Agenda Item D-10 and the Future of East Maui Water: What’s Really Going On, and Why Locals Should Care

For more than a century, East Maui’s streams have fed something bigger than ecosystems or fields — they’ve fed identity, tradition, and survival. Yet the authority over that water has rarely been in the hands of the people who live closest to it. That tension didn’t begin yesterday, and it hasn’t ended today.

Now, Agenda Item D-10 has brought it all back into the spotlight.

This proposal, before Hawaiʻi’s Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), isn’t just another procedural document. It represents a fork in the road: who controls East Maui’s diverted surface water going forward, under what terms, and for how long.

If you live on Maui —…

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If you’re looking to buy a condo on Maui that allows legal vacation rentals in 2025, or you already own one, this guide gives you the most up-to-date, no-nonsense breakdown. The landscape has changed dramatically after the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) Report, delivered on October 14, 2025 — and it directly affects which condos will stay legal for short-term rentals moving forward.

 

This is the most current and complete explanation of what’s actually happening.


1. Why Maui’s vacation-rental rules are changing

Three major forces brought us here:

• Maui’s housing crisis was already serious — the 2023 Lāhainā fires pushed it into emergency territory.

• Bill 9 was introduced to phase out short-term rentals in Apartment-zoned…

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Maui, HI — November 14th, 2025.  Remember when buying on Maui felt like entering a bidding war you'd already lost? Those days are behind us.

The market has shifted from urgency to opportunity. The post-pandemic rush has mellowed into something more strategic and, honestly, more reasonable. Inventory is deeper, timelines are longer, and buyers finally have room to breathe and think clearly. Year-to-date, closed sales are down about 18–20%, and the island-wide median—hovering just above a million dollars—has softened around 12–14% from last year. Days on market are stretching toward 130–150, and sellers are closing closer to 95% of their asking price.

Translation? Negotiation is back. But demand hasn't disappeared—and that's exactly where today's…

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Maui Real Estate: 2025 Vacation Rental Ban Update — Full List of Exempt & Non-Exempt Condos, County Report Reveals Winners and Losers

Maui, HI — October 14, 2025. After months of anticipation, Maui County has released the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) Report — a defining document that outlines how officials plan to phase out short-term rentals (STRs) in Apartment-zoned districts. The report reveals, for the first time, which condominium projects are proposed for exemption and which may lose STR eligibility altogether.

Important: This report is a recommendation, not yet law. The County Council will now deliberate, amend, and eventually vote on the TIG findings before any phase-out becomes official.

Maui County Council

Summary of the TIG Findings

The TIG…

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The Maui Real Estate Market Update – September 2025

Data current through September 2025 from the REALTORS® Association of Maui (RAM). For full charts and monthly PDFs, visit MauiRealEstateStats.com.

The rhythm of the Maui real estate market has shifted from sprint to stride. Inventory is deeper, timelines are longer, and strategy matters again. Year-to-date, closed sales across all property types are down about 19% while the island’s overall median price—just over the one-million-dollar mark—has eased roughly 13% from last year. Listings now average about 140 days on market, and most sellers are closing near 95% of list—proof that negotiations are back, but demand hasn’t disappeared.

Single-Family Homes: Holding Their Line

For those…

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Maui’s Vacation Rental Ban Bill 9 Hearing Postponed Again!

Maui’s Vacation Rental Ban Bill 9 Hearing Postponed Again! Update October 2025

By Eric West | Maui Real Estate Update | October 2025

If you’re about to scoop up a Maui vacation rental condo for the best price you’ve seen in the last five years, be sure to send a thankyou email to Mayor Richard Bissen, West Maui Councilmember Tamara Paltin, and of course the cash flush, fine folks at Lahaina Strong because nobody has done more to crash the market than this trio of “housing heroes.”

And oh yeah, in the process, they have not (nor will they ever) create one single affordable home on Maui from this abominaton of an idea.  Just  junk waves of economic destruction....that nobody wants to…

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Maui Real Estate Auction Alert: THREE Oceanfront Homes + Wailea OCEAN VIEW Home

How to Save 50% on Buyer’s Premium

Date: DEADLINE to Qualify for Discount is October 22, 2025 (HST) — for registration, deposit and opening bid

Dreaming of owning oceanfront Maui real estate? Three oceanfront estates and one Wailea ocean-view luxury home are heading to auction on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. If you register before bidding begins and place a qualified Starting Bid, you can cut the buyer’s premium in half — a potential savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars on these multimillion-dollar properties.

Maui Real Estate Quick Summary

  • What’s coming: Three oceanfront homes (Two on West Maui + North Shore / Paia) and 1 Wailea…

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Editor’s Note: At the end of this article, we’ll share surprising, little-known facts about Kīhei—historic fishponds, micro-weather quirks, whale season insider tips, and more. Keep reading so you don’t miss them!

Top Neighborhoods in Kihei for Home Buyers

When people dream about living on Maui, Kihei is usually one of the first places that comes to mind. It’s easy to see why — almost constant sunshine, miles of sandy beaches, and a community that feels both laid-back and lively at the same time. If you’ve been searching for homes for sale in Kihei Maui, you’ll quickly notice there’s a wide variety of neighborhoods to choose from. Each part of Kihei has its own personality, and knowing the differences can help you find the right fit.

And…

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International Colony Club #2 – Stand-Alone Cottage in Kāʻanapali | Maui Real Estate

International Colony Club #2 — A Stand-Alone Cottage Masterpiece in Kāʻanapali

In a world full of towering high-rises, ultra-modern resorts, and gleaming glass facades that catch every ray of Hawaiian sun, there exists a quieter, more grounded kind of luxury. At International Colony Club (ICC) in Kāʻanapali, Maui, plantation-style cottages, lush grounds, soft trade wind breezes, and barefoot mornings define value. It is a place where privacy is currency, and charm is in every threshold.

The Essence of International Colony Club

ICC is comprised of just 45 standalone cottage units. These are not stacked condos; they’re single-story dwellings, each with its…

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Sell Your Maui Home, Land, or Condo for Maximum Value | Expert Real Estate Agent’s Guide

How to Sell Your Maui Home, Land, or Condo for Maximum Value

A Proven Guide by Eric West, Maui Real Estate Broker

By Eric West, Licensed REALTOR Broker at Real Broker LLC

Aloha! After helping clients achieve over $160 million in recent closed sales on Maui, Hawai'i and earning recognition as a top 1% Realtor globally with my prevous company, I’ve learned that selling a home, condo or land on Maui isn’t just about putting up a “For Sale” sign and sticking it in the local MLS. Our island’s unique market dynamics, sophisticated buyer pool, and diverse inventory create both opportunities and challenges that most local agents and quite frankly most mainland…

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