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Buying Agricultural Properties on Maui: Areas, Zoning, and Development Rules

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

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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7 Best Yoga Studios on Maui | Find Your Flow Island Style

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

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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7 Best Condo Communities in Kaanapali Maui

The 7 Best Condos in Ka'anapali 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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The Top 5 Wedding Venues on Maui: Where to Celebrate the Special Day

Maui's Most Unbelievable Wedding Venues

All Photos Courtesy: Simple Maui Wedding

For couples dreaming about exchanging their vows at a once-in-a-lifetime location, the levels of beauty offered on Maui are unparalleled and require little introduction.

While renowned for its stunning natural beauty, Maui doesn’t fall short of a varied range of unique feelings that capture and stir the mind and soul. If you are looking for a wedding in Maui, these five venues offer some of the island's most exquisite and romantic settings.

Maui's awe-inspiring views include the ocean cliffs of Kapalua and Wailea, which charm with their elegance, the nostalgic sugar mill hallows of Haiku, and the lavish Four Seasons resort, which goes unrivaled by anything…

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The Maui Real Estate Market Update April 2025

Maui Real Estate Market Report April 2025: Anything But Boring to Start the Year

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you" -Deepak Chopra

There is no question that the first quarter of 2025 has been a wild ride. While I’m writing this market report, I see many different ways to approach an analysis of the current real estate market here in Maui relative to the national and local factors. So, I’m just going to start at the top and do my best not to go on too many tangents. 

First, at the macroeconomic level, as we all witnessed, the levying of tariffs around the world by DJT triggered one of the largest stock market sell-offs in history, and the United States entered the early days (or the late days because who knows…

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Launiupoko Beach Park: What to Know and How to Enjoy Maui’s Scenic Shoreline

West Maui's Launiupoko Beach Park

While Maui is teeming with stunning beaches that are well-suited for relaxation and water fun, one beach park stands apart as a top option for families in the mood for fun and relaxation. Launiupoko Beach Park is a small park with an easy-to-access location only three miles south of Lahaina.

Covering 6.7 acres, the park boasts a soft, sandy beach as well as grassy areas and palm trees for shade. In addition, it offers all of the comforts and conveniences that families need for a wonderful day in the sun.

The shallow wading pool is ideal for children to splash in, and the beach offers consistent yet docile waves. While many popular beaches around Maui have reefs just off the shoreline that can be a hazard for…

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10 of the Best Things to Do in Wailuku Maui

Explore The Best Things to do in Historic Wailuku Maui

With its fascinating history and abundance of cultural destinations, Wailuku is a must-visit area for your next trip to Maui. Wailuku sits on the northern coastline in Central Maui near the I’ao Valley and Kahului. The landscape is marked by lush forested peaks that are the remnants of the West Maui Volcano Caldera.

With its natural beauty, Wailuku was one of the original hotspots for vacationers in the early 1900s. Today, Wailuku is more of a residential area that doesn't have any resorts or hotels, but still has many great attractions and a lot of charm.

Wailuku was once the site of numerous religious ceremonies performed by native Hawaiians over hundreds of years. Two ancient temples…

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Do These 10 Things To Become an AirBnB Super Host on Maui

Running a Successful AirBnB on Maui

While some visitors to Maui still prefer to stay in a hotel, more and more visitors each year are looking for a more affordable and more intimate experience on their Maui vacation by looking for AirBnB’s in smaller short term rentable communities. 

It’s no secret that Maui has a large variety of short term rentable communities, particularly in Kihei, Wailea, Ka’anapali and Kapalua, where owners utilize their units as investment properties and list for nightly rentals on AirBnb and VRBO. 

In addition to being a second home for the owners, these units produce considerable rental income and allows owners to continue building equity and working toward their financial goals. 

However, not all of these units…

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6 of the Best Kihei Condos For Sale

A Buyer's Guide To The Best Condos in Kihei

Kihei is a Hawaiian beach community on the southern shores of Maui. Kihei’s location means that it's perfectly placed for easy access to the best of what Maui has to offer, like the picture-perfect beaches of Wailea and Makena, surfing, snorkeling, ocean cruises, and more. There are so many great things to do in Kihei that many consider buying a home or condo here themselves. 

Specifically, there are considerable benefits to owning a short-term rentable condo in Kihei. Thanks to its proximity to some of Maui’s best beaches, Kihei is a popular vacation destination and therefore has a large number of condo complexes compared to other Maui communities.

The three Kamaole beaches along with Sugar Beach…

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The Best 3 Ways to Watch Whales on Maui

Enjoy Whale Watching on Maui with These Tours

The warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands support vibrant marine life. Every year, migrating populations of North Pacific Humpback Whales journey to this region between Autumn and Spring. The peak Maui whale season occurs between mid-January and March.

Locals and visitors alike enjoy a number of great options for observing these magnificent (and legally protected) creatures in the waters off of Maui. Many Maui activity companies offer whale watching cruises permitting people to observe and photograph migrating Humpback Whales and other marine creatures.

The 3 best whale watching tours tours I recommend are the Alii Nui Royal Feast Dinner Sail, the Ultimate Rafting Whale Watch, and The Pacific Whale…

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