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Kaanapali Real Estate Market Report November 2025

Kaanapali Real Estate Market

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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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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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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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 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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Running a Successful AirBnB on Maui

Operating an 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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Buying a Home or Condo on Maui

Buying Real Estate on Maui Hawaii

Buying a home or a condo on Maui is a big undertaking and to be successful in the endeavor, it requires a great deal of information to make an informed decision.  Maybe this is your first time or perhaps you’re a seasoned real estate veteran with a diverse portfolio of properties.

Whether you are looking to buy your primary home, a vacation home, or an investment property, buying on Maui comes with a list of important items to consider along the way. The following list will help you to take charge of your finances, understand your budget, and determine the right area, community, and realtor that can best help you.

When it comes to buying a home or condo in Maui, being familiar with the island and the various…

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Offering Seller Financing as a Seller Can Improve The Chances of a Sale

Seller Financing in Real Estate

Commonly, buyers who cannot or do not want to pay for a new home or condo with cash take out a mortgage through a bank or other financial institution. Banks and financial institutions have strict underwriting standards and borrower requirements.

The process can often time-consuming, costly and riddled with stress. While this is the typical way to finance a real estate purchase, it is not the only option available. One alternative that we see more of in a buyer's market is seller financing. 

What Is Seller Financing? 

When a seller finances the transaction, he or she becomes the lender. The promissory note, put together by the title company during escrow, is between…

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Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F: Just Listed by Evan

Wailea Ekahi Unit 6F

Wailea Ekahi is one of Wailea's best oceanfront condo communities and offers some of the absolute best on-site amenities with its recently completed oceanfront pool pavilion. I'm proud to represent the sellers of Unit 6F as they have had this condo in their family for almost 30 years.

Ekahi is a special place where its not uncommon for a family to keep their unit that long and have different generations getting to enjoy the beach lifestyle in Wailea. 

View Wailea Ekahi 6F Listing

When we look at Wailea Ekahi, the units that have quality ocean views are higher demand and so are units that are close to the pool and beach. Unit 6F has a great ocean view and is just steps away from pool and…

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Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui

Buyers Agent Maui

The process of buying a property on Maui, or anywhere else in the United States, is getting a new wrinkle this August, a mandatory buyer representation agreement. Due to the recent NAR settlement, buyer representation agreements are now a required part of the process of purchasing real estate with an agent.

There are many misconceptions out there about how this will work in practice. It's actually pretty simple and may be a good thing for the business, keep reading to learn more. 

What's a Buyer's Representation Agreement?

Buyer representation agreements aren’t a new document. They have previously existed as an optional part of the process for agents and buyers, they just weren’t a required part of the…

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