Maui 'Hot List' Hulahan

A tropical system is circling offshore, and the island has its own quiet ritual for sending it packing. Johnny and Daniel pull back the curtain on the local hack for keeping storms at bay, the fine print buried in your purchase contract that decides who pays when nature gets rough, and why a five minute final walkthrough can save you thousands.Ready to talk about your own Maui property goals? Book a free Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-bookingA tropical system is tracking near Maui this weekend, and property managers are already bracing for cancellations. Johnny and Daniel break down Section J of the purchase contract, the clause that decides who is responsible for storm damage between the seller and the closing date, and why final walkthroughs catch things buyers would otherwise miss. They also get into a real home inspection story, the value of local relationships on a small island, and an update on the Lahaina rebuild numbers straight from Governor Green's office.Listen to the Aloha Friday song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZjDPAzx_I8Then it's on to the Maui Hot List, thirteen properties from Kapalua Golf Villas to Papakea, including a Kaanapali Ali'i deal where a seller left half a million dollars on the table by rejecting an early offer, and a look at whether the Montage could really be turning into a Saint Regis.Johnny and Daniel are the team behind dreams2REALITY Hawaii, helping mainland families retire with Maui the right way, whether that means a vacation rental, a second home, or a full relocation.Book your free Aloha Vision Quest and let's talk story about your Maui dream: bit.ly/avq-booking

Eight historic Lahaina buildings damaged in the fire need forty million dollars to rebuild. The fund sits at thirty two million, and we're asking why nobody's leaning in to finish the job.Thinking about what recovery actually looks like on the ground before you make your move? Book an Aloha Vision Quest call and let's talk it through: bit.ly/avq-bookingToday Jon breaks down where the Lahaina Restoration Foundation stands on rebuilding eight historic structures lost or damaged in the fire, including Baldwin House and the building across from the harbor. The total project runs about forty million dollars, donations have raised thirty two million so far, and we get into why finishing one building at a time might make more sense than waiting for the full amount before breaking ground.From there we get into the tea leaves on Maui real estate commissions right now. Daniel's seeing more three, four, and five percent commissions than at any point in his career, and we talk through what's actually driving buyers and sellers to negotiate harder or looser depending on the deal.We also touch on some coconut wireless chatter out of Ma'alaea, where a grouping of condos may be headed toward a different zoning classification, and what that could mean if you own or are looking to buy there.Then it's onto the hot list. We walk through actives, pendings, and solds across South Maui, West Maui, and Upcountry, including a McKenna oceanfront estate, a two acre Maui Meadows compound sitting at 250 days, a fresh remodel in Wailea, and a studio at Honua Kai with a mountain view deal. As always, we're not just pointing at listings, we're using them to talk through pricing, negotiation, and what different price points actually get you on this island.If you want to go deeper on what a Maui retirement looks like for your specific situation, grab our free guide, the 3 Paths to Retiring with Maui: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytAnd when you're ready for a real conversation about your timeline, book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingMaui no ka oi

This Maui seller is asking $200,000 more than their own appraisal says the home is worth. Jon and Daniel break down why that gap exists and what it tells you before you ever make an offer.Not sure if a Maui listing is priced to sell or priced to test the market? Grab an Aloha Vision Quest and we'll walk through it with you: bit.ly/avq-bookingIt's the Monday edition of the Maui Hot List Hulahan, recorded just after the third anniversary of the Lahaina fire. Jon opens with a personal reflection on aloha, humility, and what he learned from a friend's gentle check-in. From there, Daniel covers the recent primary election results, incumbents held their seats across the board, and what that likely means for the pace of change on Maui going into November.Then it's into the properties. This week's list runs from a raw ten acre parcel in remote Kaupo to a Napili Bay condo renting for $3,500 a month while listed at $549,000, a Kihei Bay Vista unit priced well above comparable listings that haven't sold, a Carvalho track home listed $200,000 over its own appraisal with a gate that doesn't connect to an actual driveway, and a Maui Lani listing with a single photo for two thousand square feet. Jon and Daniel talk through pricing strategy, STR timelines through 2031, golf course view discounts that would be premiums on the mainland, and what a long days-on-market number is really telling you.If you've been following along and thinking about your own Maui move, this is the kind of read-between-the-lines thinking we walk every AVQ client through before they ever write an offer.Ready to make your own move? Book an Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a call yet? Grab our free 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

A $70,000 Gucci heist. A police corruption story breaking out at the top level of the Maui Police Department. A murder inside a Kahana condo complex. A congressional candidate pulling a knife on a Maui Kai resident. Four different headlines in one week, and every single one of them happened in a community small enough that everybody here knows somebody involved.Ready to make the move to Maui the right way? Book your free 45-minute Aloha Vision Quest call and let's map out your path: bit.ly/avq-bookingThis week on Retire with Maui, Daniel and Jon get real about what it's actually like living through a rough stretch of news on a small island, and why a single bad week doesn't define the place they call home. Tomorrow marks three years since the Lahaina fire, and before diving into the headlines, they take a moment to remember the town and the people still rebuilding it.From there it's straight into the numbers that matter if you're buying or selling on Maui right now. This episode's Hot List covers a deep, garden-view unit on Kaanapali Beach proper down to $1.3M after 248 days on market, a five-acre Kula estate with a detached cottage now auctioning at $6M with bidding closing in 11 days, a sub-$600K vacation rental opportunity at Sands of Kahana, a 1,700 square foot ocean front unit at Sands of Kahana with hotel zoning, a Haiku home near the Peahi surf break that just dropped $200K, a Kihei area pool estate with an attached ohana, and a rare BCT-zoned commercial space near Wailea that closed for $1.1M cash.Whether the news cycle is loud or quiet, the fundamentals of Maui real estate keep moving. Daniel and Jon break down what these listings and price movements actually mean for buyers watching from the mainland and sellers trying to time this market.Retire with Maui is hosted by Daniel Rude and Jon Brath, two Maui real estate agents who've helped mainland buyers navigate second homes, vacation rentals, and full relocations to the island for years. New episodes drop three times a week.Ready to talk through your own Maui plans? Book your free Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-booking

Jon just paid $1,700 for two tires and $115 to dry clean seven shirts, and he still says he would never leave. Here is what nobody tells you about the real cost of island living before you retire here.If those numbers make you pause, that is exactly what an Aloha Vision Quest is built for. Book yours free: bit.ly/avq-bookingJon is back on the rock after his mainland trip and brings receipts. Two tires from Doug's Mobile Tire: $1,700, shipped in from Oahu, two week wait. Seven items at the dry cleaner for an upcoming wedding: $115. He breaks down why service costs run so high on an island with no competition (and why that means real opportunity for anyone willing to open a business here).From there we get into market signals. Zero interest in real estate right now is one of the clearest signs we are near the bottom, and a side by side with Orange County pricing shows just how much equity is still on the table on Maui. We also cover the FHA financing gap that is quietly locking first time buyers out of the condo market.Jon takes us into the meaning of "haole," the history of the Great Mahele, and how that 1848 law connects all the way to Mark Zuckerberg's Kauai land purchase. Then it is into the Hump Day Hotlist: price drops at Sands of Kahana, a rare garage unit at Hoonanea, a screaming deal at Wailea Kai, and a hotel zoned steal at Kalama Street.Ready to see what fits your budget and your timeline? Book a free Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready yet? Grab the free 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

Johnny came home from Amalfi coast traffic and Coronado freeways more convinced than ever that mainland driving habits do not belong on Maui, and the reason why says a lot about what actually changes when you move here.Curious what else changes when you trade the mainland for Maui? Book an Aloha Vision Quest and get clarity before you commit: bit.ly/avq-bookingWe hit 500 subscribers, and we are throwing this whole episode a little sideways to celebrate. Congrats to carolmeyer4461, winner of our Old Lahaina Luau giveaway. Send us an email at [email protected] to claim your seats. Johnny is back from a wild stretch on the road, Italy, Coronado, and a crash course in AI helping his mother in law renew her license, and he brings home a hard truth about mainland driving habits that do not translate to island roads. We also dig into Front Street reopening in Lahaina and the mixed feelings around it, and roll through the weekly hot list, including a listing with undisclosed virtual staging you need to watch for and a reminder that on Maui right now, every price is a suggestion.Here is what we cover:Why mainland driving habits get you in trouble here, and what "slow down" actually means on MauiJohnny's trip home through Italy, Coronado, and Marina Del ReyOur 500 subscriber celebration, congrats to giveaway winner carolmeyer4461Front Street reopening in Lahaina and what locals are sayingThis week's hot list, including undisclosed virtual staging and where sellers are finally coming down on priceIf you are weighing a move, a second home, or an investment on Maui, book an Aloha Vision Quest and get clarity before you commit: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a conversation yet? Start with our free 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

