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Even though I'm from Oahu and currently live here, Kauai would be the place I'd recommend for people to experience that really close-knit community and laid back lifestyle. Probably my favorite island to visit.
How long do you visit for, and at the end of your stay do you feel ready to return to Oahu? Or like you could stay longer? Also, I'd be interested to see what kind of videos you could make over there!
Maui No Ka Oi! Please keep in mind every time you hear this said that Maui County includes three other islands. I lived on Oahu twice, the first time in the mid-1950's. The second time from 1959 to 1961. The first time I visited Molokai, which is part of Maui County, I knew this is the place. My wife and I started with a condo. In March 2019 we closed on a house. We've lived here full time ever since. As Ted Kanemitsu advised back before my wife and I bought the house: "Don't try to change Molokai. Let Molokai change you." I consider myself a better man because we took Ted's advice. At seventy-five, I dearly love this island. It's people are the best I've ever observed anywhere. All the Hawaiian Islands are what "ALOHA" is all about. Thank you, Mahalo, for this lovely video! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai.
I love these videos. I honestly don't care what the topic is, I just enjoy learning and hearing what you guys have to say. I know you guys have a real estate theme going but I'm just letting you know, you could post any type of content and I'd be happy watching it. I look forward to the next one.
The Big Island is the island that speaks to me…I feel at “home” there. The giant land mass is comforting knowing that there’s always a quiet spot to find when you want or need it. In a more ideal world, I would live in a nice private home in Holualoa with views of the other islands and the space to stretch out. Unfortunately, I’m one who accepts that the lack of medical facilities there makes it impractical to retire there, so I’ll try to find a nice and peaceful spot on Oahu. Kauai would be a great place to live for 1-2 months out of the year…the island is stunningly beautiful with lots of fun things to do. It is simply too small to live full time there. Maui is a beautiful island that is perfect for a short vacation. The problem of living there full time is that it is too “sterile”…I never feel like I am on a tropical island when in Maui.
Same for us Gus. Wife and I live in Northern California and love the serenity of the Big Island when we visit. We usually find ourselves at Waikoloa. Unfortunately I'm not 100% sure we would not get bored on the Big Island after a few months but I would welcome not always having that city feel. I also worry about medical facilities and variety of stores and restaurants. We also enjoy Waikiki (town) in Oahu but it's a lot like being at Pier 39 in San Francisco.... trade one tourist spot for another. Oahu may hold a spot for us one day, perhaps one of the not-so-touristy areas Derek and crew highlight so well on the vlogs.
That's why I lean towards O'ahu, since it has a little bit of city, country, suburbia, medical and infrastructure. In pizza terms, O'ahu is the Supreme 😛 with a little bit of everything!
Maui offers all of what the other islands excel in. Go to the East side or Iao Valley, you’re in Kauai. Go up Haleakala or visit West Maui and you’re on the Big Island. You don’t have the big city but who wants that anyway. No Island offers as many world class beaches. Best all around Island. .
Braddah. Kauai was so special. Born and raised i feel like a stranger here. County took most of the inland blocked access to the locals im an avid hunter driver and shoreline and mountain access is scarce. Growng up in the end of plantation days and now being a trespasser on places i used to frequent its sad
Hilo on the Big Island has UH Hilo and a great college-town vibe. I coincidentally visited on Bob Marley festival night! With black, green, white, and magic sand; snow and beach and unreal waterfalls and plants (like my favorite childhood book, "Moke & Poki In The Rainforest"), it is a beautiful island with everything.
I know Kauai likely isn't for everyone, but it is my absolute dream destination to live at. I've been a few times and I just feel so very at home there. I can be a bit of an anxious person in big cities and in Kauai I feel at peace. I also love nature, I've never been one for parties or crowds, so I don't feel I'm missing out on too much. Plus Oahu is a very very short plane ride away if I really do feel I need a weekend in the city or want to attend a concert or event. Unfortunately moving is a bit complicated for me as I am Canadian, however, I just got accepted to UH Manoa with a scholarship which means I can attend!!! So very excited to spend a few years in Oahu for school, and hoping that I can get a work visa post degree and eventually obtain a greencard and then move to Kauai. Working on a long term plan here. Anyway, I love your videos and content, and the neighborhoods one especially has been helpful as I look into places to live while at UHM. Mahalo!
Your videos are great. I’ve visited Big Island, Kauai, and Maui many times. Kauai is stunning and has a dark, moody energy. Big Island is alive and you can feel that. I’ve been completely in love with Maui for almost 30 years. It is the best.
I love your channel and watched all of your videos! So informative and genuine. Planning to move to Oahu in a year so I will definitely be hitting you guys up to be my realtors. And I love Mahe, you are so amazing and down to earth! Mahalo for making these videos!
Aloha Rae. Contact us now and Mahe will jump on a phone call with you in the coming weeks to discuss your goals. We’ll set up a virtual consult when your time gets near :)
You two are sooo AWESOME to listen to. Wealth of knowledge of all Island and cultures. So interesting to listen to. Also learn something. Great job. Love you guys. Mahalo.
These are the most educational videos without being boring that I have ever seen I watch a video a day on my lunch from Canada great job guys much respect
Such an informative video. This is definitely the kind of information that would have helped us tremendously when we first started to look into moving to the Hawaiian islands. Ultimately settled on Maui with the help of Mahe :) Also, love the tip on just flying to Honolulu for regular medical check ups. Never even considered this option (it gives me a convenient excuse to give Dustin to visit Oahu). - Marie
@@movingtohawaii : Been to Oahu, Big Island, and Maui, and plan to go to Kauai this December. Focusing on the four islands makes sense, and while I was pleasantly impressed with Oahu, I think Maui is the sweet spot for me (and hope Kauai will be great - for less touristy stuff)
Thank you for your videos. Learning so from the two of you about the islands. You both have kind and fun personality and work well as a team. And I am far from shopping for a home. Keep up the good work.
