What Are The Costs of Selling a Home or Property on Maui? Your step-by-step guide from Maui broker/agent Kimberly Dreschel of Living-Maui.com. Selling a home on Maui involves more than just listing and signing a contract. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or maximizing an investment, understanding all the costs associated with shelling your property helps you […]
How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Home on Maui?
What Are the Real Costs of Buying a Home on Maui? Buying a home on Maui comes with more than just the price of the property. Buyers should be prepared for additional expenses beyond the down payment — including prepaid items, title and escrow fees, lender charges, and other miscellaneous costs that often catch buyers […]
Financing Options for Buying Property on Maui: Loans, Mortgages & Local Insights
Maui Real Estate Financing Options: Finding the Right Loan for Your Property Buying a property on Maui is a dream for many, but navigating the financing process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. From beachfront condos in Kāʻanapali to investment rentals in Napili or Lahaina, choosing the right loan type can make all the […]
FIRPTA, Foreign Withholding Tax
FIRPTA Explained: What Foreign Sellers Need to Know When Selling U.S. Real Estate Selling property in Hawaii is an exciting step, but for foreign sellers, it’s important to be aware of an additional federal requirement that can significantly affect your closing costs: FIRPTA, the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. At Living Maui Real […]
Maui Property Tax Rate 2025-2026
Maui County Property Tax Rates Understanding the 2025–2026 Maui Property Tax Rates Planning for your Maui property taxes? The 2025–2026 Maui County fiscal year runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Whether you own a primary residence, vacation rental, or commercial property, it’s crucial to know the tax rates, deadlines, and strategies to […]
Best Ways to Prepare and Market a Home to Sell Quickly
What Are The Best Ways to Prepare and Market a Home to Sell Quickly On Maui? Preparing your Maui home to sell fast starts with steps homeowners can manage themselves. Living Maui Real Estate recommends focusing on repairs, enhancing curb appeal, deep cleaning, staging rooms, and coordinating with tenants when applicable. These strategies are especially […]
Joy can lead to the Right Home
Joy Can Lead to the Right Home Maui Knowing yourself and what brings more joy, health and happiness in your life, can bring you to appreciate the right home for you and your loved ones, for an investment that lasts a lifetime… Lifestyle & Comfort While it is widely known that happiness can only be […]
Senior Strategy for Selling, Maui
Senior Strategy for Selling, Maui Maui, Hawaii What is the formula for success with assisting seniors and successfully Selling their property? How to get started? Whether you have been in your home for a decade or three, seniors, especially, need to prepare for the emotions of selling a home. With limited access to the internet […]
Negotiation Tactics Purchasers Should Avoid: DONT’S
Having different personalities, negotiation is a subtle art in real estate. With the assistance of a skilled Real Estate Broker, delegates can find common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics purchasers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: […]
Move in Ready Maui?
Before you move in, it is best to rid all the unnecessary items, make repairs, and schedule a deep cleaning for your Maui Property. Transitioning into a new home or condo is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about photos, paint schemes, and new furniture. Before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics […]