  Kaanapali traditionally gets less rain than Kapalua. The more popular \u003Cstrong\u003ERoyal Kaanapali\u003C\/strong\u003E course is 6700 yards and closest to the ocean.  The adjoining \u003Cstrong\u003EKaanapali Kai\u003C\/strong\u003E course is just a little more inland and measures 6388 yards.  Ocean views from both courses are bountiful.  Phone contact for both is (808) 661-8044.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003ESouth Side\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Maui\u2019s South End is the home of the Wailea resort, which offers three courses: the Blue, the Gold and the Emerald. Wailea is famous for having the best golfing weather on the island, largely sheltered from the wind and subject to the least amount of rainfall.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  All three Wailea courses provide expansive ocean viewing opportunities and, during the winter months, golfers can combine a little whale watching with their golfing experience.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  The original Wailea course was built in 1972.  \u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cOld Blue\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E measures 6765 yards and has landscaping that envelopes you with a sense of a lush tropical environment.  At the mid-point of a round you\u2019ll be at the highest point on the course with awesome views of the ocean and neighboring islands.  Contact number is (808) 879-2530. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t    Next door to the \u201cOld Blue\u201d are the two newer Wailea courses, the Gold and Emerald.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the 7078 yard \u003Cstrong\u003EGold Course\u003C\/strong\u003E is Wailea\u2019s \u201csignature\u201d course, having hosted several PGA events.  Both the Gold Course and its sister Emerald Course are operated out of the same clubhouse and restaurant facility.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  The \u003Cstrong\u003EEmerald\u003C\/strong\u003E measures 6825 yard, and, like the Gold, offers unparalled ocean views.  Which course is better?  Golfers should simply play both and make up their own minds.  Contact number for both the courses is (808) 875-7450.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ENon-Resort Courses\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  The five non-resort courses are usually less expensive to play at than their more  prestigious counterparts.  On the other hand, each offers something unique that makes including them on your \u201cmust play\u201d list worth considering.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EThe Dunes at Maui Lani\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 If you\u2019ve been playing really well and are getting  worried that your handicap is sinking like a stone, this is the course for you.  Measuring 6841 yards, and with a Slope rating of 141, this is the course that will bring you back to reality.  Located just a short distance West on Highway 380 from Maui\u2019s airport, The Dunes is perennially rated as one of the best public courses in the country.  Contact number is (808) 873-0422.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EWaiehu\u003C\/strong\u003E  -  Also located close to the airport is Waiehu, often referred to as \u201cthe Pebble Beach of Maui\u201d.  The entire front nine runs along the ocean with multiple opportunities to donate a ball to the fish gods. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t  Moving to the back nine takes golfers uphill and puts them up-close with magnificent rain forest slopes.  The good news is that this visual feast is one of the least expensive venues on Maui.  The bad news is that the course is owned and operated by the County of Maui.  (If you\u2019re the type who might be offended by an occasional tuft of crabgrass, this might not be the venue for you.)  (808) 270-7400.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EPukalani\u003C\/strong\u003E  -  This is Maui\u2019s only \u201cup-country\u201d golf course, located just a short drive up the Haleakala Highway from the airport.  Sitting at an elevation of 1523 feet, this course offers a cooler, less humid golfing experience.  The bi-coastal views to the North from this lofty perch are wonderful.  Measuring 6882 yards, playing Pukalani gets you \u201cup-country\u201d and exposes you to a very different side of Maui. Contact number is (808) 572-1314.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EKahili\u003C\/strong\u003E  -  This course is just a mile east of the Maalaea Harbor on Highway 30. It sits directly below the private King Kamehameha Country Club.  Measuring 6554 yards, it sits high enough above the valley floor to offer outstanding views to the South.  On the Kahului side the smoke stacks of the sugar mill can be seen, while all of Maalaea harbor  and the South Maui shoreline beckons on the other.  Perhaps most impressive are the unobstructed views of the majestic Haleakala volcano itself.  Wind can be an issue here.  Local players suggest trying to schedule early tee times, before the trade winds come up.  Contact phone is (808) 242-4653.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EElleair \u003C\/strong\u003E-  The final non-resort course on the list is Elleair, located on the Piilani Highway shortly before you get to Wailea.  This venue is one of the most popular with local golfers, offering a very reasonable local alternative to the more pricey Wailea rates. The course measures 6801 yards, and offers plenty of challenge.  Contact number is (808) 874-0777.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":33},"3":{"_id":"524b0cae0bed91dbf9000010","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":20},"name":"Kitesurfing Maui","url":"kitesurfing-maui","heading":"Kitesurfing Maui","sub_heading":"World Class Kite Surf Destination","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   In the past, Maui has been known as the Mecca of the World for Windsurfing.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Since then, Maui has made a natural transition to a world class destination for Kitesurfing.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t     Maui provides the Ideal conditions - side shore winds and big north swells. Some say that kitesurfing is everything that windsurfing was supposed to be.  The sport offers unbridled freedom with the ability to fly incredibly high and ride any size wave \u2013 all with minimal equipment.