The cost to live in Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui keeps rising thanks to a chronic housing shortage and an influx of second-home buyers and wealthy transplants snatching up properties.

  • JakenVeina@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    That is actually an excellent point. Rich investors are going to descend on this situation like parasites.

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    1 year ago

    I was telling my partner that this morning. What happens after this kind of event is a bunch of people with trauma are gunna sell for cheap just to get away from the reminders. This place is going to turn into a condo resort.

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      1 year ago

      Sad but true. My partner and I had just started planning another trip there for October. Was such an awesome little place. I feel absolutely horrible for everyone there.

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    1 year ago

    Reminds me of what happened to New Orleans after Katrina. I hope the people who actually lived there can continue to do so if they want.