What's happening on Maui regarding housing these days?We are in dire need of more housing due to the wildfires in 2023.  Check out my Maui Newsletter for May 2025 to get the latest news on housing in the Lahaina burn zone, and elsewhere on the island.You'll find many links to the news stories and updates, along with the most recent sales statistics for housing and vacant land all over Maui County. There's also the sale of the most expensive oceanfront home this year, by Hawai'i Life and Concierge Auctions.If you just want a quick look, then CLICK HERE for the statistics from the Maui MLS for the month of April.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me know if you have any questions.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Est... 05/15/2025

2024 year end real estate market stats - Maui HIHere's all the info you need regarding the sale of homes and land on Maui for the past year, 2024.  Click the link below the image for a multi-page info-graphic detailing sales by type (houses, condos, land) and location (central, north shore, upcountry, west Maui, south Maui, east Maui.  Let me know if you have any questions!Link to the Maui 2024 statsThanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate BrokersE-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 02/06/2025

In December of 2019, Joy and I were married on the Maui Shores. Lucky for us, the pandemic happened a month later as travel shut down (we still haven't had a honeymoon or a reception at home). Now, 5 years later, we traveled back to Maui for our anniversary and spent time on the beach were were married, explored different island adventures outside the norm, and had a great week.One of the trip's highlights was renting a boat. As avid Washington State boater, it was an easy rental as I have a State boaters card as well as 40 years of experience of boating, crabbing, water sports, diving, and still own 2 boats.The rental was less than a minute from the room and we were on the water by 7:30am watching whale pods, a mother and her calf, and individuals within the hour. Plus, we were on the ... 01/08/2025

August 2024 update from Maui - 1 year after the firesI thought it would be timely to do an update on the situation on Maui.  I'll send you to my other blog so I don't have to repeat myself.  A lot has changed but a lot still needs to be done, and it's way more that I can say here quickly.Our tourist industry really took a hit over the past year, with visitor numbers down about 27% they say.  Thankfully those visitors are spending heavily and that helps... thank you!There's a lot of drama about what's happening and what's not happening, as you can imagine.  People are being housed and things are progressing, but it's a tough situation to just move on from.  I am blessed to live far from all of it, but still feel the energy and also the fear, since parts of Maui continue to have wild fire... 08/07/2024

Maui is on the verge of significant changes with a proposal to phase out thousands of short-term vacation rentals in an effort to address the island’s housing crisis. This move aims to prioritize long-term housing for residents and alleviate the pressures on the local housing market. You can read the full article on these developments here.Secure Your Investment with ConfidenceIn light of these upcoming changes, the listing at 2481 Kaanapali Pkwy #964 stands out as a secure and versatile investment. This property is not included in the proposed regulations, ensuring your investment remains unaffected by the new short-term rental policies.Key Features: 2481 Kaanapali Pkwy Unit: 964 2481 Kaanapali Pkwy Unit: 964, Lahaina, HI 96761 Prime Location: Enjoy the vibrant surroundings of Kaanapal... 07/30/2024

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Have you seen these cool Maui properties for sale? - 2 videosI want to share these short videos of some really nice Maui homes for sale that I've seen and recorded lately.  These are both on 2 acres, but completely different.  One is all about farming, and the other is all about fun.1. 555 Kuakini Loop, Kahakuloa MauiIt's a single level home with great ocean views, on 2 acres.  The celebrity owner loves to farm, and there are hundreds of edible kinds of plants here including many "canoe plants".  These owners are really motivated to move off island and the price has been lowered a few times already.  It's priced very well, and under $2,000,000.  Can you help them with their dream?Now on the other hand, if you have a big family or lots of friends, and you love to entertain...2. 1780 Kauh... 03/28/2024

January 2024 real estate stats for Maui County, HIJust a quick peek at the housing market for my little island of Maui, with stats provided by Infosparks.  The fire event from 6 months ago really created a big gap in housing, which caused prices to go up even further.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate BrokersE-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 02/13/2024

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The February Maui Lifestyle newsletter for your convenience I'm posting a link to a newsletter I send out once a month, highlighting the Maui lifestyle.  This month there was a lot about the local food and food security.  We live on an island, and it's something we think about a lot since so much of our "food" is imported.  The reality is that many good foods are grown here and we should be concentrating on eating more of that, and less of the stuff they ship in.  Much of the imported stuff is processed and packaged and not all that healthy anyway.A broker's open at a local musician's home/farm in Kahakuloa was a real treat because he's also a farmer who loves his community.  We toured the farm, ate a nice lunch of local foods, did an art project, and sang along with George.  You can re... 02/01/2024

Tropical flowers on Maui are always a hitI've been a little lazy about blogging and it's time to change that!  I know from seeing the stats that tropical flowers get some eyeballs, especially in the winter months, so here's some eye candy for those of you in the colder climates.   First pic is of orchids growing on a tree, which is pretty easy to do in many parts of the island.The fragrant gardenia will bloom in the spring and fill the air with it's lovely scent.These orchids were growing in Lahaina Maui, before the fire event of last year.The Queen Emma spider lily is a huge flower that can be over 12" across, but with no real scent.And the bright orange hibiscus is a real head turner when you see a large bush covered in blooms.  The blooms only last one day, but there's always more to... 01/22/2024

Haiku Maui pole house on acreage, with BIG viewsShowing off my new Haiku Maui listing that just hit the market, and it's getting a lot of attention.  It's a 2-story pole house, very solidly built with quality components and finishes.  And the views...... are outstanding, with so much ocean and greenery!28 S. Honokala Rd. unit A is the main house portion of a 2 part CPR development.  CPR means Condominium Property Regime whereby a larger agricultural property is divided into (usually) 2 parts, A and B, with dedicated land for each part.  There are governing documents that explain all the details, but think of it more like a subdivision of sorts.  In this case, unit A comes with 2.499 acres of land that can be used for farming.  Unit B comes with 1.74 acres of usable farm land.28 S Honoka... 10/01/2023