Is haole a slur? Jon says there are no noble races, only noble people. This one gets real, from what the word actually means to how it feels to be an outsider on two different sides of the world.Ready for a team that talks to you straight, even about the hard stuff? Book your Aloha Vision Quest at bit.ly/avq-booking.This week Jon breaks down what haole actually means, where the word came from, and why he calls himself a hapa haole without flinching. His mom is Native Hawaiian and Japanese, his dad is from Portland, and he explains what it's like to carry both sides of that in a place where the word has shifted meaning over generations. Daniel jumps in with his own version of the same experience, getting called guailo on the streets of Hong Kong, and the two of them land on a simple truth about race that applies just as much on Maui as it does anywhere else.We also celebrate hitting 500 subscribers with a giveaway. Two seats to the Old Lahaina Luau, on us, for one lucky Hulahan who drops "Happy 500" in the comments.On the market side, a Maui condo association just lost a lawsuit for not reading their own rental rules, Wailea Point is back to allowing vacation rentals after a court ruling, and we walk through this week's Hotlist of active, pending, and sold listings across the island.If you're picturing your own Maui retirement and want a clear path forward, start with our free 3 Paths guide at bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytWhen you're ready to talk it through, book your Aloha Vision Quest at bit.ly/avq-booking.Maui no ka oi.

A $2.4 million teardown next door just changed how we talk about Maui pricing. This one stat reframes the entire "is Maui too expensive" conversation.Ready for clarity before commitment? Book your Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-bookingJon is back from Italy and a stopover in Coronado, California, and what he saw there is going to change how you think about Maui values. A rundown 1978 house on a 3,500 square foot lot just sold for $2.4 million in original condition. No remodel, no view, just proximity to a market that has left Maui in the dust. We break down what that means for anyone weighing whether Maui is actually expensive or whether it just feels that way next to where you are moving from.We also cover the Bill 9 vote that just passed 7 to 1 at the Maui County Council, which properties got pulled from the H-3 and H-4 zoning list at the last minute, and why that matters if you are thinking about buying a condo in the next few years. Plus this week's hotlist of new listings, price drops, and deals worth watching across the island.And a huge mahalo, we just hit 500 subscribers in this little corner of YouTube. If you are new here, this is where mainland couples thinking about retiring with Maui come to get real answers, not sales pitches.If you are ready for clarity before commitment, book your Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a call yet? Grab our free 3 Paths guide and see which route fits your Maui retirement: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

A million dollars set aside, a diagnosis, and half that fund gone before the dream ever got started. This is what happened to one couple, and two more stories like it that every future Maui buyer needs to hear.If any part of this sounds like where you're at, book an Aloha Vision Quest with Jon and Daniel. bit.ly/avq-bookingToday Danny's flying solo while Jon wraps up his trip to Italy, and he's unpacking three real client stories about how health can change, shorten, or reshape the Maui dream. The headline story: a couple had about a million dollars saved for retirement on Maui. A health issue cut that in half, and the Wailea lifestyle they'd pictured wasn't within reach anymore at the new budget. They had to decide whether to pursue a smaller version of the dream or let it go.Also in this episode, a court just reversed Wailea Point's rental rule change. It's back to 30 day minimums for now after an owner found the original vote didn't meet the required threshold, a reminder of why reading the condo docs actually matters. Plus a quick note on Hurricane Fausto and what island life looks like heading into it.Then it's onto the hot list, the weekly walk through of what's active, pending, and sold across Maui, including a rare three bedroom vacation rental unicorn at Papakea and new construction underway in Makena.TIMESTAMPSNot ready for a full conversation yet? Grab the free 3 Paths guide to see the routes most Maui buyers take. bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

There is one Hawaiian word that explains exactly why your realtor will not do everything for you, and once you understand it, escrow stops feeling personal.This week Jon breaks down kuleana, the Hawaiian concept of personal responsibility, and why it is the single most important idea to understand before you buy on Maui. A lot of buyers walk into escrow assuming their realtor will absorb every risk, catch every red flag, and make the hard calls for them. That is not how it works, and pretending otherwise is how people end up blindsided.Jon explains where his kuleana ends and yours begins. He will flag what looks off in a condominium document. He will not read all 800 pages of it for you, and neither will any realtor who is being honest with you. We talk through why seller disclosures get taken too lightly on both sides, how the as is plus disclosure framework actually protects buyers, and a couple of real deals where undisclosed issues (an unpermitted lanai, a kitchen with no hot water hookup) turned into real negotiating leverage once they came to light.We also get into a practical tip: AI is genuinely useful for digesting long HOA and condo documents. Feed it the file, ask it to flag anything unusual, and use that as a starting point, not a substitute for reading it yourself.If you are five or ten years out from a Maui retirement and want to understand what this process actually asks of you, book an Aloha Vision Quest and let us walk you through it directly.Book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a conversation yet? Start with our free 3 Paths guide to see which route fits your timeline: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

Jon predicted one number before walking into a Maui negotiation. He closed for far more than that, and the mindset behind it works for buyers too.Curious what your own Maui numbers could look like? Book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingThis week Daniel and Jon pull back the curtain on a real Maui escrow, live while Jon was traveling through Europe mid-negotiation. They walk through why underpromising and overdelivering beats puffing up a number you cannot back, how cash gets the discount when a seller wants speed more than the full price, and why closing early is one of the most underused levers a buyer has. They also get into the unglamorous parts of a real estate closing that nobody warns you about, like notarizing documents across countries and time zones when a lease is involved.If you are still years out from your Maui move, this is exactly the kind of behind the scenes knowledge that turns a vague dream into a real plan. Start with our 3 Paths guide to see which route fits you best: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytWhen you are ready for a real conversation about your Maui timeline, book your Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-bookingE komo mai to the Hulahans. We are here for the ones who are serious about retiring with Maui.Maui no ka oi.

A five hundred dollar inspection will never catch everything, and the moment someone tells you not to worry about it is the moment you should worry the most.Book your Aloha Vision Quest before you write an offer: bit.ly/avq-bookingThis week we pull back the curtain on the most emotional stretch of any Maui transaction, the inspection period. We break down what a home inspector is actually trained to do, where their $500 to $1,000 report runs out of answers, and why "that's not a big deal" is the phrase that gets buyers into trouble more than anything else.We also get into why a million dollar Maui property often doesn't feel like a million dollars, why remodels here rarely hold up to mainland standards, and why sellers reach for a credit instead of a repair almost every time. If you've ever wondered how big of an issue is too big to walk past, this episode gives you the framework to answer that for yourself instead of guessing.Whether you're weighing a second home, a full move, or a vacation rental investment, knowing how to read an inspection report before you're emotionally committed changes everything about how the rest of the deal goes.Book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingGrab the 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-yt

Wire instructions. Title reports. Termite poop in the cabinets. The first fourteen days after your Maui offer gets accepted throw all of it at you at once.If you want extra eyes on this process so nothing catches you off guard, the Aloha Vision Quest is where that conversation starts: bit.ly/avq-bookingOnce your offer is accepted, the real work begins. Jon and Daniel walk through exactly what hits your inbox in the first two weeks of a Maui escrow: earnest money wire instructions, rental agreements and property management contracts, seller's disclosure statements, condo association documents that can run six hundred pages, preliminary title reports, and the termite inspection that has to land within two weeks of closing or you start the clock over.They also cover the strategy behind it. Why buyer's agents want to stretch out contingency periods and seller's agents want to burn through them fast. Why the seller's disclosure is the most ignored document in the transaction and the one most likely to cause a lawsuit later. And why reading the actual contract, not just what "everyone on Maui always does," is the difference between a smooth close and a fight.If you are five to ten years out from a Maui move and want to understand what escrow actually looks like before you are living it, this is required watching.Ready to talk through your own timeline? Start with the Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a call yet? Grab the 3 Paths guide first: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytE komo mai. Maui no ka oi.

