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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.
What’s Happening on Maui
Maui Impacted by Simultaneous Fires
Highlighted News Stories for August 2023. REALTORS® Give $1.5M to Aid Maui Wildfire Recovery. “Unity and community spirit are invaluable, especially when facing such trying circumstances,” says the president of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Amidst the devastating...
Infrastructure Updates Across Maui
Highlighted News Stories from Early July 2023. Maui County Awarded $25 Million Federal Grant for Liloa Drive Extension and Kihei North-South Collector Road Project. Maui County has been granted a $25 million federal grant for the extension of Liloa Drive, as part of...
Visitor, Weather, and Unemployment Changes Affecting Maui
Highlighted News Stories for June 2023. Maui's Visitor Count Falls Short, but Visitor Spending Rises in April as Hawaii Reports Strong Recovery. In April, Maui experienced a decrease in visitor arrivals compared to pre-pandemic levels, but visitor spending increased....
Community Resilience Strengthens, While Navigating Disaster’s Challenges.
Highlighted News Stories from September 2023. Displaced West Maui residents find temporary homes in hotels. After losing their Lahaina home in the August 8 fire, the Green family spent nine days at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa before moving to Haiku. With...
Maui Impacted by Simultaneous Fires
Highlighted News Stories for August 2023. REALTORS® Give $1.5M to Aid Maui Wildfire Recovery. “Unity and community spirit are invaluable, especially when facing such trying circumstances,” says the president of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Amidst the devastating...
Maui Market Updates
Maui County and Non-Profit Orgs. Provide Housing Relief
Highlighted News Stories for August 2023. New Prefab Homes are Arriving on Maui. Temporary emergency prefabricated homes are arriving on Maui, in a response to the recent wildfires, providing shelter to displaced survivors. A Maui nonprofit is bringing in 60...
Maui Real Estate Market Changes
Highlighted News Stories from Mid-July 2023. Maui County home sales/inventory down, compared to last summer, as prices cool slightly after a $1.27M high. The housing market in Maui County has experienced record-setting prices in recent months. In May, the median sales...
Tourism Rebounding, Maui Improvements in State Budget, and More
Highlighted News Stories for May 2023. Hawaii Tourism Continues Rebound in March 2023 with Visitor Arrivals and Spending on the Rise. Tourism in Hawaii has continued to rebound in March 2023, with Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Kauai all seeing increases in visitor...
A Focus On Maui Housing & Recovery Continues, As Leaders Seek Solutions.
Highlighted News Stories from September 2023. Maui County Council meets to discuss state housing efforts. Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee meets for an update on the state's housing efforts, including Gov. Green's emergency proclamation. Nani...
Maui County and Non-Profit Orgs. Provide Housing Relief
Highlighted News Stories for August 2023. New Prefab Homes are Arriving on Maui. Temporary emergency prefabricated homes are arriving on Maui, in a response to the recent wildfires, providing shelter to displaced survivors. A Maui nonprofit is bringing in 60...
The Real Estate Market
Short-Term Rental Laws Tighten, But Owners Still Consider Those Options.
Highlighted News Stories from September 2023. Homeowners are considering short-term rentals despite crackdowns. Financial factors and interest rates drive this trend. According to a Realtor.com and CensusWide survey of 2,000 homeowners in July 2023, 60% would opt for...
Governor Appoints Housing Committee and Mortgage Rates Rise
Highlighted News Stories for August 2023. Who Will Be on Governor's Committee to Fast-Track Housing? Governor Josh Green has appointed a Build Beyond Barriers Working Group to expedite housing projects. While individuals' names are not specified, here are...
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...
Housing Developments & Relief Funds Offer Hope For Maui Wildfire Recovery
Highlighted News Stories from November & December 2023. Developer breaks ground on 223-unit Kihei rental project Hale O Pi’ikea. A new housing project in Kihei broke ground, aiming to complete 223 affordable rental units by 2025. The $135 million Hale O Pi’ikea...
Short-Term Rental Laws Tighten, But Owners Still Consider Those Options.
Highlighted News Stories from September 2023. Homeowners are considering short-term rentals despite crackdowns. Financial factors and interest rates drive this trend. According to a Realtor.com and CensusWide survey of 2,000 homeowners in July 2023, 60% would opt for...