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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 33 MIN

They Bought the Dream. The Fire Sent a $750,000 Bill.

from Maui 'Hot List' Hulahan · host Jon Brath + Daniel Rude

They bought the Maui dream. Then the Lahaina fire sent them a $750,000 bill they never saw coming.📞 Book your strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questIn this episode, Jonny and Danny break down the Aina Nalu special assessment — a $200 million rebuild with only $30 million in insurance coverage. That gap? It falls on the owners. We're talking $750K per unit for two-bedroom condos that once sold for $950K. This isn't a hypothetical. This is happening right now.But it's not all disaster. While some developments crumble under special assessments, others are flying off the shelves. Apartment-zoned condos like Maui Vista are closing in under a month — cash buyers, conventional loans, no drama. The market is split, and understanding which side you're on is the difference between a dream retirement and a financial nightmare.What we cover: 🔥 The Aina Nalu $200M rebuild — and who actually pays 📉 Why hotel-zoned condos are getting crushed while apartment-zoned units sell fast 💰 The $699K condo with a $40K special assessment (and $2K/month HOA) — why it's still sitting 🏝️ Beach Villas drops $1M from original price — is it finally a deal? 🏷️ Deal of the Week: Kahana Villa sub-$450K with ocean views 📊 Live market data — what's moving, what's stuck, and whyWhether you're dreaming of a permanent move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself — this episode will show you exactly what to watch out for before you write the check.🔍 Browse all Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🏨 Hotel-zoned properties: https://looksee.it/kOdGE👇 Drop a comment — would you buy into a development with a pending special assessment? We want to hear from you.#MauiRealEstate #AinaNalu #LahainaRebuild #MauiCondo #RetireOnMaui #MauiMarket #SpecialAssessment #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiFire #dreams2REALITY

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