Aloha friends! Happy New Year, Maui! As we step into the very first weekend of the year, there’s no better time to celebrate fresh beginnings and enjoy the vibrant events happening across the island. Whether you’re looking for live music, unique dining experiences, or family-friendly festivities, Maui offers something for everyone to kick off 2025 in style.
Jazz and Comedy at ProArts Maui
Kick off the weekend with Jazz Masters in Hawaii featuring the 12-Member Jazz Maui Little Big Band this Friday night at ProArts Maui. Showtime is 7 pm. And to wrap up the weekend, Eric Gilliom’s White Hawaiian is back on Sundays. This is the final season of the runway hit ending on March 1st so be sure and catch a show while you can. Showtime is 3 pm.
Wailuku First Friday
Celebrate the new year at the Wailuku First Friday this weekend. The town party features live music, art exhibits, local food vendors, and activities for all ages. Performances by Get up & Dance Maui and Jordan Soon at the Market Street stage. DJZ at the Garage from 6 – 9 pm. Check out Wailukufirstfriday.com for more.
Japengo Omakase Experience
For those seeking a truly unique dining adventure this weekend, consider reserving the Japengo Omakase Experience at the sushi bar in Japengo. Chef Masa Hattori curates a special eight-course menu featuring fresh local seafood and seasonal ingredients, prepared and presented with care. Experience limited to 6 guests on Saturdays from 6 – 8 pm. Tickets $270 and prepaid reservation required.
Champagne Hale at Cliff House
The Montage at Kapalua Bay will be seating the Champagne Hale at Cliff House this weekend. The pop up at Cliff House with epic views, champagne and pupus is the perfect way to cap off a day at the beach or pool. They offer a two-hour experience with seating at 5 – 7 pm on Friday and Saturday this weekend.
MIL Paddling
MIL Paddling kicked off this month, and this year is broken up into Division I and Division II. Proud dad moment watching Kahala, 14, compete for Seabury Hall. Congrats to all the competitors and their families! The site has not yet been updated with the schedule for this year, but I will keep you posted.
Anything Else This Weekend or Next?
I am always looking to promote other weekend activities for Maui organizations. If we are missing anything, drop me a line anytime for future happenings. Mahalo!!!
Real Estate
As of December 18th, we have 1651 active and 234 pending listings. 12.4% under contract, which is about where we’ve been holding. After a deeper dive in consideration of Bill 9, the condo numbers are skewing the total.
Bill 9 on Maui addresses the conversion of short-term rentals in apartment-zoned buildings to long-term rentals, aiming to increase the availability of housing for local residents. This measure overturns the Minatoya Ruling, which previously allowed short-term rentals in certain Maui apartment-zoned properties. The bill has sparked mixed reactions—some community members support it as a step toward easing the housing crisis, while others are concerned about its impact on property values and the rental market.
We are seeing these effects. The numbers for condos look bleaker than the general market. We currently have 99 condos under contract and 905 active. Only 9.8% condos are under contract, causing many sellers to take drastic price measures.
If we look at the numbers outside of condos, we have 135 pending and 746 active for 15.3%. This may be a better sense of the market excluding Bill 9 influence. Rates are improving as well.
I am here to go over latest figures and discuss your plans for real estate on Maui
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About Me
As a lifelong Maui resident and realtor with over 20 years of experience, I have a profound understanding of Maui’s Real Estate market. My extensive expertise helps me meet your needs whether you are buying or selling a home, investment property, or conducting large transactions. I enjoy water sports, Jiu-jitsu training, soccer, rugby, family time, and socializing.
If you have questions about Maui’s Real Estate market, your equity, options, or need assistance with any real estate matters, feel free to call, text, or email me. I’m here to help!
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