As Hawaii moves deeper into the rainy season, September is an ideal time to inspect and seal the flashing on your roof. Flashing—the thin metal installed around vents, skylights, chimneys, and roof edges—keeps water out of the most vulnerable spots on your home.

Every change in mortgage rates—even the slightest—is noticed by prospective home buyers. And the latest drop is likely no exception: Rates have fallen to their lowest averages since October 2024, with the 30-year fixed-rate averaging 6.50% this week, Freddie Mac reports.

Aurum Maui, the newest addition to The Shops at Wailea, brings locally focused fare to the renowned tourist destination. The Pontes are a powerhouse couple who have joined forces with the Colorado-based Destination Hospitality Group to bring the Aurum concept to Maui, marrying the brand’s gold standards—Aurum is the Latin word for gold, after all—with sustainably sourced Hawaiian ingredients.

U.S. existing-home sales rose 2.0% month-over-month and 0.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rate of 3.92 million units. Regionally, sales increased on a monthly basis in the West, South, and Northeast, but declined in the Midwest.

By Mick St John | Real Estate Planner | Maui, Hawaii

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