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Quick Answer: FEMA announced on Oct. 20, 2026, that anyone in a participating community can now buy a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy…
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Quick Answer: Maui County opened myMauiTAT, a new online portal for paying the 3% Maui County Transient Accommodations Tax, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.…
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Quick Answer: As of the REALTORS® Association of Maui’s September 2026 report, Maui County condos took 199 days on market to sell, up 56.7% from 127 days…
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Quick Answer: On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, the Maui Planning Commission holds a public hearing on Ledcor Maui’s Special Management Area permit and Planned…
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Quick Answer: On a conventional loan, private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required when you put less than 20% down. Freddie Mac estimates PMI at roughly…
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Quick Answer: An assumable mortgage lets a Maui buyer take over a seller’s existing FHA or VA loan, including its interest rate, if the loan servicer…
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Quick Answer: If you’re inheriting a Maui home in 2026, HawaiÊ»i’s estate tax applies only to estates above $5,490,000, while the federal exclusion is…
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Quick Answer: Rainwater catchment systems on individual homes aren’t regulated by the HawaiÊ»i Department of Health, so a buyer of a Maui home on catchment…
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Quick Answer: Before buying a Maui home or condo, check whether it sits in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone or the larger Extreme Tsunami Evacuation Zone on Maui…
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Quick Answer: Moving to Maui means clearing HawaiÊ»i’s agricultural inspection. The HawaiÊ»i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity requires travelers…