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Cesspool or Septic? What Maui Buyers Need to Know Before They Close
By Tom Tezak, REALTOR(B), Hawaii Life Let's talk about a stinky subject. If you are buying a home on Maui outside of a sewered area, that property is handling its own wastewater. It is either on a cesspool or on a septic system. Which...
Bill 9 and Bill 88: What Maui Condo Owners Actually Have to Do Now
By Tom Tezak, REALTOR(B), Hawaii Life | Updated August 28, 2026 Here is what is happening with Maui’s Vacation rental phase out: Bill 9 is still the law. It phases out short-term rentals in Maui's apartment-zoned condos. Bill 88 did...
Maui Condo Zoning Explained: A-1, A-2, H-3, H-4 & What Buyers Need to Know
If you’re thinking about buying a condo on Maui—especially one you hope to use as a vacation rental—you’ve probably started hearing a lot of letters and numbers thrown around: A-1, A-2, H-3, H-4, Bill 9, the Minatoya List. It c...
How Mayor Bissen Crashed the Maui Real Estate Market in the Name of Affordable Housing — And Why Bill 88 Is His Attempt to Manage the Fallout
June 2026 | Maui County Housing, Zoning & Real Estate Let’s be clear about what has happened on Maui over the last two years. A sitting mayor announced a plan to eliminate legally established property rights for thousands of cond...
The Royal Mauian experience: A slice of paradise in Kihei
Experience beachfront living at its finest at The Royal Mauian in Kihei, Maui. Positioned between the enchanting Kamaole Beach Parks I and II, this condominium complex offers 106 individually-owned units and is ideal for anyone in search of a h...
Day Activities to Try in Maui’s Mākena State Park
Discover Mākena State Park, nestled on Maui's southern shores, just south of Wailea. This 165-acre park boasts an untouched beauty. Think pristine golden beaches, rugged, volcanic rock terrain, and vivid turquoise waters inviting you to ex...
Navigating Kihei Real Estate: Key Considerations for Foreign Buyers
Kihei, nestled on the sun-soaked southwestern shores of Maui, is not just a tropical paradise but also a prime destination for real estate investment. Over the years, the allure of Kihei has captivated the attention of foreign nationals, ma...
Exploring Wailea, Maui real estate: Your guide to finding your next home
Imagine waking up to the gentle whisper of palm leaves swaying in the breeze, with the sun reflecting on the turquoise ocean and the scent of nature wafting through the air. This will be your daily reality when you come to live in Wailea, M...