# Mino McLean > Mino & Sam are a twoagent boutique real estate team based in Island Sotheby's Upcountry Makawao office, specializing in Upcountry Maui estates, rural acreage and select coastal/secondhome listings with Sotheby's premium marketing support. Upcountry Maui authority, boutique fullservice team, Sotheby's global marketing, luxury estates & coastal homes, lifestyle buyers, local families, secondhome investors ## Agent Bios - [About Ron Silva | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/ron-silva): Directory profile for Ron Silva, a broker based in Makawao, Hawaii. - [About Hulali Pokipala-Kahula | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/hulali-pokipala-kahula): Profile of Hulali Pokipala-Kahula, Mino's escrow coordinator in Makawao, Hawaii. - [About Kimberly Parducci | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/kimberly-parducci): Profile of Kimberly Parducci, Marketing Director at Mino McLean in Makawao, Maui. - [About Nanette Salcedo | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/nanette-salcedo): Agent profile for Nanette Salcedo, the Listing Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Upcountry Office Manager in Makawao, Hawaii. - [About Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/mino-mclean): Maui real-estate agent profile for Mino McLean, highlighting Upcountry and North Shore expertise and client testimonials. - [About Alisa Sinclair | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/agents/alisa-sinclair): Profile of Alisa Sinclair, Operations Manager for Mino McLean in Makawao, Hawaii. ## Neighborhood Guides - [South Maui | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/south-maui): South Maui neighborhood listing page covering Kihei, Wailea, and Mkena with editorial market descriptions and property widgets. - [Living in Central Maui | Your Maui Real Estate Guide](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/central-maui-1): Directory page for Central Maui neighborhoods, highlighting Kahului and Wailuku, local amenities, and market context for homebuyers. - [Pia | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/paia): A Maui North Shore neighborhood guide to Pia, highlighting local character, beaches, food, wellness, and a tight housing market. - [Pukalani | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/pukalani): Editorial neighborhood guide to Pukalani, Maui, emphasizing golf, views, amenities, and practical Upcountry living. - [Living in Makawao, HI | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/makawao): Neighborhood guide to Makawao, HI, highlighting its paniolo heritage, walkable town center, arts scene, and local housing market. - [Kula Maui Real Estate for Sale | Mino & Sam](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/kula): Kula neighborhood page highlighting Upcountry Maui's rural homes, farms, climate, amenities, and local demographics. - [Haik | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/haiku): Haik, HI real estate page describing North Shore living, local amenities, schools, and current property listings. - [Olinda / Piiholo | Neighborhood Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods/olinda-piiholo): Secluded Upcountry Maui neighborhood with agrarian acreage, panoramic views, and access to Makawao Forest Reserve. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyers Guide | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/buyers): Maui homebuyer's guide covering financing, search criteria, offers, inspections, contingencies, and closing costs. ## Seller Guides - [Sellers Guide | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/sellers): Maui sellers guide outlining Mino McLean's step-by-step home-selling process, marketing plan, and client testimonials. ## Tools - [Home Valuation-International](https://mauimino.com/home-valuation-international): Home valuation lead page for Mino McLean offering a customized report on a property's value. - [Mortgage Calculator | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/mortgage-calculator): Directory listing for a mortgage calculator that estimates payment components including taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and PMI. - [Personalized Maui Home Valuation | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/home-valuation): Mino McLean's Maui home valuation page offers an online estimate form and a guide to valuation methods and uses. