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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Kauaʻi’s lush landscapes, laid-back feel, and local community spirit make it a memorable home for anyone who’s been lucky enough to live on the island. For some, Kauaʻi is a dream destination. For others, Kauaʻi is a jumping-off point for new adventures, either on another island, the U.S. mainland, or abroad. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell real estate on Kauaʻi, you’re in the right place to get a handle on the Kauaʻi real estate market. Below, we’ll offer real estate trends and trips for Kauaʻi buyers and sellers, so you have all the intel you need to make your next move. In This...

Moving to Hawaiʻi comes with an extra layer of logistics. It’s not just the distance. It’s also the fact that you’ll have to pack up your belongings and turn them over to a moving company who will send them to Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, or the Big Island. (And then, of course, you’ll also have to get yourself there, along with any other family members who are moving with you!) To help you keep track of all of the details, we’ve put together a timeline to help you organize your Hawaiʻi move from start to finish. Once you go through the below checklist, you’ll know exactly...

Freight is the lifeblood of Hawaiʻi’s businesses. However, getting cargo to, from, and around an isolated location like the Hawaiian Islands can feel complex. To help add ease to your mainland, interisland, and international cargo logistics, we put together this guide to Hawaiʻi freight. Below, you’ll hear expert freight tips from our teams on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and both sides of the Big Island (Hilo and Kona). These must-knows will help you keep your Hawaiʻi freight moving—and ensure it arrives in excellent condition. (We’ll even try to save you some money along the way!) #1: Right-Size Solutions Are Available Much of Hawaiʻi’s freight moves to...

About a million people call Oʻahu their home. Around 17,000 live on North Shore. Contrast that with the 350,964 residents living in Urban Honolulu, and you'll start to get a sense just how different the North Shore can feel from busy Honolulu.   Oʻahu 1,016,508 2020 Census  Urban Honolulu 350,964 2020 Census North Shore 17,232 C&C Data If you're moving to Oʻahu and looking for a laid-back lifestyle—something that offers a more rural feel than what you'd find around Honolulu—the North Shore might be perfect for you.    In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to know if you're considering a move to...

Moving to a retirement community represents a transition. Some seniors look forward to embracing a new lifestyle and turning over things like home maintenance to someone else. Others might feel nervous that they won’t “fit in” or that they’ll miss the comfort of their own home. To help you create a smooth transition for yourself or a loved one, we’ll take some of the guesswork out of the process with our nine tips for finding the best retirement community in Hawaiʻi. These tips will help you focus your search and get clarity on what’s really important so you or your loved one can find the...

Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauaʻi With a cost of living that’s at least 65% above the U.S. average, Hawaiʻi is often ranked as the most expensive U.S. state to live in. Given these numbers, it’s easy to see why there are so many searches for the cheapest places to live in Hawaiʻi. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most affordable places to live in Hawaiʻi, with locations on each of the four major islands How We Chose These Locations As any Hawaiʻi resident will tell you, housing will be your biggest expense in the Hawaiian Islands. (This...