I feel so blessed I got to spend time on Molokai. I always wanted to visit since I was a kid and saw an article on Kalaupapa and had to be there to know what happened. It was a a visit I will never forget. If you live in the Islands I would highly recommend a visit. I thought it was the perfect island. We were married on Big Island and have been there 3x. We’ve been to Kauai 2x. Never been to Maui was not drawn to it. Love the Big Island, love Kauai, love Molokai. Can’t pick a favorite. Only had favorite moments on each of them. Aloha! 🌺
I've been in the Islands for 50 years, most of that time has been on The Big Island after spending 5 years on Oahu a few weeks on Maui ( all I could stand ) and the rest on My Island. My Mom is from Hilo and a DeMello, my Dad was a deck officer on the Lurline Matson ship that is long gone. I made one trip on the Lurline to and from the Big Island. I was born in 1939 in Alameda California came to Hawaii to live and we were told to leave in 41 during the summer because war was coming. We moved back to Alameda California an that is where I was raised, went to school graduated from Alameda High in 1957, joined the Marine Corps in late 57 and after that moved to San Jose Calif worked for Honda Motorcycles then moved to Hawaii in 1968 and the rest is history. Spent 6 months on Oahu and was sent to Hilo to take over the Hilo store and fell in Love with the Big Island. Oahu was too crazy, but fine since I was young, Maui was too yuppy, but the Big Island fit my life just fine and I did very well in the business world and my personal life plus I was around family. My Mom came back to Hawaii years before I got here, my first trip was in 1962 and I thought it was paradise and decided to make it my home, it took a few years but I have no regrets at all, now I'm 83 and still here along with my two kiddo's who are in their 30's.
Nice comment. I am planning to move to Maui in about 10 years. You said it was "yuppy". Could you please elaborate on why you didn't enjoy your time in Maui?
We ended up choosing big island. Love it here chill vibes and somewhat affordable (Not really). We did kona side but the island is so diverse and calm and safe place to live. Seems like lots of peeps from Oahu moving to big island.
For as big as the airport is in Oahu there are very little food options at the airport. I highly recommend bringing food for any long flight out of Oahu.
Very informative video. I think you should have spend a bit more time on the big island. It’s in a boom cycle and people are flooding into kona areas. I would think this island will be the major destination for future residents. It really has it all except major hospitals and huge malls and city night life. Which are hardly a deal breaker. The size of hawaii and having such diversity makes it an top choice.
Curious to know what timeline you have for Big Island becoming the major destination for residents. Is this dependent on commercial development (like a huge mall/shopping)? Residential development? Thanks for sharing!
Agreed! I went and lived on Hawai'i for four months last year and by the time I was leaving it was getting more and more crowded and rent prices were going through the roof, which of course the locals weren't happy about at all. It had a lot to do with the fact that due to covid people were getting transitioned into work from home jobs, thus being able to move wherever. Many companies realized they can make that an option permanently, so all of these work from home people decided "hey! why not move to Hawaii?" - it is the dream place to live in the united states. But since those people likely make significant amounts of money, they can afford the rent price hikes, unlike the locals working local jobs.
Loved the video. Very helpful. Yes I'm a haole transplant. I came with tuna industry. I captain tuna longliner out of pier 36 by the tuna auction at pier 38 in Honolulu . In 6 years I have not gotten much travel in except a hawaiian natives in oahu and Maui that are captains as well. I love the hawaiian culture and heritage and I hope to get involved in getting more true Hawaiians back into the local fisheries. So most likely stay based in oahu but travel to all islands bottomfishing and tuna and donate fish to locals and participants. Thanks for video I will be contacting you when I look for home to buy soon. Mahalo
Wow, Jonathan, you’ve got a unique experience! Thanks for sharing your hope and vision to contribute to the community. I think sustainability, food resilience and stewardship are crucial topics that everyone living in these islands should practice.
Kauai is my favorite Island. I lived on Oahu from 1980-1991... The best times of Oahu are gone. I would not move their again. I plan to buy home on Maui. Kauai is a little too small. But I love it.
Hi Derek, I just found your channel a few days ago and love it! I left you a message yesterday on your Living in Waianae video. I hope you will read it and have a good laugh. Please tell me your thoughts. I have many, many stories from a Haole perspective over 40 years ago. I know you are a very busy man, but if you are curious about anything, I would greatly enjoy sharing my crazy/funny stories. Aloha to your wife and family! Kim
Enjoy your content you are spot on about each island. I have a small condo up in Waimea on the Big Island, we love it as our little piece of paradise to vacation. Plans are to retire in Hawaii but are torn between Oahu and Big Island!
Same here! We have the debate about Oahu vs Big Island amongst ourselves often. Usually, we end up saying a place on each island to call home is best 😂 Care to share any pros and cons you thought of?
@@movingtohawaii Derek, I think the pros of the Big Island are less populated and less tourists. You get most of the amenities of Oahu but on a smaller scale. The Cons are driving. People complain that there is to much traffic on Oahu and yes the roads are busy, However the Big Island does have less traffic but it’s so spread out that you are driving longer. If I want to go from my Condo in Waimea to Costco in Kona it’s an hour drive. We do love Oahu and Being in the Military there are advantages to being on Oahu. We try and get back to the islands twice a year, and every time we get back to Oahu we find something new to do that he have not done in the past. I always tell people to try not to spend to much time in Waikiki if they want to experience the culture. I also tell them to be respectful to everyone and leave the mainland attitude back on the mainland. Kauai is also one of my favorite islands that we love to visit, we initially wanted to buy a condo there but not much inventory in our price range so we chose the Big Island. Maui I have visited a few times, it’s Beautiful but it feels like the majority of the people there are visitors and you miss out on interacting with locals. Maybe it’s just a vibe I get but part of why we love our place in Waimea on the Big Island is we can go to Longs or any restaurant and we always see locals and end up talking and just enjoy the small talk. Sorry I rambled but I just love Hawaii! I get so many people reach out to me when they are going and I always try and tell the the do’s and don’t so they enjoy themselves and yet be a good visitor! Aloha
Oahu is my favorite because this is where I was born and raised: it literally has everything here except for the Mauna Kea on the Big Isle. You have the most medical professionals living here who can attend to your medical needs/problems. Of course, Oahu is where the majority of the people live~~"Gathering place." You have a multiplicity of musical productions, shopping malls, ethnic restaurants, etc. Of course, because we all have individual choices, Hawaii state gives you a great selection to live on as well as visit. Have visited the Big Isle, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai. Never been to Niihau and Kahoolawe. Thanks for sharing your island data to me and the world. Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu March 29, 2022.
