The Honolulu Star-Bulletin today reports that Prudential Locations and Aina Maui Properties have announced they will join forces to create a new Maui real estate firm called Prudential Locations Maui.With the addition of the Kahului and Paia offices, Prudential will now have 3 offices.  Aina Maui opened their doors in 1997.  In Paia they are located on the Hana Highway.Other real estate offices in Paia:Jim Sanders RealtyFred Haywood RealtyLandmark Maui PropertiesCentury 21 All IslandsLance Holter RealtyOther attractions in Paia:Patsy Mink Post Officedining and take outMorning Glories Internet CafeThee Salon for hairhome furnishingsoceanfront homes for saleHo'okipa Beach ParkIf you have any questions about where to live on Maui, call me and tell me what you're looking for.  If it's out t... 01/11/2008

Jim Sanders Realty - Paia Maui - We're on the Hana Highway with plenty of parking in the back.  Come on in and talk with one of us about your Maui real estate needs. Are you selling a home?  We sell plenty of homes and yours could be next.  With our dedicated team on your side, you will have decades of experience working to get the best price for your home. Looking for a home to buy?  We have oceanfront homes, country estates, starter homes, condos and vacant land.  We can help you find any property on the island, and we'll guide you through the process of negotiating and closing, to make sure your transaction is a success.  We're not happy until you're happy.  It's that simple.As a team member who specializes in the north shore and upcountry areas, and the south shore, I know the terri... 12/29/2007

PAIA MAUI HAWAII 96779In 2003, our Paia Post Office was dedicated to Patsy Takemoto Mink, the congresswoman who was born in Paia on December 6, 1927.  She grew up on Maui, and was educated on Oahu during a difficult time.  Patsy passed away on September 28 2002, but will always be remembered by the people of Paia, every time they go to their post office.  She grew up in Hawaii during World War II and was often the victim of racial prejudice because she was of Japanese descent.  For her significant contributions towards equal rights in this country, Congress commissioned a likeness of her image to forever look down upon those who walk the halls of the United States Capitol.  When she was first elected as a U.S. Democratic representative in 1964, Mink became the first Asian-American congr... 12/29/2007

What: RambutanWhere: 381 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, Maui in the historic Paia Train Depot across from the old sugar mill on Baldwin Ave.It's a furniture bazaar featuring vintage and modern furnishings.  A lot of the pieces are restored and reclaimed wood fashioned into new uses, and have come from Indonesia and Bali and Thailand.You can also find lots of cool items like bowls made from coconut wood and bamboo (fused together), statues, hand woven baskets, local pottery, and other household things.They have a website at rambutantraders.com if you want to get a good look at some of their wares.  Phone them at 808 579-6008 and speak with Jan.  She's very smart and will be happy to talk with you.This old building actually used to be the train depot back in the day when there was a railroad that ... 12/29/2007

 Just in case anyone was wondering, "what's a rambutan", wonder no more...I have pictures of some of those exotic sounding fruits that we encounter when submitting comments.  So here for your enjoyment are some tropical delicacies:On the right you see papayas in the back row, and mangos and starfruits in the boxes up front.  Most people are familiar with papayas and mangos.  Starfruit are a little exotic and don't ship well, so they might be harder to find even in a large market.  They are also called carambola in other parts of the world, and they grow well on Maui.   These are cherimoya fruits, which are the size of large avocados.  The skins are thin and inside the flesh is creamy white and custardy flavored with a hint of pear.  There are a few large black seeds which are easy to re... 12/26/2007

 I love it when the sugar cane fields bloom with their big fluffy plumes.  This usually happens in December on Maui each year.  When the sun hits a field of these flowers, it's a truly beautiful site.  Here's a few pictures that don't do the sight justice.  I have just stopped and snapped a few quick pictures in this past week.  I would really like to take the time to get some great shots, but these will have to suffice for now.  That grass is about 10 feet tall before it flowers, so you can imagine how tall those plumes are.Sugar cane is grown on only 2 of the Hawaiian islands any more... Maui and Kauai.  In times gone by sugar was big business, with many sugar mills on most of the islands, and cane fields covering much of the landscape.  Spreckelsville is an area named after the San F... 12/21/2007

 I had my first ActiveRain meeting the other day.  I have graduated to a new level  for an ActiveRain newbie.... lol.  It was unreal.Gena Riede from Sacramento contacted me before she came to Maui and we managed to hook up over here for a lunch date at Mama's Fish House Restaurant in Paia.  She had the stuffed mahimahi and I had the ahi sashimi salad and the shrimp wontons... delicious.  Thanks for the great time Gena!  She had been to Maui 17 years ago and has been just waiting to come back to this famous beachside dining spot on Maui's north shore.  I like to eat here whenever I get a chance.  Gena beat me to the post with her great pictures, and a post called WEST MEETS WESTER.  We both took some pictures of the encounter, the restaurant and the beach.  How do you like them?  We'll g... 12/21/2007

Stable Road on Maui's north shore is a well known street that has some very exclusive oceanfront and beachfront properties for sale.  The real estate in this neighborhood is not cheap, and that's because there's just not much of it. There are some very expensive beachfront estates at the end of this road.  Gorgeous homes with manicured lawns and lush landscaping.  If you'd like more information about homes for sale in this area of Maui, please inquire.The sandy beaches on Maui's windward coast are renowned the world over as some of the best windsurfing locations in the world.  It's no wonder that so many homeowners around here are also world class sportsmen and women.  What could be better than stepping out your front door to launch your board and go for a session?  Leave your windsurfi... 12/16/2007

