Maui Council Advances Transparency Bill, Gets TAT Collection System Update
A Maui County Council committee unanimously approved a bill requiring the county to disclose funding restrictions when repurposing county-owned land, while also receiving an update on a planned overhaul of the transient accommodations tax collection system. Bill 81-2025 passed its first reading 9-0, requiring the county to disclose any funding source restrictions when proposing a […]
Timeshare Owners at 7 Maui Resorts Seek Exits After T+L Acquisition
Travel + Leisure Co. acquired Yes& Vacations and its management arm, affecting seven Maui timeshare resorts. Many interval owners are confused about what changed and some are desperate to exit their ownership, with no easy path to do so. Seven Maui timeshare resorts are now under the Travel + Leisure Co. umbrella after its acquisition […]
Maui Property Tax First Installment Due August 20 — Late Fees Apply
Maui County’s first real property tax installment for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Tax bills have been mailed; not receiving one does not exempt owners from penalties for late payment. Missing the August […]
Maui Property Tax First Installment Due August 20 — Late Fees Apply
Maui County’s Department of Finance has announced, across multiple official county notices, that the first installment of real property taxes for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Property owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Bills have been mailed, but owners […]
Maui Land & Pineapple Compared to New Mexico Rival in Investor Analysis
A financial analysis compares Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) to AMREP Corporation as land-focused real estate investments, examining stock performance, valuation, and business strategy. MLP has gained 7% over the past three months but is down 6.2% over the past year. Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) is up 7% over the past three months but […]
Maui Unemployment Ticks Up to 3.2% in June; Leisure & Hospitality Sheds Jobs
Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.2% in June 2026, up from 2.5% in May, mirroring a statewide uptick. Leisure and hospitality was the hardest-hit sector across Hawaii, losing 1,800 jobs during the month. Maui County unemployment climbed to 3.2% in June, slightly above the 3.1% recorded in June 2025. Leisure & Hospitality shed 1,800 […]
Maui County Property Tax First Installment Due August 20
Maui County’s first property tax installment for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Tax bills have been mailed; not receiving one does not exempt owners from penalties for late payment. Late payments trigger a […]
Deadline Extended to Aug. 3 for Kona Low Storm Relief Grants on Maui
The Hawaii REALTORS Charitable Foundation has extended its application deadline to August 3, 2026, for Maui homeowners and renters seeking up to $1,000 in grants to offset damage from the March 2026 Kona Low storms. A total of $200,000 is available, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for Kona Low storm relief […]
Travel & Leisure Co. Acquires Seven Maui Timeshare Resorts
Travel + Leisure Co. (formerly Wyndham Destinations) has acquired seven Maui timeshare resorts through its purchase of Yes& Vacations, expanding its Hawaii portfolio. No immediate changes to reservations or resort names have been announced. All seven Maui properties came from a single deal — the acquisition of Yes& Vacations. The company’s primary interest was the […]
Travel + Leisure Expands Maui Timeshare Footprint in $343M Acquisition
Travel + Leisure is acquiring two vacation ownership companies for $343 million, adding 23 resorts including properties on Maui and securing inventory in what the company calls a hard-to-build market. The deals add over 100,000 existing timeshare owners to its portfolio. Travel + Leisure is paying $343 million upfront (roughly $263 million net) to acquire […]