Yes are correct !!!!! We'd have almost everything too !!!!!! But what about a sizzling and active volcano like Kilauea ???? We can't have everything here on Oahu !!!! He-he-he !!!! Lucky we live in Hawaii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Robert Hu March 30, 2022.
Hilo seems like a nice area, I’ve lived windward side Oahu back in the late 90’s. So a rainy climate with a low population and good shopping sounds good to me.
I'm in leilani estates in Pahoa and have friends that are real estate agents living in leilani and Hawaiian paradise park. Lots are being cleared as fast as the bulldozers can run. Home values have more that doubled in the last ten years. The state is doing what it can to deal with the increase in traffic, but everyone sees that its going to get worse. Come spend a week.
@Mark Landers So in short, Hilo is on pace to look like Ewa/Kapolei? Sounds crazy, but then again, it's Hawaii real estate! Also, we do plan on having a lot more neighboring islands on the channel so Hilo is most def on the list. Maybe link us up with your agent friends?
Molokai is a rich suburb of Maui, and this aspect is gaining steam. The wealthy people are just hidden away. The normal people are visible because most live on the main roads.
It seems strange to me that if the big island was the first to be populated by Polynesians how Kauai has the most ancient terracing and temple sites. Alex Pua on Molokai says that when the Polynesians arrived the terracing and temples were already built. I secretly recorded a conversation I had with Kieth Robinson and he said he could loose his land (10,000 acres in Wainiha) if archeologists new what was out there. Just Kalalau valley alone should be reason enough to reevaluate the age of the ruins on Kauai. I've found ten ton boulders moved into place and used in the construction of Kalalau and evidence of intentional destruction is everywhere. The entire island should be a UNESCO heritage site.
cess pools are no longer allowed, and the Big Island is very easy to live on. You stay away from the flow areas, like I said I've been here 50 years, seen flows that were very bad but never lost anything. You need big bucks to live on Oahu, Maui and Kauai, but can live fine on the Big Isle in the Kau district, great place to retire but jobs are far and few between. You can make a good living in the service area of business, I had a Auto detailing business for 18 years and did very well, now I publish a motorsports magazine and I'm 83.
I haven't looked to see if someone has asked this already. What's it like if someone came from mainland in a converted van to live in? Which island would be more welcoming to van dwellers?
Wanted to die with that question about if there's an app for knowing who not to date (Molokai). True, you just know!!! We know who everybody is and who their families are, who their ancestors were, and how many different ways we could be related.
They way I have always described it to people, Oahu is more the city life, Maui is like the suburbs, and the other islands are more like out in the country.
@@movingtohawaii Oh sorry, I’m from the mainland, Portland Oregon to be exact! I had never been to Hawaii before this past week and it’s easily the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. But sounds like I have to visit Oahu next from the videos I watched 😅
Wow, I've never heard of the situation with Koho'olawe before. I can't believe the US govt used it as a bombing site! Can't think of much worse ideas than that. The US literally has thousands of miles of pretty much uninhabited desert and they decided bombing a small tropical island in the middle of the ocean was the way to go. I can't......
Im planning to moved with my daughter and son very informative more I do my homework about Hawaii not anytime soon but a goal I would love to raise my family there thank you for the videos you guys do a good job .
@@movingtohawaii Aloha Derek! Good morning. I am currently deployed in Kuwait 🇰🇼 and Hawaii is my Island home. I don't care about people in Mainland the way they view Hawaii is expensive. Just remember Hawaii is Tourism Place and people live in Hawaii we have that Aloha Spirit. Mainland people they don't and also certain place in Mainland property are expensive too not only Hawaii. Like I said Hawaiian Island is Paradise and good weather. Mahalo 🤙Hang Loose
I’ve been binging these videos since yesterday, and there’s a lot of useful information, but I’m also kind of bummed out about it. I have Hawai’i Māoli ancestry and have been wanting to relocate there since my daughters were born, but is kind of like everybody just accepts hat Hawai“i is for multi millionaires now. My family has land there I can’t afford to do anything with. Probably going to sell and thinking about moving to Aotearoa.
Ya...this might have been your video I liked best. I'm an old man, so moving again is a major debate, that I haven't decided. I can't find one island that 100% fits all my needs and wants. Btw, I grew up rural Montana, very similar to Molokai. 3 hour drive just to get to any larger store (like a Foodland). Anyway, I had to laugh at that, "Don't date your cousin." Not many get that joke. That's rez-dawg humor. You need to have lived in such an environment.
Well, hey, there is a small private airline company that goes between like 3 or 4 islands, which I've heard is only $60 for a trip (or was a bit over a year ago. who knows now..) so getting over to a nearby island for the needs that aren't met on the one you've chosen isn't super hard or expensive.
Island hopping is easy? Are you kidding? Just spent FOREVER trying to find a quick way to get from Lihue to Lanai City or onto Molokai for a day or two. FORGET IT!! The time it would take to get there and the COST!!!! Insane.... Otherwise, nice video. Informative to those who don't know these things. I especially liked your characterization of Hilo.
Can you make a video about the word *Haole?* Growing up in the south, when I hear this word, I hear the N-word, but for white people... To me, it's the same thing, it's a racist and offensive word and it's unnecessary unless someone is trying to be disrespectful., It's safe to say that almost everyone from the mainland, when considering moving to Hawaii discover that word, they have second thoughts. Especially if they/we have kids.
This word deserves its own video. I’m sure MANY others share your sentiment, Leon. We’re actually in a unique position to discuss this topic because we have people on our team who represent a mix of local, visitor, Hawaiian, Black, White, parent and non-parent. Kind of a mix of everything! Of course, as real estate professionals we’ll have to walk a thin line. Like, razor-thin 😅 Just know, Leon, your point has been received. We are discussing ways to approach this word in a way that doesn’t cross ethical boundaries while providing immense insight that only our diverse team can.
