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 […]
HARPTA, Hawaii Withholding Tax
HARPTA Explained: What Non-Resident Sellers Need to Know About Hawaii’s Real Property Tax Act When selling real estate in Hawaii, one of the most important—and often unexpected—closing costs for non-resident sellers is HARPTA, short for the Hawaii Real Property Tax Act. Understanding this withholding requirement can save sellers time, stress, and help them plan ahead […]
Decorating with Plants
Decorating with Plants Maui, Hawaii Are your focal points more on architecture or style? When walking in a home or pulling up the drive, it is contrary to what you might have thought. Colors, airflow & lighting are the first to catch our attention. Reinvent your space; depth with plants, Maui. Benefits of Indoor and Outdoor Plants […]
Know your Neighborhood, Vintage
Know your Neighborhood, Vintage at Kaanapali Kaanapali, Maui With each property, they have & offer unique qualities. As a result, Vintage at Kaanapali tends to be overlooked by purchasers. Learn about the amenities, space, local conveniences, and what owners appreciate at the Vintage at Kaanapali. Do you know your neighborhood, Vintage at Kaanapali? Amenities Hidden on the […]
Association Documents, Hawaii Purchase Agreement
Major Contingency in Hawaii, Association Documents Do you know your neighborhood and the rules you are required to abide by? When living behind a gate, part of a condominium complex, or are included in an association, what does your assemblage include? Have you taken time and reviewed your Association Documents, which are part of the […]
Living Kahana Wai, Maui
West Maui Community, Kahana Wai When looking for a community to live & reside in, what are the top three attributes Purchasers look for? Talking with Buyers, Kimberly has discovered gated developments, close proximity to daily responsibilities, and low density have been the primary characteristics of an ideal neighborhood. Kahana Wai, resting between Kapalua & Kaanapali, […]
Condo vs. home on Maui
Condo vs. Single-Family Home on Maui: Which Fits Your Lifestyle? Thinking about condominium ownership or buying a single-family home on Maui? Each path offers unique benefits and trade-offs. Below is a clear, lifestyle-based comparison to help you decide what best fits your routine, budget, and long-term goals on island. Living in a Residential Home (Single-Family) […]