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If you are considering listing your home for sale, the thought of selling it yourself without the guidance or knowledge of a licensed Realtor may be tempting. You may have had a bad experience with an agent in the past or are simply trying to save a few dollars when closing. All things considered, listing your home without an agent may be the right choice for you, but for most homeowners it is difficult to understand the complexity that goes in to selling your home.

Without high quality data on the current real estate market in Maui, it would be impossible for our team to serve our clients well. Take a look at the district map below for a detailed breakdown of all the major areas across the island and with of the pertinent statistics for August 2019.

Once you purchase a home it can be easy to assume that you are just swapping out your monthly rent payment for a mortgage payment. But under the surface there is a lot more going into that mortgage payment then you may think.

Every year, over 2 million people visit the island of Maui to enjoy the sun, sand, and endless adventure. But if you are coming to Maui to rejuvenate yourself and get away from the crowds than you may be interested in some of the islands more secluded spots.

The Island of Maui is home to dozens if not hundreds of invasive species that include plants, animals, and microorganisms. Defined simply, invasive species are non-indigenous species that invade the natural habitat of another species and cause negative side effects.

The Maui Humane Society has received a huge influx of dogs over the summer and they need the help of the community to house and care for them.

The breezes that make our island climate so pleasant are the same wind patterns that protect us from most hurricanes. But even with these significant advantages the Hawaiian Islands have not completely escaped extreme weather over the years.

The County of Maui is accepting applications for their First Time Home Buyer's Assistance program through the end of August. Apply today!

At the Smith team we take our client's dreams and aspirations and make them a reality.

On Oahu the threshold to qualify as low income has been increased to $93,000 under Housing and Urban Development Guidelines for a family of four. This is an increase of $9,600 in annual income from 2017.