Recovery, Regulation & Real Estate - Maui Monthly Market Report

 Maui Real Estate Advisor Market Report – May 2025 | Lahaina LeeWelcome 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 counts 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 the 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 remainWhether 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.**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMauiLee PottsRB-20663(808) 276-8776Keller Williams Realty Maui RB-21851