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t     Notable locations for this exciting sport are \u003Cstrong\u003EKanaha Beach Park\u003C\/strong\u003E aka \u003Cstrong\u003EKite Beach and Lanes\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 adjacent to world famous \u003Cstrong\u003EHo\u2019okipa Beach Park\u003C\/strong\u003E.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003E  Kiting is performed in two different styles:\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ekite surfing, using boards shaped like surfboards with the primarily aim to ride waves. \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003Ekiteboarding where riders perform aerial acrobatics using \u201ctwin-tip\u201d boards that resemble boat wake boards.  Although both styles fly the same kites, they have very different yet equally exciting approaches to this amazing sport.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t     In competitions, kiters compete with one another.  However, when not in competition, kiters support one another, helping anyone having trouble in the water or sharing tips and techniques on the beach.  It is an extremely friendly community.  Beginners get plenty of support from the seasoned vets who expect nothing in return.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   If the sport captures your interest, be sure to take lessons from a professional and your learning curve will be surprisingly accelerated.  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They come from the East-Northeast when they approach the island, but they actually approach the Makena-Wailea area from the West-Southwest direction  -- the complete opposite direction! As a result, the windward areas generally receive considerable moisture, while Kihei and Lahaina are very dry. But even in the summer, Wailea-Makena areas get those ideal, cool afternoon clouds without the blasting heat, winds or rain that other areas of South Maui can sometimes experience.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tDon\u2019t forget the cool upcountry areas, high on the slopes of Haleakala, where air conditioning costs are non-existent and a fireplace or a heater comes in really handy at times.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tWe have found as much diversity in the desires of our mainland buyer-clients as we have found in the weather and culture of Maui. That is one reason why you often see people from various locations in the world gravitating toward specific parts of the island.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAlthough the South Maui weather conditions appeal most favorably to us, we know our clients and the island diversity well enough to understand why Wailea might not be ideal for everyone. We try to develop relationships with our clients to help us understand their real desires.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThere is obviously not enough room here to give a complete lesson on the wind, rain and temperature variations throughout the island (let alone the other diversity issues or other islands), but be assured that with a little research and guidance, you should be able to find that perfect spot on Maui to call \u201chome\u201d, or your \u201chome away from home.\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":31},"5":{"_id":"52e9c37b3173f1c700000000","name":"Maui Lifestyle","url":"maui-lifestyle","heading":"Why Live on  Maui?","sub_heading":"It\u2019s all about the incredible active lifestyle!","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\n\tMaui is best known for its beaches, and its sunsets \u2013 both undeniabley gorgeous. What is also gorgeous and undeniable about Maui is the lifestyle.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tVery few places in the world offer such a great combination of health and wellness (physical and spiritual), appealing climate and outdoor activity. With such consistently, warm weather, it's easy to enjoy Maui's outdoors year round. It doesn't matter if you are a surfer or a sailor, a hiker or a golfer, Maui has something for you!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tWith it's many resort spas, there is also something for those lazy days too. But Maui is not all just lying around, working on your tan. The island hosts several major sporting events including a stop on the PGA (Professional Golf Association) tour in Kapalua, a USTA (United States Tennis Association) tennis event in Wailea, and a PWA (Professional Windsurfing Association) world tour finale at Ho'okipa Beach Park.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tAlso, international sports events in canoe and stand up paddle racing, a cycling event from the North Shore town of Paia, to the summit of the Haleakala Crater, a 10 000 ft elevation gain, as well as the Maui Marathon which starts at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center in Kahului, and finishes 26.2 miles later, at the Whalers Village in Kaanapali.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tIf sports and physical activity isn't your thing, Maui has many places to simply sit and enjoy. There is the peace and quiet of Keokea, where Oprah has a home, Makena Big Beach, and one of my favorites, the summit of Haleakala. Being above the clouds and watching the planes fly below you offers different perspective. From Haiku to Hana, there are many yoga studios, and spiritual retreats, which cater to healing and well-being.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tLets face it, very few people move to maui to work --  you can work an 80 + hour week just about anywhere in the world. A vast majority of people move to Maui to live the lifestyle they have dreamed about. The Maui lifestyle is sensational. It comes as no surprise to me when I hear Maui residents say,  \"I came to Maui on vacation, ten years ago \u2026 and never left !\" With all that Maui has to offer, all you need is place to stay \u2026. and I can help you find that !