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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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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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Honua Kai Resort and Spa Offers a Luxury Experience

Honua Kai in Ka'anapali Maui

The Honua Kai in Ka’anapali is a perennial favorite for thousands of regular Maui visitors and a treasured retreat by its many individual owners. For many, it is the ultimate beach resort experience on Maui and there are so many things to love about the property we felt it deserved listing them all. 

There are many hotels and condos to choose from in Ka'anapali, yet the Honua Kai stands out as one of the absolute best options. So, what are the 8 reasons to love the Honua Kai Beach Resort? Keep reading to find out. 

1. Ka'anapali Beach

The Honua Kai is located right on the northern stretch of Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s very best beaches. It’s also a less crowded beach than the…

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