Jack Roden
November unfolds on Maui with cooler evenings, quieter beaches, and a growing sense of clarity in the real estate market. The island has spent much of 2025 recalibrating — emotionally, structurally, and economically — and November feels like the first month where the numbers begin to show …
View MoreOctober arrives on Maui with golden light, softer trades, and a familiar emotional weight. For West Maui especially, this month carries deep significance. The island once celebrated Halloween with the iconic Front Street parade in Lahaina, a vibrant event that brought families, visitors, and local businesses …
View MoreSeptember arrives with a quieter rhythm on Maui — the kind of month where the island feels introspective. Tourism continues its gradual return, businesses adjust, and community rebuilding progresses at a steady pace. This sense of balance is mirrored in the real estate market.
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View MoreAugust settles over Maui with a quiet steadiness, a month shaped by reflection and a slow but meaningful return to island rhythms. Two years after the Lahaina fires, …
Jack Roden - July 2025
This month, Governor Josh Green signed two bills into law that may significantly reshape how housing is developed in Hawaii. SB66, now Act 295, and SB15, now Act 293, both signed on July 1, address long-standing challenges in the permitting process and outdated historic …
View MoreJack Roden - July
A common misconception among agents, owners, and buyers is that only one barn is permitted on agricultural (AG) zoned land in Maui. This is not true, and Maui County’s own documents confirm that there is no hard limit on the number of barns, …
View MoreJack Roden - June 2025
As summer arrives, there’s a sense of acceleration across Maui’s west side. In Lahaina, more permits are being approved, and construction activity is visibly increasing. Foundations are being poured, steel framing is going up, and neighbors are exchanging updates with a sense of purpose. …
View MoreJack Roden - May 2025
As we enter May, we’re seeing a strategic shift in how homes are listed on Maui. In the wake of last year’s devastation, many sellers are approaching the market with revised expectations. Listings are more transparent about location, insurance history, and rebuild potential, and …
View MoreJack Roden - April 2025
Spring has brought a noticeable shift in West Maui. While much of Lahaina still feels like a work zone, we’re starting to see the first full builds nearing completion. One or two single-family homes in the Wahikuli area have vertical framing, and community gardens …
View MoreJack Roden - March 2025
March has brought with it a wave of statewide legislative action aimed at addressing the housing crisis exacerbated by the Lahaina fire. Governor Josh Green signed a set of new bills intended to fast-track permitting and reduce barriers to construction. Among them, SB66 is …
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