\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","document_template":"{\"name\":{\"label\":\"Name\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":1},\"heading\":{\"label\":\"Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":2},\"sub_heading\":{\"label\":\"Sub Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":3},\"category\":{\"label\":\"Category\",\"template\":\"objects\/tags_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":4},\"content_body\":{\"label\":\"Content Body\",\"template\":\"objects\/html_block\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":5},\"featured\":{\"label\":\"Featured\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":6}}","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":31},"view_count":25},"6":{"_id":"524b43583173f14301000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"Moving Your Pets to Maui","url":"moving-your-pets-to-maui","heading":"Moving Your Pets to Maui","sub_heading":"Maui Pet Immigration Guide","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Moving to Maui wouldn\u2019t be complete for many without the company of their furry friend. Whether you have a cat, a dog, or both, there are strict Hawai\u2019i quarantine laws you must abide by. While the requirements may seem overwhelming, with the proper preparation of planning and time, the transition can ensure to be an easy one for both you and your pet.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Hawai\u2019i is rabies\u00adfree state and on a tropical island like Maui, an introduction of this disease could quickly spread through such a small area and potentially devastate our population. As a means of protection the Hawai\u2019i Department of Agriculture has set in place particular guidelines to follow. Here is a link to their website, which will be most helpful in answering questions on the exact types of animals that are allowed to be imported into the State: Importing Animals to Hawai\u2019i from the U.S. Mainland \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hdoa.hawaii.gov\/pi\/pq\/travel-shipping-information\/importing-animals-to-hawai%CA%BBi-from-the-u-s-mainland\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/hdoa.hawaii.gov\/pi\/pq\/travel-shipping-information\/importing-animals-to-hawai%CA%BBi-from-the-u-s-mainland\/\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Over the past decade, the quarantine law, which once required that your dog be quarantined in Honolulu for up to 120 days, has since changed for the better. This change is now referred to as the \u201c5 \u00adDay \u00ador \u00adLess Program\u201d, and if completed correctly allows your animal to be released from the airport within one hour of arrival.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Preparing your animal for the 5\u00ad day \u00ador \u00adless program does take some time and money, but it is worth the extra effort. From start to finish the process takes a little over 4 months to complete and requires a few trips to the veterinarian for rabies test, microchip insertion, blood work, and a health certificate.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   If you are unable to comply with the requirements needed for the 5\u00adday\u00ador\u00adless program, your pet will ultimately have to be held in quarantine for 120 days upon arrival to Hawai\u2019i.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   The following website outlines the checklist necessary in making the arrival of your pets arrival and subsequent release quite seamless: Checklist for 5\u00adDay\u00ador\u00adLess Program <\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hdoa.hawaii.gov\/ai\/files\/2013\/01\/aqs\u00adchecklist\u00ad5DOL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/hdoa.hawaii.gov\/ai\/files\/2013\/01\/aqs\u00adchecklist\u00ad5DOL.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E>\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EThe Hawaii Animal Quarantine Station can be reached at: \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPhone: (808) 483\u00ad7151 \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEmail: rabiesfree@hawaii.gov \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWebsite: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/hawaii.gov\/hdoa\/ai\/aqs\/info\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/hawaii.gov\/hdoa\/ai\/aqs\/info\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Another important factor to consider is that each airline has different policies and parameters for traveling with your pets. Weight restrictions and costs also vary between carriers. Prior to purchasing your ticket, it is a good idea to verify the particular policy to make sure it coincides with your pets quarantine needs.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Just as there are rules and regulations that you must follow to move your pet to Maui, there are many rules and regulations set by condominiums and their respective HOAs (Homeowner\u2019s Associations). If you are considering living in a condominium setting, where there is a managing association, it is necessary to look into these policies. Especially if you are a pet owner, as the stated pet policy may be the primary basis for your decision.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Once you have a perspective HOA that you are considering to reside, get in touch with one of the corresponding officers or designated authorities. They will be able to inform you of the exact policies concerning the association you are inquiring about.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Fortunately there are always exceptions to the rule. Some HOAs that have a no\u00adpet policy often expressly state certain exemptions. For instance, a resident may be allowed to have one \u201cordinary\u201d pet per unit; a dog or cat, that weighs less than 30 pounds, etc. Also, considering the need for service animals, who are trained to help people who have a variety of physical, psychological or developmental issues. Association\u2019s will generally make the much needed exception for these individuals and their service animals.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t   Regardless, of where you decide to live here on Maui, all cats and dogs must be registered and licensed with the Maui Humane Society. Below is their contact information where you can obtain proper licensing requirements and the corresponding fees.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EMaui Humane Society: \u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPhone: (808) 877\u00ad3680 \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEmail: info@MauiHumaneSociety.org \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWebsite: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mauihumanesociety.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/mauihumanesociety.org\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E","featured":"","view_count":29},"7":{"_id":"5286bf333173f18700000000","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":43},"name":"Retiring on Maui","url":"retiring-on-maui","heading":"Why Retire on Maui?","sub_heading":"A NYC Transplant\u2019s View","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tI have been living and working on Maui since 1996, and           came from New York City \u2013 with great good, good health care, and too many folks. Probably like you, I figured Why Not Maui?