Bill 9 and Bill 88 have new names: Ordinance 599 and Ordinance 68. The list of Maui condos allowed to keep renting just changed again, and a few complexes got pulled off overnight.Wondering if your condo made the list? Book a free Aloha Vision Quest and we'll walk through it together: bit.ly/avq-bookingAloha Hulahans, if you've been trying to keep up with Maui's vacation rental rules, today's episode is for you. Jon and Daniel break down what Bill 9 and Bill 88 actually became, why the names keep changing, and what it means for the roughly 38 condos still under review for hotel zoning.We cover the five criteria the county is using to decide which properties get to stay vacation rentable: front desk hotel-like operation, leasehold status, sea level rise exposure, affordability concerns, and timeshare mix. We also walk through recent changes, including Mahina Surf's path back onto the list and Hale Onoloa's removal after its leasehold units converted to fee simple.If you own or are considering a condo on this list, the deadlines matter. West Maui properties move to apartment zoning in 2029. Every other district follows in 2031. Hotel zoned condos remain the safest play with no expiration on rentability, though they now carry a price premium the market has not fully embraced yet.We also get into the Hotlist in the backhalf of the show, walking through listings across Kihei, Kahana, Kapalua, and Wailuku, with real numbers on what is selling, what is sitting, and why.Ready to figure out where your Maui goals fit into all of this? Book your Aloha Vision Quest, a free 30 to 45 minute conversation to map your path forward: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for a call yet? Start with our free 3 Paths guide to see which route fits you best: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

Everyone tells you that you need 5, 6, 7 trips to Maui before you can actually pull the trigger. That's a lie real estate agents love to keep alive. One focused conversation can do more for your Maui dream than a decade of vacations ever could.Ready to find out if Maui is actually right for you? Book your free Aloha Vision Quest call, one conversation, real clarity: bit.ly/avq-bookingIn this Aloha Friday episode, Daniel and Jon bust one of the biggest myths in Maui real estate. We talk about why most "buying trips" are really just vacations in disguise, what actually needs to happen on a real buying trip, and how the Aloha Vision Quest turns a 30 to 45 minute conversation into a clear path forward. No pressure, no hard closes, just questions that help you figure out what you actually want.Then we jump into this week's Hot List, real listings across Kihei, Kula, Haiku, Kahana, and Molokai, with the honest pros, cons, and icks you won't find in the listing remarks.Retire with Maui is hosted by Daniel Rude and Jon Brath, your guides to buying, selling, and retiring on Maui the smart way.Book your free Aloha Vision Quest here: bit.ly/avq-booking

There is a condo complex on Maui where short-term rentals are forbidden by the AOAO and taxed by the county at the short-term rental rate anyway. If that sounds like a mistake, it is not. It is the system working exactly as written. Find out which tax bracket your Maui plan actually lands in. Book your Aloha Vision Quest: https://bit.ly/avq-bookingMahinahina Beach is the example, and the mechanism is highest and best use. Maui County classifies property by what it could be, not by how you actually live in it. That one quirk explains why so many mainland buyers arrive with a tax number that has nothing to do with what they will owe. This week on the Maui Hot List, Jon and Daniel walk through how property tax classification actually works on Maui, why the same condo can carry four completely different bills, and why the classification question belongs at the front of your search instead of the end of it. WHAT WE COVEROwner occupied, second home, long term rental, and short term vacation rental. Four brackets, four sets of math. Why Maui carries some of the lowest owner occupied property tax in the country and the steepest short term rental rate in the state at the same time. The $300,000 homestead exemption, what it takes to qualify, and why the paperwork timeline surprises almost everyone. Establishing Hawaii residency. Living here is step one. Filing your federal return as a Hawaii resident is the step people forget. Why Maui is the only county in Hawaii without an age based exemption at 65. Highest and best use assessment, and the condos where your AOAO and your tax bill disagree. The two payment dates, February 20 and August 20, and the December 31 exemption deadline that the county is now discussing splitting into two windows. Rates are tiered, they move, and they are set annually by Maui County. Confirm current figures with the county before you build a budget around them. Sands of Kahana, our recent Deal of the Week, went pending. START WITH CLARITY Which bracket you land in changes the monthly number by thousands of dollars. Running property searches before you know your bracket is how buyers spend a year gathering answers to questions about homes they will never own. The Aloha Vision Quest is a conversation about what you want Maui to be for you. Numbers, neighborhoods, and strategy come after that. Book your Aloha Vision Quest: https://bit.ly/avq-booking Not ready for a conversation? Start with the 3 Paths guide and figure out which one you are actually on: https://bit.ly/maui-3paths-yt Want the tax one pager we referenced in this episode? Drop a comment or send us an email and we will get it to you. WHO WE AREJon Brath is a co owner of dreams2REALITY Hawaii, RS-76551. Native Hawaiian, born and raised on Molokai, 22 years in real estate. Daniel Rude is a co owner of dreams2REALITY Hawaii, RS-79734. Ten years and more than 300 Maui and Oahu transactions. dreams2REALITY Hawaii, brokered by Real Broker LLC. d2rhawaii.com This channel is real estate education, not tax or legal advice. Property tax classifications, rates, and exemption rules change. Consult a Hawaii licensed CPA or tax professional before making decisions based on any figure discussed here. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Maui no ka oi.

Aloha Hulahans. Price per square foot, cap rate, days on market: the metrics that guide every mainland real estate decision either don't exist here or mean something entirely different.Jon Brath and Daniel Rude walk through the three forces that separate Maui from anywhere else you've bought property: physical scarcity that never cycles the way mainland inventory does, cash buyer concentration now running 30 to 50 percent of closed deals, and why the three paths framework, more than price per square foot ever could, determines whether a property actually fits the life you're trying to build here.Also covered: the Bill 88 update (38 complexes carved out of the original 7,000 units and holding vacation rentability so far) and this episode's Hotlist walkthrough across Kapalua, Napili, Kahana, and Maui Meadows.Figure out which of the three paths fits you: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready for that conversation yet? Start with the free 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi.

Aloha, Hulahans. If you have been dreaming about retiring with Maui, you have probably felt the pressure to get every part of this decision right on the first try. This episode is for you.There is a myth that says you need to cast the widest possible net. See every neighborhood, tour every property style, and keep all your options open until the perfect answer appears. What actually shows up is decision fatigue. The wider the net, the harder it becomes to move at all.Jon and Daniel talk through why fewer choices tend to bring more clarity, how asking what you do NOT want gets you to an answer faster than chasing what you might like, and the reason Maui tends to forgive a first move that later grows into something bigger. Plenty of people start in one spot and evolve into another. That is not a misstep. It is how the dream actually unfolds.They also get into the quiet tension a lot of couples carry into this. One partner wants to nail it perfectly and never choose again. The other just wants to get started. Both views are valid, and the Aloha Vision Quest is built to bring them into the same room.Clarity before commitment. That is where every good Maui move begins.Ready to map your path with us? Book your Aloha Vision Quest here:bit.ly/avq-bookingStill figuring out which of the three paths fits your season of life, whether that is a full move, a second home, or a vacation rental investment? Start with our free 3 Paths guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytE komo mai to Retire With Maui. Jon Brath is a Native Hawaiian agent, born and raised on Molokai, with 22 years in real estate. Daniel Rude brings 10 years and more than 300 Maui and Oahu transactions. Together they help mainland couples stop visiting and start belonging.Subscribe and become a Hulahan. This is where people who are serious about retiring with Maui find their people.Maui no ka oi.#MauiRealEstate #RetireInHawaii #RetiringWithMaui

Before Jon and Daniel ever pull up a single Maui listing for a client, they ask one question first: which of the three paths fits your Maui dream? Want the guide before you dive into listings? It's free here too: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytFull relocation, a second home, or a short term rental supported purchase all sound similar but come with very different financing, carrying costs, and lifestyles.In this episode: the latest Maui news, including visitor spending trends and the new Kaiser West Maui clinic, followed by a full breakdown of the three buyer paths and this week's Hot List of new listings.Not sure which path fits you yet? Grab our free 3 Paths guide with real numbers for each path: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytReady to talk through your specific situation? Book an Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-booking

There's one question Jon asks every single client before he shows them a single property on Maui, and it's not "what are you looking for." It's the opposite question, and it's the one that actually works.Not sure which path to Maui is best for you? bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytIn this episode of the Maui Hotlist Hulahan, Jon and Daniel break down why asking buyers what they want rarely gets a useful answer, and why asking what they will never accept does. Then they walk through Hotlist across Pukalani, Kailani, Waipuilani, South Point, Kalama Terrace, Lahaina, and Makena, talking through active, pending, and sold listings in real time to show you what the market is doing right now.Also covered: the Bill 88 update on STR condo rezoning and which complexes could be affected first, why Kam Sands keeps outperforming as a rental property, and the family trust complications slowing down the Lahaina rebuild.If you're seriously considering retiring with Maui, this is the conversation that should happen before you ever start touring properties.Ready for your own Aloha Vision Quest? Book here: bit.ly/avq-bookingNot ready yet? Get the 3 Paths guide first: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytE komo mai to the Hulahans. Aloha.