Kauai airport you mixing up with Konas. Kauai is for the outdoors person, zero nightlife. like eat out dinner? better go by 5pm. Kauai sucks if you are young or young at heart. funny to hear the stigma about kauai tho. interesting.
@@dfkaifleye9946 all material facts are to be disclosed and that is a material fact. I think there’s a statute of limitations or time limit on that but I haven’t committed it to memory if so.
When they talk about Hawaii they make it seem like not racism but more like no matter what island seem like if your not born here you can't live here type of vibes
Does anyone realize that Europeans were in Hawaii, long before Japanese and Filipino? Yet, they are considered “transplants”, but Asians are considered “local”?
First of all no one lives on Kahoolawe, Ni'hau is privately owned, and 98 percent of Lanai is owned by Larry Ellison so why would you guys do real estate on those islands?
They pointed that out but clearly you typed this comment to boast your knowledge (which everyone knows) before even listening to one minute of the video.
I have lived on Kauai and later Maui. I moved to Maui for the windsurfing and it was epic. I don’t care about the commercial stuff so I’m thinking of moving back to Kauai. Kauai has way more surf spots than Maui too. The locals can be gnarly though.
I lived in Southern California for a few months and got just ADDICTED to surfing. But like… I moved back home to Idaho and now I just am getting the itch to get to surfing again. So here I am… debating on Hawaii.
Pls don't encourage foreingners to move to Hawaii. We as hawaiians only have the Aina for life. We have been too long being 2nd place to everyone. We as hawaiians should be (nokaoi) meaning #1. You can show off our Aina but pls don't encourage others to invade our living. You see, hawaii has been out priced big time. And its sad to see our people move to the mainland. Terrible. See? You can't buy a place by yourself. Its too expensive. This is my manao to everyone.. everyone has an opinion. You should teach how hawaii was taken over by bloodshed and how our QUEEN was torchered in her own palace. Very very sad. We as hawaiians cry to see our Queen had suffered for her people. Teach the truth and not encourage more people to move here PLEASE. In the name of all HAWAIIANS pls pls. Don't encourage!!! You can show hawaii, but don't encourage ppl to move to any of our Aina. We are suffering terrible high cost and inflation due to ??? I sure you guys know why. I look at NIIHAU & im so happy for them. Thats true living. Awesome!!! Imua HAWAIIANS. May God bless the world...
To Molokai the other islands are shit hole’s 😆 if shit hits the fan, and all convinces go off line we still can hunt & fish for our food. You guys idk… maybe some of you can survive, but most? 😂
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@@ArsalanAspires looking forward to connecting with you doc! Are you an attending moving out here?
Even though I'm from Oahu and currently live here, Kauai would be the place I'd recommend for people to experience that really close-knit community and laid back lifestyle. Probably my favorite island to visit.
How long do you visit for, and at the end of your stay do you feel ready to return to Oahu? Or like you could stay longer? Also, I'd be interested to see what kind of videos you could make over there!
Maui No Ka Oi! Please keep in mind every time you hear this said that Maui County includes three other islands. I lived on Oahu twice, the first time in the mid-1950's. The second time from 1959 to 1961. The first time I visited Molokai, which is part of Maui County, I knew this is the place. My wife and I started with a condo. In March 2019 we closed on a house. We've lived here full time ever since. As Ted Kanemitsu advised back before my wife and I bought the house: "Don't try to change Molokai. Let Molokai change you." I consider myself a better man because we took Ted's advice. At seventy-five, I dearly love this island. It's people are the best I've ever observed anywhere. All the Hawaiian Islands are what "ALOHA" is all about. Thank you, Mahalo, for this lovely video! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai.
I love these videos. I honestly don't care what the topic is, I just enjoy learning and hearing what you guys have to say. I know you guys have a real estate theme going but I'm just letting you know, you could post any type of content and I'd be happy watching it.
I look forward to the next one.
These kind of comments put fuel in our tank. Mahalo!
I agree! Ive watched so many of their videos. They are awesome. :)
The Big Island is the island that speaks to me…I feel at “home” there. The giant land mass is comforting knowing that there’s always a quiet spot to find when you want or need it. In a more ideal world, I would live in a nice private home in Holualoa with views of the other islands and the space to stretch out.
Unfortunately, I’m one who accepts that the lack of medical facilities there makes it impractical to retire there, so I’ll try to find a nice and peaceful spot on Oahu.
Kauai would be a great place to live for 1-2 months out of the year…the island is stunningly beautiful with lots of fun things to do. It is simply too small to live full time there.
Maui is a beautiful island that is perfect for a short vacation. The problem of living there full time is that it is too “sterile”…I never feel like I am on a tropical island when in Maui.
Same for us Gus. Wife and I live in Northern California and love the serenity of the Big Island when we visit. We usually find ourselves at Waikoloa. Unfortunately I'm not 100% sure we would not get bored on the Big Island after a few months but I would welcome not always having that city feel. I also worry about medical facilities and variety of stores and restaurants.
We also enjoy Waikiki (town) in Oahu but it's a lot like being at Pier 39 in San Francisco.... trade one tourist spot for another. Oahu may hold a spot for us one day, perhaps one of the not-so-touristy areas Derek and crew highlight so well on the vlogs.
You know, Gus, breaking up your time between islands may be the ticket. You make valid points and I agree.
That's why I lean towards O'ahu, since it has a little bit of city, country, suburbia, medical and infrastructure. In pizza terms, O'ahu is the Supreme 😛 with a little bit of everything!
Maui offers all of what the other islands excel in. Go to the East side or Iao Valley, you’re in Kauai. Go up Haleakala or visit West Maui and you’re on the Big Island. You don’t have the big city but who wants that anyway. No Island offers as many world class beaches. Best all around Island. .
@@greghelton4668Aloha! What about schools? Hospitals/medical care? We were worried about those things...