\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tHere\u2019s how Maui stacks up, in my eyes: Great weather, nice folks, and good health care.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tWhat? Good health care on Maui? \u2028I say Yes. I\u2019ve had the same doctor and dentist since I moved here, and most people I know can say the same.\u2028        I got Cancer eight years ago and got great treatment. My primary physician found my PSA a bit high, and going up the line the next doctor found some cancer after a biopsy. Going up the line further, I found who I believe to be the main guy for Cancer on Maui, Bobby Baker. He took care of it for me.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t         I got asked all the time why I didn\u2019t go to the mainland for treatment. Why? Because this is where I live and some day will die. Why? Because Maui is the Number One island in the world (voted so over and over), and it\u2019s nice to be here \u2013 not just for me, but for doctors and health professionals on Maui. \u2028          As a Realtor I hear it all the time: I couldn\u2019t live on Maui full time because we are retired, or thinking of retiring. To me, that\u2019s a pretty good reason.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t          I just returned from my 50th high school reunion, and boy did my classmates look old by comparison. \u2028Why? I believe it\u2019s because I live full time on Maui, with a lot less stress on my body and mind. I felt ten years younger than the others there, and have the pictures to prove it.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMost of these folks are retired with health issues, which is why they live in the big city. Not me. I may never retire again.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tWhy do I live on Maui? I wake to the same great weather almost every day. I have the same Doctors, if needed, to take care of me. It\u2019s a great place to have your family come and visit (and sometimes leave!) while you live here full time and enjoy what I enjoy all the time!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":28},"8":{"_id":"53dade723173f1000d000000","name":"Tennis on Maui","url":"tennis-on-maui","heading":"Tennis on Maui","sub_heading":"Play your game all year long!","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\n\tBesides all of the other wonderful activities available on Maui, there is tennis to enjoy.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThe beauty of tennis here is that you can play singles or doubles to test your inner game all year round. Play with the snow birds who come for the winter or play with the locals who have rackets and balls in their cars, ever ready for a match. You can make it into a family affair and take lessons focusing on different strokes or court strategy together. All ages can play. There are County clinics for young children, an active juniors program, and 18+, 40+, and 55+ divisions. Don\u2019t forget senior tennis with crafty players well into their 80s who can and will run you around. Rumor goes that there was once a men\u2019s team called the Wailea Stallions. They played year after year after year and later changed their name to the Wailea Senior Stallions. Now, that is dedication!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tPublic tennis courts can be found in Wailuku at Wells Park at the corner of Wells and Market Street; at War Memorial at Baldwin High School; in Kahului at the Kahului Community Center a few minutes away from Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center; in Kula at the Kula Community Center near Holy Ghost Church; in Kihei at Kalama Park across from Foodland; and in Lahaina on Front Street and at the Civic Center. The hotels, such as the Royal Lahaina, have tennis courts, as do many of the condo complexes in south and west Maui. Wailea, Makena, and Maui Country Club offer short-term and long-term tennis club memberships. Clinics are available for all levels. Staff will arrange matches.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tThere are many tournaments throughout the year: USTA League and Challenger, round robin fundraisers, and special local tournaments. Maui has consistently sent women\u2019s and men\u2019s teams to Nationals. Makena Tennis Club has its Pot of Gold tournament with great prizes. The Kapalua Open will celebrate its 33rd annual event in late August, while the annual Wailea Open just celebrated its 30th year in May. The 8th Annual Wailea Fantasy Camp in November will welcome back Tom Gullikson, Lindsay Davenport, and Michael Chang, and other tennis immortals. Besides the first-class instruction, the exhibition matches are fun and exciting to watch. There was one year when Austin and Davenport and their mixed doubles partners were having a volleying duel that looked like it wouldn\u2019t end, so Gullikson threw in another ball. That still didn\u2019t stop them!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\n\tCome and join us. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"true","document_template":"{\"name\":{\"label\":\"Name\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":1},\"heading\":{\"label\":\"Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":2},\"sub_heading\":{\"label\":\"Sub Heading\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":3},\"category\":{\"label\":\"Category\",\"template\":\"objects\/tags_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":4},\"content_body\":{\"label\":\"Content Body\",\"template\":\"objects\/html_block\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":5},\"featured\":{\"label\":\"Featured\",\"template\":\"objects\/string_input\",\"var_editable\":\"false\",\"display_order\":6}}","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":122},"view_count":31},"9":{"_id":"5249ed743173f1cb00000000","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":191},"name":"The Maui Film Festival","url":"the-maui-film-festival","heading":"The Maui Film Festival","sub_heading":"Cinematic Magic on Maui","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Every June Maui\u2019s eclectic culture comes alive around Father\u2019s Day Weekend.   The Maui Film Festival is a wonderful venue attended by both visitors and Kama\u2019aina, and has attracted national attention with its lineup of great films, appearances by top Hollywood stars, and incredible atmosphere.