Great comparison. We live in Waikoloa Village and find it very agreeable to our lifestyle. We still work, my wife in Waimea and I’m building a new residence for us then onto finding a job if necessary. There is a diverse culture in WV, locals and haoles both working and retired. The home prices are a bit less expensive in WV compared to Kailua Kona but more expensive than Hilo. There’s plenty to do in So Kohala with lots of interesting places less than a half an hour away, many beaches just 15 minutes. The great thing about living in WV is that it is less crowded and the majority of the residents are very hospitable as it’s not a tourist destination. We’re very happy that we made the decision to live here moving from the Pacific NW.
Steven, I feel ya! My husband and I have lived in the suburbs of Seattle for our entire lives and we have just arrived back from our second 16 day vacation on the Big Island. We feel a special pull to this island. Being in our 50s, we are starting to think about possible retirement. We love Kawaihae but I’ve been learning about WV and it frankly sounds perfect for us. I hope you are loving life there! We sure would like to do the same. ❤️😎
We finally settled in Waikoloa Village. It is definitely more expensive and not much here. But that is what we are looking for. Love the wind!! It cools things off, and yet still warm. Hate to see the new shopping center……but that’s progress. If you are retired, its the perfect place. But Waikoloa Village is defiantly more expensive.
I was going to work in Waikoloa Village 30 years ago but because of unforeseen circumstances it didn’t go through. I like that small village feeling there. But also love Kona because everything is there! So I wouldn’t mind moving to any of them finally!! 😍
Oh My wife and I are in love with this area. Truly our most favorite place we have ever been. It takes us back to our Anniversary vacation, best 2 weeks we have ever had. Thank you for this video it takes us back to paradise or at least for us.
We loved living in Waikoloa Village and how close it was to everything on the Kohala Coast...but we also love being in our Kona community too! It's a toss up!
OK folks, Kona means Leeward Side. Every island has a Konaside. I think you should say KailuaKona vs Waikoloa, since Waikoloa is just as Kona as Miloli'i. Aloha pumehana.
Camp Hyatt was the worst when I lived there but was close to the Waikoloa properties. One gas station, one restaurant, one grocery store. That was the 90's though.
But again that depends on if you live um upper or lower Kona! I live in upper Kona and have a “Fire Place” the temperature is a lot cooler then lower Kona or Waiblowa! Plus it has a lot to do with if your retired or making a living and what type of work you do! If you work outside then Waikaloa is horrible! My husband and his employees gets blown away! But if you like wind all the time or 90% of the time and the resort feel and having to drive far to go to any other store outside of the one grocery store then it’s OK because it’s cheaper to live there!
Julie and Eric....what camera did you shoot this with? It almost looks like you shot in front of a green screen in a studio and added the backdrop. Really beautiful.
@@365Hawaii I will be there mid-September for vacation and semi-seriously looking. I am very friendly but my family is not, lol 😥There a RE agent named Mike here on UA-cam and he seems to be dialed in. Probably contact him. I think toward the end of the year it won't be such a sellers market.
@@erikh9991 It will be interesting to see what happens as we get a few months further into this market. We still don't have enough homes for buyer demand, but sellers are going to have to realize they missed the top of the market, too, and price accordingly.
@@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Last thing. My loan broker told me at $600,000 the payment will be about $3.4K. $800 more than last year at this same time. She can get me a better rate with a fixed for 5/yr variable. Seems like prices on the hard to sell properties will come down soon. The better ones next year.
I live in New York so I was like i wonder what masses means 😭 but that’s way less than I expected. Both 60k and 7k I think my high school alone had 4K students
How much do people pay usually to run their aircondition at night with solar? Whole that be a good option? We are buying a house in Waikoloa. This video is the difference between kona and waikoloa was so helpful!
It will obviously cost less with solar, but if you run your A/C pretty consistently without solar, you could run up a $400 bill pretty easily. Glad you enjoyed the video...and if you are not yet using a Realtor, we have a fantastic one in Waikoloa Village to recommend!
Can anyone tell me exactly how windy Wailkoloa actually is? I lived in northern CA where there was a constant breeze off the bay. Is the wind constant?
