Published July 10, 2025

Why 2025 Is the Smartest Time to Buy a Condo on Maui

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Written by Benjamin Finnerty

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Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy a Condo on Maui (Mid-2025 Market Insight)

If you’ve been watching the Maui real estate market and waiting for the right moment to buy a condo — this could be it.

Despite national uncertainty, Maui’s condo market is offering a rare window of opportunity that serious buyers shouldn’t ignore.


📉 Condo Prices Are Down — Significantly

In May 2025, the median condo sale price on Maui was $727,000, a 24.5% drop year-over-year. That’s the largest year-over-year decline we’ve seen since the 2008 financial crisis.

For comparison:

  • May 2024: $963,000

  • May 2025: $727,000

That’s a $236,000 decrease in just 12 months.

Whether you’re an investor or a local buyer, this kind of price dip on Maui is rare — and may not last long.


📈 Inventory Has Skyrocketed

Condo inventory on Maui has jumped 69.8% since last year. That means:

In many buildings, we’re seeing multiple units available at once — something that was unthinkable during the red-hot market of 2021–2022.


💰 Sellers Are More Flexible

With fewer buyers in the market and higher days-on-market averages, sellers are beginning to negotiate. That means:

  • More price reductions

  • Willingness to include furnishings, closing costs, or inspection credits

  • Deals happening below list price — something we haven’t seen in years


🏖️ Long-Term Demand Remains Strong

This isn’t a sign that Maui condos are no longer desirable. Quite the opposite — what we’re seeing is a market correction, not a collapse.

The long-term factors driving value on Maui are unchanged:

  • Limited land and strict zoning

  • Global demand for vacation homes

  • Year-round rental income potential

  • Increasing scarcity of short-term rental permits

When the market stabilizes, buyers who acted now will likely be sitting on strong equity.


🔑 Bottom Line

If you’ve been priced out or sitting on the sidelines, this is your moment. Prices are down, inventory is up, and sellers are finally listening.

Whether you’re a local buyer looking for a foothold or an investor with an eye on long-term returns — there may not be a better time to buy a Maui condo than right now.

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