Maui County voted 7-2 to pass Bill 88, and the headline was housing. But if you read between the lines, something else was driving that vote.In today's show, we break down what Civil Beat's reporting actually revealed: the looming lawsuit exposure over vested property rights was a major factor in the council's decision. They explain what that means for the roughly half of Minatoya List condos that will now likely remain vacation-rentable, why this matters for mainland buyers watching from a distance, and what the tone of this legislation signals going forward.We also cover a surprising story out of Maalaea Harbor: the old steel seawall is coming out, and in its place? Sand-filled burritos and native plantings designed to let the dune reclaim itself. Daniel, with a background in landscape design, breaks down why this approach is actually the right call and what it says about where Hawaii's environmental policy could be heading.Plus: the Aloha Friday hot list runs through active, pending, and sold listings across West Maui, Kihei, Haiku, and Wailea, with real pricing strategy talk on what's actually moving and what's sitting.If you're thinking about retiring to Maui, buying a vacation rental investment, or just trying to understand this market, you're in the right place.Ready to talk through your options? Book an Aloha Vision Quest call at bit.ly/avq-bookingDownload The 3 Paths to Maui guide at bit.ly/maui-3paths-yt

Three years after the Lahaina fire, Front Street has 1,400 feet of sidewalk, 12 light poles, 15 benches, 5 bike racks, and 13 trees. That's it. In this episode, we break down what Lahaina's rebuild actually looks like on the ground, why the 2033 completion estimate is starting to make a lot more sense, and what it all means if you're thinking about retiring with Maui.Plus the Wednesday Hot List: active, pending, and sold listings used as a backdrop to break down neighborhoods, complexes, and buying strategies across the island. This week we're watching hotel zone inventory, the case for and against Hololani at $599K, South Maui price drops, and what's happening at Kapalua Bay Villas.Topics covered:Lahaina Front Street rebuild: where things actually stand 3 years laterThe 2033 completion timeline and what drives itTourism pushback vs. aloha culture: the conversation Maui needs to haveRetire WITH Maui vs. retire ON Maui: why the distinction mattersHololani 2BD hotel zone at $599K: is it worth it?Wailea Kai, Kiala O Wailea, Kapalua Bay Villas, Hokulani Golf Villas, and moreWhat drives price reductions in a frozen marketSelf-managing vacation rentals: the edge savvy buyers are using right nowReady to figure out your own path to Maui? Start with our free guide, The 3 Paths to Maui: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytBook your Aloha Vision Quest call with Daniel and Jon: bit.ly/avq-bookingNew episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.Retire with Maui, presented by dreams2REALITY HawaiiJon Brath | RS-76551 | Real Broker LLCDaniel Rude | RS-79734 | Real Broker LLCd2rhawaii.com

Maui looks like a buyer's market on paper. Fifteen months of inventory. Hundreds of active listings. Prices coming down across the board.But here's what the numbers don't show: most of that inventory is sellers trying to find someone to take over their problem. COVID-era buyers who paid too much, waived contingencies, and are now underwater. Agents who took overpriced listings because they were afraid someone else would. Properties sitting for 300, 400 days while the carrying costs bleed out every month.Download the free Three Paths to Maui guide: bit.ly/3-paths-to-maui-ytIn this episode get into the real story behind the inventory glut, the psychology gap between buyers and sellers that almost nobody talks about, and why the agents who only work listings right now are flying blind.When you buy, you aspire. You are moving toward something. When you sell, you are doing math on what you need to get out. Those two mindsets sitting across the table from each other is exactly why deals fall apart, why listings go stale, and why buyers in this market actually have more leverage than they realize.If you are thinking about Maui, whether that is a full move, a second home, or a vacation rental investment, this conversation is worth your time before you start looking at anything.Not sure which path to Maui is yours? Start here:Download the free Three Paths to Maui guide: bit.ly/3-paths-to-maui-ytReady to talk story? Book your Aloha Vision Quest (no pressure, no pitch, 30 minutes): bit.ly/avq-bookingDaniel Rude | RS-79734Jon Brath | RS-76551Real Broker, LLC808-268-4262d2rhawaii.com#MauiRealEstate #RetireWithMaui #MauiHotList

The Maui market has flipped. Buyers hold the cards now, and sellers who overpaid during COVID are frozen in place. Before the listings, we dig into what's actually changing in the market and the legislation behind it.Book your Aloha Vision Quest: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questBill 88 just had its second reading. Early word is it may have passed, though we don't have a confirmed vote count yet (vote 'yes' later confirmed during editing). If it's signed, it heads to Mayor Bissen's desk and creates H3/H4 zoning, a step toward returning some Minatoya List condos to legal vacation rental status. The process looks less burdensome than originally feared, with AOAOs potentially able to represent entire complexes rather than requiring individual owner testimony, though the full streamlining process is still unconfirmed.A devastating photo out of Kihei Kai sparks a hard conversation about climate resilience. A complex that tried for over a year to get county permitting to shore up storm damage was met with delay after delay, and ultimately lost a significant portion of the building to flooding. The county also voted down earmarking 20% of transient accommodation tax revenue toward climate resilience funding, citing a shrinking tax base as Minatoya and Bill 9 properties phase out of rentability.Lahaina rebuild timelines get a reality check. Drawing on California wildfire rebuild precedent, the realistic horizon at 7 to 10 years for full completion, putting Lahaina's target closer to 2033 than the often-cited 2030. Despite that, life is creeping back: Lahaina Shores is seeing vacationers return, and access to the harbor and Front Street is slowly reopening. Plus, Mala takes gold at this year's Holi 'Aina Awards, with Mama's Fish House and Merriman's rounding out the top three.Then the big one: why is everyone holding onto listings right now like they are trophies? Jonny breaks down the psychology of agents stockpiling 20 to 30 listings while closing only a couple of sales, and why that's a red flag rather than a flex for sellers, comparing it to a "let's hope rates drop" strategy. Then the full Hot List, 17 properties across Maui:Ho'olei (Wailea): $5M, vacation rentable, Grand Wailea amenities access, $2,800/mo HOANapili Ridge: $350K (was $500K four months ago), hotel-zoned, total fixer with ocean viewKamaole Sands: $799K, rentable through 2031, Building 6 inner horseshoe, $1,400/mo HOAHaiku 7BR Estate: $3.395M (down $62K, 47 days on market), 2 acres, koi ponds, non-conforming quirky masterpieceKeonekai Villages: $559K, downstairs unit with yard, 47 days on marketHaleakala Nanea: [confirm list price], new build, no conforming financing yet, low fees, one-car garageMaui Lani Terraces: $299K, cosmetic updates needed, $900/mo HOALauniupoko: $3.1M, 0.98 acres, agricultural zoning, 2BR Ohana unitSouth Point: $565K, ground floor 2-bath remodel, $677/mo HOANoelani: $848K, oceanfront boutique, 579 sq ft, $1,600/mo HOAValley Isle Resort: $524K, $2,200/mo fees, financing challengesBoardwalk: $525k, Central Kihei, vibey remodel, last 2BR sold at $575KKihei Shores: $399K, 2BR/2BA, pool with jacuzzi, $912/mo HOARoyal Kahana: $250K leasehold, all utilities included, surrender 2050Grab the Three Paths to Maui guide in the comments.

