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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Listing your property for Sale?
Listing your property for Sale? When you’re getting ready to sell your home or condo, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure your property is seen in the best light and priced appropriately. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it […]
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 […]
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 […]
West or South Maui?
When living, renting, raising children, or retiring, where is the best place to settle? Do you prefer West or South Maui? Being on an exceptional & unique landmass, Maui has a multitude of options. Depending on your lifestyle & activities, will you call Lahaina or Kihei home? After getting asked several times a week to identify the […]
Defining Rentals, Maui
Learn and discover the difference between short term & long term rentals in Maui and Defining Rentals. When reading a Real Estate Listing Synopsis, there are verbiages regarding short term & long term rentals. Are there differences between the two? Maui has divergent types of condominium projects. There are vacation rental properties & residential complexes. When looking deeper, […]