Maui HI - fire disaster recovery September updateI know everyone wants an update about the state of things here on Maui.  Honestly, it's out of my regular sphere of travel, and we haven't been over there as looky-loos so I have no first hand knowledge. There's plenty of images online, and that's a real eye opener.  I think it's still going to hit me hard when I actually see it.  The outpouring of help and financial aid has been tremendous, and it seems to be improving every day in every way.  I'm really proud to call Maui my home.Since I send out newsletters twice a month, I decided to share some of that...  here's some of the things that were included in the Sept 1 newsletter:(BTW, That's the Lahaina Gateway Center pictured above - a hub for supplies to be dropped off and picked up.  T... 09/05/2023

Thank You NAR Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message.   AVAILABLE NOW: Application for Disaster Relief Assistance Applications for disaster relief assistance are now available for those impacted by the Maui wildfires. The Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation will work with the REALTORS® Association of Maui to distribute $1.5 million in disaster relief aid that was awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® Relief Foundation.   Homeowners and renters whose primary residence was damaged or destroyed by the fires may apply for up to $3,000 in initial assistance per household. Applications are open through Dec. 31, 2023.   Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options:  Monthly mortgage expenses for primary residence that wa... 08/22/2023

Maui's Historic Wildfire Crisis: How are the Locals Helping and How We Can Help Please Join Us on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 In Support of Our ActiveRain Maui Families This week’s ActiveRain ZOOM call is very special to many of us, as our own Steven Nickens is going to be sharing his experience, living through one of our worst wildfires in over a century. Having lived on Maui for over ½ century himself, Steven knows the island like the back of his hands, as does he know a good many islanders. Steven has had many close friends who have lost everything. As you know, last week Steven’s beloved Maui experienced the deadliest US wildfire in modern history, with a death toll of 111 and counting. Many are still missing and billions of dollars are needed for recovery. These devastating fires, fue... 08/18/2023

Maui Wildfire Charity OrganizationsPlease click the link above to learn more about Maui charity organizations that are assisting those on Maui who are in desperate need of help and aloha. Please donate to these charities if you can. Please feel free to share the list of charities. There are also links to GoFundMe donation pages for businesses and more specifically employees of businesses on Maui who have been impacted by the Maui Wildfires. Any amount will help those on Maui who are in need. Malama Maui. Mahalo.The list is constantly growing and I am adding charity and donation pages as I have time. If you have any deserving charities or donation pages that you suggest, please message me using the Contact Us tab on the page linked above so that I can add them.  Mahalo.   Original post a... 08/16/2023

 The Featured Image (above) is from our balcony at the Maui MarriottMaui Reflections...PrefaceOriginally a tiny fishing village, Lahaina (Hawaiian: “Cruel Sun”) was chosen as the royal capital in 1820 by King Kamehameha II. It remained the capital until 1845, when Honolulu, on Oahu island, replaced it in that role. The Wainee Church Cemetery is sacred to islanders as a burial place for Hawaiian monarchs.Reflections...In 2001, Rick and I purchased two weeks of Marriott Ocean Club Ownership.  It is a two-bedroom ocean-front unit.  It can be split into a one-bedroom and lockout to get four weeks a year.  This is how we used it for many years until I started working as a Sedona REALTOR®. After purchasing, we made plans to visit at the end of September 2001.  Well, we all know what happened.... 08/16/2023

Can't Believe Lahaina is Gone.(Only picture I will post of the fire, so sad what happened to our beloved Lahaina and island)Words can not describe the destruction, loss of property, and lives that this storm raged on Maui. While Lahaina was burned to the ground, upcountry had its own fires causing damage and burning down homes. My daughter has a couple of horses and got the call to help move 16 horses in Kula out of the path of raging fires, winds were blowing 65 mph. So off we went to borrow a truck and trailer and so started the next couple of days getting involved in any way we could help. With the help of others ended up moving 16 horses to safety.Many of our friend's homes burned down, lots of lives were lost, and they are still counting. But you do see amazing people stepping up t... 08/12/2023

Maui fire update from the north shore of MauiOur recent Hawaiian disaster has made ripples across the globe and it seems everyone wants to know if we're safe, so I hope this helps.Yes we are safe in Haiku Maui because it's on the windward side, upwind of the fires, and generally green and lush due to rain.  Maui has been suffering from a drought, but not the whole island.  Hana, Kipahulu, Nahiku, Huelo, Haiku - these are some of the wetter and more jungly parts where wild fires are not expected or normal, and even in a drought we stay green.On the other side of the island, it's dry, it's hot and it's more densely built up and populated.  With the super high winds we experienced earlier this week, it became the perfect conditions for fires to spread quickly.  Firefighters were busy putti... 08/11/2023

 An FHA 203(h) loan is a specialized mortgage program which is offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in the United States. It is designed to assist victims of major natural disasters, like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or other catastrophic events like fires , by providing them with affordable financing for purchasing or rebuilding homes.Here are the key features of the FHA 203(h) loan program: Disaster Assistance: The primary purpose of the FHA 203(h) loan is to assist individuals whose homes have been destroyed, burned, or severely damaged in a presidentially declared disaster area. These loans help affected individuals and families secure housing after such events. 100% Financing: One of the main advantages of the FHA 203(h) program is that it allows to finance up to... 08/10/2023