Leah L Harbottle
Gregory HarbottleMaui Newsletters
Our Maui Newsletter is not only a great tool to share information and updates, but also serves as a wonderful way for us all to stay connected. Our Maui Newsletter includes current Maui Real Estate market reports, a monthly feature, our favorite recipes, and some of the basics of everyday life in Hawaii. Happy reading!
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The Whales Have Returned
Autumn on Maui has arrived and the whales have returned. We can tell, not just by the date on the calendar, but by…
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Lahaina History, Traditions, and What Remains
In late August it was announced that 100% of Lahaina’s residential properties were…
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Lahaina Paddle Out
As you all know, August 8th marked the one-year anniversary of the 2023 Maui fires. It was a solemn occasion…
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Summers on Maui are No Ka Oi
Last week we received word that Ka’anapali Shores currently has 100% occupancy…
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It’s Officially Summer
And just like that, summer is upon us. Yes, even folks who live on a tropical island look forward to the beginning…
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It’s The People That Make Maui Special
We frequently talk about the ways that life on Maui differs from other…
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On The Lookout For Whales
The other day while showing our latest oceanfront listing, we took a moment to enjoy looking out over the beautiful…
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How It All Fits Together
Over the past five months, we’ve written about various aspects of how West Maui is regrouping after the fires…
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Brighter Days Ahead
In a few weeks our mainland friends will be looking forward to the first signs of spring and finding comfort in…
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Jingle Bells ~ I Found Shells!
As in tradition, each year we like to share something fun and unique for the December edition of the monthly…
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A Different Kind of Normal
One thing we’ve noticed over the past few months is that we all seem to be learning to head North. No, not…
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Hope for Halloween
Yes, October is Halloween month. But since West Maui has had plenty of “frights” for the year, we thought…
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Aloha Family & Friends
First of all, we’d like to thank everyone for their kindness regarding the recent Lahaina fire. As you can imagine…
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Hope in Lahaina
As many of you are aware of the recent tragedy that has taken place in our small town, in lieu of our regular…
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Lahaina Old Prison
If you’ve ever driven around Lahaina Town and happened to turn onto Prison Street, you may have encountered…
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More Laulau?
Marked by the onset of warmer weather and longer days, the month of June typically signifies that summer has…
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Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair!
As much as we love formal events like the Imua Ball and the Kapalua Wine…
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What Do Sunsets Have to Do With Real Estate?
If you’re new to the Kaanapali Luxury Living newsletter, you may have…
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Spring Break Maui Style!
It’s mid-March and you know what that means – IT’S SPRING BREAK TIME! Across all fifty states, students…
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Beyond a Box of Chocolates
As we roll into February, it looks like island life on Maui is starting 2023 off on the right foot. Thanks to the gift of..
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“Wait for it…”
Are they coming??? Did the long-standing mainland love affair with Maui just call it quits? As of just a few short…
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The 12 Days of Christmas
We’d like to switch it up a little with something unique for the December edition of the monthly newsletter. Last year…
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Contractors & Christmas Trees
When we Mauians scroll through a social media page, we see many references to “eating..
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It’s Halloween!
Was that a child-sized goblin I just saw walking down Front Street? If it’s October 31st in Lahaina, it’s very possible the answer is yes…
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September – Do You Remember?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? We don’t know exactly what was happening on…
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What is “Home”?
When we think about the concept of going home, we usually mean the place we grew up or where our family resides. But can…
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The Importance of Creating Connections
A key element of how we conduct our business as well as living our lives…
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A Finishing Touch
The follow through after a closing is just as important as what occurs during the transaction. However, in some instances…
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A Spring Surprise
Inspired to do a little Spring cleaning, we recently decided to spruce up the “catch all” drawer and came across a small…
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Maui – It’s the Bee’s Knees
One of the many things we love about Maui is how everything connects. For example, April brought…
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Sliding Into Home
As we take a step back and survey our current state of affairs on Maui, we see – as in many other locations – two distinct…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
As we find ourselves in the thick of whale season also known as “busy season” in the Maui real estate community…
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Jumping Right In
As we bask in the glow of our wonderful holiday season, the gentle, yet persistent knocking reminds us that January’s…
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T’was the Night Before Christmas in the Harbottle Hale
T’was the Night Before Christmas 🎄…
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The Holidays, Snowbirds & International Travelers
The skies are clear, the sun is shining, and anticipation for the coming season is in the…
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A Lesson in Lahaina History
As it’s “Back to School” month here in Lahaina we thought it might be interesting to share some of the rich history…
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New Twists on Old Favorites
As we make our way further into the summer months and see the relaxation of more Covid oriented health restrictions…
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It’s SUMMERTIME in Maui!!!
On an island that averages a 70+ temperature year-round, we are often asked if Maui feels any different in the Summer…
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Here’s To You!
With so many friends and family coming and going this time of year, we can’t help but think of the concept of “ohana”. Most…
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Spring In Full Swing
After experiencing what seemed like a 24-month year in 2020, we turn around one day and – just like that…
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Turning The Corner
In a conversation with a friend the other day we decided that lately the concept of “turning the corner” sometimes…
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My Maui Valentine
On this Valentines’ Month, do you wonder how Maui might show a person how much we love them? Oh, there are so…
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The New Year
As we round out the first month of the new year, Maui has actually been pleasantly surprised with a fair amount of rain…
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Ka’anapali Resort Christmas
The end of the year in Ka’anapali is probably similar to yours with holiday decorations, charitable…
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The Beautiful Soul of Maui
It happened about two weeks ago. After months that were eerily quiet with so few people on our beautiful island we…
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The October Surprise
As the year has had its share of unexpected twists and turns, it’s of little wonder that Maui’s “October…
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Small Island, Big Heart
As August draws to a close, we welcome some of the familiar sights like school buses on the roads and the last…
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Perfectly Chilled Chardonnay
As we took our first sips of perfectly chilled Chardonnay, Greg and I realized it may never taste quite as good as…
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Your Favorite Island In The Sea
And just like that, it’s May. It’s the time of year when we say: “Ok, Maui, now you’re just showing off.” It seems as if…
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