All Things Maui Real Estate - Upcountry

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate on Maui? What the 2026 Data Tells Us

Is Now a Good Time to Buy on Maui? A Mid-2026 Reality Check

Quick Answer:  Maui is a buyer's market right now, and real estate prices haven't been this low in years. Savvy buyers can land serious deals on great properties that they could have been priced out of just 3-4 years ago. However, elevated interest rates make financing a property more expensive, and there are questions about how much lower prices could go before they correct. 

The question is never really about the timing of the market, really, it's about the timing in your life, and whether now is a good time to buy for you? 

There are so many reasons my clients purchase property here on Maui. Buying a primary residence, second home, or investment property all carry different…

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Buying a Second Home on Maui: Insight, Tips, Do's and Don'ts

The Complete Guide to Buying a Second Home on Maui

Buying a second home on Maui can be one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions a person can make. I've worked with a lot of second-home buyers over the years, and what I've found is that most of them have been thinking about this for a long time.

Maybe they started coming to Maui as kids, and as adults, they want to share that with their children. Maybe they fell in love with the island on a honeymoon and have always felt a connection. Maybe they've been renting for longer periods each year and have finally decided it makes more sense to own than to keep renting.

Whatever has you thinking about buying a second home on Maui, I want to share my experience and help you navigate this…

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Upcountry Maui Real Estate Guide: Living in Kula, Makawao & Haiku

Upcountry Maui Real Estate: Your Guide to Kula, Makawao & Haiku

When most people think about buying real estate on Maui, their minds immediately jump to the ocean. They imagine beachfront condos in Kihei, luxury estates in Wailea, or resort living in Ka'anapali. And I get it. The coast is spectacular. But after 16 years of living and working on this island, I can tell you that some of the most unique, sought-after, and frankly underappreciated real estate on Maui is found somewhere else entirely — higher on the slopes of Haleakala.

Upcountry Maui is a world unto itself. The moment you start climbing Haleakalā Highway and the temperature drops a few degrees, the air gets a little crisp, and the landscape shifts from dry coastal scrub to lush…

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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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Buying New Construction Homes on Maui: Overview and Guidance

Buying New Construction Homes on Maui

Buying a new construction home on Maui is an exciting opportunity — not just to own your own piece of a Hawaiian paradise, but to shape it into exactly what you want from day one. Often, the appeal of a completely brand new home with the most modern architectural and design elements leads many to purchase a new construction custom home. 

Maui regularly has new development opportunities on the market, either with more uniform ‘track home’ developments, a pre-construction home, or with a  ‘spec home’, short for speculative home, that was built without a buyer in mind yet.

Before getting into a search for the perfect new development or custom home site, it's important to understand Maui’s unique building and…

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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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What is the Best Area of Maui To Stay In? | 2025 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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Condominium Property Regime (CPR): Expediting a Mini-Subdvision on Maui

Condominium Property Regimes on Maui

When searching for a single family home on Maui, you may overhear your real estate agent use the acronym "CPR", but don't panic, no one is in need of cardio pulmonary resuscitation.   We are referring to a condominium property regime. Believe it or not, the property and home in the picture above is technically a residential condominium. It is unit B of a 3 unit CPR in Launiupoko. You'll notice that many properties are described in listings as being a ‘CPR property’, or have unit A or unit B next to the address, that is there to designate the conforming use of that lot. If that's a little confusing, keep reading to learn more. 

These types of 'condominiumized' properties are not what we actually think of when…

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10 Must-Visit Breweries and Craft Beer Bars on Maui

Maui is A Great Place to Be a Beer Connoisseur(Snob)

While beer isn't my personal drink of choice, I do have to admit, I have enjoyed a few varieties of beer at the following Maui establishments. Especially Mahalo Aleworks, my personal favorite.  I live Upcountry in Pukalani and before Mahalo Aleworks came into town, we were without a community watering hole. So, thank you Mahalo Aleworks for bringing some fun, entertainment, and craftsmanship to Upcountry Maui! 

While you can grab a beer at most of the restaurants or bars anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands when you're in the mood to kick back and relax, several of these specialty Maui breweries and bars are rightfully known for their selection of craft beers, excellent ambiance, and lively…

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