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Wailea Real Estate Market Report

Wailea Real Estate Market Report October 2025

Wailea is one of Maui's most pristine and coveted resort areas. Known primarily for its amazing sunny weather, calm beaches, and luxury lifestyle, Wailea is also home to some of Maui's most beautiful properties and a robust luxury real estate market.

There are 18 different communities with condos for sale in Wailea, 9 of which are currently approved for short-term rentals and 9 of which are not. There are 8 residential neighborhoods with homes for sale in Wailea, all of which are gated. 

Makena, a smaller but more expensive market, has historically been included with Wailea in MLS statistical reporting. However, with the addition of Makena Golf and Beach Club and the ultra-luxury oceanfront homes…

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Maui STR Ban Bill 9 Exemption List and Temporary Investigative Group Report (Proposed 10/14/25)

Maui STR Ban Bill 9 Exemption List and Temporary Investigative Group Report (Proposed 10/14/25)

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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The Maui Real Estate Market Update October 2025

Maui Real Estate Market Report October 2025: Maui County Council Waters Down STR Ban Bill While Values Fade and Listings Rise

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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What's Going On With Wailea 670 | The Honua'ula Project

Where Are Things with Honuaula/Wailea 670?

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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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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The Best Condo Communities in Wailea Maui

The Best Condos in Wailea, Maui

Wailea is a master-planned community that is a part of the larger Wailea-Makena area in South Maui. Established in 1971 as a low-density resort community, the incomparable Wailea Resort covers over 1,500 acres and is home to world-class beaches, hotels, shopping, dining, golf, and much more.

The beaches of Wailea include Keawakapu, Mokapu, Ulua, Wailea, and Polo beaches. Nearby, you will find 54 holes of exceptional golf at the Wailea Golf Club, dozens of great restaurants, fine shopping destinations, and other fun island activities.

Many who visit Wailea regularly decide to invest in a home or condo for themselves and want to know what the best condo complexes in Wailea are. Having a condo in Wailea offers…

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Short Term Rental Rules on Maui in 2025

A Guide For Maui's Short-Term Rental Rules in 2025

As a realtor on Maui who has helped buyers and sellers of short-term rental condos for years at many complexes around the island, I have developed a guide to help anyone navigate the Maui County rules around short-term rentals. 

In this guide, I’m going to discuss why Maui is such a popular choice for a location for investing in short-term rental condos (STR), all of the things you need to know about owning and operating an STR on Maui, and how the rules for short term rentals govern owning and operating your investment here. 

You may be aware that Maui County is currently in the middle of efforts to pass a proposal from the Mayor to ban short-term rental rights for around 7,000 condo units…

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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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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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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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