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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Maui Real Estate Statistics 2022 December Year End

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December 2022 was a turbulent year for the US housing market, as inflation, soaring interest rates, and elevated sales prices combined to cause a slowdown nationwide. Affordability challenges continue to limit market activity, with pending home sales and existing-home sales down month-over-month and falling 37.8% and 35.4% year-over-year, respectively, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Higher mortgage rates are also impacting prospective sellers, many of whom have locked in historically low rates and have chosen to wait until market conditions improve before
selling their home. New Listings decreased 8.6 percent for Single Family homes and…

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Kapalua Ridge Villas 360 Virtual Aerial Tour

 

The Kapalua Ridge Condos are nestled in one of the most desirable areas on Maui and yet it enjoys peace and quiet with no through traffic and buildings spread out over a much larger area than most of our condominium developments. Check out what is for sale below and plan to visit soon to experience this island paradise. Click Here to see all recent sales and all current active listings for sale. 

Please Enjoy this Kapalua Ridge Villas 360 Virtual Aerial Tour

 

Three of Hawaii's greatest beaches are located at the Kapalua Resort, which is only a short stroll from the villas. A number of accolades for quality have been given to one of these beaches, Kapalua Bay, including "Best Beach in…

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Maui Real Estate Statistics September 2022

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The U.S. real estate market continues to slow as we move into fall, as rising consumer prices and higher mortgage interest rates squeeze homebuyer budgets and cool activity. With inflation showing little sign of abating, the Federal Reserve implemented another 75-basis-point hike in September, marking the third such rate increase this year. The cost of borrowing has reached multi-year highs on everything from credit cards to auto loans in 2022 as mortgage interest rates topped 6% for the first time since 2008, causing existing home sales to decline for the seventh consecutive month. New Listings decreased 39.3 percent for Single Family homes and 52.7 percent for…

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Kapalua Bay Villas - The Sweet Spot of West Maui Condos

The Kapalua Resort community is located in this region of Maui, which the ancient Hawaiians called "Honokahua." In all of the Kapalua Resorts, the Kapalua Bay Villas were the very first high-end vacation condos to be built. They are among the most immaculate and lavish villas in West Maui, consisting of 141 condominiums located directly between (and a very short walk) to Kapalua Bay and Oneloa Bay (aka Ironwoods Beach). The Bay Villas literally have some of the best breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas in all of West Maui, as well as front-facing views of the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Private lanais are included in each property, which range in size from 1,100 to 2,000 square feet.

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