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t    There are several venues throughout the 5-day annual festival.  The most popular is the Celestial Cinema, for which the Wailea Golf Course is transformed into a giant outdoor theater for five nights.  Many hit movies make their premier here.  There is nothing like sitting under the Maui night sky watching a great film while there are shooting stars going by overhead.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  The Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului is also a great venue to watch independent films make their debut at the festival.  There is always a great selection of films to choose from, including those with surfing and Hawaiian Cultural themes.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t   Many of the resorts and restaurants in Wailea also offer packages and dinner events during the festival.  These festivities are fun and a great way to meet Mauians, visitors and filmmakers who are all there to enjoy the festival.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                 I always enjoy going to the first movie on opening night at the Celestial Cinema since there is a Hawaiian blessing, and a hula performance before the film screenings begin.  You can bring your own beach chair and blanket and partake in the wonderful offerings of food from some of Wailea\u2019s finest restaurants.  There are two films per night at the Celestial Cinema and it always proves to be a memorable experience.  The festival provides complimentary shuttle service to the Shops at Wailea, Wailea Resorts and the public parking areas.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  Many visitors plan their Maui Vacation during the Maui Film Festival so they can participate in this popular event.  I certainly look forward to it every year and always learn something new after watching the films.  If you want to find out more about the Maui Film Festival please visit their website at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.MauiFilmFestival.com.\"\u003E www.MauiFilmFestival.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":30},"10":{"_id":"524f1c1f0bed914c1a00000c","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":42},"name":"Theater on Maui","url":"theater-on-maui","heading":"Theater on Maui","sub_heading":"Stage Performance Shines on Maui","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAfter living in New York City for several years, home to some of the best theater entertainment in the world, then moving to Maui (very happily) ten years ago, I was fairly skeptical about what I might see here on our small, country island in regard to theater.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t             I learned quickly my skepticism was unwarranted.  A few years ago, my girlfriend and I ventured out beyond our tennis, beach, and work-a-day lives, and found ourselves very pleasantly surprised by the level of production and local talent of all experience levels Maui has to offer.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t             From the legendary musicians that come to perform at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC), at Fleetwood's, Charley's, the Hard Rock Cafe, or even Mulligan's to a mix of professional shows in Lahaina such as 'Ulalena at the Maui Theater, and Warren and Annabelle's Magic on Front Street;  to the community-driven theater companies that inspire, Maui Onstage at the Iao Theater, Pro Arts Playhouse in Kihei, and Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) at the Steppingstone Playhouse (and other venues), working on the spirit that \u201ctwo boards for a stage, and a passion\u201d is sometimes the only requirement to produce great theater.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t The largest venue and most well-known for visiting professional musicians, actors, visual artists, as well as other artistic disciplines, is the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, located near the Kahului Harbor, and next to the University of Hawaii, Maui College.  The MACC, as it is affectionately known by local residents, is a multifaceted facility with several performance spaces, indoors and out.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t               Whatever you are hoping to see, from the visual arts to dance theater to film presentations to rock acts, the MAAC has it, and it will be world-class.  The Castle Theater,  a gorgeous, multi-tiered theater, is the principal performance space, and has been host to renowned musicians Jake Shimabukoro, Elvis Costello, Bruno Mars, Chris Isaak, Jackson Browne, Melissa Etheridge, Graham Nash and David Crosby, and the legendary Tony Bennett;  comedians Bill Cosby, Margaret Cho, and Bill Maher as well as our own local Hawaii musical legends Willie K., The Brothers Cazimero, and Keali'i Reichel;  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t                 Outdoors, the largest performance space is under the Yokiuchi Pavillion in the A & B Amphitheater.  Sit under the stars, a light tropical breeze blowing, palm trees swaying in the moonlight, and enjoy one of your favorite bands\/musicians perform, the likes of none other than Prince, Elton John, The Eagles, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Pearl Jam, Santana,  or The Who, to name a few who have performed here.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                   The MACC also features the smaller McCoy Theater, a black-box style theater, which hosts other outstanding artists of many disciplines in a more intimate setting.  The Castle and McCoy Theaters continue to host movie screenings participating in the Maui Film Festival in June and the winter holidays, exceptional dance performances, and dramatic theater performances such as \u201cMark Twain Tonight\u201d starring Hal Holbrook, and \u201cLes Miserables, a MAPA production.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                   The events and facilities at the MACC are more than I can list here, but please check their website at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mauiarts.org\/\"\u003Ewww.mauiarts.org\u003C\/a\u003E  for all events' show dates, times, and tickets.  Check their calendar now, there is something to enjoy nearly every night, and you will not be disappointed.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tHowever, it is not only the MACC that offers dynamic performances on Maui, the local, community-driven theaters are presenting consistently impressive theatrical productions as well, and should not be over-looked.  