Aloha friends! This weekend on Maui brings you a special edition of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival on Saturday night. ProArts Maui is offering a donation-based yoga class Friday morning. Saturday night, enjoy the crooning of local Nara Boone. On Sunday, Eric Gilliom’s “White Hawaiian” takes stage in the afternoon and Improv featuring JD Walsh in the evening. The Maui County American Job Center is hosting a career and resource fair at the Queen Kaahumanu Center.
Not weekend related, but I wanted to put on your radar that a recent rule change has lowered the required down payment for multiunit properties to 5%. This could open doors for new homeowners on Maui. Another quick business resource update is that MEO is offering bridge grants to businesses affected by the wildfires.
Taste Our Love for Maui: Special Edition of Hawaii Food and Wine Festival
Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi and Wailea Beach Resort host a gourmet giving getaway this Saturday night. Taste our Love for Maui is a special edition of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. 100% of ticket sales from this event will be donated to the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund. This provides much-needed support to hospitality workers who have been affected by the wildfires. General admission tickets are $250 and Priority Access $350. My very own cousin, Troy Guard, is one of the headlining chefs for this dinner. We will see you all there!
ProArts Playhouse Maui
ProArts Playhouse is offering a donation-based yoga class for the arts community. Classes to be held every Friday in November at 11 am. Friday evening, soak in the gorgeous singing of local Nara Boone. Nara was the lead vocalist for Ulalena for 10 years and has headlined and guested with several local favorite bands. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Saturday night features the screening of the cult classic horror comedy Blood Diner. Film starts at 7:30 pm. Sunday afternoon brings the return of Eric Gilliom’s “White Hawaiian”. This show is so in demand that is will be featured weekly on Sundays. Start time this week is 3:00 pm. This Sunday night is the Improv Monthly Showcase featuring JD Walsh. Show starts at 7:00 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm.
Maui County Career and Resource Fair
The Maui County American Job Center is hosting a Career and Resource Fair at the Queen Kaahumanu Center this Saturday morning. The fair runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Great jobs and resources available. Programs for dislocated workers and Wildfire relief. RSVP here.
Business Resources and Opportunities
MEO is offering bridge grants to business that were affected by the fires. In order to qualify, a business must have an active business license established prior to August 1, 2023. The business must have been in operation by July 31, 2023. GE Tax ID must be active and a copy of a recent GET filing dated within the period of August 31, 2022 through July 31, 2023. The 2022 Annual G49 is the preferred submission. Rental property income is not eligible. Apply here.
Real Estate
There has been a rule change on lowering down payment requirement for 2-4 Unit Properties to 5%. This can open the door to new homeowners on Maui. Check out my YouTube Video for more.
Also, quick reminder I currently have 3 large acreage listings Upcountry and Northshore Maui.
Nahiku 50 acres in a special part of Nahiku, minutes away from Hana.
Kula I’o 15 acres 7+ acres buildable area on 15 acres offers lots of options.
1900 Pulehu Road 148 acres open ranchland with diversified fruit trees and other crops, unique gulch/dry riverbed boundaries.
Please feel free to reach out regarding any of these or any other property on Maui you’d like to discuss.
Anything Else This Weekend or Next?
I am always looking to promote other weekend activities for Maui organizations. If we are missing anything, drop me a line any time for future happenings. Mahalo!!!
As always, have fun and stay safe! Hope to see you out there this weekend.
About Me
As a lifelong resident of Maui and realtor for over 20 years, I have a unique long-standing relationship with residents and visitors alike. I bring a deep understanding of the many layers and subtleties of Maui’s Real Estate industry. My broad ranging experience allows me to better understand and meet your needs. Whether you are buying or selling your first home, a second home, an investment property, looking to do a 1031 exchange or even large land transactions and subdivisions, I have done it all. I love water sports, mainly international competition in canoe paddling, one man canoe, surfing, paddle boarding, Jiu jitsu training, soccer, rugby, family time, friends, socializing, food, pets, work and staying active.
If you ever want to chat about what’s happening in the Real Estate market on Maui or have any questions on your equity, current options and their tax advantages or disadvantages or to discuss any other real estate needs, feel free to call, text or email. I am here for you!
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