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ALOHA FRIDAY UPDATE - MAUI MARKET SHIFT
We’ve certainly had a wild ride with the weather lately. The back-to-back Kona storms that swept through Maui this March brought some of the most intense rainfall we’ve seen in years—Upcountry Maui recorded over 40 inches in some spots, and even West Maui saw nearly 30 inches at Pu‘u Kukui. While it’s been a mess of red mud and saturated ground, it looks like we are finally on the other side of it. The trade winds are returning, and the sun is starting to peek through the clo

walshmaui
Mar 272 min read


Navigating the Luxury Real Estate Landscape in Maui: Four Emerging Trends to Watch
Aloha from the Valley Isle, where an unexpected rainy day sets a reflective mood for the luxury real estate market in early 2026. While much of the news focuses on new condominium regulations and fluctuating interest rates, the luxury segment in Maui is charting its own course. This week, I’ve observed some subtle but significant shifts that suggest a new kind of confidence among buyers and sellers alike. Here are four emerging trends shaping Maui’s luxury real estate market

walshmaui
Mar 133 min read


Maui Bill 9 and the Minatoya List: Where Things Stand Now
Maui County passed Bill 9, a law impacting thousands of Maui short-term rental properties on the Minatoya List. With the first Bill 9 lawsuit now filed against Maui County, many property owners and buyers are asking how Bill 9 affects Maui real estate and short-term rentals right now.

walshmaui
Jan 63 min read


Maui Real Estate Market 2025: Why First-Time and Repeat Buyers Are Seeing Two Different Markets
Discover how Maui’s housing market mirrors national trends. Learn where opportunities exist for first-time buyers, investors, and sellers in 2025

walshmaui
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Maui’s Bill 9 Update: What the Latest Changes Could Mean for Condo Owners and Buyers
There’s been a lot of buzz lately around Bill 9, the county proposal that could phase out short-term rentals (STRs) in apartment-zoned complexes across Maui. It’s been one of the biggest ongoing conversations in local real estate and the discussion has shifted again in recent weeks. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s happening, what the proposed exemption list means, and where things might go from here. A Quick Recap Bill 9 was introduced to limit short-term rentals in apar

walshmaui
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Understanding Maui’s New Property Taxes: A Simple Guide for 2025–2026
What Homeowners and Investors Need to Know If you own property on Maui, or are considering buying, you’ll want to understand the county’s...

walshmaui
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Understanding Maui’s Bill 9: What It Means for Condo Owners, Buyers, and Sellers
Understanding Maui’s Bill 9: What It Means for Condo Owners, Buyers, and Sellers

walshmaui
Sep 11, 20254 min read
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