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Easter 2025

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Activities & Brunches on Maui Over Easter Weekend (April 18–20, 2025) 


🐰 Maui Golf & Sports Park will host Hawaii’s largest Easter egg hunt on April 18, 19, and 20, 2025 Where: Maui Sports & Golf Park
With over 55,000 stuffed eggs strewn throughout the park, take part in the biggest Easter egg hunt on the island! Children will adore the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and search for the unique Golden Egg. This holiday favorite requires reservations and a cost, so make sure to book in advance.

🌿 Annual Easter Egg Hunt in South Maui Gardens
Date: April 18, 2025, Friday
Time: precisely 9:30 AM
Location: Kihei, 35 Auhana Road
South Maui Gardens is hosting a family-friendly egg hunt to start off Easter weekend. Come early—local families always enjoy this event, which starts on time.

🍺 Easter Bash at Maui Brewing Co.
Date: April 19, 2025, Saturday
Location: Kailua’s Maui Brewing Co.
Time: brunch 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM meet with the bunny
Visit Maui Brewing Co. for a delectable brunch and an exciting Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for free pictures, and children may look for golden eggs to win prizes.

Brunch at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on Easter Sunday 🌺
Date: April 20, 2025, Sunday
Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Location: Kāʻanapali, Hale Mo‘olelo
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Hale Mo‘olelo, The Westin’s outdoor restaurant, to celebrate Easter in paradise. It’s the ideal location for an unforgettable holiday dinner because of its delicious food and stunning ocean views!

Easter Buffet at Hali‘imaile General Store 🍽
Date: April 20, 2025, Sunday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address: Makawao, Hawaii, 900 Hali‘imaile Road
Enjoy a special Easter buffet brunch at this Upcountry staple instead of the regular menu. Due to limited seating, reservations are advised.

Sunday, April 20, 2025 is the date of the Grand Wailea Easter Celebration.
Savor a chef-curated buffet at Grand Wailea that includes made-to-order omelets, a raw seafood bar, carving stations, and fresh local fruits. Ideal for both families and foodies.

🌴 Luxurious Easter Dinner at Kapalua’s Ritz-Carlton
Date: April 20, 2025, Sunday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Kapalua, Hawaii 96761, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Savor a sophisticated Easter breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton in opulence. Reservations are required; secure your space by calling 808-665-7089 or using OpenTable.

Maui’s Easter weekend has plenty to offer everyone!

Nobu In Wailea!

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At the recently refurbished Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Nobu has formally launched its first Maui restaurant, offering top-notch Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine in a breathtaking beachside setting. The 13,000-square-foot restaurant, which was designed by the renowned Rockwell Group, has both indoor and outdoor eating options, a sushi bar, and special menu items made with ingredients that are found in Hawaii. Under lofty ceilings and décor inspired by the ocean, guests may savor classic dishes including yellowtail jalapeño and black cod with miso. Every night from 5 to 10 p.m., Nobu Grand Wailea Maui, under the direction of Executive Chef Kyle Marston, offers a memorable dining experience.

View the entire article via the Maui News here.

Weekly Sales Reports

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Useful information attached for weekly sales of Kihei, Maui Meadows, Central Maui, Wailea and Vacant land!

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Upcoming Public Meetings for Property Tax Assessment/Maui County Budget

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Real property tax assessments and Maui County proposed $1.5 billion budget are expected to be discussed during a Upcoming public meetings.  

Maui County Council members to address recent complaints about rising assessments.

Thank you Maui News for this information:

The council’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee will begin its review of several bills and the mayor’s budget proposal starting Monday.

The public budget discussions include:

• 9 a.m. March 31 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 9 a.m. April 1 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 1 — Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Social Hall, 91 Pukalani Street, Pukalani.

• 10 a.m. April 2 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 2 — Helene Hall, Social Hall, 150 Keawa Place, Hana

• 10 a.m. April 3 — Maui County Council Chambers, with in person testimony and remote oral testimony. 

• 9 a.m. April 7 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 9 a.m. April 8 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 8 — ILWU Local 142 Maui Division, 840 Ilima Avenue, Lanai

• 1 p.m. April 9 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 9 a.m. April 10 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 10 — Lahaina Civic Center, Social Hall 1840 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina.

