Gina's Blog

Last Wednesday night promptly at 6:30pm my husband Doug and I went to our first Ballroom Dancing Lesson at the Kihei Community Center.  Lessons by Rita O'Connor were open to all ages single or married and we had a blast! This is not your parents dance class.  Starting with the basics Rita and Bri...

   Sample of the "FREE" Scenery you too can enjoy!   Aloha: Watching Barack Obama and his family in the news recently enjoying Oahu and enjoying many of our simple pleasures reminded me why I make Maui my home and just how much we do enjoy here that is for those with a budget in mind.  First of a...

Aloha: In this post sub-prime market the number one obstacle I've run into is the lack of education to the general public about down payments on loans. Most lenders are now requiring 3% down for programs and I deal with buyers rountinely who come to me to buy a home and don't realize this and are...

Maui County is undeniably one of the most beautiful places to live.  But did you know as a homeowner here you pay only $2.00 per $1000 of assessed value if you live in your home.  That rate compared to many throughout the mainland is very reasonable and is one of the best kept secrets about livin...

Aloha from Sunny Maui:We are experiencing our fair share of short sales on Maui.  One thing that we have learned is that it is imperative you use a GREAT Title/Escrow team to assist you.  Escrow officers with experience and ones that will not stress along with the buyers and sellers till closing ...

 One word can sum up my advice for Buyers looking to invest in a Short Sale or Foreclosure. (OK 2 Words)PATIENCE AND PREPARATIONIt isn't enough to just want to get in on a great buy.  There are many savy folks out there now waiting to do the same thing.  Preparation is the first thing I let my Bu...

I recently read an article on the preferences for today's Home Buyer.  Most see 2 story homes continuing to be built with a preference to a one story for upscale homes.  In Maui 2 story homes are much more common to take advantage of the Ocean views.  The luxury homes however remain mostly a one ...

  Maui Charities that we Support & How you may Help Too! Fine Island Properties believes that we are very blessed to live in Hawaii.  As Realtors we help fullfill the dream of homeownership and wealth building through Real Estate.  For those less fortunate we like to share our Aloha  by giving ba...

According to a recent article published in Pacific Business News, Hawaii is ranked 3rd in the nation by a National Health Study.  Factors that contribute to this are our low cardiovascular, & cancer death rates, our high number of insured residents and our immunization coverage available to our k...

Aloha from Maui:(Hauoli Kakou) We are happy! & Thankful & Blessed to live on such a wonderful island.  The scenery, people, and all the aloha make Maui a great place to call home.  I wanted to extend a special thanks to all the Real Estate Industry ohana I work with on Maui.  Realtors and Affilia...