Lahaina Lee and The Maui Real Estate Advisor Podcast

Is Maui’s luxury real estate market crashing — or is it simply correcting after an extraordinary few years? In this month’s luxury market report, Lahaina Lee takes a closer look at what’s really happening in Maui’s high-end real estate market. Headlines can make market shifts sound dramatic , but the luxury segment requires a closer look at sales activity, pricing, inventory, and buyer behavior. R...

Three years after the Maui fires, what do the rebuild numbers actually say? In this edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor, Lahaina Lee looks past the official dashboards to uncover the true status of residential and commercial recovery on the ground.  While headlines report nearly 600 homes rebuilt, a closer look at the data tells a very different story once pre-fire projects are factored out. M...

Maui condo median prices just dropped 18% in a single month to their lowest level in more than five years—down to $564,950. But before anyone hits the panic button, look closer at what the data actually says. In this September 2026 edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor market update, Lahaina Lee breaks down the August numbers across condos, single-family homes, and vacant land, untangling why a...

What’s really happening in the Maui real estate market right now? July delivered a few surprises—and the story is more nuanced than simply saying the market is up or down. Condos and homes are moving in very different directions , and some of the numbers point to a shift worth watching. In this month’s Maui Real Estate Advisor, Lahaina Lee takes a closer look at what July’s numbers reveal—and what...

If your Maui condo is on the County's proposed hotel zoning list, don't assume your property has already been rezoned. In this episode of the Maui Real Estate Advisor Podcast, Lahaina Lee explains what the Maui County Council actually approved, why many condo owners are misunderstanding the recent vote, and where the proposed rezoning process really stands today. You'll learn: Why b...

Lahaina Recovery? Not Even Close. Nearly three years after the Lahaina wildfire, are we calling things "recovered" before they actually are? In this episode of the Maui Recovery Report , Lahaina Lee steps away from the usual monthly update to examine the growing gap between the public narrative and the reality on the ground. Using official data, public records, and firsthand observations...

June brought a major shift in the Maui real estate market. Last month we pointed out that the real story wasn't slowing sales—it was the surge in pending transactions. In June, those buyers followed through. In this month's Maui Real Estate Advisor, Lahaina Lee breaks down the latest market data and explains what it means for buyers, sellers, investors, and property owners. For more deta...

Maui Recovery Update | June 2026 | Lahaina Lee Bill 88 passed. Lahaina is rebuilding. And new questions are already emerging about what comes next. More details are in the blog post: LINK In this June 2026 edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor, Lahaina Lee breaks down everything you need to know about the month's biggest developments — from the landmark Bill 88 vote to Lahaina's recove...

The Maui Condo Shift Just Started: 121 Offers, $597K Median | June 2026 Market Report Maui condo closings dropped 27% in May — but pending sales just hit a 12-month high of 121. That's not a market rolling over. That's buyers smelling a deal and writing offers. In this episode, Lahaina Lee breaks down the May 2026 numbers for condos, single-family homes, and land — and explains why the m...

Maui real estate is entering a new phase — and investors, condo owners, and residents need to understand what’s actually happening on the ground. In this episode, Lahaina Lee breaks down the biggest stories shaping Maui right now: • T he real status of the Lahaina rebuild nearly 3 years after the fire • Why Front Street reconstruction is moving slower than expected • Maui tourism trends in 2026 —...

Aloha — Lahaina Lee here. April 2026 Maui real estate numbers are in, and the condo and home markets are telling very different stories. In this episode of the Maui Real Estate Advisor Podcast, we break down: • Maui condo inventory climbing to nearly 13 months of supply • Why buyers now have real negotiating leverage • The growing number of condo sellers pulling listings off the market • What 119...

What’s happening this month:  Lahaina rebuild is still moving slowly — especially commercial   Tourism is up, but still below 2019 levels   Bill 9 remains unresolved, creating ongoing uncertainty   Condo market = strong buyer’s market   Home market = tightening toward balance  Key numbers:  Condos: 911 active listings (~12+ months inventory)   Homes: 436 listings (~5.7 months supply)   Median pric...

In this March edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor market report, Lahaina Lee breaks down what really happened in February—and what it means for buyers and sellers right now. After a slow start to the year and a month impacted by major Kona Low storms, the condo market showed meaningful signs of recovery, with a sharp rise in both closed and pending sales. Pricing also bounced back, suggesting...