Braddah. Kauai was so special. Born and raised i feel like a stranger here. County took most of the inland blocked access to the locals im an avid hunter driver and shoreline and mountain access is scarce. Growng up in the end of plantation days and now being a trespasser on places i used to frequent its sad
That breaks my heart. Why was the land taken? Conservation purposes I hope?
Hilo on the Big Island has UH Hilo and a great college-town vibe. I coincidentally visited on Bob Marley festival night! With black, green, white, and magic sand; snow and beach and unreal waterfalls and plants (like my favorite childhood book, "Moke & Poki In The Rainforest"), it is a beautiful island with everything.
Mahalo for sharing, Mark. Sounds like Hilo could equal Home for you!
I know Kauai likely isn't for everyone, but it is my absolute dream destination to live at. I've been a few times and I just feel so very at home there. I can be a bit of an anxious person in big cities and in Kauai I feel at peace. I also love nature, I've never been one for parties or crowds, so I don't feel I'm missing out on too much. Plus Oahu is a very very short plane ride away if I really do feel I need a weekend in the city or want to attend a concert or event. Unfortunately moving is a bit complicated for me as I am Canadian, however, I just got accepted to UH Manoa with a scholarship which means I can attend!!! So very excited to spend a few years in Oahu for school, and hoping that I can get a work visa post degree and eventually obtain a greencard and then move to Kauai. Working on a long term plan here. Anyway, I love your videos and content, and the neighborhoods one especially has been helpful as I look into places to live while at UHM. Mahalo!
What’s the update ? :)
That’s exactly how I feel🙏Haole but trying to live like a Hawaiian. I’d be honored to call Kauai home one day. What are you studying at UHI?
Your videos are great. I’ve visited Big Island, Kauai, and Maui many times. Kauai is stunning and has a dark, moody energy. Big Island is alive and you can feel that. I’ve been completely in love with Maui for almost 30 years. It is the best.
I lived on Maui 30 yrs ago and have wanted to go back ever since, my husband and I are moving to Hawaii the end of August
Congrats Katrina!! Hit us up :)
Thank you for breaking down most of the nuances about moving to Hawaii!!! Your videos are super insightful and detailed. Blessings on your business!!
Mahalo Edward!
Yay!! Another video! And nice to see Mahe featured! Love her!🥰
Aloha Michelle. Let’s connect!
I am from Iowa so when we went to Kauai I felt like it fit perfectly slow, chill & zen absolutely love it!
I love your channel and watched all of your videos! So informative and genuine. Planning to move to Oahu in a year so I will definitely be hitting you guys up to be my realtors. And I love Mahe, you are so amazing and down to earth! Mahalo for making these videos!
Aloha Rae. Contact us now and Mahe will jump on a phone call with you in the coming weeks to discuss your goals. We’ll set up a virtual consult when your time gets near :)
Did you ever move out there ?
Best video I’ve seen on this topic. Well done.
You two are sooo AWESOME to listen to. Wealth of knowledge of all Island and cultures. So interesting to listen to. Also learn something. Great job. Love you guys. Mahalo.
Mahalo, Jack! Keep watching, and we'll keep delivering.
These are the most educational videos without being boring that I have ever seen I watch a video a day on my lunch from Canada great job guys much respect
Love all the information. Keep up the good work.
You guys do a great job. I love watching your videos on living in Hawaii and you are right on about the lifestyle and culture on the North Shore.
These two realtors are the most akamai about Hawaii peoples and cultures that I’ve come across on UA-cam.
We just do our best to keep it real. Mahalo as always
Thanks for this video it’s super helpful and informative
Such an informative video. This is definitely the kind of information that would have helped us tremendously when we first started to look into moving to the Hawaiian islands. Ultimately settled on Maui with the help of Mahe :) Also, love the tip on just flying to Honolulu for regular medical check ups. Never even considered this option (it gives me a convenient excuse to give Dustin to visit Oahu). - Marie
Marie!! :) 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Mahalo for your comment
You too are awesome! So natural! Keep doing what you do!
Thank you! Will do!
Awesome, thanks guys. Great local perspective.
One of your best yet!
So which island gets your vote?
Love the island comparison. I have been to 3 islands in the last few months, and never been to Hawaii before that.
Been around, yeah! Any comparisons we missed?
@@movingtohawaii : Been to Oahu, Big Island, and Maui, and plan to go to Kauai this December. Focusing on the four islands makes sense, and while I was pleasantly impressed with Oahu, I think Maui is the sweet spot for me (and hope Kauai will be great - for less touristy stuff)
Thank you for your videos. Learning so from the two of you about the islands. You both have kind and fun personality and work well as a team. And I am far from shopping for a home. Keep up the good work.
Your videos always answer all of the questions I have. Great content.
That's our mission, Johnson. Mahalo for showing us some love
I feel so blessed I got to spend time on Molokai. I always wanted to visit since I was a kid and saw an article on Kalaupapa and had to be there to know what happened. It was a a visit I will never forget. If you live in the Islands I would highly recommend a visit. I thought it was the perfect island. We were married on Big Island and have been there 3x. We’ve been to Kauai 2x. Never been to Maui was not drawn to it. Love the Big Island, love Kauai, love Molokai. Can’t pick a favorite. Only had favorite moments on each of them. Aloha! 🌺
I've been in the Islands for 50 years, most of that time has been on The Big Island after spending 5 years on Oahu a few weeks on Maui ( all I could stand ) and the rest on My Island. My Mom is from Hilo and a DeMello, my Dad was a deck officer on the Lurline Matson ship that is long gone. I made one trip on the Lurline to and from the Big Island. I was born in 1939 in Alameda California came to Hawaii to live and we were told to leave in 41 during the summer because war was coming. We moved back to Alameda California an that is where I was raised, went to school graduated from Alameda High in 1957, joined the Marine Corps in late 57 and after that moved to San Jose Calif worked for Honda Motorcycles then moved to Hawaii in 1968 and the rest is history. Spent 6 months on Oahu and was sent to Hilo to take over the Hilo store and fell in Love with the Big Island. Oahu was too crazy, but fine since I was young, Maui was too yuppy, but the Big Island fit my life just fine and I did very well in the business world and my personal life plus I was around family. My Mom came back to Hawaii years before I got here, my first trip was in 1962 and I thought it was paradise and decided to make it my home, it took a few years but I have no regrets at all, now I'm 83 and still here along with my two kiddo's who are in their 30's.
