I did attend many seminar in my real estate career as I strongly believe on education.I went to the 3 days seminar rich dad poor dad on Maui about a month ago.I paid $500 for it and all they did was making you believe that without them it would not be possible to become a real estate investor. They where degrading The real-estate industry by pointing out the Realtor and making them look dishonest and new nothing about what they where doing. Basically to them we where useless...Not only they insulted me and my fellow Realtors but they where using emotional trigger to make people feel that they could only succeed in life with their formula and books.I dind't learned anything and they asked us to pay $32,000 to get a mentor to be in the Real-Estate game...Some people where so naive and bor... 10/25/2007

The great motivator and author Og Mandino once said this:"The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams."All too often in life we get caught traveling down the same path, day in and day out, leaving a deep rut. And what's worse, we delude ourselves with sugarcoated talk making this existence somehow tolerable. We talk about having goals, doing the right thing and about achieving what we want in life.That self talks just enough to keep us believing we're leading fulfilling lives.Its one thing to make ourselves feel better with talk about goals and to say we... 10/25/2007

Feel free to give me any feed back on my China Business trip.Detail on my business trip to China to Sell US Real-Estate Stephanie Perrault Realtor ABR with century 21 all islands Positioned director of the real-estate division for the state of Hawaii for the pacific chamber of commerceStephanie is acting as an ambassador to represent the Real-estate in Hawaii.She will be in Beijing beginning of December 07 to meet with Chinese official and Chinese investor.The topic will be presented to the Chinese investors as follow... 1-      Introduction to a Real-estate portfolio of current, new and pending development in Hawaii.2-      Information booklet on Real-estate law in Hawaii and emigration in the US.3-      Guide line on banking Financing in the US 4-      Residential Real estate stat fro... 10/25/2007

Feel free to give me any feed back on my China Business trip.Detail on my business trip to China to Sell US Real-Estate Stephanie Perrault Realtor ABR with century 21 all islands Positioned director of the real-estate division for the state of Hawaii for the pacific chamber of commerceStephanie is acting as an ambassador to represent the Real-estate in Hawaii.She will be in Beijing beginning of December 07 to meet with Chinese official and Chinese investor.The topic will be presented to the Chinese investors as follow... 1-      Introduction to a Real-estate portfolio of current, new and pending development in Hawaii.2-      Information booklet on Real-estate law in Hawaii and emigration in the US.3-      Guide line on banking Financing in the US 4-      Residential Real estate stat fro... 10/25/2007

 To my favorite Team, First of all, on behalf of the South Maui Sharks community I would like to thank our previous president Darlyn for all the time, help, love and support she gave to our team for the last four years. She had to step back from her position as It is now a time for her to take care of her health...  I would like to ask each one of you to put her and her family in your thoughts and prayers for a quick and perfect healing for them to go through this challenge with ease and grace. Darlyn, know that you do have our prayers, love, and support! Brandy, our treasurer had to leave us as she moved with her family and beautiful daughter ..... We wish you success and I know we will keep on seeing you at the meet. I know how big your commitment was to the team and how much you beli... 10/25/2007

To my favorite Team,First of all, on behalf of the South Maui Sharks community I would like to thank our previous president Darlyn for all the time, help, love and support she gave to our team for the last four years. She had to step back from her position as It is now a time for her to take care of her health...  I would like to ask each one of you to put her and her family in your thoughts and prayers for a quick and perfect healing for them to go through this challenge with ease and grace. Darlyn, know that you do have our prayers, love, and support!Brandy, our treasurer had to leave us as she moved with her family and beautiful daughter ..... We wish you success and I know we will keep on seeing you at the meet. I know how big your commitment was to the team and how much you believe... 10/25/2007

VACATION RENTAL (10-12-07) ~COUNTY HEARINGS ON VACATION RENTALS BEGIN...Maui County began the hearing process for a series of five bills for ordinances that would set new rules forVacation Rentals in Maui County. The bills distinguish between Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs) and Bed &Breakfast (B&B) establishments by describing TVRs as those residential properties rented out short-term,where the owner is not present. B&Bs are described as short-term rentals in which the owner is an occupant,living in the same residence as the guest rooms. Ohana units could not be rented short-term. TVRs wouldonly be allowed in defined resort districts and mini-hotels of up to 20 rooms would be permitted in BusinessDistricts. TVRs would not be permitted in residential, rural, or agricultural districts. ... 10/25/2007

VACATION RENTAL (10-12-07) ~COUNTY HEARINGS ON VACATION RENTALS BEGIN...Maui County began the hearing process for a series of five bills for ordinances that would set new rules forVacation Rentals in Maui County. The bills distinguish between Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs) and Bed &Breakfast (B&B) establishments by describing TVRs as those residential properties rented out short-term,where the owner is not present. B&Bs are described as short-term rentals in which the owner is an occupant,living in the same residence as the guest rooms. Ohana units could not be rented short-term. TVRs wouldonly be allowed in defined resort districts and mini-hotels of up to 20 rooms would be permitted in BusinessDistricts. TVRs would not be permitted in residential, rural, or agricultural districts. ... 10/25/2007

Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2390 miles from California; 3850 miles from Japan; 4900 miles from China Hawaii Facts and TriviaThe state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii.   Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.   Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.   More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.   There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W From east to west Hawaii is the widest stat... 10/25/2007

Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2390 miles from California; 3850 miles from Japan; 4900 miles from ChinaHawaii Facts and TriviaThe state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii.   Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.   Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.   More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.   There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, WFrom east to west Hawaii is the widest state ... 10/25/2007