• 6 p.m. April 11 — Mitchell Pauole Community Center, Main Hall 90 Ainoa Street, Kaunakakai.

• 9 a.m. April 14 — Maui County Council Chambers, with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 14 — Kihei Community Center, Main Hall 303 East Lipoa St.

• 10 a.m. April 15 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony.

• 6 p.m. April 15 — Paia Community Center, Social Hall 252 Hana Highway.

• 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 16 — Maui County Council Chambers with in person testimony and remote oral testimony. 

All subject to change; check with the budget committee’s calendar at www.bit.ly/4j98pgA

Spring Newsletter

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 Aloha All, 

Well into March with Spring just beginning, we find our real estate market extremely busy. More properties entering the market are selling. Due to Maui’s Mayor Bissen’s issues of zoning and vacation rental ability, we find condos leading in volume of sales. Statistics for March to follow in paragraph three of this email. 

We feel it is important to note that many of the population from Maui and various other locations are examining their property portfolios requesting our advice as they consider how to move forward with their investments and personal residences in the best manner. People wonder about what options are available in order to secure and support their investments and potentially minimize capital gain taxes and increase values. It is important to understand there are some new IRS rules coming up regarding 1031 exchanges. The rules involve trading any income property into other tax-deferred properties including “Absolute Tripple Net” real estate investments and a DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) where after a few years you may be able to use some of that investment as tax free cash. Check with your tax professional for details. Contact us for questions or referrals if you need exchange and tax specialists as well as knowledgeable real estate agents in other areas. 

Reviewing February 2025, U.S. existing-home sales fell 4.9% from the previous month to an annual rate of 4.08 million units, marking the first decline since September, though sales remained 2% higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). On Maui, Single-family home listings rose 4.3%, while condo listings dropped 7.8%. Pending sales fell 11.3% for single-family homes and 38.7% for condos, while inventory surged 58% and 97.9%, respectively. Median prices climbed 9.7% to $1,395,319 for single-family homes and 27.7% to $945,000 for condos. Days on the market fell 3.1% for single-family homes but jumped 85.9% for condos, with months of supply rising 71.4% and 167.3% for single-family homes and condos, respectively. Nationally, the median home price rose 4.8% to $396,900, with total inventory at 1.18 million units — up 3.5% from the previous month and 16.8% year-over-year, providing a 3.5-month supply. 

From UHERO (The Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii) 

“Hawaii tourism, which had flattened last year, will show modest improvement in 2025, as visitor arrivals will expand nearly 3%. U.S. mainland travel will strengthen, aided by federal tax cuts, but international markets may suffer from trade tensions and a stronger dollar. Tourism revenue will be constrained by stagnant per-person spending. 

Maui’s recovery continues to face challenges. Visitor numbers remain subdued, with occupancy rates at historic lows and labor force participation constrained by post-fire disruptions and outmigration. Maui has regained more than half of the jobs lost to the wildfires, but employment remains below pre-fire levels. 

There’s a lot going on that you may want additional information about. 

Please contact us if you would like to know about the Wailea Community Association’s Annual Meeting, Mayor Bissen’s County Annual Presentation, Mayor Bissen’s recent South Maui presentation, Mayor Bissen’s Vacation Rental Plans for future rental use, etc. Please either email us at dad@mauirealestate.net or call at one of the numbers below. 

We are presently marketing beautiful ocean view properties, beach front units plus gorgeous homes from many locations throughout Maui and Oahu. We are available to assist you as you move forward in any direction or just simply have concerns you wish to discuss with us. We offer multigenerational experience and opinions. 

Also keep informed with our blog where local information and statistics are posted: 

https://blog.mauirealestate.net/

Enjoy our informative radio program: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcOyThjgwJgO5fV72YQVtg 

If you would like a copy of our newsletter to share let us know at dad@mauirealestate.net 

Bob Hansen PB R(B) 808-283-9456, RB-17532

Clint Hansen BIC R(B) 808-280-2764, RB-21616

Donna D. Hansen R(S) 808-280-1650, RS-49765

MAUI LUXURY REAL ESTATE LLC, The Hansen Ohana ~ Maui’s Real Estate Family over 30 years