Launiupoko, Two Markets In One: Main Homes vs. Cottages After 8/8/23

A clean, numbers-first look at Launiupoko Homes For Sale since the Lahaina fire—separating A-parcel “main homes” from B-parcel “cottage” units—to help serious buyers and sellers act with confidence in West Maui real estate.

Launiupoko is quietly two markets. The A-unit (often called the “main home” parcels) tends to carry larger architecture, swimming pools, and broad view sheds. The B-unit (the “cottage” parcel) is typically capped in living area by agricultural rules—historically about 1,000 sq. ft. and, under recent county changes, now up to 1,500 sq. ft. for the second farm dwelling—creating a distinct price and demand curve. That split matters. It explains why,…

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Maui’s Quiet Luxury Window: Where Smart Money Is Moving First

By Eric West 

Architecture that dissolves into horizon lines. Breezes that carry the ocean indoors. The rarest properties are still rare—just newly negotiable. For charts behind this story, see MauiRealEstateStats.com.

In every enduring market, quality leads the recoveries. Maui is no different. Across the island, the homes that matter—oceanfront sanctuaries, newly completed architecture, view-rich golf estates—are whispering again. Marketing times are longer than in the post-pandemic rush, yes. But that only means something unusual has returned to Maui Luxury Real Estate: choice.

In a market with options, conviction is the edge.  Because while selection has broadened, the…

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Maui’s Market Just Blinked: August 2025 (YTD) — What Shifted Across Homes, Condos & Land

Data current through August 2025 from the REALTORS® Association of Maui (RAM). For full tables and charts anytime, visit MauiRealEstateStats.com.

The 2025 story for Maui Real Estate is a market that’s normalizing: more selection, longer market times, and smarter negotiations. Year-to-date (YTD) through August, closings are lower versus 2024, medians have eased overall, and buyers are taking their time—especially in the condo segment—while single-family pricing at the median is holding its ground. Below we move from the macro picture to detailed takeaways for homes, condos, land, and the key sub-markets buyers ask us about most. If you want the raw numbers…

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Maui Real Estate, Ocean Lifestyle, And Aloha Spirit

Aloha from Maui! I’m Eric West of HawaiiRealEstate.org, your trusted Maui Real Estate Agent. This is your digital “Maui Fix”—a taste of salt air and sunset light, and a grounded look at why Maui Real Estate is more than property. It’s lifestyle, investment, and a story you can live inside.

The Call Of The Ocean

Maybe you remember pressing a seashell to your ear as a kid, sure you could hear the ocean. On Maui, that sound is everywhere. On this Aloha Friday, I set up on the beach as the sun melted into the horizon. Behind me, the West Maui Mountains glowed. In front, surfers traced lines across swells that traveled thousands of miles to arrive here.

Thousand Peaks: A Local Surfing Gem

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Maui Real Estate Market Update: Navigating Uncertainty in Paradise

 

Aloha, friends. As I sit here watching another beautiful Maui sunset from the west side—the best side, as we say—I can't help but reflect on where our island's real estate market stands nearly two years after the Lahaina fires. The numbers tell a story of resilience mixed with real challenges, and as your local Maui real estate expert, I want to give you the straight truth about what's happening in our market right now.

The Numbers Don't Lie: A Market in Transition

Let's start with the hard data for the Maui Real Estate Market from July 2025, because numbers don't have political agendas—they just tell us what's really happening.

Single-Family Homes: Mixed Signals

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Lahaina Recovery Update: Maui Real Estate Rebuild, Progress & Reopening Front Street

Walking through Lahaina today is a surreal experience — part remembrance, part renewal, part cautious optimism. As someone who has lived, worked, and raised my family in West Maui, I feel a responsibility to document what is happening on the ground, not just for the community here, but for the thousands who once called Lahaina home and for those around the world who care deeply about this historic town.

This blog is a continuation of what I’ve done for years on YouTube: real-time updates, walking tours, drone shots, and honest commentary about life and real estate in Maui. But now, I’m pairing each video with a written post here on my website, because while…

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5177 Hanawai Street F: A Rare affordable Napili Ocean View Home 

When you think of Maui Real Estate, chances are you picture the kind of lifestyle where every evening feels like a vacation. For many buyers, the dream is a home that balances privacy, high end upgrades, and proximity and views of the Pacific ocean. That dream has a very real address: 5177 Hanawai Street F in Napili. (You can see all of the Details at http://www.NapiliHau.com )

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in West Maui offers something that is becoming increasingly rare: an affordable single-family residence with ocean views in one of the island’s most beloved neighborhoods. Recently remodeled with modern lines and thoughtful upgrades, the home pairs luxury finishes with…

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West Maui Water Shortage: What It Means for Kapalua, Golf, and Maui Real Estate

Aloha friends, Eric West here from HawaiiRealEstate.org, coming to you from Kapalua on Maui’s west side. As the sun sets behind MolokaĘ»i, I want to talk about something that affects not only the fairways of the Kapalua Plantation Course but also the future of Maui real estate, tourism, and the island’s economy: water.

If you’ve visited recently, you’ve seen it yourself. Once emerald green, the world-famous Kapalua Plantation Course, where the PGA Tour usually kicks off each January, is now brown and struggling. Nearby neighborhoods like Mahana Ridge, known for their luxury Maui homes, are also watching their landscapes dry up as irrigation restrictions choke off…

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Eric West Maui Real Estate Watch

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U.S. sales of existing homes recently fell to a 13-year low, dropping 2.0% month-over-month and 15.4% year-over-year as of last measure, accordingto the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as surging interest rates and elevated sales prices continue to make homeownership unaffordable for many prospective buyers. Purchase activity is down significantly compared to this time last year, but rising interest rates are also keeping many current homeowners from selling, causing inventory to remain at historically low levels nationwide. New Listings decreased 7.0 percent for Single Family homes but increased 6.5 percent for Condominium homes. Pending Sales increased 1.9 percent for Single…

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Hawaii’s Breakfast

Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful landscapes, and diverse cuisine, making it a foodie's paradise. One of the best ways to start your day in Hawaii is by enjoying a delicious breakfast. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best breakfasts on each of Hawaii's major islands.

Oahu

Koko Head Cafe - Located in Honolulu, Koko Head Cafe is known for its innovative and eclectic breakfast menu. Try the Cornflake French Toast or the Shoyu Pork Eggs Benedict for a unique and flavorful start to your day.

Bogart's Cafe - This cozy cafe in Diamond Head serves up delicious breakfast classics with a Hawaiian twist. Try the Loco Moco or the Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes for a tasty and filling breakfast.

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