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The Maui Real Estate Market Update December 2024

Maui Real Estate Market Report December 2024: A Buyer's Market Heading Into the Busiest Season of the Year

Heading into the holiday season, the real estate market on Maui is coming off an extended period of slower than usual sales and higher than usual levels of inventory. The trends of fewer total closed sales and higher levels of inventory, particularly in the condo market, began early in 2024.

Higher interest rates, the Mayor’s widely unpopular proposed ban on apartment zoned short term rentals, and increasing condo insurance rates have all collectively contributed to this current market on Maui that favors buyers over sellers. 

Are Real Estate Values Still Going Up on Maui?

The single family home market and the condo market operate…

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The Top 10 Best Oceanfront Condos on Maui

Oceanfront Condos on Maui: A List of The 10 Best

Maui is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world and what better way to enjoy their beauty than from the comfort of your own oceanfront condo? Imagine waking up to a stunning tropical landscape and venturing out across the sandy beach just steps from your front door then ending the day admiring an incredible sunset at from your lanai?

As a real estate agent, many people ask me what the best oceanfront communities are. Maui has many beautiful oceanfront condo complexes with condos for sale at a variety of price points and after years of selling real estate on the island, I’ve seen them all. So, I put together a list of the 10 best oceanfront condo communities and here…

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What is the Best Area of Maui To Stay In? | 2024 Edition

With So Many Options, What is the Best Area To Stay in Maui?

If you haven’t been to Maui before, you will likely be wondering where the best area to stay on Maui is. If you have been here before, you may already have a preferred area to spend your time or are now considering trying a new location.

Maui has several different zones where you can find nightly Airbnb rentals or hotels and they do vary quite a bit. Where you stay on your vacation in Maui is an important decision and can be pivotal to enjoying yourself to the fullest depending on the types of things you’re interested in doing while you’re here. 

I’ve lived on Maui since 2010 and have spent a lot of time in all of Maui’s diverse areas, in this article I will cover the different…

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Working With a Buyer's Agent on Maui

Working With a Buyer's Agent on 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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The 55 Best Things To Do on Maui: An Insider's Guide to Visiting Maui

55 of The Very Best Things to Do on Maui

Let me start by saying, I love Maui. Like, really love it. I’ve lived on Maui since 2010 and have had the great fortune of experiencing so many fun things around the island over the years. When I first moved to Maui, I worked in the activity sales business and we were invited to enjoy all of the fun island activities like the Molokini snorkel cruises, luaus, helicopter tours, ziplines, literally everything, for free.  

I was in that business for around 8 years before getting into real estate and during that time I probably went to 20 luaus, flew with each helicopter company at least 3 times, biked the volcano 10 times, well, you get the point, I really enjoyed doing all of the activities. Over the last…

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Wailea vs Kaanapali: Discovering Maui Resorts

Wailea vs. Ka'anapali: Which Resort Area is Better?

Maui covers more than 727 square miles and is home to more than 164,000 people. The landscape is diverse with stunning beaches, tropical forests, volcanic formations, and numerous towns and small communities. As you plan your upcoming trip or plan for a purchase on Maui, you understandably want to be close to top-rated activities and hot spots.

West and South Maui are both popular destinations for visitors, and Wailea and Kaanapali in these regions are both brimming with things to do when you visit the island. Before choosing a specific Maui resort to stay at, a closer look at the differences between Wailea and Kaanapali can be very helpful.

Wailea: A Premier Maui Resort Community

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The 9 Best Condo Pools on Maui

Dive In & Explore Maui's Best Condo Pools

While Maui is widely regarded as having some of the world’s best beaches, but you may want to enjoy Maui’s amazing weather with a refreshing swim in a pool from time to time as well.

While you can find pools at many of Maui’s communities, resorts, and condos, some of these pools rise above the others. Where can you find the best pool in Maui?

1. Montage Residences Kapalua Bay

If you stay in one of the gorgeous, luxury condos at the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay, you can choose between two stunning resort-sized swimming pools. The Spa Pool has an infinity edge lined by tropical flowers, and some of these vibrant flowers float in the tranquil water for a peaceful touch. The Activities Pool has…

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16 of the Best Things to Do in Ka'anapali | West Maui's Largest Resort

What Are The Things to Do in Ka'anapali? Here Are 16 of The Very Best Activities

While Maui offers beautiful scenery and fun activities from coast to coast, Ka’anapali is one of my favorite and one of the most popular areas to visit for many reasons.   Ka’anapali is filled with recreational activities, cultural experiences, and opportunities for relaxation, and well, you get the point, there’s a lot to do and see! This makes it easy to plan the perfect day regardless of what you are in the mood for. If you’re looking for a few specific things to do and see in Ka’anapali, here are the best things to do from my experience having lived there and having spent a great deal of time in the area since moving to Maui back in 2010.

1. Enjoy a Beach Day at…

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How ROAM Maui is Redefining Luxury Travel To Hawaii

ROAM Maui Offers Exclusive Luxury Air Travel 

For those who travel frequently to Maui, the struggle of going through the whole traditional airport routine is real. Many of my clients and people I know travel to or from Maui regularly to enjoy wind sports, enjoy a second home, or for business.  Even if you have TSA Precheck and are flying First-Class, the airport can still be an unwelcome experience with the crowds and lines.

Until recently, the primary options for luxury travel between Maui or Hawaii and the continental United States were to fly on a private jet or with first-class accommodations on a commercial flight. While both of these options have benefits, they are also riddled with inconveniences and disadvantages that make them less than…

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Just Listed to Just Sold: The Process of Selling a Home or Condo on Maui

When It's Time To Sell Your Maui Home or Condo

Making the decision to sell your home or condo isn’t always easy. Many times sellers are not selling because they really want to let go of the property. They sell because something happened in their life where they are either moving off the island, need to rebalance their real estate portfolio, or need the equity elsewhere. Just because the decision to sell isn’t always easy, doesn’t mean that the process of selling needs to also be difficult. 

In fact, it can actually be quite simple when you work with an experienced agent. In this article, I’m going to go over all of the steps of the selling process as they relate specifically to Maui as well as discuss a few of the key considerations sellers will…

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