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. Meanwhile, Front Street has reopened to traffic, but how many destroyed commercial buildings have actually been rebuilt? We break down the real housing counts, the current state of local businesses, visitor economy shifts, and critical updates on Bill 88 condo rezoning. 

👇 In This Video:

• The real breakdown of Lahaina's ~600 rebuilt homes (and the 200-unit catch) 
• Front Street commercial recovery: Reopened roads vs. zero rebuilt buildings 
• Why official permit counts don't equal finished, livable structures 
• Maui's "K-shaped" tourism update: Higher spending, but fewer daily visitors 
• Bill 88 (Ordinance 6008) update: Sea-level rise criteria and condo rezoning status 
• Rebuilt homes without mail delivery & FEMA assistance timeline changes 

📌 RESOURCES & LINKS

You can find the full BLOG POST HERE: LINK

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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 collapsing median doesn't necessarily mean falling property values.

In this episode:

• The Condo Median "Plunge" — Why the median dropped $120,000 in 30 days while active inventory hit its leanest point in over a year.
• Price Drop vs. Mix Shift — The two critical statistical tells that reveal what is actually trading hands versus widespread repricing.
• Inventory & Months of Supply — What 830 active listings and rising pending sales mean for buyer leverage heading into the fall.
• Single-Family Homes Invert the Trend — Closings jumped, medians firmed to $1.2M, but one specific pipeline metric warrants caution for September.
• Vacant Land Reality Check — Why a wild swing in median parcel prices proves you can't build a trendline on small-sample sales.
• Strategic Takeaways — What current pricing realism means for condo sellers facing 170+ days on market, and why waiting without data is the costliest move you can make.

Have questions about your specific property or where your slice of the market sits? Reach out directly at [email protected].

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 they could mean for Maui buyers, sellers, and investors heading into August.

The Maui real estate market is changing. The question is: where, and how much?

Check out the blog here: LINK

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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 being on the list is NOT the same as being rezoned
• The difference between the recent Council resolutions and an actual zoning change
• Where the proposal is in Maui's approval process
• What happens next before any property can be rezoned
• Why each condo property will be evaluated individually—not as one all-or-nothing package
• The realistic timeline owners should expect
• Three practical steps every Maui condo owner should take now

Whether you own a vacation rental in West Maui, are considering buying or selling a condo, or simply want accurate information about Bill 9, hotel zoning, and Maui condo rezoning, this episode provides a clear, fact-based explanation without the rumors and misinformation circulating online.

Topics covered:
• Maui condo rezoning
• Bill 9 Maui
• Maui vacation rentals
• Hotel zoning (H-3 & H-4)
• Planning Commission process
• Short-term rental regulations
• Maui real estate market
• West Maui real estate
• Condo ownership in Maui

For the full breakdown, read the blog here: LINK

The two resolutions divide the first wave of properties into two groups, based on the way the County thinks they qualify for hotel zoning:

Resolution 26-110 covers apartment-district properties with timeshare, leasehold, single-ownership, or variance status. It is the broader, more mixed category.

Resolution 26-111 covers properties the County says already function like hotels: 24-hour front desks, property-wide housekeeping, multiple and often unionized staff. This is the narrower, and legally simpler, category, because the argument is essentially “rezone it to match what it already is.”

You can and should read them. These are the amended CD1 versions the Council advanced in late July:

•  Resolution 26-110 CD1 (timeshare, leasehold, single-ownership, variance) LINK

•  Resolution 26-111 CD1 (properties that operate like hotels) LINK

Both links go to the County’s own Legistar system. If your building is named, it is named there. If a neighbor or a Facebook post says your building is on the list, verify it against these documents, because the lists have already been amended more than once.

If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with other Maui condo owners who may benefit from accurate information.

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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, he looks at what words like open, built, and paid really mean—and why accountability and transparency are essential to Lahaina's recovery.

In this episode:

• Why the recovery narrative doesn't always match the facts.
• What the latest data says about Lahaina's rebuilding progress.
• Updates on Front Street, settlement payments, Bill 88, and Bill 9.
• Why accurate reporting matters for residents, property owners, and anyone invested in Maui's future.

Read the complete recovery report with sources, data, and analysis: LINK

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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 details, here's the LINK to the blog post.