50% of Maui's May sales were cash.Not the usual 30%. Cash. And those buyers accounted for nearly 60% of total dollar volume. That is not noise. That is smart money moving while most people are still watching from the sidelines.Ready to find your place in Maui? Start here: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questThe question worth asking: what do they see that you don't?In this episode, we break down the May market numbers and what they actually mean for someone who has been thinking about Maui for a while but hasn't pulled the trigger yet.Here is what we cover:▶ Why cash is flooding Maui, Kauai, and Big Island but not Oahu, and what that split reveals about each market▶ The 30 to 50% reductions from the COVID peak and why several bottom indicators are quietly starting to flash▶ The tale of two sellers: who is pricing to move and who is waiting for a market that is not coming back▶ Coconut wireless: the Kula road rumor that would change upcountry Maui completely if it ever happened▶ Property deep dives across Wailea Ekolu, Nani Kai Hale, The Breakers, Mahana, Maui Vista, Kihei Holiday and more▶ Where the actual deals are hiding right now, and how to think about special assessments, leasehold plays, and remodel math before you make an offerOne thing worth sitting with: the market does not send invitations. It turns quietly, usually in the middle of the night, and you only confirm it in the rear view.If you have been waiting for a sign, this episode is a reasonable candidate.Book your Aloha Vision Quest strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questAbout Retire With MauiWhat does it actually mean to retire with Maui? For some people it is a permanent move. For others a second home. For others a vacation rental that pays for itself while they are still working. All three paths are real. All three require the right guidance. We are Jonny and Danny from dreams2REALITY Hawaii, and we use the Compass framework to help you navigate not just a transaction but a transformation.#MauiRealEstate #MauiMarketReport #CashBuyers #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiProperty #RetireWithMaui #MauiCondos #WaileaRealEstate #MauiInvesting

A balcony fell off a Maui condo. The HOA fees hit record highs. And Maui County just said these buildings are the solution for local housing. You can't make this up — and you shouldn't ignore it. 🔗 Ready to navigate the real Maui market, not the brochure version? Book your Aloha Vision Quest: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest We break down the collision happening right now between aging infrastructure, skyrocketing carrying costs, and a county plan that's betting on buildings that are literally crumbling. We walk through the specific properties, the actual HOA numbers that have doubled and tripled since the Lahaina fires, and what happens when insurance premiums, deferred maintenance, and new county mandates all hit the same condo at the same time. If you own a Maui condo, you need to know this. If you're thinking about buying one, you need to know this first. #RetireWithMaui #MauiRealEstate #MauiCondos #HOAFees #MauiHousingCrisis

Maui County just released the new property tax rates — and the gap between who won and who got crushed is staggering. Want to talk about what this means for your Maui dream, specifically? https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest We break down every tier, the Bill 9 wildcard, and what it means for your Maui property play. 📊 THE TAX RATES AT A GLANCE: • Owner-Occupied (primary home, $1.5M or less): $1.65/thousand (+$300K exemption) • TVR / Short-Term Rental (up to $900K): $13.00/thousand — NO exemption • Second Home / Non-Owner Occupied (up to $1M): Less than half the TVR rate • Timeshare: $14.90/thousand • High-End Wailea / Honuakai / Polo Beach ($3M+): $17.00/thousand • Long-Term Rental: $2.90/thousand (+$200-300K exemption) • Hotel & Resort: $11.80/thousand 🏆 WINNERS: Primary residents with homes valued at $4.5m plus. Their rate actually went DOWN. 💥 LOSERS: TVRs got hit with tiered increases (+$0.50 to +$1.45/thousand). Second homes went up. Timeshares ticked up +$0.20. ⚖️ THE BILL 9 WILDCARD: 7,000 TVR units could lose vacation rental status. If that happens, the county's tax base craters. Those $13/thousand units could drop to $2.90 or even $1.65/thousand overnight. 📉 MARKET PULSE: Maui ranked #2 behind Florida in vacation home purchase downtick. Cash-heavy market. Seller financing emerging. Realtors finally pricing realistically...is this the bottom? Ready to find YOUR piece of Maui? Let's talk story: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest

Most people think retiring to Maui is one decision. It's not. It's a series of decisions, and most people don't even know what the steps are until they're halfway through them. Ready to find solidify your steps? Book your Aloha Vision Quest → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questIn this episode, we walk through the real, unfiltered path from "what if" to "welcome home" using live market data, specific condo price cuts, and the conversations they're having with buyers right now.What's inside: → The multi-step timeline nobody hands you when you start planning a Maui retirement → Why some buyers are choosing Maui over Florida — and never looking back → The "Takeaway Test:" what happens when you seriously try to talk yourself out of moving here → Which buyer profile fits you: relocation, second home, vacation rental, or exit strategistBook your Aloha Vision Quest → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest Browse all active Open Houses → https://looksee.it/i44CcMahalo for watching. Subscribe for weekly Maui market updates, price drops, and the conversations nobody else is having about retiring with Maui.#RetireWithMaui #MauiRealEstate #MauiRetirement #MauiProperty #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiCondos #RetirementPlanning #SecondHomeMaui #MauiMarketUpdate #AkahalaShores #PoloBeachClub #LahainaShores #MauiVsFlorida #MauiLife

The guy with the Tommy Bahama chair on the beach isn't lazy. He's already won.📞 Ready to explore your own path to Maui? Book your Aloha Vision Quest: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questDanny's been in Hong Kong long enough to know what "frantic" actually looks like. Jon's watched buyers burn out refreshing Zillow every morning. This episode is about why Maui's pace feels wrong at first — and why that's exactly the point.If you've been to Maui and couldn't stop thinking about it on the flight home, this one's for you. If you've been "thinking about it" for three years and still haven't made a move, this one's really for you.We get into the real reason some people latch on and some people run — and what separates the ones who actually make it happen from the ones still scrolling. Plus a full hot list walkthrough: open house with zero traffic on a sub-$400K hotel-zoned unit, a Big Beach rumor put to rest, and a one-bedroom floor plan that could quietly save you $300K over a two-bedroom.If something in this episode lands, don't sit on it. Book an Aloha Vision Quest — 30 to 45 minutes with Jon and Daniel to figure out what your Maui actually looks like before you ever look at a single listing. Link below:📞 https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest

Single-family homes are selling. Condos are stacking up. Daniel spotted the trend in this week's numbers and we're breaking down exactly what it means for anyone watching the Maui market. Book your Aloha Vision Quest strategy call → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest See every listing we discuss → https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🏡 THE BIG TREND — Single-Family vs Condos We're seeing a clear split: single-family homes are getting absorbed while new condo listings keep piling on. What's driving it? And which property type actually makes sense right now for the second-home buyer, the investor, and the full-time mover? 🏛️ BILL 88 UPDATE The Maui County Council held its first reading. Attitudes are shifting. Common sense may actually prevail. We break down where things stand and what's next. 🏚️ THE DHHL REALITY CHECK A Native Hawaiian family has been waiting 17 months — and counting — just to sign a paper and buy a home from another Hawaiian Homes family. We separate the blood quantum lawsuit from the Trump budget headlines and explain what's actually broken. ⛵ GUNG HO SAILING SHOUT-OUT Our clients who lost their boat in the Lahaina fire are back — now sailing private charters out of Ma'alaea. Plus: tales from Fiji, Cloudbreak, and the retirement catamaran that made it happen. 🔥 THIS WEEK'S HOT LIST (16 LISTINGS): • South Point — $475K (was $500K). 2/1, ground floor, 50 days on market. Price still dropping. • Honoapiilani Highway, Wailuku — $1.2M. 2/1.5, 1,487 sq ft on 12,000 sq ft lot. Built 1953. Rambling ranch with mountain-ocean views. • Kahana Manor — County eyeing it for Kūpuna housing program. Ground-floor, concrete, walkable. A play for Lahaina fire victims. • Maalaea Yacht Marina — $699K. 2BR direct oceanfront. Lease extended to 2088/2093. HOA + lease fees = $2,200/mo. Never vacation rentable. • Puamana — $1.995M. 3/4, 1,488 sq ft. Burn zone. Vacation rentable. Across from surf break "Pools." 75 steps to the stroll. • Malama Street, Kihei — $985K. 1,500 sq ft on 7,500 sq ft lot. Non-conforming ohana (converted garage). Backyard potential. • Haleakala Shores — $575K. 2/2, 1,000 sq ft. Vacation rentable through 2031. Kitschy, self-managed, priced to move. • Kihei Villages — $469K. Top floor, quiet. Classic entry-level Kihei. • Walaka Street — $339K. 1/1, 400 sq ft. Residential zoning. HOA $395/mo. The cheapest door on the list. • Hono Kai — $630K. Direct oceanfront, apartment-zoned. Vintage bones. • Nahale Omakina, Kaanapali — $1.2M. 3/3, 2,000 sq ft. HOA $1,200/mo. Not vacation rentable. Golf cart lifestyle, clubhouse with pool/spa/gym. • Kionikai — $1.2M. Nearly 2,000 sq ft. Demo complete, bring your contractor. Includes non-conforming 1/1 ohana. • Cam Sands, Kihei — $799K. Hotel-zoned (on Bill 88). Great condition, small lanai. • Parkshore — $750K. Vault ceilings, across from the Cove. • Akahi — $650K. 71 days on market. Clean and tidy. • Hale Onaloa — Started at $1.119M. 419 days on market and still sitting. The poster child for the condo trend. 🎁 ROAD TO 1,000 GIVEAWAY We're giving away a Gung Ho Sailing charter. Details dropping soon — stay subscribed. Mahalo for riding with us. If you're curious what Maui looks like for you — full move, second home, or investment — jump on our calendars and let's talk. #RetireWithMaui #MauiRealEstate #MauiHotList #MauiMarketUpdate #MauiHawaii

