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 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 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.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts

RB-20663

(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui

RB-21851

Already know the basics of 1031 exchanges? In this follow-up episode, Lahina Lee takes it to the next level—breaking down five key reasons investors choose to make a move. From unlocking equity and upgrading portfolios to helping family and passing on a tax-efficient legacy, this episode is about strategy, timing, and heart—Maui style.

💬 Got questions or comments? Drop them below — I’d love to hear from you.
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Mahalo for watching, and until next time — be well, be happy, and aloha from the greatest island in the world.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts

RB-20663

(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui

RB-21851

🌺 Buying or selling investment property on Maui? Why pay more in taxes than you have to? 🌺
In this episode, we break down how savvy investors are using the often-overlooked 1031 exchange to reinvest smarter, defer capital gains taxes, and build long-term wealth—Maui style. From swapping struggling properties for stronger markets to the nitty-gritty of timelines and tax benefits, we’ve got your 1031 questions covered.

💬 Got questions or comments? Drop them below — I’d love to hear from you.
👍 Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss an update.

Mahalo for watching, and until next time — be well, be happy, and aloha from the greatest island in the world.

**If you'd like to see our content from before March 25, 2025, you can find on YouTube with the handle @AlohaGroupMaui

Lee Potts

RB-20663

(808) 276-8776

Keller Williams Realty Maui

RB-21851