Bill 88 and Ordinance 6008: How Maui Condos Apply to Keep Renting
Bill 88 is not an exemption list. It creates H-3 and H-4 zoning that individual Maui condo buildings must apply for. Here is how the waves work and where Wailea Ekahi sits.
MARKET UPDATES
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Maui Bill 9 Explained: What the Vacation-Rental Phase-Out Means for Owners
Bill 9 ends short-term rentals in Maui’s apartment-zoned condos: West Maui in 2029, the rest of the county in 2031. What it covers, who it affects, and what owners should do now.
How to Find Off-Market Luxury Homes in Wailea & Mākena
Wondering how to find off-market homes on Maui? A top local luxury agent explains how Wailea and Mākena buyers see private and coming-soon listings first.
What Are Compass Private Exclusives? A Maui Buyer & Seller Guide
What are Compass Private Exclusives? A Maui guide to off-market listings, Compass’s self-reported 4.6% price edge, and the honest independent counterpoint.
Off-Market & Private Exclusive Homes on Maui: How They Actually Work
Off-market homes on Maui sell privately, off the MLS. See the 2025 rules, why luxury sellers gave up only about 0.4% off-MLS, and how buyers get access.
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.
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.