The same week, one condo sold $400K over asking, and another dropped $75K. Welcome to Maui, where there is no "one market." 🏝️ Ready to turn your Maui dream into a plan? Start here: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest In this Coconut Wireless, we unpack the contradiction at the heart of Maui real estate right now: Bill 88's aftermath, the bait-and-switch feeling among investor owners, and why — despite the noise — Maui still makes sense for buyers who understand the game. ⚡ Key Points • Bill 88 & The Bait-and-Switch — How owners who were welcomed with open arms now feel painted as the problem • Same Complex. Same Week. $200K Apart. — Why every deal in Maui is its own micro-market • The 9-Year Dream — What long-term ownership on Maui actually looks like (spoiler: it's not a flip) • Lahaina's Rebuild as a Signal — What the recovery timeline tells mainland buyers about Maui's trajectory • Fractional Ownership Is Here — The old model is shifting, and smart buyers are paying attention 📌 Deal of the Week → https://looksee.it/VvgXy 📌 Full Property Search → https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Maui market updates: @RetireWithMaui 📲 Connect with Jonny & Danny dreams2REALITY Hawaii Compas Real Estate, RB-24054 Mahalo for watching. 🤙

Bill 88 gets its first formal reading this Friday at 9AM — and the Maui County Council is staring down a majority vote that could reshape hotel zoning across the island. We break down what's actually in play, who's supporting it, and why 4,500 potential new units entering hotel zoning changes the pricing game entirely. 🏝️ Book Your Aloha Vision Quest → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest 📋 Active Maui Listings → https://looksee.it/VvgXy Then Jonny drops a confession that flips the script on everything we've been saying about the "American Dream." He's a renter. And he's fallen in love with it. We go deep on the math, why owning on Maui currently costs double what renting costs, how the younger generation is pouring money into tech and AI instead of mortgages, and whether the old playbook of "buy anything you can afford" still makes sense here. Plus: a wild client story (Maui → Portugal → back to Maui for a rental), the three types of Maui buyers you DON'T want to be, and this week's property listings — including a Sprecklesville compound that dropped half a million dollars in 122 days and a hotel-zoned Ho'olei unit in Wailea. Whether you're in the "dream mode" phase or ready to pull the trigger, this episode will make you rethink what owning on Maui actually means right now. 🔗 Book Your Aloha Vision Quest → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest 🏨 Hotel-Zoned Listings → https://looksee.it/kOdGE 📋 All Active Listings → https://looksee.it/VvgXy #MauiRealEstate #Bill88 #MauiHousing #RetireWithMaui #MauiLiving #HawaiiRealEstate

Jonny's spent his whole life on Maui — born on Molokai, built on Maui. So why does he keep escaping to Kauai? Here's the honest, insider comparison no travel blog will give you.👉 Start your Hawaii path with an Aloha Vision Quest call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest🌺 What we cover:• Why even a Maui local needs Kauai to slow down• Kauai's North Shore, Hanalei & Poipu — what makes each area different• The BIG vacation rental rule difference between the islands (critical for investors)• Why Maui still dominates on occupancy rates and tourism numbers• The "tell your friends to go to Maui" mentality — and what it means for YOUR decision• Current Maui market update: where the price reductions are landingWhether you're dreaming of a full move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself — understanding these two islands is step one. We're not here to sell you on either. We're here to help you make the right call for YOUR retirement.🏡 Browse current Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy📅 Book your strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questdreams2REALITY HAWAII | @RetireWithMauiNot just a transaction. A transformation.

Bill 88 just passed the Housing & Land Use Commission 6-1 — and if it clears the full Maui County Council, up to 4,500 apartment-zoned condos could legally maintain their vacation rental status.📅 Book your Aloha Vision Quest with Jonny & Danny — let's map out YOUR Maui path: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest🔑 IN THIS EPISODE:What Bill 88 actually does — and how it differs from Bill 9New H3 & H4 zoning classifications explained in plain languageWhich 4,500 condos could keep vacation rental status — and the ~2,500 that won't make the cutMarket impact: will affected condo prices bounce back now?The political angle: why the mayor NEEDS this to pass before re-electionListings reviewed: Kapalua, Ka'anapali, Kihei, Wailuku, West Maui & more — including price reductions you need to seeWhether you're a current owner watching your rental status hang in the balance, a buyer who's been waiting for the chaos to settle, or an investor eyeing the window that Bill 88 may just re-open — this is the update you cannot afford to miss.Mahalo for watching. Drop a comment below — are you following this as an owner, a buyer, or someone keeping tabs from the mainland? We read every one.If you're not subscribed yet, we'd love to have you join the community. We're on the path to 500 — and your support means everything. 🌺🏡 Browse current Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy— Jonny & Danny dreams2REALITY Hawaii | @RetireWithMaui

Maui's MLS just dropped a bombshell: "Coming Soon" listings are NOW allowed. For the first time, you can get eyes on properties BEFORE they hit the open market, and if you're not on the inside, you're already behind.

Maui County said one thing publicly about Bill 9, then sent private owners at one particular complex a very different letter. We got our hands on what they're NOT announcing at the council meetings, and it changes everything for these condo owners and buyers. 📧 Book your free Aloha Vision Quest strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest In this Coconut Wireless episode, Jonny & Danny break down: 🏘️ The Bill 9 letter Maui County is quietly sending to private owners — and what it means for your rental rights 📊 A $2.4M Maui Meadows listing that just sold for $1.5M... that's a $900K haircut 🏗️ The CPR flip sitting 75 days on the market at $1.9M — is the math broken? 💸 Harbor Lights: $99K vs $234K for the SAME building — what's the real story? 📋 Kaanapali Royal's insane tax gap: $18K/yr vs $1,600/yr depending on your status 🔥 A special May 26th council meeting that could reshape zoning Plus, the Deal of the Week drops tomorrow. You won't want to miss this one. 🔄 Ready to make your Maui move? Browse every listing we mentioned: https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a Coconut Wireless drop. We're closing in on 400 and need your help! #MauiRealEstate #Bill9 #CoconutWireless #MauiCondos #HawaiiRealEstate #RetireWithMaui

They had one job. They failed. And now they're asking for another term.Book a free Aloha Vision Quest strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questIn today's Coconut Wireless, we're going straight to the Maui County Council. All nine seats are up for grabs, and the same leadership that was in charge when Lahaina burned wants back in. We break down the real failures: the ignored 2018 fire warnings, the infrastructure budget cuts, the placard debacle at Napili Park, and the convenient "climate change" deflection that lets nobody take responsibility.Plus, the progressive wave that might actually flip the council, a brand-new food truck opening on Kaave (behind Foodland Farms), and the leasehold deals and timeshare flips happening right now in West Maui real estate.This isn't a political ad. This is what we've lived through. And if we don't talk about it, who will?🔗 Browse all Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🔗 Hotel-zoned properties: https://looksee.it/kOdGE#Maui #Lahaina #MauiFire #MauiCountyCouncil #MauiRealEstate #RetireWithMaui #CoconutWireless #dreams2REALITYHawaii

Maui's vacation rental occupancy is crashing — and the numbers are brutal.Book your FREE Aloha Vision Quest strategy call → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questBrowse the current Maui Hot List → https://looksee.it/VvgXyMaui Paradise Properties just posted 53.5% occupancy last week, with the next 90 days projecting only 38%. The rest of the island? 44% last week, 32% projected through summer. That's a far cry from the 75-85% occupancy Maui property owners enjoyed for years.But here's what nobody's telling you: ONE condo is bucking the trend.Kahana Manor, a self-managed 1-bed/1-bath listed at $499,000, is sitting at 85% occupancy. Verified income of $64,000. May is nearly fully booked. June has four open nights. July? Maybe seven. It's proof that self-management isn't just a cost-saving hack. It's the difference between a condo that cash flows and one that bleeds.In this episode, we break down:📉 Why managed properties are getting crushed (and whose fault that might be) 🔑 The self-management blueprint that's beating every property manager on island 💰 The real math: why a 25% management deal doesn't pencil at 70% occupancy 🔥 The "toxic compassion" problem — how Maui's policies reward inaction and punish the people who actually show up 🏗️ Bill 9 fallout: where the TVR tax money actually went (and why nobody can answer that question) 🏡 This week's Hot List: from a leasehold Papakea unit dropped to $249K, to a Royal Kahana 9-stack at sub-$600K, to a Kaanapali hillside house at $2.495M — plus a Molokai opportunity starting at $195KIf you own a Maui vacation rental, or you're thinking about buying one, this episode is the reality check you need before summer booking season.Didn't catch Wednesday's episode about the massive Lahaina special assessment? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9bvyyDvJIo📲 Follow us: Instagram: @RetireWithMaui YouTube: @RetireWithMaui#RetireWithMaui #MauiRealEstate #MauiVacationRental #SelfManagedRental #MauiCondo #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiMarketUpdate #KahanaManor #MauiInvestment #AlohaFriday