Nice comment. I am planning to move to Maui in about 10 years. You said it was "yuppy". Could you please elaborate on why you didn't enjoy your time in Maui?
We ended up choosing big island. Love it here chill vibes and somewhat affordable (Not really). We did kona side but the island is so diverse and calm and safe place to live. Seems like lots of peeps from Oahu moving to big island.
Kona is a special place. When did you move there?
For as big as the airport is in Oahu there are very little food options at the airport. I highly recommend bringing food for any long flight out of Oahu.
THIS! Unless you're the biggest Burger King fan, you'll have a hard time finding something good
The look on that deer buck's face when you said hunting🤣🤣🤣🦌🥲 Facinating Facts!!!
Glad yo got something out of this video, Rebecca! So, which island is best for you?
Very informative video. I think you should have spend a bit more time on the big island. It’s in a boom cycle and people are flooding into kona areas. I would think this island will be the major destination for future residents. It really has it all except major hospitals and huge malls and city night life. Which are hardly a deal breaker. The size of hawaii and having such diversity makes it an top choice.
Curious to know what timeline you have for Big Island becoming the major destination for residents. Is this dependent on commercial development (like a huge mall/shopping)? Residential development? Thanks for sharing!
Agreed! I went and lived on Hawai'i for four months last year and by the time I was leaving it was getting more and more crowded and rent prices were going through the roof, which of course the locals weren't happy about at all.
It had a lot to do with the fact that due to covid people were getting transitioned into work from home jobs, thus being able to move wherever. Many companies realized they can make that an option permanently, so all of these work from home people decided "hey! why not move to Hawaii?" - it is the dream place to live in the united states. But since those people likely make significant amounts of money, they can afford the rent price hikes, unlike the locals working local jobs.
Such great information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight, very helpful for those of us who are still contemplating the move!
Loved the video. Very helpful. Yes I'm a haole transplant. I came with tuna industry. I captain tuna longliner out of pier 36 by the tuna auction at pier 38 in Honolulu . In 6 years I have not gotten much travel in except a hawaiian natives in oahu and Maui that are captains as well. I love the hawaiian culture and heritage and I hope to get involved in getting more true Hawaiians back into the local fisheries. So most likely stay based in oahu but travel to all islands bottomfishing and tuna and donate fish to locals and participants. Thanks for video I will be contacting you when I look for home to buy soon. Mahalo
Wow, Jonathan, you’ve got a unique experience! Thanks for sharing your hope and vision to contribute to the community. I think sustainability, food resilience and stewardship are crucial topics that everyone living in these islands should practice.
Kauai is my favorite Island. I lived on Oahu from 1980-1991... The best times of Oahu are gone. I would not move their again. I plan to buy home on Maui. Kauai is a little too small. But I love it.
Aloha Earl. We have partners on Maui and Mahe knows Maui front and back. Let us know when you’re ready.
Hi Derek, I just found your channel a few days ago and love it! I left you a message yesterday on your Living in Waianae video. I hope you will read it and have a good laugh. Please tell me your thoughts. I have many, many stories from a Haole perspective over 40 years ago. I know you are a very busy man, but if you are curious about anything, I would greatly enjoy sharing my crazy/funny stories. Aloha to your wife and family! Kim
My mother is from kauai. I grew up on Oahu but my favorite island is Kauai. It’s not as westernized as Maui or Oahu. And it’s very beautiful.
Enjoy your content you are spot on about each island. I have a small condo up in Waimea on the Big Island, we love it as our little piece of paradise to vacation. Plans are to retire in Hawaii but are torn between Oahu and Big Island!
Same here! We have the debate about Oahu vs Big Island amongst ourselves often. Usually, we end up saying a place on each island to call home is best 😂 Care to share any pros and cons you thought of?
@@movingtohawaii Derek, I think the pros of the Big Island are less populated and less tourists. You get most of the amenities of Oahu but on a smaller scale. The Cons are driving. People complain that there is to much traffic on Oahu and yes the roads are busy, However the Big Island does have less traffic but it’s so spread out that you are driving longer. If I want to go from my Condo in Waimea to Costco in Kona it’s an hour drive. We do love Oahu and Being in the Military there are advantages to being on Oahu. We try and get back to the islands twice a year, and every time we get back to Oahu we find something new to do that he have not done in the past. I always tell people to try not to spend to much time in Waikiki if they want to experience the culture. I also tell them to be respectful to everyone and leave the mainland attitude back on the mainland. Kauai is also one of my favorite islands that we love to visit, we initially wanted to buy a condo there but not much inventory in our price range so we chose the Big Island. Maui I have visited a few times, it’s Beautiful but it feels like the majority of the people there are visitors and you miss out on interacting with locals. Maybe it’s just a vibe I get but part of why we love our place in Waimea on the Big Island is we can go to Longs or any restaurant and we always see locals and end up talking and just enjoy the small talk. Sorry I rambled but I just love Hawaii! I get so many people reach out to me when they are going and I always try and tell the the do’s and don’t so they enjoy themselves and yet be a good visitor! Aloha
Great video, great team!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
We agree!
I enjoy this video so much! But...what a mayjah bummer when you talk about the Big Island!
How come?
Oahu is my favorite because this is where I was born and raised: it literally has everything here except for the Mauna Kea on the Big Isle.
You have the most medical professionals living here who can attend to your medical needs/problems. Of course, Oahu is where the
majority of the people live~~"Gathering place." You have a multiplicity of musical productions, shopping malls, ethnic restaurants, etc.
Of course, because we all have individual choices, Hawaii state gives you a great selection to live on as well as visit. Have visited the Big Isle,
Maui, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai. Never been to Niihau and Kahoolawe. Thanks for sharing your island data to me and the world.
Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu March 29, 2022.
Mahalo for watching, Robert. You know, having a majestic mountain like Mauna Kea on O'ahu would be amazing. Then we'd have snow!
Yes are correct !!!!! We'd have almost everything too !!!!!! But what about a sizzling and active volcano like Kilauea ???? We
can't have everything here on Oahu !!!! He-he-he !!!! Lucky we live in Hawaii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Robert Hu March 30, 2022.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
This was incredible thank you so much! 🙏
5:31 Nice triceps there buddy. You know you just wanted to show it off...HAHA.
Haha that wasn’t the intent but appreciate you!! 🤣
Hilo seems like a nice area, I’ve lived windward side Oahu back in the late 90’s. So a rainy climate with a low population and good shopping sounds good to me.
Population in East Hawaii, Hilo and Puna is exploding.
@@SubTerraAlly well, that sucks. 🤦🏽♂️
Are you in Hilo/Puna? Can you share more info, please?! We'd love to hear from boots on the ground.
I'm in leilani estates in Pahoa and have friends that are real estate agents living in leilani and Hawaiian paradise park. Lots are being cleared as fast as the bulldozers can run. Home values have more that doubled in the last ten years. The state is doing what it can to deal with the increase in traffic, but everyone sees that its going to get worse.
Come spend a week.
@Mark Landers So in short, Hilo is on pace to look like Ewa/Kapolei? Sounds crazy, but then again, it's Hawaii real estate! Also, we do plan on having a lot more neighboring islands on the channel so Hilo is most def on the list. Maybe link us up with your agent friends?
So helpful thank you! Where do most families live from the mainland?
Planning on moving to Oahu from big island, what are the difference between the different area? Mahalo
Maui was an awesome place to be on in the 50s and 60s and then that that all changed.
Molokai is a rich suburb of Maui, and this aspect is gaining steam. The wealthy people are just hidden away. The normal people are visible because most live on the main roads.
Where do they stay hidden?
@@movingtohawaii you want a map ;)
Nice job guys-I like when you describe the little things like puddle jumping and healthcare. Thank you
You bet! We cover the nuances and details because that's what matters.
You both are great! Mahalo
It seems strange to me that if the big island was the first to be populated by Polynesians how Kauai has the most ancient terracing and temple sites. Alex Pua on Molokai says that when the Polynesians arrived the terracing and temples were already built. I secretly recorded a conversation I had with Kieth Robinson and he said he could loose his land (10,000 acres in Wainiha) if archeologists new what was out there. Just Kalalau valley alone should be reason enough to reevaluate the age of the ruins on Kauai. I've found ten ton boulders moved into place and used in the construction of Kalalau and evidence of intentional destruction is everywhere. The entire island should be a UNESCO heritage site.
Interesting…
Weren't the ancient galactic people of Mu and Lemuria living on Hawaii before the Polynesians?
cess pools are no longer allowed, and the Big Island is very easy to live on. You stay away from the flow areas, like I said I've been here 50 years, seen flows that were very bad but never lost anything. You need big bucks to live on Oahu, Maui and Kauai, but can live fine on the Big Isle in the Kau district, great place to retire but jobs are far and few between. You can make a good living in the service area of business, I had a Auto detailing business for 18 years and did very well, now I publish a motorsports magazine and I'm 83.
When you have the resources and workflow to make it work, Big Island is a great option. Ka’u huh? The southernmost region of our country 🤙
Great vid
Great video! I’m casually looking at renting an apartment in Hawaii. There are some cool job openings there.
I haven't looked to see if someone has asked this already.
What's it like if someone came from mainland in a converted van to live in?
Which island would be more welcoming to van dwellers?
Wanted to die with that question about if there's an app for knowing who not to date (Molokai). True, you just know!!! We know who everybody is and who their families are, who their ancestors were, and how many different ways we could be related.
Hahaha! I mean, valid question, yea??! I gotta come visit your island but Mahe said no more really hotel
They way I have always described it to people, Oahu is more the city life, Maui is like the suburbs, and the other islands are more like out in the country.
Just got back from staying on The Big Island for a week and I loved it. Oddly got this recommendation, but love the video. Very informative.
These tech companies sure know how to target lol 😂 When you say "back" where is home? Another Hawaiian island?
@@movingtohawaii Oh sorry, I’m from the mainland, Portland Oregon to be exact! I had never been to Hawaii before this past week and it’s easily the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. But sounds like I have to visit Oahu next from the videos I watched 😅
Wow, I've never heard of the situation with Koho'olawe before. I can't believe the US govt used it as a bombing site! Can't think of much worse ideas than that. The US literally has thousands of miles of pretty much uninhabited desert and they decided bombing a small tropical island in the middle of the ocean was the way to go. I can't......
Lawlz, the Silva's are like 25% of the population of the state.
😆 I have Silva in-laws in Kalaheo on Kaua`i
Thank you
Im planning to moved with my daughter and son very informative more I do my homework about Hawaii not anytime soon but a goal I would love to raise my family there thank you for the videos you guys do a good job .
I choice Oahu because its my home States. Mahalo
Mahalo for watching, Eddie 😄
@@movingtohawaii Aloha Derek! Good morning. I am currently deployed in Kuwait 🇰🇼 and Hawaii is my Island home. I don't care about people in Mainland the way they view Hawaii is expensive. Just remember Hawaii is Tourism Place and people live in Hawaii we have that Aloha Spirit. Mainland people they don't and also certain place in Mainland property are expensive too not only Hawaii. Like I said Hawaiian Island is Paradise and good weather. Mahalo 🤙Hang Loose
Mahalo for not mentioning the best real estate of all, the outer island secret surf spots.
What about Maui Built?
Forgot about that one!
I’ve been binging these videos since yesterday, and there’s a lot of useful information, but I’m also kind of bummed out about it. I have Hawai’i Māoli ancestry and have been wanting to relocate there since my daughters were born, but is kind of like everybody just accepts hat Hawai“i is for multi millionaires now. My family has land there I can’t afford to do anything with. Probably going to sell and thinking about moving to Aotearoa.
