Maui STR Ban Bill 9 Exemption List and Temporary Investigative Group Report (Proposed 10/14/25)

Exemption List STR Ban Maui

On October 14th, the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) of the Housing and Land Use Committee reported the results of their findings to the public, which included a much-welcomed determination that the bill to take away STR rights of owners on the Minatoya List should include an exemption list of 53 properties that includes many Minatoya List condo complexes and a few BnB residential properties.

Most of us in the Maui community have been hoping to see some logic and reason applied to this issue.  Aside from the economic consequences of such a possible ban, there are many reasons why simply banning short-term rentals in apartment-zoned complexes won't…

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Maui Real Estate Market Report October 2025: Maui County Council Waters Down STR Ban Bill While Values Fade and Listings Rise

Maui Real Estate Market

Before diving into the Maui real estate market as a whole, I would like to share an important update on Bill 9 and the short-term rental ban. The Temporary Investigative Group(TIG) of the Maui Housing and Land Use Committee met on October 14th,2025, and released its findings/suggestions for amendments to Bill 9. 

You can read the full memorandum and my analysis here. Essentially, and most importantly, the findings suggest that the ban not apply to a large number of complexes (plus grandfathered single-family properties) that meet specific criteria and be allowed to upzone to two new Hotel Zoning classes.

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Experience Fall on Maui at the Pumpkin Patch

Maui Pumpkin Patch

Just because the weather doesn’t change much during the fall months on Maui that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the fall season when October comes around. In between picking out the perfect costume for Halloween, decorating your home, and loading up on candy for the trick-or-treaters, don't overlook the fun of picking out the perfect pumpkins for carving.

Every year around the beginning of October, the Kula Country Farms Pumpkin Patch offers one of the best ways to get in the fall spirit on Maui and one of the best things to do in Upcountry Maui. At the ‘Patch', as we call it, you can browse through hundreds of pumpkins and gourds while experiencing a more agricultural side of Maui at Kula Country…

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Where Are Things with Honuaula/Wailea 670?

Wailea 670 Honua'ula

Originally referred to as Wailea 670, the development that is now known as Honua'ula is more than three decades in the making. This is a mixed-use development that would span across 670 acres in South Maui. This area, which is located just south of Maui Meadows and across the highway from the existing Wailea community, is both culturally and environmentally sensitive.

While opponents of the development say that the project is not advantageous for the communities, others say that it will provide much-needed affordable housing to the area. Recently, a major agreement has been reached as a result of years of stressful negotiations, but more negotiations are underway.

Honuaula Progress Update August…

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Buying New Construction Homes on Maui

New Construction Homes on Maui

Buying a new construction home on Maui is an exciting opportunity — not just to own your own piece of a Hawaiian paradise, but to shape it into exactly what you want from day one. Often, the appeal of a completely brand new home with the most modern architectural and design elements leads many to purchase a new construction custom home. 

Maui regularly has new development opportunities on the market, either with more uniform ‘track home’ developments, a pre-construction home, or with a  ‘spec home’, short for speculative home, that was built without a buyer in mind yet.

Before getting into a search for the perfect new development or custom home site, it's important to understand Maui’s unique building and…

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The Best Condos in Wailea, Maui

best condos in Wailea Maui

Wailea is a master-planned community that is a part of the larger Wailea-Makena area in South Maui. Established in 1971 as a low-density resort community, the incomparable Wailea Resort covers over 1,500 acres and is home to world-class beaches, hotels, shopping, dining, golf, and much more.

The beaches of Wailea include Keawakapu, Mokapu, Ulua, Wailea, and Polo beaches. Nearby, you will find 54 holes of exceptional golf at the Wailea Golf Club, dozens of great restaurants, fine shopping destinations, and other fun island activities.

Many who visit Wailea regularly decide to invest in a home or condo for themselves and want to know what the best condo complexes in Wailea are. Having a condo in Wailea offers…

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A Guide For Maui's Short-Term Rental Rules in 2025

Maui Short Term Rental Rules

As a realtor on Maui who has helped buyers and sellers of short-term rental condos for years at many complexes around the island, I have developed a guide to help anyone navigate the Maui County rules around short-term rentals. 

In this guide, I’m going to discuss why Maui is such a popular choice for a location for investing in short-term rental condos (STR), all of the things you need to know about owning and operating an STR on Maui, and how the rules for short term rentals govern owning and operating your investment here. 

You may be aware that Maui County is currently in the middle of efforts to pass a proposal from the Mayor to ban short-term rental rights for around 7,000 condo units…

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Maui Real Estate with Agricultural Zoning: Best Areas and Development Rules

Maui Agricultural Properties Zoning

On Maui, living in harmony with the natural environment is a top priority. Agricultural zoning allows Maui property owners to not only have a farm, but to have a large degree of flexibility in how they use their property. Agricultural zoning is also the most flexible zoning classification when it comes to subdividing, and many take advantage of this through the CPR process which I will describe later, if you're not already familiar. 

Numerous agriculturally zoned neighborhoods on Maui strike a harmonious balance between development and nature. This agricultural zoning designation, also known as AG zoning, allows for multiple residential homes to be constructed under…

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The Best Yoga Studios on Maui: Find Your Flow on the Valley Isle

Best Yoga Studios Maui

Beyond the beautiful scenery and year-round near-perfect weather, Maui has a robust wellness community with many talented Yoga teachers and great studios around the island.  There is something about Maui that encourages one to be active and pursue a healthy lifestyle through practices like Yoga.

Many visitors and residents, including myself, have discovered the joys of practicing Yoga for its numerous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. We are fortunate to have so many great Yoga studios on Maui, and finding the right fit for you can make the practice more accessible and enjoyable. 

From the calm, rural Upcountry vibes of Makawao and Haiku to the shores of South Kihei and…

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The 7 Best Condos in Ka'anapali Maui

Best Condos in Kaanapali Maui

Situated a few miles north of Lahaina in West Maui, Kaanapali is one of the world's top beach resort destinations. First developed in the 1960s by American Factors, Kaanapali Resort first opened in 1962.

Since that time, numerous fine resorts and condominium communities have been built near Kaanapali Beach and around two beautiful golf courses, making Kaanapali a prime vacation destination that millions have enjoyed.

Ka'anapali Offers The Ultimate Beach Vacation With Activities

Kaanapali was chosen as the location for the resort for the obvious reason: the gorgeous Kaanapali Beach, which spans three miles of coastline and boasts soft, white sand with calm waters. A paved boardwalk lines the beach…

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