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

📅 Book your Aloha Vision Quest strategy call →https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest 🏠 Browse the current Maui Hot List → https://looksee.it/VvgXyHawaii single-family home sales just dropped 30% from last year. And Jonny will tell you straight, that's what a bottom feels like.In this week's market update, Jonny & Danny walk through what's actually sitting, what just moved, and why one Lahaina Shores unit that nobody wanted a year ago just went $28,000 over asking — in cash. The market isn't dead. It's just honest.Here's what we cover:April's 30% drop in single-family sales — crash or correction?Lahaina rebuild reality: 500 homes down, 1,500 still to goYale Parkside sub-$400K — decent updates, carpet needs love, still sittingHonokai at 11 Ma'alaiya — four months in, down from $395K to $375K, and those fees are realThe $4M compound with a yoga studio and a whole second house nobody knows what to do withComo Village — not burned, needs work, pure location playLahaina Shores bidding war — what changed and why it mattersJonny's son on why Maui mornings feel different than anywhere elseIf you've been watching from the sidelines waiting for a signal, this is a good episode to sit with.Mahalo for watching, we read every comment 🤙Jonny Brath & Daniel Rude — dreams2REALITY Hawaii Not just a transaction. A transformation.

Don't come to change Maui. Let Maui change you. 🤙 📞 Book your FREE Maui Vision Quest strategy call → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest Maui runs on something rare these days: Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am, respect your elders, and don't you dare throw a rock at that monk seal. In this episode, Danny & Jonny break down what makes Maui's culture so magnetic for retirees, and why the right buyers already feel it before they ever land. We cover: ✅ The tourist vs. local code and which side YOU'RE on ✅ Why Maui's pace isn't slow, it's intentional ✅ The old-school values mainlanders are quietly starving for ✅ What the Lahaina rebuild is really telling us about the soul of West Maui ✅ This week's Hot List: from $349K land to $1.9M South Maui homes If you grew up saying "please" and "thank you" and you miss a world that still runs that way, this island was built for you. —————————————————————————— 🏡 PROPERTIES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE —————————————————————————— → View all active Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy Highlights this week: • Villas at Kehalani — 3/2.5, 1,700 sq ft | $1.2M (down $40K) • Haiku Cottage — 770 sq ft on ½ acre | $770K (was $925K) • South Maui SFH — 4/2.5, 1,800 sq ft | $1.9M • Large Land Parcel — 7.7 acres | $349K • Kihei Kai Nani Condo | Closed for $475K • Fractional Ownership — 2 weeks in January | $56K —————————————————————————— 📞 READY TO EXPLORE YOUR MAUI PATH? —————————————————————————— Not sure if it's a full move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself? Let's figure it out together. 👉 Book your FREE strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest We're Jonny & Danny from dreams2REALITY Hawaii, and we're here to turn your Maui dream into your Maui reality. Mahalo for watching 🤙

Most Maui dreams don't last forever. They last 3 to 5 years. That's not a warning. That's your window. 🌺 👉 Book your free Aloha Vision Quest call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest The Maui real estate market rewards people who understand what they're actually buying and why. In this episode, Jonny & Danny break down the full spectrum of what's possible: vacation-rentable condos, income-producing properties, off-grid compounds, buildable land with serious upside, and move-in-ready homes across Maui's most sought-after communities. Whether you're 2 years out or actively shopping, this is the kind of market context that changes how you think about the decision. 🏡 What We Cover: • How to identify genuine value in a market where most buyers get overwhelmed • The difference between a short-term rental play vs. a lifestyle buy — and how some properties do both • Why seller psychology matters as much as list price • What buildable land in Maui actually pencils out to (and when it doesn't) • The truth about HOA fees, vacation rental regulations, and the hidden costs most buyers miss • Why "forever" in Maui usually means five years and how to use that to your advantage We're Jonny & Danny from dreams2REALITY Hawaii. We don't do fluff. We do real numbers, honest takes, and the inside edge on Maui real estate you won't get anywhere else. 📋 Browse Active Maui Listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy 🏨 Hotel-Zoned Properties: https://looksee.it/kOdGE 📞 Ready to talk strategy? https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest

The real Maui real estate conversation no one else is having... price thresholds, brutal HOA truths, rentability risks, and the deals that are impossible to ignore right now. 🔗 Start your Maui journey → Book a free strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest Aloha! We're back with a no-BS Maui market update, and this one gets honest fast. There's a threshold price in Maui where it becomes too irresistible not to get involved. This episode is about finding that line and knowing exactly what comes with it. What we cover: 🏠 A sub-$400K hotel-zoned condo: why this might be the deal of the moment 💰 The $800–$1,000+/month HOA reality and when to accept it anyway 📉 Which listings just crossed the irresistibility threshold (and which are still overpriced) ⚠️ Bill 9 & short-term rental regulations: what every investor needs to know before buying 🏡 Single-family homes under $1M — they exist, but here's the real trade-off 🗳️ How local politics & infrastructure actually affect your long-term investment Whether you're planning a permanent move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself — this is the honest conversation you need before you buy. "Price overcomes all objections." We'll show you exactly what that means on Maui right now. 👉 Browse current Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy 👉 Hotel-zoned condo listings: https://looksee.it/kOdGE — Jonny & Danny | dreams2REALITY Hawaii Your Compass for Retiring With Maui — not just a transaction. A transformation.

Most Maui buyers arrive with a spreadsheet. Three beds. Two baths. Rentable. 1,200 sq ft. And they miss the whole point. This week, Danny breaks down why the buyers who actually make the move start somewhere completely different, with a feeling, not a floor plan.📞 Ready to figure out YOUR Aloha vision? Book a free call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questHere's something Danny's been sitting with: buying Maui used to be aspirational. Sellers just wanted out. That's flipped. Today's sellers are the dreamers, holding onto 2022 prices and a lifestyle they're romanticizing. And buyers? They've gone full spreadsheet. Transactional. Checklist mode.And that's exactly the blind spot.Because the people who actually make the move, the ones who belong here a year later, didn't start with square footage. They started with a question most agents never ask: What is missing in your life right now that you hope Maui gives you?Danny grew up in Minnesota. His parents sold their house nine years ago when he moved to Hawaii, and they've been traveling the world since. Now they're figuring out the next chapter and the question isn't "how many bedrooms." It's: do you want the lake place you've dreamed about since childhood, or do you want to be near the grandkids, or do you want to stay close to where you know? That's the real decision. And it's the same one you're probably making about Maui.So before the bedrooms, ask yourself this:What does your first Maui morning actually look like? Not the view from the listing photos, your morning. Do you walk down to the surf spot like Jonny does, almost every single day, and check the waves? Do you sit on your lānai with a cold drink, hear the waves crash, watch the sun go down with a plate of poke and people you love? Do you feel the sand, see the Honu in the water, watch the whales breach and realize it's not a vacation anymore, it's just Tuesday?Because that's what you're actually buying. And everything else, the bedroom count, the square footage, the HOA, changes when you move here anyway.We also cover a major Lahaina land story this week: 20 acres near the old mill smokestack just sold, and what happens to that land matters for all of West Maui.One note: some of our clients move here and get bored. Truly bored. The two-week vacation feeling doesn't always scale to a life. That's exactly why we built the Aloha Vision Quest — to talk through the real vision before you buy anything. Not the bedrooms and bathrooms. What does it actually feel like? What are you running toward? What are you leaving behind?📋 Browse this week's listings:Maui Hot List Properties🌺 Ready to stop browsing and start belonging? The Aloha Vision Quest is a free strategy call with Jonny & Danny, no pitch, no pressure. Just a real conversation about what YOUR Maui life actually looks like, and whether the path is a move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself.👉 Book your call:https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest#MauiRealEstate #HawaiiRealEstate #RetireInHawaii #MauiHotList #AlohaVisionQuest