In this episode:

• Condo sales jump 73% in a single month
• Pending sales remain strong, signaling continued buyer demand
• Median condo prices rebound while activity concentrates in the mid-range market
• Home sales reach their highest level in a year as inventory returns to a balanced market
• Luxury homes begin moving again after months on the market
• What Bill 88 may be signaling for Maui's vacation rental market (with a full breakdown coming next week)

While the market continues to favor buyers, June suggests that the window of maximum negotiating leverage may be narrowing.

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or simply keeping up with the Maui market, this monthly update will help you understand what's happening beyond the headlines.

Have questions about the Maui real estate market?
Leave a comment below or contact our team—we're always happy to help.

Next Week:
We'll take a deep dive into Bill 88, the Lahaina rebuild, tourism trends, and what these developments could mean for Maui property owners.

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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 recovery numbers, infrastructure milestones, and the K-shaped tourism economy reshaping the island.

In this episode:
🏛️ Bill 88 — The Maui County Council passed Bill 88 by a 7-2 vote on June 19, creating two new hotel zoning categories (H-3 and H-4) for Minatoya-listed properties. What it does — and what it doesn't — do for the ~4,500 units across 104 complexes that may be eligible.

📋 What Comes Next — No application process, no eligibility list, no timetable yet. The Planning Department's eligibility list is now the most important document in Maui real estate. Here's why.

⚖️ Bill 9 is Still Law — Bill 88 creates a pathway. But Bill 9 is still fully in effect. If you own in an affected complex, this section is for you.

🏘️ Lahaina Recovery Numbers — 575 residential permits issued, 220 homes completed, 310 under construction. Real progress — but 2,200 structures were destroyed, and commercial rebuilding remains virtually nonexistent.

🚧 Infrastructure Update — Lahaina Waterline Improvement Project, Emergency Evacuation Route, harbor railing, highway guardrails, traffic signals, and more. Things are finally moving.

🏝️ Tourism — Maui's market is steady but deeply uneven. Ka'anapali and Wailea are holding up. Other areas are starving. It's a K-shaped economy, and which side your property sits on matters more than any headline number.

Questions? Reach out to Lee at [email protected] — every message gets a reply.

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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 most important number this month is one almost nobody is talking about.

What's covered:

• Condos: 51 closings, 121 pendings, $597K median — and what that combination actually means
• Single-family homes: sales bouncing back, luxury softening, and days on market at a 12-month high
• Land: 11 sales, $495K median, and who this market is really for
• Bill 9 is now law — and it's already moving condo prices
• The honest bottom line for buyers and sellers right now

This is Episode 1 of 2 for June. Next week: the Lahaina rebuild, Bill 9's H-3/H-4 rezoning question, and tourism heading into summer.

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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:

• The 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 — what the numbers actually show
• The shift toward higher-income travelers and what it means for vacation rentals
• Bill 9 explained clearly: timelines, zoning, lawsuits, and investor implications
• Why hotel-zoned condos may become increasingly valuable
• The uncertainty surrounding H3/H4 zoning proposals
• What condo owners on the Minatoya List should be thinking about now

This is not hype, fear-mongering, or speculation. It’s a grounded look at Maui’s market, recovery, and regulatory landscape as it exists today.

Topics covered:

• Maui real estate market update May 2026
• Bill 9 Maui update
• Lahaina rebuild progress
• Maui tourism recovery
• Maui condo market
• Short-term rental regulations on Maui
• Maui investment property outlook
• West Maui real estate trends

Read the companion articles:

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If you have questions about your property, investment strategy, or Maui real estate in general, reach out directly.

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This is Episode 33 – Bill 9, Lahaina & Maui Tourism: What Investors Need to Know May 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 pending home sales may signal for the months ahead
• Why days on market matters more right now than headline prices
• What today’s Maui market means for buyers, sellers, investors, and second-home owners

This is not national real estate commentary. This is Maui-specific market intelligence from someone living and working in the middle of it every day.

Whether you own a Maui condo, are considering relocating, investing, or simply watching how Bill 9, tourism, and Lahaina recovery may affect property values — this episode gives you the numbers and the context behind them.

Next week’s episode will cover:
• Bill 9 updates
• H3/H4 hotel zoning discussions
• Lahaina recovery progress
• Maui tourism trends and visitor spending

If you’re looking for clear, data-driven Maui market insight without hype, subscribe and join the conversation.

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• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.AlohaGroupMaui.com

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This is Episode 32 – Maui Real Estate Market Update May 2026 | Condo Inventory Surges, Home Market Stabilizes