The Aloha of Maui

Yesterday I was feeling a little down. The weather being overcast and rainy was probably the cause along with some work hardships. I had to go to get new Real Estate Photo taken by Mike Sidney of Mike Sidney Photography in Wailuku. I was running late due to rainy traffic, & feeling stressed. I felt bad cause Mike is a very punctual kind of guy. I've worked with him before. When I arrived he immediately must have sensed something, because he told me to relax, and take a minute to calm down.

I felt better already that someone was just caring instead of "oh your late" type of thing. Then after the shoot he handed me an envelope. Mike & his wife had just come back from Japan and while there he posted he was going to see Cherry Blossoms. These are my very favorite thing so I posted back please take a pic for me. Not only did Mike take a picture, he created a surreal piece of gorgeous art with a branch of a tree hanging over the lake. Next post if he allows me to I will share the picture with you all.

He presented this picture to me as a gift. I was so touched I burst into tears probably alarming Mike so I tried to quickly get myself pulled together. This was the kindest thing anyone has done for me in a long time. It reminded me to not forget the Aloha on Maui and that I will pass this Aloha on. Together we can surely affect many people and bring Aloha to them to.
I am going to do one awesome thing for one of my Maui Real Estate Clients and a friend this week just to show Aloha is alive and well on Maui.

Thanks again Mike (MAHALO NUI LOA).

Are you making the most of the New Year?

Aloha:

I asked myself at the beginning of the New Year: How will you make the most of 2009? Are you buying into the negative reports regarding the housing market? Will I have a job at the end of the year?

The first answer was No, I needed to step up the why do we all work and start infusing my life with new adventure. I was def. stuck in the middle age rut. The first week of the year I went ziplining. Hadn't done that in 30 years and it was just as scary and as fun as I'd remembered. This week, I'm trying out for a play. I haven't acted since High School, but that won't stop me from trying new things. This after all is a NEW YEAR! Yes, I Can!

That brings me to my job. I love what I do. I am a REALTOR and proud of my profession. I am going to make it to the end of the year as a REALTOR!!
I am trying to look at the glass as half full. We are for sure down in volume sold. Does that mean it is a bad time to buy? Not for first time buyers who can get fantastic rates and a home price they hadn't seen for years on Maui. Not for someone trading up (they will sell for less), but they will also buy for less.

My point is that it can be a Great, Adventurous, Good time to BUY 2009 and I for my part will do the best job I can to help anyone looking to see if it is the right time for them. Make 2009 your best year yet! If I can assist you with Maui Real Estate or give you tips on enjoying all Maui has to offer please visit: www.FineIslandProperties.com

A HUI HOU. Gina Duncan, R (S) ABR, e-Pro

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