Marilyn Griffin R(B) has become the latest real estate professional to join Island Sotheby's International Realty's growing team, drawn to the firm's focus on giving back to the community and raising the bar for industry as a whole.

In her short time with the firm, Griffin has already become part of the Island Sotheby's 'Ohana, spending a day in earlier this month volunteering with other Realtors to help feed families experiencing homelessness at Ka Hale A Ke Ola.

Griffin is a retired emergency room nurse who found her calling in real estate, eventually leading her to advocate for the industry on a local, state and national level. Most importantly, however, she is passionate about serving her clients and the greater island community. We sat

Depending on what type of property you own in Maui County, you could be paying a higher property tax bill.

The Maui News recently reported that the county council approved a property rate rate increase for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020), with hotels and resorts seeing the highest hike. Homeowners, however, won’t see a significant increase in their tax rate.

These are the changes:

• Hotels and resorts will see a surge from $9.37 per $1,000 of net taxable assessed value to $11.00 per $1,000 of net taxable assessed value, a boost of 17 percent.

• Short-term and vacation rentals will see an increase from $9.28 per $1,000 of net taxable assessed value to $10.75 per $1,000 of net taxable assessed value, a

This could become your own resort within a resort.

Nestled on 1.2 acres of manicured grounds overlooking Manele Bay, Sweetheart Rock and the Jack Nicklaus golf course, this spectacular gated estate is a rare offering on the island of Lana’i. Listed for $10.5 million, paths for golf carts meander around the home’s three levels of gardens, nursery and expansive pool, creating the epitome of luxurious island living.

“It’s the only estate for sale on the entire island,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Greg Sturm R(S), who is representing the sellers. “We don’t really have a lot for sale here, and it’s truly one of a kind.”

Custom built with clear cedar, the home boasts the highest quality finishes and materials. Pocket