With her down to earth nature and family-oriented mindset, Renona Barrozo is the perfect person to help you find your dream home on the island of Maui. True to herself and the island she lives on, she treats her clients as her own family members and always has the aloha spirit shining through her.

Barrozo has built a strong background in real estate, development, and client relations and she is ready to represent and serve her clients with everything she has. To learn more about this passionate family woman and devoted Maui resident, we asked Barrozo a few questions to help us get to know her a little better and welcome her into our ohana.

What's your favorite part about living on Maui?

RB: Being able to live and raise our family on such a

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Swimming in the most crystal clear waters is no uncommon pastime on Maui. Imaging snorkeling throughout the most gorgeous coral reefs and coastlines in the Pacific Ocean.

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Evenings in Maui make you feel like you could reach out and touch the beautiful cosmos. Nothing compares to the explosion of skylight that decorates the night every evening.

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Hawaiian waterfalls are what helped create the beautiful island of Maui. Finding one tucked away within the lush mountains and valleys is always something to dream about while you're miles away.

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Whether it’s driving to the grocery store or back to your hotel, the views alongside every road in Maui are a front-row seat to some of the most scenic views on the island. Majestic

UPDATE - MONDAY JULY 13, 2020: The Hawaii Travel Quarantine has now been extended to September 1st. Read the full story at Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended.

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If you are planning on making your way back home to the islands or planning a visit in the near future, here are some updates on the Hawai'i travel restrictions and protocol. 

Beginning August 1st, Gov. David Ige announced that travelers who are coming from out of state must show proof of a negative result from a valid COVID-19 test prior to arrival in the Islands. This will allow them to avoid the 14-day quarantine upon entering Hawai'i. Those who are unable to take the test or chose not to will be mandated to take part in the quarantine process. 

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The weather is warming up, the air is a little crisper, you're itching to be outside more than usual, and summer is beginning to get in full swing. One of the most important steps to taking on any summer day is making sure you brought delicious food to share with family and friends. Whether you’re packing up for a beach day, a beautiful hike, a day at the park, or going over to aunty’s house, we want to make sure you have everything you need to keep your tummies full. 

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1. Li Hing Mui ANYTHING...and we mean anything. Our mouth is watering just thinking about the delicious plum powder we grew up with. Try it with pineapple, mango, sour belts, gummy bears, watermelon, mochi crunch, li hing

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Just as the ever-changing diverse forces of nature that make up Maui, legendary Hawaiian musician, Willi K, shook the world with his diverse and almost unnatural musical abilities that surely surpassed the world before him. 

Born William Awihilima Kahaiali’i, Uncle Willie K was from Lahaina, Maui, and was unfortunately diagnosed with lung cancer in January of 2018. He continued performing for the majority of his diagnosis because that’s where his heart and passion lived, performing and making the people of Hawai’i smile. 

After a quiet and lengthy battle, Willie K quietly passed away at 59 years old with his family surrounding him in his Wailuku home on the night of May 18th. 

Thousands of loving fans and friends

Whether you’re visiting Maui for the first time or have spent your whole life on the beautiful island, you know nothing compares to the gorgeous shores of The Valley Isle. Packing up a cooler, beach towels, sunscreen, and all your favorite local beach snacks make any weekend the best. 

But, if you know the local lifestyle, you know that local music is a part of everyday life. The perfect beach day is never complete without some of our local favorites. Classic local artists like C&K, Kapena, Maoli, and Ekolu can make the aloha spirit come alive right there on the sandy shores. Easy music like this makes even the morning car ride to the beach a relaxing and soothing way to start your day. 

Having the perfect playlist is all about the

The new 2020-2021 Maui County real property tax rates are in for the fiscal year of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Please be sure to check out the graph below to find out how these apply to you and your properties. We want to make sure that every Maui property owner has all the information they need on important dates coming up and access to any resources that can assist them.

• Property is classified based upon its highest and best use.
• Properties receiving homeowner exemptions, condominiums, permitted bed and breakfasts and permitted transient vacation rentals are exceptions.
• Properties which have been granted a homeowner exemption are classified as Homeowner.
• Condominiums are classified

In this ever changing environment, we want to offer reliable information that can help you understand where Maui stands currently regarding COVID-19.

We’ve gathered relevant and timely informational updates on Hawaii’s rules and regulations. Social distancing and wearing facial coverings are a few of the ways you can help the community when you are out and about for crucial errands.

Please be sure to educate yourself further on the strict travel restrictions going in and out of Maui at this time and make sure you are doing everything you can to keep our island safe.

Always remember to keep spreading aloha, safely, by being kind and considerate to those around you and in our community. 

You can find updated information at the links below: 

How's the Market?

See quick stats above and click HERE for a deeper dive into Maui Real Estate statistics for April 2020.

Growing up on the island on Maui is a truly unique experience. Not many can say their childhood memories include lush island greenery, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying the island life. Whether you were born and raised on Maui or have been here your whole life, we can all relate to certain things that make our island home special. From living the rubber slipper life, eating rice with every meal, or spending family days at the beach, nothing compares to Maui life. 

1. You shoot the shaka when you drive past someone you know

2. You know what “dakine” means

3. You NEVER wear your slippers inside the house 

4. You can never find your slippers when you leave a party because there are 30 pairs outside

5. You have more bikinis