All Things Maui Real Estate - Evan Harlow R(S)

Does Maui Have a Water Problem?

Does Maui Have a Water Problem? 

The Hawaiian Islands occupy a unique position on Planet Earth and are subject to distinct, sometimes extreme, weather patterns. Here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles from California, Hawaii exists because of a fixed volcanic hot spot in the ocean (a deep plume of magma under the slowly moving Pacific Plate) that has been flowing for millions of years and is currently creating the Big Island.

It's a miracle that life exists in Hawaii and living here in Hawaii, at least in my humble opinion, is also miraculous.

Amazingly, Hawaii Island, the largest of the chain, is still growing from its active volcanoes, while the rest of the main Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and Niihau,…

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Using a 1031 Exchange on Maui | What It Is and How It Works

Using a 1031 Exchange on Maui to Leverage Up Without Losing Your Gains to Taxes

From the stable cash flow of rental income to the exceptional growth of property value and more, Maui investment properties hold tremendous financial potential. When you sell a rental property or second home, you will ideally enjoy a handsome profit. As is the case with all types of income, Uncle Sam try to take a cut.

Depending on how much appreciation your subject property of the 1031 exchange has had, tax liabilities from selling can be substantial. So, you'll understandably want to avoid taxes, if possible, and maximize your return on your initial investment. Fortunately, you can do so legally with one of the largest wealth-building tools for real estate…

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Montage Kapalua To Become St. Regis Under Marriott Management

Montage at Kapalua to Become St. Regis 

It was recently announced that Marriott International signed a management agreement with the Tennessee-based owners of the Montage Resort at Kapalua Bay, KWC Management.

The former management agreement was between KWC Management and White Label Asset Management, who continued to operate under the Montage brand after KWC had purchased the property in November of 2023. Marriott will now operate the Resort under their luxury St. Regis Resort Division. 

The Montage Kapalua property has consistently been regarded as one of the very best resorts in the State of Hawaii, and last traded hands when Lantern Asset Management purchased it in 2013 through a foreclosure sale, after it was owned by the infamous Lehman…

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HOA Fees on Maui : Explained

HOA Fees on Maui: Explained

Homeowners’ Associations have been around in the United States since the mid-20th century. They operate as non-profit organizations whose primary objectives are to organize, maintain, and protect properties along with their owners within planned communities or subdivisions, condominium complexes, and cooperative ownership agreements. There is a wide variety of HOAs across the country, and specifically on Maui. 

Some HOAs can be very small, with only a few properties in the association, while others can involve 1,000s of homeowners. The most common type of HOA on Maui is a condominium community HOA.

There are hundreds of condo complexes on Maui, and their HOAs use the funds they collect from owners to cover things…

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Maui's Best Communities and Neighborhoods for Families

Explore Maui Neighborhoods and Communities for Families

For a relatively small island, Maui offers a large diversity of lifestyles and microclimates that appeal to a wide range of people.

If you would like a hot, sunny, and dry climate with a beach lifestyle, you’ll find yourself drawn to Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, or Ka’anapali.

Windsports and surfing enthusiasts are typically drawn to the windswept Northshore, where the community of Spreckelsville offers unparalleled access to extreme ocean sports and the Maui Country Club. Others are seeking a cooler, more rural, tropical rainforest setting in places like Makawao, Haiku, and Hana. Or even a relatively cold setting in upper Kula.

As you search for the ideal community for you and your…

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The 10 Best Luxury Residential Condos on Maui

The 10 Best Luxury Residential Condo Communities on Maui

While much of the focus on Maui’s condo communities over the last two years has centered on short-term rental complexes and which ones are possibly affected by Bill 9, many buyers still prefer condos for personal use only, as primary residences or second homes. 

There are many benefits of using a condo zoned for long-term use only if your plans are to live in it full-time or spend more than just a few weeks in the unit per year. The first benefit is significant savings on property tax rates. 

Short-term rental condo owners pay a much higher property tax rate, approximately double that of the non-owner-occupied rate. If you're purchasing the unit as your primary residence, you’ll pay an…

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The 2025 Luxury Real Estate Market in Review

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Real Estate Market in Review 2025

Every January, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury provides a year-in-review report for the global luxury real estate market. It is a wealth of information that provides in-depth analysis, supported by data, helping add context and color to what we are seeing here on Maui in our own luxury market. 

While the general Maui real estate market has been down due to a variety of factors (bill 9, interest rates, rising insurance premiums, etc) the luxury market showed resilience while navigating the current set of geopolitical and economic factors and was able to preserve values better during this market cool-down period.

The Trend Report, as it is called, is a fairly long read and, I must…

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14 of the Best Things to Do in Kapalua Maui

Best Things to do in Kapalua Maui

Located just north of Napili and Ka'anapali on West Maui, the luxury resort destination of Kapalua offers a relaxed vibe with world-class beaches and unforgettable experiences on land and sea.

The area provides sights, sounds and activities for all to enjoy, making it well-suited for an amazing getaway. Here are the 14 best things to do in Kapalua from someone who's done them all. 

1. Walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail 

The unforgettable Kapalua Coastal Trail is an out-and-back route covering a total of 1.76 miles each way for a total round trip mileage of 3.52 miles. This is a flat, relatively easy trail that takes roughly an hour and a half to walk.

However, with many sights and activities to enjoy…

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The Best Golf Course Homes and Neighborhoods on Maui

The Best Golf Course Homes and Neighborhoods on Maui — and What They’re Asking

I should start by saying that I’m writing this from the perspective of a true golf lover. Taught to play by my grandfather, I’ve been playing since I was about 7. Admittedly, I should score better than I do for having played for over 35 years now, I just love the game.  One of the reasons I moved to Maui back in 2010 was to be able to play golf in near-perfect weather 12 months a year. 

I’ve played all of the golf courses on Maui.  Many of them I’ve played dozens, if not hundreds, of times. Safe to say, I’m a fan. 

I also know a few things about real estate and golf course homes on Maui. I actually live on a golf course myself. So, this isn’t some generic AI…

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Ka'anapali Real Estate Market Report November 2025

Kaanapali Real Estate Market Report November 2025

It's no secret that Ka'anapali is one of the best resort areas anywhere in the world. Located on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in all of Hawaii, Ka'anapali is a small slice of island resort paradise featuring a wide variety of ownership opportunities, including gated, luxury single-family residences in neighborhoods like Lanikeha and Ka'anapali Coffee Farms, oceanfront vacation rental condominium complexes such as the Whaler, and longer-term, residential condo complexes like the Masters. 

The last two years have been a bumpy ride for the real estate market on Maui.  Fortunately, Ka'anapali has fared better than most areas around the island, and values haven't taken as large a hit…

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