An aerial view of the 94 Keoawa overlooking the Plantation Course, across the Pacific to Moloka'i. All listing photography by Archer Shoots
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The Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee voted 6-3 in favor of passing Bill 9, which would serve to phase out Transient Vacation Rentals in Maui County's Apartment Districts.
>The Bill will now go to the council for a second reading and a final vote. That said, as all nine council members are committee members, in all likelihood, the vote will remain the same.
After hearing passionate testimony in favor and opposition of the ban on Short Term Rentals in Maui's apartment districts, the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee began deliberations in a closed executive…
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Each year, Maui County does two things: assesses the value of the property AND sets new rates for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1st-June 30th. The Maui County Council has proposed the rates below for 2025-2026 as well as a summary of how they've changed over the years.
Rates are per $1000 of assessed value. In 2020, the County introduced a new Tiered assessment. Prior to that, there was a flat rate per the classification.
| Classification | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Owner Occupied | $1.65-$5.75 | $1.80-$3.25 | $1.90-2.75 | $2.00-2.71 | $2.41-2.71 | $2.51-2.61 | $2.90 | $2.85 | $2.86 | $2.70 | … |
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Each month, the Realtor's Association of Maui publishes updates on the Maui real estate market.
The Maui Real Estate Report for the month of May, 2025 notes:
U.S. existing-home sales dipped 0.5% month-over-month and 2.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales increased in the Midwest, decreased in the West and Northeast, and were unchanged in the South. Year-over-year, sales were down in every region except the Northeast.
New Listings decreased 9.9 percent for Single Family homes and 33.9 percent for Condominium homes. Pending Sales decreased 16.7 percent for Single Family homes but increased 14.8 percent for Condominium homes. Inventory…
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On Monday June 9, 2025 Maui County will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 9 (2025), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE…
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Kaanapali is home to several different condominium communities, with offerings ranging from studios to four-bedroom condominiums. Located along Kaanapali Beach are the Kaanapali Alii and Whaler, and located on Kahekili are the Maui Kaanapali Villas, Honua Kai, Mahana and Maui Kai. Surrounding the Golf Course, you'll find the Maui Eldorado, the Masters, Kaanapali Plantation, International Colony Club and Vintage.
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Each month, the Realtor's Association of Maui publishes updates on the Maui real estate market.
The Maui Real Estate Report for the second month of 2025 notes:
U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as elevated home prices and higher interest rates continue to impact buyer activity. Despite the drop, sales were up 2% compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth consecutive monthly year-over-year increase.
New Listings increased 4.3 percent for Single Family homes but decreased 7.8 percent for Condominium homes. Pending Sales decreased 11.3 percent for…
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New to market is 324 Cook Pine Drive, Kapalua, Maui
Welcome to Pineapple Hill, where elegance meets the effortless beauty of Maui’s world-renowned Kapalua Resort.
Perched in one of Maui’s most sought-after communities, this gracious home offers breathtaking panoramic ocean, island, and sunset views, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The expansive living room opens to sprawling covered lanais, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or tranquil relaxation. Enjoy the pool and spa, where whale-watching and Maui’s famed sunsets become part of your daily routine.
Upstairs, you’ll find three luxurious bedroom suites, including a primary…
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Maui, like many places around the US that are popular vacation destinations, has grappled with affordable housing and workforce housing for decades. The wildfire that swept through Lahaina town on August 8, 2023 has highlighted the critical need for affordable housing in Maui County.
On May 4, 2024, the Hawaii State Legislature passed SB2919 and it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 4, 2024.
Per the governor's website, "By addressing the issue of illegal short-term rentals, SB 2919 aims to alleviate HawaiĘ»i’s housing crisis and increase housing levels throughout the state. This bill provides counties with home rule authority to see that…
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The view from Kapalua Bay Villa 23B3, an oceanfront residence, currently listed for sale
The Kapalua Resort is home to several different condominium communities, with offerings ranging from one to four-bedroom condominiums. The Kapalua Bay Villas, Kapalua Ironwoods, The Coconut Grove on Kapalua Bay, the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Residences are all oceanfront properties nestled along the Kapalua Resort's spectacular shoreline. The Kapalua Ridge Villas and Kapalua Golf Villas both are located on the Kapalua Bay Course with ocean and golf course views.
| KAPALUA RESORT CONDOS | … |
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