Arts and crafts markets and fairs on Maui

For those who are unfamiliar with all of the markets and fairs featuring arts and crafts here on Maui, I have gathered some information that should help. Maybe you will be visiting in the near future or maybe you just are not familiar with all of these great arts and crafts exhibitions. If you love arts and crafts fairs, markets and workshops, you will love the variety offered here on Maui.

Aloha Craft Fair
The Aloha Craft fair takes place at the Maui Mall on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aloha Friday Arts & Crafts
An arts and crafts fair sponsored by the Wailea Marriott Resort’s Ho‘olokahi Hawaiian Culture Program. It is held every Friday in the courtyard of the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Banyan Tree Arts
Held at the Banyan Tree Park every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this crafts fair is hosted by the He U‘i Cultural Arts Festival and the Lahaina Arts Society.

Central Maui Open Market
Marketplace featuring produce, vegetables, electronics, Hawaiian crafts and more Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the corner of Lono Avenue and Vevau Street.

Everything Made on Maui Fair
Artists and artisans from Maui sell their glass, jewelry, pottery, wood and other arts ans crafts at Keolahou Church on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Part of the proceeds benefits the church.

Friday Art Night
Hosted by the LahainaTown Action Committee on Friday nights from 7 to 10 p.m..

Held at local area galleries with appearances by local and internationally recognized artists and entertainers.

Hawaii Made Crafts
Local artisans and artists display and sell their work at 1312 Front Street in Lahaina from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Market Place
Local arts and crafts fair from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lahaina Market Place on Wainee Street.

Maui’s Best Gift and Craft Fair
Crafts and gifts fair Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kukui Mall in Kihei.

Napili Craft Fair
A craft fair sponsored by the Maui Family Support Services from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Napili Plaza.

Ohana Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, local artisans and growers sell their crafts produce.

Swap Meet
The Swap Meet is Maui’s largest flea market. Open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon on Puuene Avenue, admission is fifty cents.

Maui relocation, vacation and resort information

Many people dream of vacationing on the beautiful island paradise of Maui.  However, this can be a major undertaking.  There are many things that you have to research before moving to a new area.  Aside from selling your current home and buying a new home, you will need to give cancellation notices for utilities, give change of address notices for mail subscriptions and transfer medical records.  If you have children, you will need to give proper notice that they will be transferring schools so the school board can transfer their school records and if you belong to any clubs or organizations, you will have to give them notice that you will be moving. It will be necessary arrange with your bank to transfer accounts and change the address on your checks.  You will need to hire a moving company and perhaps hire someone to ship your vehicle(s).  It is important to research the area where you will be moving to find out about local schools, home costs and taxes.  These are just a few of the many things involved in relocating.

In order to help those who are planning to relocate or vacation in Maui simply fill out this form to receive more information.

We relocated from the southern California area years ago and have been helping others do the same since then.  Here at Fox and Fox, we have been offering consulting services to those relocating to the island of Maui for over fifteen years and we know what it takes to ensure a successful move to a new area.

If you would like to talk with either Susan or Ted, please contact us and we will help you get the information that you need n order to take the hassle out of the relocation process.

Congratulations on your decision to relocate or vacation in Maui and we wish you the very best.

If you are thinking of taking that Maui vacation, you have always dreamed of, please contact us to find out more about all of the wonderful resorts here on Maui.  Maui offers vacation resort rentals for all tastes and lifestyles.  There are resorts that offer more relaxing beach vacations just lounging on the white sand beaches, taking romantic strolls along the water’s edge while watching a sunset, golfing or just reading a book poolside.  Then there are those resorts that offer active and adventure vacations including surfing, climbing the various volcanoes and mountains, horseback riding, parasailing, hang gliding, deep-sea fishing and a host of other outdoor activities.

There are accommodations for shorter vacations as well as seasonal rentals for those looking to spend their winters in the island paradise that is Maui.

To find out more about the different resorts and lodges here on Maui as well as the different vacation options, please contact the Fox & Fox team.  We are knowledgeable in all aspects of Maui real estate and Maui vacation rentals and can help you plan the vacation of your dreams.

Free spaying/neutering in Maui

I have just read that the Maui Humane Society has received an anonymous $5,000 donation and will consequently be offering free spaying/neutering for cats on Maui. An article I have recently read entitled, “Spay/neuter cats for free now to reduce strays later” states that the Puunene animal shelter will be offering free spaying/neutering of felines during February, the national Prevent A Litter Month.

Spring is the season when most animals reproduce and is one of the busiest seasons for the Maui Humane Society. In a bid to reduce the number of stray and feral felines roaming through Maui neighborhoods, the Maui animal shelter is putting this anonymous $5,000 donation to good use. This program is open to all cats, however, coordinators are concentrating mainly on feral cats and neighborhood strays because the large majority (80%) of domestic cats is already neutered or spayed.

According to this article, 6,300 cats were turned into the animal shelter last year, some went to foster homes and some were kept at the Humane Society for adoption.  If you would like to have your cat spayed or neutered free, you will have to make a reservation with the Maui Humane Society by calling 877-3680 extension 23.

If you would like more information, or would like to help with this program, please read this article in MauiNews.com or contact the Maui Humane Society at 877-3680 ext. 23 for more information.

Aside from working to reduce the number of unwanted strays and feral cats, the Maui Humane Society is also continuously trying to find good homes for the cats it already has. If you or someone you know would like to adopt a kitten or older cat, please contact the Maui Humane Society at the telephone number above.

Maui in top 5 appreciating U.S. markets

I was just looking at a website called HousingPredictor.com, when I ran across their Top 25 Real Estate Market Forecast for 2008.  Those who own real estate in Maui have reason to be optimistic or at least relieved.  According to this forecast, Maui is fourth in the top appreciating U.S. markets with a projected 5.6% increase in values.  Honolulu was second overall with a forecasted increase of 6.8% for 2008 making Hawaii the top appreciating U.S. state overall.  Kauai is another area that is expected to do well with a forecasted 4.9% appreciation for this coming year.

Traditionally, Hawaii’s real estate market has had less housing stock than qualified buyers have as well as fewer foreclosures than many areas.  These factors have helped to make Hawaii a housing market that can thrive while others are ailing.  And although Maui home sales and Maui condominium sales are down, the inventory of homes has actually declined bucking the national trend.

If you own property in Hawaii, you will be glad to hear this news especially if you have been waiting for home prices to level off before selling.  If you have recently bought real estate here on Maui, you can relax knowing your investment will not lose value and will potentially gain throughout the coming years.  If you are thinking of buying a home on Maui, this news should help put your mind at ease that Maui is not following the national trend of declining home sales and home values.  Click to read more about Hawaii at HousingPredictor.com

Though one should do their own independent research before deciding whether this or other online, independent forecasts are accurate, Housing predictor’s forecasts for 2007 were correct within a +/- 1 to 2 % margin.

Here at Fox and Fox Maui real estate consultants, we have the knowledge and experience to help you make sense of what is going on in the world of Maui real estate.  If you need more information about Maui homes or Maui condos, please do not hesitate to call us.

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