Mars on Maui
January 1, 2010
Maui Pool Cleaning
December 11, 2008
Maui Pool Cleaning
Seems like everyone on Maui has a pool. Well if you do and you are tired of cleaning it yourself contact Robert at American Blue Water. When it comes to cleaning Maui pools, you can’t top them.
You can visit their site here at: Maui Pool Cleaning
Test 2
September 12, 2008
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Article Marketing
September 12, 2008
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Maui Scuba Diving
August 26, 2008
Maui Scuba Diving – Some Popular Maui Dives
By Anne Clarke
There are few activities more exotic than swimming in the warm waters of Hawaii. Home to some of the most beautiful vistas on our planet, there are countless activities that await you on the islands, including: boating, swimming, exploring rain forests, surfing, snorkeling and beach-lounging. One of the most popular activities, however, is diving. Scuba divers love the year-long warm water and the submerged treasures found in the crystal-clear water.
One of the most popular Maui scuba diving sites is the Molokini Crater. The moon-shaped crater that rises out of the ocean has become a destination for boaters, snorkeling and scuba divers alike. Inside the crater, exotic eels and rays are common as well as many other rare fish. Sharks are known even make an appearance. Manta rays are as harmless as they are fascinating to watch – their “wingspan” can get up to 15 feet wide and the sight of them gliding gracefully above you is unlike anything you’ve likely seen. Outside of the crater, you’ll encounter more animals, the water is deep blue and you’ll have to deal with a slight current. These dives are designed for more experienced divers and are sometimes canceled due to weather conditions.
Another popular site is Honolua Bay. Ideal for intermediate divers, this bay includes reef on both sides and black-sand beach for the sunbathers. A good selection of tropical fish dart in and out of the reef and friendly turtles frequent the area as well. Depths can reach up to 35 feet, but shallower waters offer the same amount of sights.
So you’ve gotten used to the warm water and tropical fishes, but now you want to go on a real adventure. What do you do? The Mala Wharf if your answer. Years ago, trains used the pier to transport goods delivered from the other islands to the mainland. After they stopped using it for transport, the pier was used for fishing. Once that collapsed, the area was roped off so no one can enter… except divers. The rubble has since become a home to many fish and marine growth. Searching the Mala Wharf is akin to exploring a sunken ship; the many nooks and crannies will provide hours of inquisitive excitement. The depths reach up to 35 feet and it’s recommended for intermediate-to-advanced divers. For the more daring, night expeditions will provide some thrilling experiences, especially if you get the chance to encounter a reef shark. However, divers should not try to explore this site without a guide! The rest of the pier is still considered unsafe and without proper instruction, you’re at risk of venturing into dangerous territory.
Of all the wonderful Maui scuba diving, Papalua Beach is one of the best locations for beginners. The warm waters are home to friendly turtles and timid fish. At depths between 35-45 feet, divers can explore some of the best coral in the area. The area is lined with picnic tables that make it a pleasant outing during any day. The best times to visit this dive site are from December to April.
Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for Web sites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background also includes teaching, gardening, and fashion. For more of her useful articles on scuba diving, please visit Scuba Gear, home to useful information on Maui scuba diving and much more.
Four Season Maui
May 3, 2008
The Four Season Maui is on the south side of Maui in the city of Wailea. It is about 40 min from the Kahului airport (OGG) to 3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, U.S.A., 96753 (The Four Season Resort)
I did find their website to be quite annoying. As I was searching through for the address and a room to rent I kept getting hammered by popup’s asking if I would take an online survey as to how I liked the Four Season Resort website.
Anyway, at least the Four Season Resort is close to Maui’s best beaches (bias? no, it’s just a fact. 
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Maui: South Side Dive
April 5, 2008
Underwater shot from Wailea, Maui, Hawaii on a decently clear day. The greens and blues are untouched, it really is that beautiful.
Did you realize that not every home for sale is listed on the Multiple Listing Service or is searchable via the internet? When you look for your next home, wouldn’t you like to know that you are privy to every single home on the market? Believe it or not, there are some sellers who prefer to not have their home listed on the MLS or advertised. These sellers have chosen to list their home exclusively with a real estate agent and depend on that agent’s contacts in order to get the home sold. These are called pocket listings.
So, how can you as a real estate buyer find such pocket listings?
You need to find an agent with connections. A real estate agent who is active in the real estate industry and networks with many other real estate professionals will either have a pocket listing or know of a pocket listing that might be the perfect home for you.
First, as you decide what area you want to buy a home in, ask for referrals of real estate agents who are experts in that area. Area specialists (also called neighborhood specialists) are considered to be the real estate professionals with the expertise for selling in that given area. So, when a seller is for whatever reason wary of placing the home on the open market, a seller is more likely to contact an area specialist to list the property for sale.
For example, buyers looking in the South Maui area for a condo work with an area specialist. They ask the agent to show them his listing in the Na Hale O Makena condominiums. Little do the buyers know that the agent also has two pocket listings at the Makena condo complex – two units they otherwise would not know of.
When looking for an area specialist, speak with a couple of real estate professionals on the phone. Ask them questions such as:
- How many years have you been in the real estate business?
- Do you work in real estate full-time?
- Do you work with both real estate buyers and sellers?
- Do you currently have any listings?
- Do you ever get pocket (or exclusive) listings on homes?
- Do you network with other real estate agents who have pocket listings on homes?
Don’t forget to ask area-specific questions. A buyer looking in South Maui might ask:
- How long have you specialized in the areas of Wailea and Makena?
- Do you live in the area?
- How many homes have you sold in South Maui?
- Do you know about any future changes in regards to construction, living conditions, etc. happening in either Wailea or Makena?
Once you’ve found an experienced real estate agent with pocket listings, or the ability to network with those agents with pocket listings, then you’ve hit the jackpot! Think about it: any person browsing the internet will know about that Makena condominium off Old Makena Road. And it’s a beautiful property. But the other buyers out there not currently working with a real estate professional, or working with one who is unconnected and not an area expert will not know about the other little treasures for sale in the same condo complex.
Don’t assume that a pocket listing is something to be concerned about. While many sellers want every single person possible to know about the sale of their home, just as many sellers are interested in obtaining an exclusive agreement with a real estate professional for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the seller doesn’t want family or friends to know of the sale. Perhaps the seller doesn’t want to freak out his neighbors if he’s priced his home somewhat low for some reason. Another seller may just have a need for comfort and security, knowing that the home will only be opened up to a select few who are truly in the position of buying the home, as opposed to being available to the masses and anyone with a lockbox key. There are many reasons why a pocket listing may exist and many of those reasons are very understandable.
By opening yourself up to pocket listings and working with an area expert, you are given an opportunity to view a home others don’t even know is available. You are given the gift of time in terms of making an offer and hammering out a great deal with the sellers. You are immediately placed in a better position as a buyer, and that’s a good place to be!
