Found 54 blog entries tagged as maui real estate.

 Maui Bill 9 and Bill 88 Explained: Is Your Condo on the Minatoya Phase-Out Resolution List | Update August 2026

MAUI’S VACATION RENTAL REZONING: THE COMPLETE CONDO REFERENCE, LIST BY LIST

Updated August 13, 2026, by Eric West, Broker, Team West Maui

If you own a Maui vacation rental condo, or you’re thinking about buying one, the last six weeks changed your math.

Roughly 2,554 apartment-zoned units — more than a third of the approximately 7,000 units affected by Bill 9’s short-term rental phase-out — are now on a path toward permanent hotel zoning.

There’s a lot of confusing coverage out there, so this page organizes every affected complex into simple, scannable lists grouped by location.

Find your building, see exactly where it stands,…

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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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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 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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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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