Today was another beautiful day on Maui - the Kona storm has passed and things are back to normal here on the north shore.  This was the scene at Ho'okipa Beach Park, with the usual smattering of beach-goers, surfers, windsurfers and kite-boarders.  Waves were mid size, nothing like the 20-footers we had last week.  With the warm water and gentle tradewinds, it was a perfect day for going to the beach.  I stopped in with my dad and we both took some pictures.  It didn't long to get a bunch of good shots, and we were back on our way.  No time for swimming today, there's Christmas shopping to do.  See more of today's pictures on Localism.com   Nearby Paia town has some great shops filled with those special little things to mail off to family on the mainland.  There are some tourist shops... 12/11/2007

  Paia Maui Homes for Sale$1,595,000 FS71 Ulumau Place, Paia HI 96779 3 Homes on 1 LotThis 5 bedroom/2 bath 2 story home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac just above the Patsy Mink Paia Post Office. Walk into town and enjoy the many restaurants, shops and services.  If you feel the need to get pampered in Paia, check out  Thee Salon it's a day spa and salon in a cute old plantation house, and it's only a couple of blocks away.    3 Homes on 1 Lot3 bedroom/1 bath home, with carport.Nearly one acre, three houses, 3 water meters, mango trees and tropical flowers, all in the heart of Paia.Property is zoned R-3.        3 Homes on 1 LotThis older 3 bedroom/2 bath home has a large carport.  Propane.There is potential here to condominiumize the property and have 3 separate homes.Not exactly what... 12/07/2007

If you're on Maui this December 8th, you might like to come to Paia on the north shore and join in the Christmas celebration hosted by Paia merchants.  Where:  The Old Paia General Store Building at 149 Hana Highway, across from Charley's Restaurant.  When:  Saturday December 8th, 2007  6-10:00 pmLive local entertainment provided by the talented Karen B.  Enter to win a drawing, with proceeds benefiting KOPO 89.5 FM, the radio station of Paia Youth and Cultural Center.A new gallery, Da Vine Art, is having their Grand Opening featuring art by Anna Keay, Stephanie Clifton, Jan Welda, and jewelry collections by Barbra Ann, and Anna Keay.  Call them at 808 269-9484.The Wine Corner will be featuring some holiday red wines, champagnes, and white wines, which can be purchased at a discount whi... 11/28/2007

"Thee" Salon 109 Baldwin Ave. Paia HI 96779  808 579-6333Paia has a Day Spa that might appeal to you if you're in the area.  You'll find them on Baldwin Ave. on the left as you go "up" from the Hana Highway intersection.  It's a cute plantation style home that's converted to a commercial use.  You can get your hair and nails done, and indulge yourself with a massage or some aromatherapy.  The owner Carl Incerto has come from a background that includes Vidal Sasson, Jose Ebare in Beverly Hills, and New York salons, as well as the glamorous fashion magazine world.  Carl has styled numerous celebrities and is waiting to share a free consultation with you.  Open every day but Sunday and Monday.Paia is a small town on Maui's north shore, with a very international reputation.  It's a healing ... 11/25/2007

 Paia Home for Sale - $519,000.00 FS3Bed/2Bath single story home on a cul-de-sacbuilt in 1972 and remodeled in 2004(update Jan 15, 2008) - SOLD for $490,000.00 - cash buyerLocation! Location! Location! Walking distance to Paia Town. Enjoy shopping, the ocean, the beach and all the fine dining Paia has to offer. This home has had an extensive remodel, from plumbing and electrical to double paned windows, drywall, flooring and paint. Ready to move in!!! Easy to show! Owner is a licensed Realtor in the State of Hawaii. Paia is a small town on the north shore of Maui, with a very international group of residents.  You can see a great aerial picture elsewhere on my Blog site.If you have ever been to Maui, you'll remember this town as the colorful and interesting "last stop" on the way to Han... 11/14/2007

 PAIA MAUI HAWAII - 96779       See the North Shore Maui Map Here we go again on another interisland trip, this time we're flying from Maui to the Big Island. This picture was taken from the window of our Aloha Airlines flight on a typical sunny day. Not bad considering it's taken through the plexiglass.  The expanses of green are sugar cane fields which cover a good portion of the slopes of Haleakala, Maui's famous dormant volcano. Maui and Kauai are the last of the Hawaiian islands to still grow sugar cane, and Paia was historically a sugar plantation town. You can see that Paia is a small town with most of the development along the shoreline in what was historically Lower Paia. There are properties for sale in Paia, oceanfront homes, fairway homes, family homes, and commercial. Start... 10/03/2007

PAIA RESTAURANTS If you're on Maui and thinking about where to eat, I have a website that will help.  Paia town has many great restaurants, as well as stores where you can buy food to go.  Mana Foods, the health food store, has a great deli and salad bar, which I frequent often.  For a really good fish dinner, we always like to go to the Paia Fish Market and get the Seafood Caesar Salad, with mahi mahi.  Dining is informal and family style on long tables and benches, so you can meet other diners.  It's usually pretty busy in there, so be prepared to stand in line to order.  At the top end of the price scale I would recommend Mama's Fish House Restaurant, if money is no object!  They are situated oceanfront in a little bay, amongst coconut palms and tropical flowers.  It's a real treat t... 10/01/2007