Much of the island is still buzzing about the spectacular summer presentation of Victor Hugo's \u201cLes Miserables\u201d, produced by MAPA, cast with an extremely talented mix of professional and local performers on the MACC's Castle Theater stage.  The overall production quality and presentation, from the sets to the lighting design to the fantastic singing voices on stage, would rival that of many regional professional touring companies. It was a sold-out performance the night we saw it, and the audience was thoroughly captivated by the wonderful performances throughout.  \u201c\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                 Although this was a special  and rare opportunity to perform at the MACC, MAPA stages most of their productions in the Queen Kaahamanu Center, in their black-box style Steppingstone Playhouse Theater (recent productions include \u201cMacbeth\u201d and \u201cMan of La Mancha\u201d), and a summer production outdoors on the slopes of the west Maui Mountains at Maui's Tropical Plantation outdoor stage (exceptional shows in years past have been the classic musicals,\u201cSouth Pacific,\u201d and \u201cDamn Yankees.\u201d)  If you are here in the summer months, make sure you plan to see one of the outdoor shows, the show will be entertaining and the setting is spectacular!  For more information on MAPA's current and upcoming shows, auditions, or academy, go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mauiacademy.org\/future.asp\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.mauiacademy.org\/future.asp\u003C\/a\u003E.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t               The longest-standing theater on island, and a favorite to many locals,  is the historic and legendary Iao Theater in Wailuku, which opened in 1928, and upon whose boards the likes of Bob Hope, Donald O'Connor, and Frank Sinatra, have entertained the troops for the USO during World War II.  More recently, Maui OnStage has managed the theater and proven to be prolific producers of some of the best theater on Maui.  From classic Broadway musical productions to cutting-edge original acts to one-night-only staged readings (free ONO nights once a month), there are many evenings of theater to be enjoyed as an audience member, or as an actor on stage.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAnyone who has ever acted on Maui past or present, has likely trod the boards of the Iao at some time in their career.  Maui audiences have been wowed by previous productions of \u201cChicago, the Musical,\u201d \u201cRent,\u201d and the American classic, \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird.\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                   Furthermore, MauiOnStage has taken the lead locally in supporting and introducing new playwrights,  producing the Maui Fringe Festival each year (January 31-February 2, 2014), a three day marathon of original one act plays by playwrights from all over the country.  Hopefully some day we will speak of the next Sam Shepard, Tennessee Williams, or Jonathan Larson, having fueled their start at the Maui Fringe Festival.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t                 Whether you are a happy audience member, or seasoned veteran of the stage, or someone who has long dreamed of being an actor and decide to audition for the first time, MauiOnstage at the Iao Theater provides the opportunity.  The 2013-2014 season of shows includes the comedy \u201cLove, Sex, and the IRS,\u201d \u201cScrooged, The Musical,\u201d and the story of Helen Keller in \u201cThe Miracle Worker, and,\u201d  and \u201cLegally Blonde, The Musical.\u201d  Please go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mauionstage.com\/\"\u003Ewww.mauionstage.com\u003C\/a\u003E or call (808) 244-8680 for show dates, times and tickets!  Do yourself a favor, go see a show at this legendary theater!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIn 2006, Maui embraced another local theater company in Kihei,  the ProArts Playhouse, located at the Azeka Shopping Center Makai.  ProArts is a company which has quickly gained a name for drawing some of the best actors on island, producing thoroughly enjoyable, very entertaining theater,, and performing it in a non-traditional space, providing audience members with a first-rate theater experience up-close and personal.  ProArts Playhouse is a valuable addition to Maui theater because they introduce Maui audiences to shows that  may not be readily familiar, yet are highly entertaining, eclectic, sometimes quirky,  fantastical, and with a great sense of humor, as previous seasons have produced some favorite shows as \u201cThe Fantasticks,\u201d \u201cUrinetown, The Musical,\u201d \u201cGreater Tuna\u201d and \u201cThe Mousetrap,\u201d interspersed on occasion  with intriguing dramas such as, \u201cDoubt\u201d and \u201cDriving Miss Daisy.\u201d  The upcoming season promises more fun with the shows \u201cBermuda  Avenue Triangle,\u201d and the Tony Award winning play, \u201cThe 25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.\u201d  ProArts is also actively inspiring young theater artists with Kamp Krazy Tales, a one week camp held for keiki ages 5-12, immersing the youngsters in the magic of theater with musical and dramatic training.  For details on show times, tickets, and camp information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.proartspacific.com\/\"\u003Ewww.proartspacific.com\u003C\/a\u003E or call the theater at (808) 463-6550.  Book early as shows sell out regularly!\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAs you can see, there are many good reasons and opportunities to rinse the sand off every once in awhile, change out of your snorkeling and wind-surfing gear,  and go see some terrific music or theater by our local residents and traveling artists.  These are only a few favorite recommendations of mine.  There are also many smaller clubs and bars hosting local and visiting musicians every night.  That's for another article, or you can do some easy research on the web, starting with the bars and restaurants I mention in the first paragraph.  Over the years, I have come to be not just a happy audience member, but a true supporter and participant in the local Maui theater scene. I hope you will too.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":44},"11":{"_id":"524f22a43173f1a701000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":23},"name":"Whale Watching on Maui","url":"whale-watching-on-maui","heading":"Whale Watching on Maui","sub_heading":"Maui is a Sanctuary for Whales","category":"Maui","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMaui is known for its year round balmy temperature and consistent weather. While the weather doesn\u2019t change, contrary to popular belief, we have seasons.  