Ya...this might have been your video I liked best. I'm an old man, so moving again is a major debate, that I haven't decided. I can't find one island that 100% fits all my needs and wants. Btw, I grew up rural Montana, very similar to Molokai. 3 hour drive just to get to any larger store (like a Foodland). Anyway, I had to laugh at that, "Don't date your cousin." Not many get that joke. That's rez-dawg humor. You need to have lived in such an environment.
From rural Montana to rural Hawaii, huh? I could see that working! Glad you found tons of value in this particular video, Michael.
Well, hey, there is a small private airline company that goes between like 3 or 4 islands, which I've heard is only $60 for a trip (or was a bit over a year ago. who knows now..) so getting over to a nearby island for the needs that aren't met on the one you've chosen isn't super hard or expensive.
Aloha! Good morning
Good morning!
Ironically it’s called the friendly isle. It’s an irony for sure.
I've always wanted to retire in Hilo.
Kauai has a movie theater and has Costco
Island hopping is easy? Are you kidding? Just spent FOREVER trying to find a quick way to get from Lihue to Lanai City or onto Molokai for a day or two. FORGET IT!! The time it would take to get there and the COST!!!! Insane.... Otherwise, nice video. Informative to those who don't know these things. I especially liked your characterization of Hilo.
You can do it! But yes, the cost and logistics can get crazy, especially during peak season. Mahalo for watching!
But I can understand why you guys do real estate on Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Molokai, and Oahu.
Can you make a video about the word *Haole?*
Growing up in the south, when I hear this word, I hear the N-word, but for white people... To me, it's the same thing, it's a racist and offensive word and it's unnecessary unless someone is trying to be disrespectful.,
It's safe to say that almost everyone from the mainland, when considering moving to Hawaii discover that word, they have second thoughts. Especially if they/we have kids.
This word deserves its own video. I’m sure MANY others share your sentiment, Leon.
We’re actually in a unique position to discuss this topic because we have people on our team who represent a mix of local, visitor, Hawaiian, Black, White, parent and non-parent. Kind of a mix of everything!
Of course, as real estate professionals we’ll have to walk a thin line. Like, razor-thin 😅
Just know, Leon, your point has been received. We are discussing ways to approach this word in a way that doesn’t cross ethical boundaries while providing immense insight that only our diverse team can.
Kauai airport you mixing up with Konas. Kauai is for the outdoors person, zero nightlife. like eat out dinner? better go by 5pm. Kauai sucks if you are young or young at heart. funny to hear the stigma about kauai tho. interesting.
Friends why is Las Vegas the 9th Island? Why do so many Hawaiians go to Las Vegas?
Half da island is unoccupied. Loaded wild pigs and some deer. Love Kauai!🤎
When buying a house in Hawaii. Is it state law that the seller has to disclose if someone died in the house? Asking for a friend 😉
Are you considering the one in Mililani?
No just wondering if it has to be disclosed when buying any house in Hawaii
@@dfkaifleye9946 all material facts are to be disclosed and that is a material fact. I think there’s a statute of limitations or time limit on that but I haven’t committed it to memory if so.
When they talk about Hawaii they make it seem like not racism but more like no matter what island seem like if your not born here you can't live here type of vibes
Does anyone realize that Europeans were in Hawaii, long before Japanese and Filipino? Yet, they are considered “transplants”, but Asians are considered “local”?
First of all no one lives on Kahoolawe, Ni'hau is privately owned, and 98 percent of Lanai is owned by Larry Ellison so why would you guys do real estate on those islands?
They pointed that out but clearly you typed this comment to boast your knowledge (which everyone knows) before even listening to one minute of the video.
Kalihi 96819 ✌️🤙🏽. 😆
Nice real estate commercial 🤣
“An app so you don’t date your cousin…” OOPS
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I have lived on Kauai and later Maui. I moved to Maui for the windsurfing and it was epic. I don’t care about the commercial stuff so I’m thinking of moving back to Kauai. Kauai has way more surf spots than Maui too. The locals can be gnarly though.
I lived in Southern California for a few months and got just ADDICTED to surfing. But like… I moved back home to Idaho and now I just am getting the itch to get to surfing again.
So here I am… debating on Hawaii.
Well, if you're ADDICTED to surfing, then moving to Hawaii could lead to an overdose. Enjoy responsibly 😉
Pls don't encourage foreingners to move to Hawaii. We as hawaiians only have the Aina for life. We have been too long being 2nd place to everyone. We as hawaiians should be (nokaoi) meaning #1. You can show off our Aina but pls don't encourage others to invade our living. You see, hawaii has been out priced big time. And its sad to see our people move to the mainland. Terrible. See? You can't buy a place by yourself. Its too expensive. This is my manao to everyone.. everyone has an opinion. You should teach how hawaii was taken over by bloodshed and how our QUEEN was torchered in her own palace. Very very sad. We as hawaiians cry to see our Queen had suffered for her people. Teach the truth and not encourage more people to move here PLEASE. In the name of all HAWAIIANS pls pls. Don't encourage!!! You can show hawaii, but don't encourage ppl to move to any of our Aina. We are suffering terrible high cost and inflation due to ??? I sure you guys know why. I look at NIIHAU & im so happy for them. Thats true living. Awesome!!! Imua HAWAIIANS. May God bless the world...
Eh hire Filipino more better, like Gov. Cayatano. Let's just say we dominate Oahu
Land masses are not living organisms, nice try. Lmao!🤣
To Molokai the other islands are shit hole’s 😆 if shit hits the fan, and all convinces go off line we still can hunt & fish for our food. You guys idk… maybe some of you can survive, but most? 😂
Molokai does have the advantage when it comes to sustainability and food resilience. No doubt!
I don't think I'll hire a female with choke tats on both arms
WoW!
Love Your Channel! Soooo Informative, even whn your a MainIslandPoly! Pls share w/Fam+Peeps & lets try & get them to 100k Scribers!✅🫶🏼🤙🏽
Awesome video 💯
Glad you enjoyed