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Stay in touch with what is happening on Maui, and in the real estate market, with stories we have put together for your education.
The Real Estate Market
5 Reasons to Invest in Hawaiian Real Estate
Welcome to Paradise There is no place quite like Hawaii. From its stunning beaches and lush tropical forests to its rich culture and friendly locals, it's easy to see why people flock to the islands year after year. But if you're considering making a more permanent...
How to Qualify for Maui’s Long Term Rental Property Tax Exemption
Save on Your Property Taxes with Maui County’s Long Term Rental Exemption Are you aware that a long-term rental Maui property will be eligible for a long-term rental tax exemption beginning January 1, 2022? A long-term rental property that is renting for a minimum...
Updates on Maui Affordable Housing Developments and Environmental Restoration Projects
Highlighted News Stories From Maui, Mid-July 2022 First Reading For New Property Tax Exemption Bill Homeownership exemptions for property tax have not been raised since 2006. Two new bills for tax relief on homeowners went up for discussion at the Maui council meeting...
Developments Across Maui Tourism and Real Estate Industries
Highlighted News Stories for April 2023. Maui's Visitor Arrivals Almost Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in February. Maui's visitor arrivals in February were just 0.4% less than pre-pandemic levels in February 2019, with 220,741 visitors. Visitor spending also increased to...
Home Prices on Maui, Across the United States and Other News Stories
Highlighted News Stories from Mid-February. Home Prices Rise in Some Regions but Fall in Certain Cities. Despite median home prices increasing by 4% to $378,700 in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 11% of individual...
Maui Market Updates
Updates on Maui Affordable Housing Developments and Environmental Restoration Projects
Highlighted News Stories From Maui, Mid-July 2022 First Reading For New Property Tax Exemption Bill Homeownership exemptions for property tax have not been raised since 2006. Two new bills for tax relief on homeowners went up for discussion at the Maui council meeting...
March Maui News: Rising Electricity Bills, New Permitting, and More
Highlighted March Maui News Stories A lot is happening in Hawaii and on the island of Maui. As restrictions are starting to lift in the state, plenty of activity is occurring around our beautiful island. Here are some highlighted news stories from the first week of...
News From Around Maui, Early March 2022
A lot is happening in Hawaii and on the island of Maui. As restrictions are starting to lift in the state, plenty of activity is occurring around our beautiful island. Here are some highlighted news stories from the first week of March 2022 to keep you in the know of...
Maui Economy Slows Down for Home Sales but Shows Recovery in Other Areas
Highlighted News Stories for Mid-March 2023. Hawaii's housing sales drop to levels not seen since the Great Recession as prices remain high. The median sales price for homes and condos in Maui County, Hawaii, remains high. Still, sales have fallen to levels not seen...
Home Prices on Maui, Across the United States and Other News Stories
Highlighted News Stories from Mid-February. Home Prices Rise in Some Regions but Fall in Certain Cities. Despite median home prices increasing by 4% to $378,700 in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 11% of individual...
What’s Happening on Maui
Maui Visitors, Resort Updates, and Environmental Improvements
Highlighted News Stories From Maui, Early November 2022 Grand Wailea Lighting Settlement To aid in the preservation of the threatened Hawaiian birds, the Grand Wailea Resort has put in place safety precautions. The resort and plaintiffs Conservation Council for Hawaii...
September Hotel Performance, Drought Conditions, and Maui Construction
Highlighted News Stories From Maui, Late October 2022 Maui County Hotels Led the State in Revenue According to the Hawai'i Tourism Authority's recent hotel performance report, Maui County hotels led the state in revenue per available room and average daily rates in...
Shoreline Management, Electic Vehicle Charging Stations, and More Happening Around Maui
Highlighted News Stories From Maui, Early October 2022 Maui County Council Moves To Create Managed Retreat Fund To Help Shoreline Property Owners The Maui County Council's Planning and Development Committee is moving forward with a plan to create a separate fund to...
Government Proposed Tax Breaks, Bills, and More
Select News Stories from February 2023. Hawaii Governor Proposes $1 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing and Tax Breaks for Residents. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has proposed a $1bn investment in affordable housing and tax breaks for all income levels to lower the...
Hawaii Economic Recovery, Arts Programs, Whale Count
Select News Stories from Jan 2023 Hawaii sees recovery in tourist numbers and spending in November 2022 despite the COVID-19 pandemic According to preliminary statistics from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii saw a 90.9%...