Maui Vacation Rental Ban Update: INSIDE MAUI'S BILL 9 & 88 AND THE LONG ROAD STILL AHEAD

WAILUKU, Maui. The vote itself took only a moment. Seven hands in favor, two opposed. But the question hanging over the Maui County Council chamber last Friday is one that money, lawsuits, and more than two years of bitter argument have not been able to put to rest. What becomes of the thousands of vacation rentals that helped build a good part of this island's economy? And what becomes of the local families who say those same rentals helped price them out of a home?

On June 19, 2026, the council passed Bill 88 on second and final reading by a vote of seven to two. It now travels to the desk of Mayor Richard Bissen, who is widely expected to sign it. When he…

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The 2026 Maui Real Estate Market Finally Has a Pulse Again: Q1 Report

By Eric West | Team West Maui | Published April 2026

Sat on the lanai at my home in Ka'anapali last night watching the sun drop between Lanai and Molokai, and it hit me — with sales climbing, pending sales rising, and supply finally pulling back, the Maui real estate market feels a lot like that sky right now. All the drama of the last few years is giving way to something softer, clearer, and honestly more beautifully balanced. See the Full Report Here (www.mauirealestatestats.com)

Q1 is on the books. The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) just dropped the March 2026 market numbers, and the headline is simple: people are actually transacting again.

2025 was the year…

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New Lahaina Bypass Approved: What It Means for West Maui Real Estate

If you've spent any time navigating West Maui, you already know the traffic story. Getting in and out of Lahaina and Kā'anapali can feel like running a gauntlet — especially on a busy tourist day. That may be changing, and if you own or are looking to buy property in the area, you need to pay attention.

Mayor Richard Bissen recently announced a commitment of $100 million in federal disaster recovery funds to extend the Lahaina Bypass — a project West Maui residents have been pushing for years. The announcement was made at a Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting and drew cheers from the crowd. It's a significant reversal from just a year prior, when state transportation…

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MAUI LUXURY REAL ESTATE · MARKET INTELLIGENCE · $4M AND ABOVE KAPALUA TO MAKENA

The Market Has Shifted. Savvy Buyers Are Paying Attention.

A rare window has opened in Maui's luxury market — and the data tells a story most buyers and sellers have never heard.


By Eric West, Team West Maui   ·   March 2026   ·   West Maui, Hawaii

There is a peculiar kind of silence that falls over a market when supply outpaces demand by a factor of 5. Properties sit. Sellers wait. And somewhere on the mainland, a buyer with the right information and the right advisor is quietly circling.

We pulled every active, pending, and sold listing in Leeward (Makena to Kapalua) Maui's $4 million and above market — 175 data points spanning the past 13 months — and…

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Maui Luxury Home Market Report: 3 Years of $5M+ Sales Reveal a Shifting Landscape (2023–2025)

The Maui luxury home market — properties selling at $5 million and above — has navigated a dynamic three-year stretch marked by post-pandemic demand shifts, wildfire recovery, rising interest rates, and evolving buyer priorities. After analyzing 97 closed luxury home transactions across 2023, 2024, and 2025, the data tells a nuanced story that every serious buyer, seller, and investor in Hawaii real estate needs to understand.

Here's what the numbers actually say — and what they mean for the road ahead.

Maui Luxury Homes

Featured Luxury Home at 300 Mahana Estates See Details at www.MahanaRidgeForSale.com

Three Years at a Glance: The Big Picture

Between 2023 and…

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Have Prices Dropped on Maui Home Prices? The Top 25 Best Value Properties Right Now

February 2026 Market Update | West Maui Single-Family Homes

The Short Answer: Prices Flat, But Value Improved Dramatically

After analyzing 2,243 sold properties from 2023-2026 and comparing them to current West Maui listings, here's what the data reveals: Maui home prices haven't dropped significantly—but the VALUE available to buyers improved 10-30%.

Historical Price Trends

From our analysis of sold properties:

  • 2023 Median: $1,200,000
  • 2024 Median: $1,300,500 (+8.4%)
  • 2025 Median: $1,295,000 (-0.4%)
  • 2023 Average: $1,738,869
  • 2024 Average: $1,800,092
  • 2025 Average:  $1,791,787

Prices essentially flatlined in 2025 after…

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The Developer's Secret: Why 300 Mahana Ridge Is Kapalua's Most Intelligent Purchase

Aerial rear view 300 Mahana Ridge luxury estate with infinity pool and manicured grounds in Mahana Estates Kapalua

When the Man Who Built Paradise Chose His Own Slice of It

There's a question worth asking when you're considering a $5.95 million home: If you could choose any lot in an entire 124-acre luxury development—all 51 parcels at your fingertips—which would you pick?

The developer of Mahana Estates answered that question with his own address: 300 Mahana Ridge.

Not the highest lot. Not the largest. But the one he knew, with intimate knowledge of every elevation change, every sunset angle, every view corridor across the property, offered something the others couldn't match—the perfect alchemy of view, convenience, and immersion in the Kapalua lifestyle.

He built…

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Looking for the Best real estate Agents on Maui? Start with 100+ Five-Star Reviews | Eric & Lisa West

"Why Experience Matters More Than Ever in Maui's 2026 Real Estate Market"

The Maui real estate market has been through a rollercoaster over the past two years, and if you're considering buying or selling property on the Valley Isle, you might be wondering: what really matters when choosing a real estate agent?

Eric West Maui REALTOR

Aloha! My name is Eric West and I've been selling real estate  since 2006— two decades of navigating market ups and downs, policy changes, and everything in between. Together with my wife Lisa and our sons Dylan, Colton and Ryan (all licensed as REALTORS as well!), we've built Team West Maui on a simple foundation:

God

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The honest truth about what to expect over the next couple years

Look, Maui has always been special. It's not just about buying property—it's about buying into a whole different way of life. Whether you're dreaming of retirement, looking for a second home, or finally making the move you've been thinking about for years, you're probably wondering the same thing everyone else is asking right now:

With everything going on—higher rates, new regulations, the market cooling off—is this actually a good time to buy?

Let me give you the straight answer, no sales pitch included.

Why Buying in Maui Still Makes Sense

The long game still works in your favor

Yeah, the market's had its ups and downs lately. But if you zoom out, Maui real estate has…

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Maui vacation rental ban Bill 9 Signed Into Law: What the Short-Term Rental Phase-Out Means for West Maui, South Maui, and the Rest of the Island

Maui just entered a new chapter in its long-running housing debate.

Mayor Richard Bissen has officially signed Bill 9 into law, marking one of the most consequential zoning and housing decisions Maui County has made in decades. The legislation directly targets short-term vacation rentals (STRs) operating in apartment-zoned districts, with the stated goal of restoring housing availability for local residents.

For decades, certain apartment-zoned buildings were allowed to operate legally as vacation rentals due to historical zoning exemptions dating back to the late 1980s. These units are often…

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