In the summer we have Jacaranda season when all the Jacarandas erupt in purple globes lining the Kula highway and the winter we have whale season when the Humpbacks make the journey back from Alaska.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThe first whales make it back to Maui in early December. They arrive fat from eating for months in Alaska. In the beginning of the season you will most likely see \u201clittle\u201d calves sticking close to their mothers in shallow waters.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t  While in Maui, the calves go through an amazing growth spurt gaining as much as 100 lbs. per day. They gain this weight by consuming up to 100 gallons of fatty milk per day. While the calf is getting larger, its mother is on a diet. The waters around Maui have no food for adult whales.  During their stay in the waters around Maui the adult whales will loose an average of 25% of their body weight.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tThe whales are feeling so streamlined after losing a few pounds they decide its time to get airborne. All right, there is no scientific proof that whales breach because they are slimmer but in all fairness, there is no conclusive answer to explain breaching behavior.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t  One of the most popular theories is that breaching helps to loosen barnacles and other growths from the whale\u2019s body. When the whale hits the water the impact helps to remove the unwanted growth. Watching a whale breach is one of the most exciting experiences anyone can hope for on a whale watch. The raw power and majesty of watching a 45-ton animal propel itself out of the depths of the ocean and through the air is unforgettable.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIf you are planning your trip to Maui between December and March you should consider adding a whale watching tour to your list of activities.  There are many options for whale watching trips. Visitors and residents alike also get up close and personal with these amazing animals on their standup paddleboards and in kayaks.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":28}},"news":{"1":{"_id":"5245d0343173f1d300000000","type_id":9,"collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":3},"name":"New Wailea Developments","url":"new-wailea-developments","heading":"Wailea Projects Taking Shape","sub_heading":"Keala at Wailea: luxury condominiums with tentative pricing from $700,000 to $2M","category":"News","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t           I\u2019ve been actively involved in development for many years, and have been fortunate to have a hand in many successful residential and condominium projects in Makena, Wailea, and Kihei. Among them: Maluhia at Wailea, Kai Nani Wailea, One Palauea Bay, Keahou at Makena, Na Hale O Makena, and Black Sands Makena. I\u2019m passionate about new projects, and the recent Wailea Community Town Meeting at the spectacular new AnDaz painted an exciting picture of new properties to come in Wailea.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t           Following are some of the properties to watch. At the end of this article are links with many more details, renderings, and photos of these and other developments that are on the radar in Wailea. If you\u2019re interested in developing, please call me \u2013 the market cycle is prime for development right now.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EThe Old \u2018Bluffs\u2019 property adjacent to Wailea Gateway Shopping Center\u003C\/strong\u003E --  This property was once going to be 12 residential lots, and the concept has now changed to 72 condominiums. These units will be 2-and 3-bedrooms, and the working name is Keala at Wailea. The overwhelming theme of this project will be views. The condos will probably range from 1100 to 1500 square feet, on a courtyard-styled property. The Penthouse units will be in highest demand, and they\u2019ll have garages. Many of these units will have breathtaking views. Insider discussion on says that these units will be released at below market value.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EShops at Wailea Additio\u003C\/strong\u003En -- There will be a new addition at the Shops at Wailea \u2013 a high end wine and cheese deli. With approximately 13,000 square feet, this will be a new direction for The Shops.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003ESF11\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Located below Wailea Golf Estates, this project will feature 16 large residential lots, 15 of them fronting the golf course. Views will be minimal. I expect pricing to be very attractive.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EMF15\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 This is going to be a very interesting condo property, as it breaks tradition with Wailea\u2019s more conservative styling approach. Featuring 69 units of approximately 1500 square feet, renderings show a very contemporary approach. I believe Wailea may be ready for this dramatic styling departure, which is dominated by glass. Maui hasn\u2019t seen this type of architecture, and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing it break ground.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EMarriott Courtyard\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Thus far, Wailea has been limited to beach front hotels \u2013 and the nightly room rates reflect it. This property will be prominently located on Wailea Ike Road, near the Wailea Town Center. The new Marriott location just off the Kahului airport has found immediate success, and I am also betting my money on this product. I was involved in developing the Maui Coast Hotel  in Kihei name back in the 90s, and it was and still is a winner \u2013 there is always a market for a discount hotel in a resort area.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EMF7\u003C\/strong\u003E -- Located kitty-corner to Palms I on Okelani Drive, adjacent to Kai Malu, this project features a prime location with views, views and more views.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Cstrong\u003EOld Blue Golf Course\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 The clubhouse is moving back to its original location (currently Maneli\u2019s Pizza, formerly Mateo\u2019s). There are plans to expand the existing grounds to add shops and a new clubhouse.