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Haik Microclimates: Finding Your Maui Retreat](https://mauimino.com/blog/haiku-microclimates-finding-your-north-shore-retreat): Blog post explains how Haik microclimates shape Maui North Shore home search, from rainfall and fog drip to gardens and daily comfort. - [Top 10 Things to Do in Upcountry Maui | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/top-10-things-to-do-in-upcountry-maui): A Maui real-estate blog lists ten Upcountry stops, from Haleakala and Kula to Makawao, Kahakapao Forest, and Maui Wine. - [Celebrate May: Hawai'i Month of Lei Giving | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/celebrate-may-the-hawaiis-month-of-lei-giving-with-hawaii-flora-fauna): A Maui blog profiles Flora & Fauna owner Lauren Shearer and Hawaii's lei-giving traditions for Lei Day. - [Holiday Shopping Guide | Small Businesses Maui | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/2021-holiday-shopping-guide-featuring-small-local-businesses-on-maui): A Maui holiday shopping guide spotlights local boutiques, makers, and experiences across Makawao, Paia, and beyond. - [Haiku Agricultural Property Guide: Buying Maui AG Land | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/buying-agricultural-property-in-haiku-key-considerations): Guide to buying agricultural property in Haiku, covering zoning, water, permits, taxes, hazards, and due diligence. - [Fee Simple vs Leasehold in Maui: Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/fee-simple-vs-leasehold-in-maui-explained): Explains fee simple and leasehold ownership in Central Maui, including financing, resale, lease terms, and due diligence for Maui buyers. - [Ohana & ADU Buyer's Guide Kula, Maui | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/ohana-units-and-adus-in-kula-a-buyers-guide): Buyer's guide to Kula ohana units and ADUs, covering permits, utilities, site constraints, and rental considerations. - [Paia vs Haiku: North Shore Lifestyle Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/paia-or-haiku-comparing-north-shore-lifestyles): A Maui North Shore blog comparing Paia's town-and-beach lifestyle with Haik's rural, more private setting. - [Central Maui Leasehold vs Fee Simple Condo Guide](https://mauimino.com/blog/leasehold-vs-fee-simple-in-central-maui-explained): Explains leasehold and fee simple condo ownership in Central Maui, with financing, resale, and due diligence considerations. - [Imagining Life in Pia: A Future Local's Weekend](https://mauimino.com/blog/imagining-life-in-paia-a-weekend-for-future-locals): A Maui real-estate blog post frames Pia as a compact North Shore town for buyers testing daily-life fit. - [A Chef's Journey Home | Culinary Stories | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/reside-or-a-chefs-journey-home): A Maui real estate blog post titled "RESIDE | A Chef's Journey Home" by Mino McLean. - [Haleakala Maui: History of the Volcano | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/the-history-behind-haleakala-mauis-sleeping-volcano): Maui blog post traces Haleakal's legend, sunrise views, crater hikes, stargazing, and ranching heritage. - [hotel-zoned-vs-apartment-zoned](https://mauimino.com/blog/before-you-buy-a-maui-condo-zoning-bill-9-flood-zones-and-why-location-still-wins): A Maui condo buying guide weighs zoning, Bill 9, flood zones, and location for short-term rental and ownership decisions. - [Kula Elevation Home Buying Guide | Explore Upcountry Life](https://mauimino.com/blog/living-above-the-clouds-choosing-your-kula-elevation): Directory guide to choosing a Kula elevation for climate, gardens, views, utilities, and resale considerations. - [Wailea vs Makena Homes: Maui Luxury Guide | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/wailea-vs-makena-which-luxury-locale-fits-you): A South Maui comparison of Wailea and Makena for buyers weighing resort convenience against privacy, beaches, and property types. - [Central Maui Living Guide: Is This Area Right for You?](https://mauimino.com/blog/is-central-maui-right-for-you-lifestyle-and-commute): Directory-style guide to Central Maui neighborhoods, commute times, microclimates, and housing options for buyers weighing Kahului and Wailuku. - [Upcountry Water Meter Guide: Makawao, Pukalani | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog/upcountry-water-meters-makawao-and-pukalani-buyer-guide): A buyer guide explains how Upcountry water meters affect Makawao and Pukalani home and lot purchases. - [South Maui Condo vs Home Guide: Which Option