The Hansen Ohana proudly presents three open homes close to beaches and the ocean!

10 Lio Poele Place
1032 S. Kihei Road Unit 123-B at the Maui Sunset
3300 Wailea Alanui Dr. at Wailea Ekahi

All homes available to view today from 1pm to 4 pm.

We have the beginings of an iPhone and iPod Touch enhanced mobile version of our website.  This is only a beginning, but it works incredibly well. While our existing site works pretty well on the iPad, the browsing experience on an iPhone was torture. So today, we are releasing the iPhone version.  Go here to check it out:

http://www.mauirealestate.net/iphone_index.html

Alternatively, if you are using an iPhone or iPod Touch, you can just go to our main site:

http://www.mauirealestate.net/

And you will be automatically forwarded to the iPhone version. We think you are going to like it as much as we do. You can search all islands and even click and swipe to view photos of the properties.

We will be adding more usefull features to the iPhone version over time. If you find any bugs or have feature suggestions, please send an email to daryl [at] mauirealestate.net. As far as we can tell, this best way to research Hawaii Real Estate with an iPhone .

The December 2011 and Year End Statistics are now available from the Realtors Association of Maui (RAM):

Click here: December & Year End Stats

To discuss the Maui market in more detail, including specific market segments, areas, or price ranges please call us directly at 808-280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535.

If you or someone you know are considering buying or selling a property on Maui, call or email The Hansen Ohana, Maui’s Top Producing Real Estate Team for Three Consecutive Years.

Hyundai Tournament of Champions / Pro Am Gallery

By Rodney S. Yap
Article from: Mauinow.com

Thursday’s Pro-Am Gallery Results

First Place Pro-Am Team — Gary Matern, Del Farmer, Jason Day, Jim Falk, and Scott Marhofer.

Golf Channel Show featuring TOUR Professionals paired with a Maui Charity in a closest-to-the-pin contest on 11 Green.
• Keegan Bradley – Lahainaluna H.S. Foundation
• Webb Simpson – Hawaii State Jr. Golf Association
• Nick Watney – Boy Scouts, Maui County Council
• Steve Stricker – Friends of the Children’s Justice Center

The Par-3 Closest-to-the-pin Contest Results
• First Place: Keegan Bradley, 11 feet 9 inches $15,000
• Second Place: Steve Stricker, 43 feet, 3 inches $7,000
• Third Place: Webb Simpson, 51 feet $5,000
• Fourth Place: Nick Watney, 53 feet $3,000

2012 Tentative Tournament Schedule

FRIDAY, January 6
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

9:40 am, Aloha Kick-Off Opening Ceremonies featuring a Hawaiian blessing from The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole and famed musician Henry Kapono. Following the blessing, performers from the Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breathe of Life” will do a special presentation to kick-off the professional competition with Hawaii’s island spirit. Spectators are urged to arrive early and experience a truly special opening ceremony.

Polynesian Cultural Center’s “Ha: Breathe of Life” presentation will showcase an ancient tale of a Hawaiian boy who goes through a journey that embodies the Hawaiian spirit.

Approx. 10:30 am, First Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

SATURDAY, January 7
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 9:30 am, Second Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

SUNDAY, January 8
8:00 am, Gates Open to the General Public

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 9:30 am, Third Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

MONDAY, January 9
7:30 am, Gates Open to the General Public

7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Fan Zone Activities including swing analysis, putting green, interactive expos, etc.

Approx. 8:00 am, FINAL Round of Professional Competition at The Plantation Course

As previously proudly announced by The Hansen Ohana, Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network, has awarded Affiliate status to our brokerage firm Maui Estates International LLC. Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Maui Estates International LLC joins this carefully selected organization of brokerages with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

The additional exposure and contacts provided by this exclusion affiliation are unprecedented as evidenced in the following article.

MOST VALUABLE SALE OF JEWELRY IN AUCTION HISTORY

MOST VALUABLE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF FASHION EVER SOLD AT AUCTION

CHRISTIE’S FIRST EVER ONLINE-ONLY AUCTION – CONDUCTED IN PARALLEL TO LIVE AUCTIONS – FETCHES OVER $9.5 MILLION

26 ITEMS SELL FOR OVER $1 MILLION; 6 ITEMS FOR OVER $5 MILLION

New York – The landmark auctions of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie’s New York from December 3-17 realized a combined total of $156,756,576 (£100,324,209/ €120,702,563) with every single item sold. The sale drew unprecedented interest from bidders throughout the world, with 36 different countries represented during the four days of live auctions. Christie’s flagship Rockefeller Center saleroom was abuzz with people competing in person, on the phone, on-line and by absentee bid to win one of the Collection’s 1,778 lots of jewelry, fashion, decorative arts and film memorabilia. The total far exceeded Christie’s pre-sale expectations for the sale as a whole and for individual items, which were frequently hammered down for five, ten, or even 50 times their estimate.

Steven P. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Christie’s International, commented, “The exhibition and sales of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor in New York have been the crowning achievement to a very strong year at Christie’s. The success of these sales, with bidders participating from all over the world, demonstrated not only a recognition of the taste and style of Miss Taylor, but also the convening power of Christie’s.” This historic sale set a world record for the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history, and set a new bar for the most valuable collection of fashion ever offered at auction. It also marked the company’s first-ever Online-Only sale, which ran in parallel to the live auctions at Christie’s New York and generated over 57,000 bids and $9.5 million in additional sales. In total, 26 items sold for over the $1 million mark, and numerous new world auction records were achieved – a testament to Miss Taylor’s expert eye for craftsmanship, rarity, and quality in all of the items she chose for her personal collection.

During this four-day event that captured headlines worldwide, record numbers of auction attendees were exposed to the Christie’s International Real Estate Bespoke Marketing Program through the prominent exhibit of property brochures on display in the lobby.
Article from: Christie’s International