What It Really Costs to Own a Home on Maui: Taxes, Fees & Withholding
Owning a Maui home costs more than the mortgage. A Realtor explains property taxes, the $300,000 homeowner exemption, GET, and HARPTA/FIRPTA withholding.
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Fee Simple vs Leasehold in Hawaii: What Maui Buyers Must Know
Fee simple vs leasehold in Hawaii, explained for Maui buyers: leasehold often lists 30-50% below comparable fee simple, but its value drops as the lease ends.
Buying Luxury Real Estate on Maui: The Complete Mainland Buyer’s Guide
Maui’s single-family median hit $1,174,500 in May 2026. Your complete guide to buying a luxury home on Maui from the mainland, remotely and with confidence.
Capital Gains, HARPTA & 1031 Exchanges: A Maui Seller’s Tax Guide
Selling on Maui? Understand federal capital gains, the $500k Section 121 exclusion, HARPTA’s 7.25% withholding, FIRPTA, and 1031 exchanges in plain English.
What Is My Maui Home Worth? How Luxury Pricing Actually Works
What is my Maui home worth? With the April 2026 island median at $1.29M and only 2 Wailea/Makena luxury sales, here’s how real luxury pricing works.
Wellness Focused Living In Maui: Spa, Fitness, And Daily Lifestyle Planning
Wellness Focused Living In Maui, Daily Lifestyle Planning Wellness focused living in Maui is not just about spas and resort amenities. It is about de...
Luxury Homes With Guest Ohana Units: Adding Lifestyle & Value
Luxury Homes With Guest Ohana Units, Lifestyle And Value Luxury homes with guest ohana units appeal to Maui buyers who want space for family, visitin....
Makena Luxury Homes Guide: Oceanfront Expectations And Buyer Priorities
Makena luxury homes offer rare oceanfront access, dramatic views, and a quieter South Maui pace that many buyers specifically seek. Makena Luxury Hom...
WSJ News Exclusive | In One of Maui’s Biggest Deals, Waterfront Home Sells for $32.67 Million
The roughly 7,400-square-foot property in the Wailea-Makena neighborhood went into contract in just under a month.