Fits?](https://mauimino.com/blog/south-maui-condos-vs-homes-for-second-home-buyers): A South Maui guide compares condos and single-family homes for second-home buyers, weighing rental rules, insurance, and carrying costs. - [Selling an Olinda or Piiholo Estate on Maui](https://mauimino.com/blog/selling-an-olinda-or-piiholo-estate-key-steps): Blog post outlines the documents, tax checks, and land-prep steps for selling an Olinda or Piiholo estate on Maui. - [Makawao Walkable Upcountry Living: See Daily Life](https://mauimino.com/blog/walkable-upcountry-living-a-day-in-makawao-town): A Makawao Town lifestyle post highlights walkable Baldwin Avenue stops, local dining, arts, history, and buyer appeal in Upcountry Maui. - [Maui Lani vs Kehalani: Which Central Maui Community?](https://mauimino.com/blog/maui-lani-vs-kehalani-central-maui-communities-explained): A Central Maui comparison of Maui Lani and Kehalani covering location feel, housing mix, amenities, and walkability. - [Buying an Older Home in Makawao: What to Know](https://mauimino.com/blog/buying-an-older-home-in-makawao-what-to-know): Makawao blog guide outlining hazards, repair costs, and insurance issues buyers should assess in older Upcountry homes. - [Is Pukalani the Right Upcountry Fit for You?](https://mauimino.com/blog/is-pukalani-the-right-upcountry-fit-for-you): An Upcountry Maui guide evaluating Pukalani's climate, services, housing, value, and tradeoffs against Makawao and Kula. ## Press - [Mino McLea Maui, HI Real Estate Press | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/press): Maui press page featuring a 2026 market-update article on the post-wildfire real estate reset. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/testimonials): Testimonials page featuring praise for Maui real estate agent Mino McLean. ## Core Pages - [Mino McLean | Upcountry Expert Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/): Mino McLean's Maui real estate site showcases Upcountry and North Shore expertise, featured listings, neighborhood guides, and market updates. ## Other Pages - [Explore Maui Neighborhoods - A Comprehensive Guide](https://mauimino.com/neighborhoods): Maui neighborhood guide featuring local area profiles from Kula and Makawao to South Maui and Central Maui. - [Sotheby's Auction House | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/auction): Maui Sotheby's branding page for Mino McLean, highlighting auction-house prestige and luxury real-estate contact details. - [Maui, HI Real Estate Tips & More | Mino McLean](https://mauimino.com/blog): Maui real estate blog index with neighborhood, lifestyle, and property-buying guides across Upcountry, North Shore, South Maui, and Central Maui. - [RESIDE | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate Professional](https://mauimino.com/reside): A RESIDE archive page listing Sotheby's International Realty lifestyle articles and podcast entries. - [404 Page Not Found | Mino McLean | Upcountry Expert Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/404): Mino McLean's Maui real estate 404 page includes navigation, contact details, and a brief bio snippet. - [About SIR | Mino McLean | Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/about-sir): Maui real estate page for Sotheby's International Realty and agent Mino McLean. - [Our Experts | Upcountry Expert Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/team): Mino McLean's Maui real estate team page profiles staff, testimonials, and featured listings. - [Privacy Policy | Mino McLean | Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/terms-and-conditions): Mino McLean's privacy policy and terms of use outlines data collection, AI use, advertising practices, and opt-out options for the site. - [The Distinction | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/the-distinction): Marketing page for Island Sotheby's International Realty's Maui County brokerage and its global luxury network. - [Let's Connect | Mino Mclean | Upcountry Expert Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/contact-us): Contact page for Mino McLean with inquiry form and direct Maui office details. - [About Mino McLean | Upcountry Expert Sotheby's Island Realty](https://mauimino.com/about): Maui real estate profile for Mino McLean, an Upcountry specialist serving buyers and sellers across Maui. - [Video Gallery | Mino McLean | Maui, HI Real Estate](https://mauimino.com/video-gallery): A Maui real estate video gallery showcasing property tours, neighborhood spotlights, and behind-the-scenes stories.