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April 19, 2026

Why Maui Condo Prices Are Dropping — And Why That's Good for Buyers

The Condo Market Has Shifted — Here's the Data

 

If you've been watching Maui real estate with any regularity, you've noticed it: condo prices in many Maui submarkets are lower than they were in 2022. In some buildings and neighborhoods, the discount from peak is meaningful …

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April 17, 2026

What Does $1 Million Get You in Maui Real Estate?

The $1M Question Every Buyer Asks

 

A million dollars sounds like a lot of money. In most American real estate markets, it is. In Maui, it is a meaningful but decidedly mid-range budget that gets you very different things depending on where you're looking and what you're …

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April 16, 2026

Moving to Maui: The Realistic Guide Nobody Else Will Give You

The Dream vs the Reality

 

Every year, thousands of people decide they want to move to Maui. The island sells itself — the weather, the beauty, the pace of life, the sense of being somewhere genuinely extraordinary. Some of those people do the research, make a realistic plan, and …

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April 14, 2026

Maui vs Oahu Real Estate: Which Island Should You Buy On?

Two Islands, Two Very Different Real Estate Decisions

 

Hawaii buyers who haven't spent significant time on both islands often frame the choice as a simple comparison of price and scenery. The reality is that Maui and Oahu offer fundamentally different lifestyles, infrastructure realities, and investment profiles — and …

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April 11, 2026

Is Maui Real Estate Crashing or Just Rebalancing?

The Question Everyone Is Asking

If you've been watching the Maui real estate market over the past 18 months, you've likely noticed something strange: prices haven't crashed the way some predicted, but the condo market feels noticeably softer while single-family homes in many neighborhoods are holding strong …

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April 9, 2026

Maui's Luxury Real Estate Market: What $3M–$10M Buys You in 2025

The Luxury Market That Defies the Broader Cycle

 

While much of Maui's real estate market has been navigating headwinds — rising inventory, STR law disruption, rate sensitivity — the luxury segment from $3M to $10M has largely operated by its own rules. Demand from high-net-worth buyers seeking a …

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April 8, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Maui? An Honest 2025 Analysis

The Question That Has No Universal Answer

 

"Is now a good time to buy in Maui?" is the question I get more than any other. And the honest answer is: it depends on who you are, what you're buying, and what your financial situation looks like. There is …

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April 4, 2026

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Home in Maui: What Nobody Tells You

The Purchase Price Is Just the Beginning

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Buyers who focus exclusively on Maui's purchase prices are looking at only one dimension of the true cost of ownership. The ongoing costs of owning real estate in Maui — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA fees, maintenance and repairs, utilities, and the …

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April 1, 2026

Kihei vs Wailea vs Kaanapali: The Best Areas to Buy in Maui

Choosing the Right Maui Market Starts with the Right Question

 

When buyers ask "where should I buy in Maui?" the honest answer is: it depends on what you're optimizing for. Maui has distinct real estate submarkets that cater to very different buyer profiles, budgets, and goals. Three areas …

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