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.....  [§5-7.5] "ALOHA SPIRIT" "ALOHA SPIRIT" IS THE COORDINATION OF MIND AND HEART WITHIN EACH PERSON.  IT BRINGS EACH PERSON TO THE SELF.  EACH PERSON MUST THINK AND EMOTE GOOD FEELINGS TO OTHERS.  IN THE CONTEMPLATION AND PRESENCE OF THE LIFE FORCE, "ALOHA", THE FOLLOWING UNUHI LAULA LOA(TRANSLATION)  MAY BE USED........ A stands for Akahai, meaning kindness, to be expressed with tenderness. L stands for Lokahi, meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony. O stands for Olu'olu, meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness. H stands for Ha'aha'a, meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty. A stands for Ahonui, meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance.   10/25/2007

I just joined Active Rain.  This is my very first blog.  I look forward to working with all of you.  I have been reading your blogs.  Great stuff.  I am a mortgage consultant with Western Paradise Financial.  On Maui, we have 3 offices in Lahaina, Kahului and beautiful Wailea.  At Western Paradise Financial we offer specialized, custom service with the power of Countrywide.  I personally strive to exceed your expectations and make the loan process a seamless experience.  I enjoy making peoples home ownership dreams a reality and getting you your paycheck.  Contact me! 10/25/2007

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.....  [§5-7.5] "ALOHA SPIRIT" "ALOHA SPIRIT" IS THE COORDINATION OF MIND AND HEART WITHIN EACH PERSON.  IT BRINGS EACH PERSON TO THE SELF.  EACH PERSON MUST THINK AND EMOTE GOOD FEELINGS TO OTHERS.  IN THE CONTEMPLATION AND PRESENCE OF THE LIFE FORCE, "ALOHA", THE FOLLOWING UNUHI LAULA LOA(TRANSLATION)  MAY BE USED........ A stands for Akahai, meaning kindness, to be expressed with tenderness. L stands for Lokahi, meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony. O stands for Olu'olu, meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness. H stands for Ha'aha'a, meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty. A stands for Ahonui, meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance.   10/25/2007

Hello, Friends,For those of you who have not been following The Saga Of The Superferry here in Hawai‘i, let me see if I can summarize. A couple of years ago, our (Repub. of course) Gov gave an *exemption* to this new, *large* ferry business to come to Hawai‘i and not have to perform an Environmental Impact Statement. The LAW says they have to, but our Gov gave them a free pass. So, some local environmental groups took them to court, and it took two years, but both the HI State Supreme Court and the local Maui circuit court agreed that it was illegal to give them this exemption, forcing the performance of an EIS BEFORE they could resume business here. Just as an aside, this ruling came a couple of months ago when HSF (Hawai‘i Superferry) had only been operating here for a couple of days!... 10/25/2007

Hello, Friends,For those of you who have not been following The Saga Of The Superferry here in Hawai‘i, let me see if I can summarize. A couple of years ago, our (Repub. of course) Gov gave an *exemption* to this new, *large* ferry business to come to Hawai‘i and not have to perform an Environmental Impact Statement. The LAW says they have to, but our Gov gave them a free pass. So, some local environmental groups took them to court, and it took two years, but both the HI State Supreme Court and the local Maui circuit court agreed that it was illegal to give them this exemption, forcing the performance of an EIS BEFORE they could resume business here. Just as an aside, this ruling came a couple of months ago when HSF (Hawai‘i Superferry) had only been operating here for a couple of days!... 10/25/2007

I ma very glad to have joined active rain and look forward to reading and writting many blogs.This is my 1st post and hope to meet many of you on line.I am currently associated with century 21 all islands Hawaii.   After a decade of pursuing a career in Real-Estate, I was one of the Top Sales Agents in Beverly Hills, California and Miami Beach Florida.  I documented millions of dollars of closed transaction representing and specializing in foreign buyer's side.  I has proven to be a dedicated top agent from the eastern coast to the far west United States.I am is an Accredited Buyer Representative which is a designation to the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.   Only 4% of the Realtors in the United States have earned the right to be called an ABR.  She has a distinct know... 10/25/2007

This is the picture from the sky looking down onto Wailea Hawaii.  The picture is worth a thousand words.  The weather is like this almost 360 days a year with an average rain fall of approx. three inches.  Please note that you are going to enjoy white sandy beaches, golf, shopping, restaurants, scuba diving, fishing, and many more great adventures here.  You are sure to find something to enjoy in the land of Paradise.FREE Maui MLS Search:  www.garybland.com  Gary Bland R (S) 808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands Wailea  Call me direct with any questions  10/25/2007

 I am always impressed to see quality homes in Wailea.  This particular property had been "SOLD" a few month back.  I had one client who wanted this one and the price terms could not be met.  I still have a photo gallery of this home and I wonder if the new owner has found it to be Out of this World.  You are on a Golf Course, Gated Community, Close to Shops and many white sandy beaches.  MAUI FREE MLS Search:  www.garybland.com  Gary Bland R (S)  808-385-1265Century 21 All Islands (Wailea)Please visit my site to enjoy many properties that you could own someday.          10/25/2007

In our industry many of us take on part time position in our services.  I am for one a Full Time Agent.  I make my living putting in the long hours to get the income I need to live here in Hawaii.  It is also a known fact the change we have seen in the market place.  I am having to put in more hours and find new ways to survive.  I am wondering how many part time agents we will loose with the change in market.  The Part Time Agents must be thinking of getting out of this field.  I do know that my costs to have my License has not gone down and costs are going up for marketing.  The easy days are over for many of us and looking to make it or break it. The market has slowed down in many areas in the United States from reading many blogs and listening to news media hipe.  This blog was post... 10/22/2007

What are you going to do on Halloween?  It is a yearly event in Lahaina Maui Hawaii to close off the streets and party.  People from all over the world come here to experience the event.  The next day cars are parked along the roads leading out of town.  Maui has over a million visitors per year and climbing.  Wish you were here. 10/20/2007