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Maui Property Tax Deferral
People owning property on Maui will have a little longer to pay their property taxes without penalty. Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized a 60-day deferral of the 10 percent pen [...]
Insurance Rate Increase Projections for 2021 and Beyond
Has your property insurance gone up for your association? If it hasn't yet, it may be soon. Many factors go into insurance rate increases. This article provides a good overview. Re [...]
7 HOA Resolutions for the New Year
Following the hand that 2020 dealt us, now is the time to focus on rebuilding our community connections! Let's work on something that brings us together. New Year’s resolutions ten [...]
Maui Vacation Rental Occupancy Dismal in November
Even though vacation rentals outpaced hotel occupancy in November, numbers are still low, according to the latest data released last week by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. According [...]
The Relationship Between HOA Boards and Homeowners
"We think the surest way to lower tensions and resolve the disputes between the neighbors is through more dialogue between them, not less." - Richard Bouche Homeowner relationship [...]
Airbnb Goes Public During a Pandemic
It’s been a whirlwind year for Airbnb. At the start of 2020, the home-sharing vacation rental company was sitting on billions in cash and was planning a direct listing on the stock [...]
12 Jolly Holiday Activities While Staying Safe at Home
The December holiday season may look different on Maui this year, but can still include meaningful celebrations and activities for our communities. Large group gatherings are out o [...]
The State of Hawaii’s Vacation Rental Market
Mid-October's return of tourism could not happen soon enough for Hawaii's suffering vacation rental market. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that vacation rental units were only 8. [...]
Businesses, Commercial Leases and Hardship
COVID-19 is affecting markets differently. While residential real estate seems to be holding somewhat steady in Hawaii, commercial real estate, and the businesses that lease commer [...]
UPDATE: Business Changes on Maui Due to Coronavirus
Note: This page is being updated as official information becomes available. Aloha, Hawaii is now welcoming back visitors with its pre-travel testing program, allowing travelers fr [...]