Nobody warns you about the dump runs, the 45-minute drive to the other side, or trading 4,000 sq ft for a Maui condo. Jonny & Danny break it all down — no filter. 📞 Ready to make Maui YOUR reality? Book your Aloha Vision Quest call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest Living on Maui isn't like living anywhere else. West siders don't cross the island. Locals have a village mentality that's generations deep. And that McMansion you left behind? Turns out you don't miss it, but you absolutely need a garage. In this episode, we get real about the daily inconveniences of West Maui life: the distance between neighborhoods, the lifestyle trade-offs of downsizing to island living, and why everyone who makes the move says the same thing. They'd never go back. If you're seriously considering a move to Maui, a second home, or a vacation rental investment, this is the episode that tells you what the glossy brochures leave out. 🏝️ Browse active Maui listings here: https://looksee.it/VvgXy We're Jonny & Danny from dreams2REALITY Hawaii, helping you navigate the path to Retiring WITH Maui, whether that's a permanent move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself. 📞 Don't just dream it, plan it. Book your Aloha Vision Quest call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest Mahalo for watching. Aloha from the West Side. 🌺

The Maui market isn't broken, it's filtering. There's a price threshold that separates deals that move from listings that sit. Savvy buyers already know the number. Do you?📞 Book your free Aloha Vision Quest strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questIn this week's market update, Jonny & Danny review 15+ active Maui listings, vacation rentals, condos, and residential, and unpack the buying psychology that's actually driving decisions right now.Here's what we cover: → The "price overcomes all objections" principle — and why it's the only thing that matters in this market → Why a Maui Vista unit sold in 2 days at $480K (and what that tells you about the real floor) → Sub-$700K moves. Above it sits. The invisible threshold every savvy buyer already knows → Maui vacation rentals are 75–82% occupied — so why is it almost impossible to even view one? → Motivated sellers vs. savvy buyers: who actually wins this market? → Warren Buffett's rule — and why right now might be Maui's greedy-when-fearful momentIf you've been watching prices, waiting for the right moment, and wondering whether NOW is your window, this is the episode that answers it.🏡 Browse current Maui listings: https://looksee.it/VvgXy📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 — Aloha & Mainland vs. Maui Pace 🌺 Ready to stop watching and start belonging to Maui?Jonny & Danny work with buyers at every stage — whether you're dreaming of a permanent move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself. The first step is a free strategy call where we map out your path using our Compass framework.👉 Book your free Aloha Vision Quest here: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questMahalo for watching — we'll see you in Maui. 🤙

Maui sellers are still dreaming of 2022 prices, but real buyers are playing a completely different game. Today's Hot List breaks down exactly where the Maui real estate market stands and where the genuine value actually lives.🗓️ Ready to map your move to Maui? Book your Aloha Vision Quest → https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questThe greed vs. fear cycle is real and right now it's creating a clear divide between properties that sell in days and ones that sit for months. Jonny & Danny walk you through the current market, property by property, using real listings and real numbers.This week's Hot List covers: 🏖️ Kam Sands, Kihei — why a 2BR at $799K moved fast and what it signals for all of South Maui 🏠 Maui Vista — where the $400s–$480s range still triggers fast demand (and why) Hohonanea — two 3BR units: motivated seller at $760K vs. $885K. The difference matters. 🌊 Wailea Town Center — 3BR, 2,000 sq ft, ocean views at $1.675M (and the $3,100/mo in fees you need to know about) 🏡 Wailuku Heights — a 5-bed, 5,000 sq ft Milky Way-view home at $1.695M 📉 Waipuilani — started at $949K, now at $778K. Still sitting. Here's the honest reason why. 💥 Lahaina post-fire: no land grab happening — and what that means for buyers right nowWhether you're planning a full move, a second home, or a vacation rental investment that pays for itself this is the market intel you need before your next step.🌺 Subscribe for weekly Maui real estate market updates 📲 Reach us at dreams2REALITY Hawaii#MauiRealEstate #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiCondos #RetireInMaui #MauiHotList #KiheiCondos #LahainaRealEstate #MauiInvestment #RealEstateInvesting #MovingToHawaii

Something shifted in the Maui market, and agents are feeling it. Book your strategy call: https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest For the first time in nearly a decade, buyers have the leverage. Prices are dropping, days on market are climbing, and agents are the ones doing the chasing. In this week's Hot List, Jonny & Danny break down exactly what that means for YOU and walk through the most compelling active deals on island right now. 🏡 THIS WEEK'S HOT LIST: ↳ Wailuku Country Estates — $3,795,000 (↓$200K) | 7,000 sq ft ag compound, pool, gym, detached Ohana ↳ Haiku Hippie Compound — $1,000,000 | 2 acres, off-grid, more rooms than the listing shows ↳ International Colony Club — $1,385,000 | Vacation-rentable, steps to North Ka'anapali Beach ↳ Iao Valley Homestead (Moku Hau) — $2,000,000 | 2 acres, CPR'd Ohana ↳ Sands of Kahana — $2,500,000 | Largest sq ft on the West Side, sandwich lease explained ↳ Lono Avenue Compound — $2,200,000 | 2025 luxury remodel, pool, 3BR/2BA ↳ Pakī Maui — $400,000 | Seller financing available, 454 days on market ↳ Kanae Analu, Māʻalaea — Sub $400,000 | Leasehold oceanfront (2066), $2,700/mo all-in ↳ Bambo — $475,000 | FHA eligible, updated, outdoor space 📊 MARKET REALITY CHECK: 7 out of 10 listings are sitting. Price reductions are everywhere. And Maui real estate agents are following up in ways they haven't had to in years. If you've been watching from the sidelines, this episode is your signal. 🗓️ Ready to explore your path to Maui? Book your free Aloha Vision Quest call: 👉 https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Maui real estate market updates, hot list drops, and no-BS investment insight from Jonny & Danny at dreams2REALITY Hawaii. #MauiRealEstate #MauiHotList #RetireWithMaui #MauiInvestment #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiCondos #dreams2REALITYHawaii

They had the cheaper option right in front of them... and still chose to pay $100K more. Here's the real story and what it reveals about the Maui market right now.📅 Book your free Aloha Vision Quest strategy call:https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-questIn this week's Maui Hot List, Jonny & Danny break down a real closing story every serious Maui buyer needs to hear. A couple with a $1.5M budget had a clear choice: the deal... or the dream. They chose the dream, a fully remodeled condo with incredible ocean views, new electrical, new plumbing, and zero project risk from thousands of miles away. And with their property assessment coming down $300K, they may have made the smarter financial call too.But that's just the opening chapter.The bigger story? 75% of Maui's real estate agents haven't closed a single deal in two years. The market is frozen but the right properties are still moving. Fast. If you know what to look for.This week's Hot List covers: 🏡 Active listings with major price drops — including one slashed $250K from list price 🔥 Deal of the Week: A top-floor 2BR loft at Cam Sands with a spiral staircase, turnkey & vacation-rental approved 📊 Why seller hesitancy is quietly creating real opportunity for prepared buyers 📸 The dark listing photo problem and how it's costing sellers thousandsWhether your path to Maui is a permanent move, a second home, or a vacation rental that pays for itself this episode will move you from frozen to focused.🌺 Aloha, we're Jonny & Danny from dreams2REALITY Hawaii. We help buyers find their path to belonging in Maui using our Compass framework.📅 Ready to take your first real step? Book your free Aloha Vision Quest call:https://bit.ly/aloha-vision-quest

📅 Ready to make your move on Maui? Book a strategy call:Schedule Your Free Maui Strategy CallIs the Iran War about to tank the Maui real estate market or is this the best buying opportunity in years?Jonny B and Daniel Rude break down what history actually tells us about how global crises shape the Maui market. From the COVID boom nobody saw coming to today's war-driven uncertainty, one pattern keeps repeating: the people who act when others freeze are the ones who win.In this episode:Why Maui's limited supply protects it when other markets collapseThe psychology behind why 90% of sellers are stuck (and what that means for buyers)COVID parallels — and why international travel friction could trigger another Hawaii boomHow to spot motivated sellers and pay less than buyers did in 2022Why interpreting the market beats predicting it every timeWhether you're watching from the sidelines or ready to get off them, this conversation will sharpen how you think about Maui real estate right now.📅 Explore your Maui options with Jonny & Danny:Schedule Your Free Maui Strategy Call🏝️ About Retire With Maui Jonny Brath & Daniel Rude from dreams2REALITY Hawaii help buyers navigate the Maui market whether you're thinking permanent move, second home, or vacation rental. Using our Compass framework, we cut through the noise and get you to clarity.#MauiRealEstate #RetireWithMaui #HawaiiRealEstate #MauiInvestment #RealEstateInvesting