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Keala%20o%20Wailea.pdf\"\u003EKEALA O WAILEA\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Makalii%20at%20Wailea.pdf\"\u003EMAKALII AT WAILEA\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Hoku%20O%20Wailea.pdf\"\u003EHOKU O WAILEA\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Piilani%20Suites_hotel%20plan.pdf\"\u003EPIILANI SUITES\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Golf%20Estates%20II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGOLF ESTATES II\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Shops%20on%20the%20Green.pdf\"\u003ESHOPS ON THE GREEN\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\t \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/38470e2c9186b6f17490-6df2adfae7510c248a8af78aa54f32aa.r74.cf1.rackcdn.com\/Island%20Country%20Market%20at%20the%20Shops.pdf\"\u003EISLAND COUNTRY MARKET AT THE SHOPS\u003C\/a\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":6},"2":{"_id":"524b497a3173f14c01000000","type_id":"9","collection_name":"cbip_agent_articles","meta":{"status":"published","profile":"cbip_agent_profiles","user_id":115},"name":"Riette Jenkins New RAM President ","url":"riette-jenkins-new-ram-president","heading":"Riette Jenkins Named RAM President ","sub_heading":"Riette Jenkins Named President of Realtors\u00ae Association of Maui","category":"News","content_body":"\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tRiette G. Jenkins, Realtor\u00ae and Broker, was named President of Realtors\u00ae Association of Maui on Sept. 13 for the 2013-2014 term at the RAM Annual Installation Luncheon. Jenkins has been a Realtor\u00ae since 1988 and has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker Island Properties in Wailea for 11 years.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tJenkins is the recipient of many awards and was named the Number 1 Sales Associate in Hawaii in 2011 by Coldwell Banker, named one of the Top 20 Realtors by Hawaii Business Magazine in 2012 and was named one of the Top 100 Realtors in the State in 2010 and 2011. She is a Previews International Property specialist, a member of the prestigious Diamond Society, a recipient of the International President\u2019s Elite Award, and a recipient of the President\u2019s Circle Award.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tP. Denise La Costa, outgoing president of RAM said, \u201cRiette is bright and tenacious about completing things properly and will be a great leader.\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tIn Jenkins\u2019 acceptance speech she said, \u201cAs a real estate industry, we want to continue our successful relationships with the County of Maui, working together on important real estate issues that may impact our consumers and households. Our Government Affairs Committee will continue to meet with our Mayor, County Council, State House & Senate members as well as the United States Delegation in Washington, D.C .\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tAs RAM president Jenkins will attend the National Association of Realtors Conventions, The Realtors Mid-Year Legislative meetings in Washington, D.C., working on behalf of consumers and meeting with State U.S. Senators, aides and State U.S. Representatives. She will attend the Leadership Summit for the National Association of Realtors\u00ae and participate in the Hawaii Association of Realtors\u00ae board meetings.\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tRealtors\u00ae are recognized for their volunteer service in the community. Jenkins served as RAM Installation Luncheon Chair in 1995 and served on the RAM Grievance Committee from 1997-2001. She also volunteered for events associated with Montessori School, Seabury Hall Parent Organization and AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization).\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tStephen A. Bright, Coldwell Banker Senior Vice President Regional Director, Western Region, wrote, \u201cI am writing to congratulate you on your upcoming installation as President of the Realtors\u00ae Association of Maui. It\u2019s clear that your integrity, leadership and overall community involvement has played a big part in being recognized by your peers as the one person they would like to have lead your colleagues.\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\n\tMaui Realtors\u00ae Association is organized for the benefit of its Realtor\u00ae members and the community. A robust source of education in real estate matters, it promotes a strong, conscientious and unified voice in local, state and national affairs. Realtors\u00ae subscribe to a strict code of ethics as overseen by the National Association of Realtors.\u201d\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E","featured":"","view_count":5}}},"browser_info":{"domain_name":"previewsmaui.com","website_alias":"cbip.miranium.com","uri":"\/json\/maui-lifestyle\/","referring_uri":null,"ip":"10.0.0.16","forwarded_ip":null,"request_made":"2026-10-14 00:56:01","user_agent":"Mozilla\/5.0 AppleWebKit\/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot\/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)","http_accept":"*\/*","script":"\/var\/www\/html\/current\/public\/index.php","server":"hillsboro"},"session":{"search_limit":20,"viewed_cbip_agent_articles_524893be0bed9111ee000007":1791939357,"viewed_cbip_agent_articles_524afcd23173f17f00000000":1791939359,"viewed_cbip_agent_articles_524b006a3173f18600000000":1791939359,"viewed_cbip_agent_articles_52e9d29a3173f1ea00000000":1791939360},"views":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/views\/","assets":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/assets\/","assets_icons":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/assets\/icons\/","assets_css":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/assets\/css\/","assets_js":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/assets\/js\/","assets_img":"\/themes\/theme-previews-maui\/assets\/img\/","media":"\/media\/w122\/","website_metadata":{"website_id":"122","mobile_website_id":null,"theme":null,"google_analytics_id":null,"cache_refresh":null,"default_url":"\/","id":"122","domain_name":"previewsmaui.com","description":"previewsmaui.com website.","www":"1","status":"1","cf_zone_identifier":null,"created":"2015-10-30 04:42:12","modified":"2018-01-16 15:00:58","website_alias":"cbip.miranium.com"},"uriSegments":{"1":"json","2":"maui-lifestyle"},"paths":{"first":"json","second":"maui-lifestyle"},"returnJson":null}