The recently released March 2012 sales statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui highlighted some interesting market activity. Island wide residential sales held steady in March, while land sales increased and condo sales increased significantly. Particularly interesting and important are the absorption rates of 9.6% for residential and 8.7% for condos.

Here is a link to the RAM (Realtors Association of Maui) statistics: http://www.ramaui.com/UserFiles/File/Stats/All-March2012.pdf.

If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property on Maui or to discuss the market in general or by region please call The Hansen Ohana at (808)280-2764 or email us any time.

Maui Events week of Friday, April 6 – As posted in MauiNews.com

ART WITH A HEART’S ‘SILENCE AND NOISE’-Art with Heart will have its second benefit show, called “Silence and Noise,” at 5:30 p.m. in the Seabury Hall cafeteria and performing art center. The visual and performing arts two-day event starts with a gallery exhibition of painting, photography, drawing and design. At 7 p.m., move into the performing arts center to enjoy live performances of music, dance and poetry readings. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students, available for preorder and at the night of the show. Art with Heart is a Seabury Hall student-run philanthropy club that brings high school student artists together to share original works with the community and to make a positive difference on the world. All proceeds will go to Build Africa. Call 573-1257 for reservations.

‘CINDERELLA’ OPENS AT PROARTS IN KIHEI-“Cinderella” opens at 7:30 tonight at the ProArts Playhouse and runs Thursdays to Sundays through April 22, starting next week. Several cast members return from the previous ProArts fractured fairy tale productions including Bill Schnitzer, Vinnie Linares, Rose Roselinsky, Dale Button and Kristi Scott along with newcomers Casey Murphy (in the title role), Mark Bolden, Sarah Loney, and Dylan Bode. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating or $10 for the keiki floor seating. For reservations or more information, call 463-6550 or visit proartspacific.com. For more information, see Backstage.

SATURDAY, april 7

‘CINDERELLA’ TAKES THE STAGE IN KIHEI-ProArts’ “Cinderella” takes the stage at 4 p.m. at its Kihei playhouse. (No shows will be held on Easter Sunday). See Friday’s listing.

SEABURY’S ART WITH HEART FUNDRAISER-Art with Heart’s “Silence and Noise” continues at 5:30 p.m. in the Seabury Hall cafeteria and performing art center. See Friday’s listing.

JOHN CRUZ PLAYS AT STELLA BLUES CAFE-John Cruz will perform during Stella’s Supper Club tonight. Four-course dinner and show starts at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7:30 p.m. Cost is $60 and $30, respectively. The warm, soulful singer-songwriter headlined four galas during President Barack Obama’s inauguration and recently performed for and met with the president during a visit to Hawaii. For information, visit stellablues.com.

DELFEAYO MARSALIS PERFORMS IN WAILEA-Delfeayo Marsalis performs with drummer Paul Marchetti, pianist Shiro Mori and bassist Danny M. at the Grand Wailea’s Tsunami Club from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For details, see Maui Beat.

MONDAY, APRIL 9

ONO! RETURNS WITH ‘FOOLS’ IN WAILUKU-Maui OnStage’s ONO! returns with Neil Simon’s “Fools,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. Set in turn-of-the-century Russia, schoolteacher named Leon Tolchinsky accepts a position in an isolated Ukrainian village. He soon learns that the inhabitants believe that a sorcerer had cursed them with stupidity. For details about the monthly free theater series, visit mauionstage.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

BRENTON KEITH WILL WOW YOU IN WAILEA-Be amused and amazed by the high-energy comedy and magic of Brenton Keith & His Bag O’ Tricks during his free show from 7 to 8 p.m. at Mulligan’s on the Blue in Wailea. This charismatic performer has been astonishing Hawaii for more than 15 years with his unique style of interactive Tom Foolery. Appearing goldfish, cards thrown on the ceiling and many more surprises are in store. Check out http://www.magicbrent.com.

MICHAEL LENKE AND KKHS BAND TO PLAY-Celebrated trumpeter Michael Lenke will perform with student musicians and singers from King Kekaulike High School at the free 15th annual KKHS Spring Concert at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center at 7 p.m. The concert features the KKHS Jazz Ensemble, the KKHS Concert Choir and the KKHS Wind Ensemble under the direction of Casey T. Nagata. For details, see Maui Beat.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

MHS BAND, PATRICK HENRY HUGHES SHOW-Maui High School Band students, under the direction of band director Kerry Wasano, will perform with pianist, vocalist and trumpet player Patrick Henry Hughes at 7 p.m. in the MACC’s Castle Theater. The event celebrates 65 years of Imua Family Services outreach. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for kids 12 years and younger. See Maui Beat.

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Statistics regularly reflect the important role of internet marketing when it comes to real estate. The Hansen Ohana understands that and invests heavily in our user friendly website. We are proud to announce that for the month of March 2012, we broke the 200,000 visitor barrier with 218,029 visitors. That’s an all new all time high for any month and incredible exposure for our featured listings.

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5th Annual Maui County Ag Festival 2012  This Saturday, April 7th from 9am to 4pm at the Maui Tropical Plantation

Free Admission!

This year, Maui agriculture, education and hospitality will come together in unprecedented ways to present the edibles that are grown on Maui.  Hosted by Maui County Farm Bureau in partnership with Maui County Office of Economic Development and supported by many generous sponsors, the festival provides the one-stop experience of the wondrous impact of agriculture in day-to-day life.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL:

• Grown on Maui Farmer’s Market:  A&B Foundation presents Maui’s largest farmers market.
• Grand Taste Education:  Slow Food Maui presents 12 farmers/chef stations. 
• Keiki Zone:  Maui Thing presents a full day of fun.  Kula Country Farms presents Maui’s Grand Easter Egg Hunt
• Nutrition:  Whole Foods Market Kahului presents Keiki in the Kitchen and Wellness Series.
• Maui Food Technology Center presents “Maui Food Product to Market Contest”
• Maui Flower Growers Association presents the first annual “Maui Floral Designers Competition”
• Livestock:  Maui Cattle Co. presents a livestock exhibit.

Plus:  Ag in the Classrooms, Entertainment, Ag Allies, Localicious, Eat Maui, Victory Farm

Admission to the festival is free -Grand Taste Education cost $25 through April 5 and are available for puchase at http://www.mauicountyfarmbureau.org/ or www.slowfoodmaui.org.   Tickets will be $30 at the door.  (Grand Taste Education loated at the Ag Festival from 10am to 2pm.)

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