New Construction Upcountry Maui
Interested in new home construction on Maui? Well.. you’re in luck! A new project in Upcountry Maui named, Hoku’ula (“Red Star”) is now accepting applications for the lottery drawing. Applications are due February 17, 2022 by 5pm HST. Lottery drawing will take place on February 18th, ...
Council Overrides Mayor’s Moratorium Veto
Written by MELISSA TANJIArticle courtesy of Maui News - Click here for original postThe Maui County Council voted 6-3 on Friday to override Mayor Michael Victorino’s veto of a bill that would place a moratorium on new visitor lodgings on Maui. Council members in favor of the bill hope it will ...
More out-of-state residents buying Maui homes this year
By Kehaulani CerizoArticle courtesy of Maui Now - Click here for original postThe number of Maui County homes purchased by out-of-state buyers this year nearly doubled compared with last year, according to state data.Mainland and international buyers over the first three quarters of 2021 ...
Wall Street Is Muscling in on the Real Estate Market
Written by Brent Nyitray, CFAClick here for original postKey PointsResidential rental properties are an attractive investment.They carry high yields right now.They also offer relatively fast growth rates.Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy AlertOne of the best-performing asset ...
Worried about shipping your belongings overseas?
Whether you are moving to Maui or from Maui a question everybody is asking is, “How do I move my belongings?!”. Although this task can seem stressful, by using a trusted and licensed moving company, your worries will float away. Below you will find two great companies that have shared their ...
New Year, New Conforming Loan Limits
On 11/30/21, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a major increase in the baseline conforming mortgage loan limit for 2022. The federal government will now back loans of up to $970,800 in Hawaii, a game-changing development for anyone thinking of buying or selling in the Aloha ...
Guy Fieri's Maui Favorites
Turns out that if you love Maui, and you just happen to be the host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it’s easy to find excuses to come to the Valley Isle.In each episode of his popular Food Network show, Guy Fieri takes followers on a food journey to locally owned restaurants, chatting with ...
Good News for Investors & a Heads-Up for Renters
In September 2021, Maui hotels averaged a daily rate of $488, a remarkable 54% increase as compared to the same month in pre-pandemic 2019. As the disruptions caused by the pandemic ease, travel demand picks up, and hotel room prices climb, short-term vacation rentals may experience a similar ...
Romvari Market Report
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Update: Maui Tourism Management: Effects on Your Vacation Rental
After more than 50 people testified Wednesday on the hot-button topic of visitor accommodations, a council committee gave the nod to a measure that would place an islandwide moratorium on building permits for new hotels and other visitor units.The council Planning and Sustainable Land Use ...
Concerned About Selling Before You Find Another Home?
Many potential sellers find themselves paralyzed by a familiar misconception: if I list my home before I’ve found a new one, I’ll have to move out before I’m ready.In fact, the current homeowner is in control of the entire sale process, including not only when it gets listed, but what offer ...
Don't Worry - You Won't Have to Move Twice!
The Maui market of 2021 has seen record home sales prices, thanks to three primary factors: A major shift (brought on by the pandemic) in the number of people who can work from home, giving many the freedom to live wherever they choose.A significant increase in the number of buyers ...
Maui Tourism Management: Effects on Your Vacation Rental
If you’re the owner of a  short-term vacation rental (also known as a transient accommodation) on Maui, the value of your property could soon be impacted by new county policies aimed at managing tourism. What are the details? First, some background...When a county ordinance known as ...
Never Lose Listing Leads To The Competition Again
With the help of certain tools and systems, real estate professionals can take steps to guarantee the long-term loyalty of past clients and earn the future business of their current prospects. As a real estate agent, there are few things more painful than ...
7 Savvy Tips For Selling your Luxury Home
Selling your luxury home means selling one of your most important investments. The task may be more difficult and daunting than selling a mid-priced home, especially since luxury home buyers have a specific taste for high-end homes that will greatly suit their lifestyle. That's why it is ...