How to Appeal Your Maui Property Tax Assessment (Before the April 9 Deadline) If you own property on Maui, you’ll receive your annual Notice of Property Assessment each spring. But what should you do if you believe the county’s assessed value is too high? In this video, Lahaina Lee explains how the Maui property tax appeal process works, including the key deadlines, the 20% rule, and what property...

If you own a condo on Maui, your property tax assessment notice will arrive soon — and many owners are asking the same question: If condo prices dropped in 2025, why might property taxes still be high in 2026? In this episode of the Maui Real Estate Advisor podcast, Lahaina Lee explains how Maui County property tax assessments actually work and why the system often runs 9–18 months behind the real...

If you own a Maui condo and want to understand how Bill 9 might affect your property, I wrote a full strategy guide here:  LINK . I’m also working on a companion article listing the specific condo complexes affected by Bill 9 , which I’ll link here when it’s published. This is Episode 28 – Maui Real Estate Market February 2026 Connect with Lahaina Lee: Thinking about buying or selling on Maui? My...

The February 2026 Maui real estate market update shows a sharp contrast between weak closed sales and rising pending activity. Condo inventory remains elevated at nearly 21 months of supply, while single-family home pendings are gaining momentum. In this detailed breakdown, Lahaina Lee walks through: • Maui condo sales vs pending trends • Current Maui condo inventory (918 units) • Months of supply...

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of people asking the same question: Is the Maui luxury real estate market crashing? It’s a fair question — especially if your reference point is 2021. But 2021 was an extraordinary outlier year. Sales surged, days on market collapsed, discounting nearly disappeared, and buyers moved fast. When you compare today’s market to that one year, everything since can feel li...

Lahaina Recovery Update — January 2026 Lahaina’s recovery continues into 2026 with real progress underway — and real uncertainty still shaping daily decisions for families, property owners, and the broader community. In this January 2026 Lahaina Recovery Update, I walk through the most recent information shared at the county level, along with reporting from the Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative, to ex...

This episode analyzes official MLS data from 2025 to understand where the Maui real estate market stands as we move into 2026. 🎧 Watch on YouTube: LINK Link to the blog with all the charts: LINK The Maui real estate market didn’t collapse in 2025, but it didn’t behave the way many expected either. Single-family homes found a fragile balance, while the condo market went through a much sharper rese...

Maui Real Estate Advisor | 2025 Year-End Market Wrap-Up Bill 9 • Lahaina Recovery • Economy • Investors • What to Watch in 2026 BLOG POST LINK ____________________ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:18 Precap 1:20 Bill 9 3:55 TIG Report 6:21 Lahaina Progress 7:37 Maui's Economy 9:08 Maui's Micro Markets 12:09 Investor Recalibration 14:14 The Year Ahead ____________________ 2025 was not a normal year...

In this episode Lahaina Lee breaks down what Bill 9’s advancement really means for Maui’s housing landscape , short-term rentals, and the upcoming hotel zoning battles. Lahaina Lee also covers the latest on Lahaina’s rebuilding progress, the Lahaina harbor’s phased reopening , shifting tourism numbers, and the sharp changes in condo sales , prices, and inventory. If you own property on Maui or are...

Bill 9 is FINALLY getting its first reading on December 1st - and the TIG report just dropped some bombshells. Lahaina Lee breaks down what 4,500 excluded units means for owners, the $24 million county revenue problem, and why Councilmember Kama's replacement matters. Plus: Are those published tourism ADRs actually real? Lee wants to hear from STR owners. And the market shift brokers have bee...

Maui County is wrestling with legislation that could reshape the island's economy and housing landscape. Bill 9, introduced 18 months ago to convert short-term vacation rentals (STRs) into long-term housing, has evolved dramatically from the mayor's initial claim that "most, if not all" affected properties were meant for workforce housing. A Temporary Investigative Group (TIG)...

October 2025 Maui Real Estate Market Report 🌺  Lahaina Lee is back from her travels with the latest scoop on Maui’s housing trends! Condo sales may be slow, but there are hints of renewed buyer activity, inventory is slipping, and prices have eased back to 2021 levels. Single-family homes remain steady and—dare we say—boring (which in real estate, isn’t a bad thing). Lee also covers updates on Bi...