Maui Real Estate Advisor Market Report - May 2025 | Lahaina Lee
Welcome to the May edition of the Maui Real Estate Advisor Market Report with Lahaina Lee. In this episode, we're diving deep into what's really going on in Maui - recovery, regulation, real estate, and resilience.
Here's what we cover:
Lahaina Recovery Update
>The latest numbers on rebuilding permits, construction, and what's actually getting DONE
>Mayor Bissen's new loan program for middle-income homeowners
>The frustrating standstill on Front Street Recovery
Short-Term Rental Showdown
>Maui County Bill #9 and the fight over 7,000+ legal vacation rentals
>Polls show overwhelming public support for legal rentals
>What UHERO and top economists are warning lawmakers about
Tourism:Still Down but Climbing
>Visitor coutns and spending stats post-2023 wildfires
>Why inflation might be inflating our hopes
>What it all means for local businesses and Maui's economy
Real Estate by Numbers
>Condo sales rise (barely), but prices drop sharply
>Inventory builds while pending sales dip
>Single-family homes show strength with rising sales and prices
>The luxury market cools as winter fades - but opportunities remain
Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or just love Maui, this market report gives you the context and clarity to make smart decisions. And yeah - maybe pour yourself a Mai Tai.
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Mahalo for watching, and until next time — be well, be happy, and aloha from the greatest island in the world.
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