There is a TOTALLY different wind experience in the Village compared to off shore breezes. Winds can get up to 35 mph on a sustained basis in Waikoloa, and even at 15 mph, they can blow for three days straight.
Left Hawaii for Oahu in 01 after nearly dying in a car smash about a mile out of Waikoloa, heading to Kamuela. I sometimes have missed Hawaii, but am happy enough Waianae side. I was around a lot of Big Island Haoles, some of whom were friends, others less so. I was actually living at Waikoloa Village for six months when knocked out, Amnesia, TBI. I was convinced I was still in Vegas, and I was not able to resume my life and "Get my bearings". What happened to the Borders in Kona. How's this flu treating everyone there now?
Hi Tom: So sorry to hear about the car accident. We certainly have our issues with a two lane road in West Hawaii. Borders went out of business quite a few years ago. In its place is Planet Fitness, an affordable community gym. We have been fortunate that we have had to deaths on the island attributed to COVID-19 and we are getting a handle on the cases, so we hope to reopen the island this summer.
Just back again, we were leaving Waikoloa at 1:30am after closing the bar there. Driving while chemically impaired is or was a Hawaii "Thing". I know mostly about Hawaii 1999 by what I'm told, and what I "Just know" was emerging from a fog of amnesia when I returned to Oahu. It's a story of personal misjudgment and compounding consequences I'm still working on emerging of. Are you acquainted with a Noah Beatty, whom is said to be in Hawaii real estate?
How remote is north shore area near Hawi? The home prices look nice but I’m worried about drive time to airports if I need to do regular flights for work.
The new shopping center is slowly being built @Rick up at the Village, and there is FoodLand up near the Mauna Lani...The Waikoloa Beach area has some restaurants open during the pandemic, but has lost some too, like Daylight Mind and the Sushi restaurant is not open.
I am considering a move to Hawaii. I've vacationed on Oahu and Maui and I'm from the NYC area. I have no problem with living in a city area like Honolulu but my concern is the expense. For that reason, I'm thinking that it would be more economical for me to buy some farm land on the Big Island. I currently own and operate a landscape construction business and therefore I'm thinking about bringing all my machinery with me . A large property in Hawaii would allow me to build a large barn to house all my machines and thus I could pursue a living in the landscape / construction field. I wouldn't mind building my own house as well. I'm pretty independent and can't see myself working for someone else. With all that in mind, what is your opinion ? Do you think the Big Island is my best choice for a prosperous future in the construction trades and self-sustainable lifestyle ? Did I mention that I wouldn't mind growing my own trees , shrubs, and vegetables ? Maybe even raise some chickens. Maybe own a boat so I could fish. etc.
This is the kind of REAL advice I need. There are so many people who post videos but they're like watching the travel channel and they say things like "you need to be respectful" . WTF is that all about ? Of course I'm respectful but I'm not a chump. I just want to know if I can leave my barbeque grill and lawnmower outside without it being stolen while I'm gone for a week. If not then I don't want to live in that environment because sooner or later it will catch up to you . I want to live in a neighborhood where I have high class neighbors who aspire to better things. That's not snobbery, that's just a matter of wanting to live in a civil society.
That's very interesting. Do you feel that the Big Island has all the necessary conveniences of modern life ? Do they have good hospitals and universities ? Is the cost of goods very expensive ?
I'm not a shopper. I live in NJ which used to known as the garden state but should be called the Mall State. I'm a landscaper and love the outdoors and my many construction hobbies. I think I would be in heaven if I had some acreage. I'm just concerned about moving somewhere that has crime problems or which is economically challenged such that I could not earn a living. But it seems to me that over time, everyone will want to own a piece of Hawaii and a investment now could pay off big in the future.
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Just love Kona. Best place on earth
Your content is super helpful. I’ve been binge watching. I appreciate all the information!
Great comparison. We live in Waikoloa Village and find it very agreeable to our lifestyle. We still work, my wife in Waimea and I’m building a new residence for us then onto finding a job if necessary. There is a diverse culture in WV, locals and haoles both working and retired. The home prices are a bit less expensive in WV compared to Kailua Kona but more expensive than Hilo. There’s plenty to do in So Kohala with lots of interesting places less than a half an hour away, many beaches just 15 minutes. The great thing about living in WV is that it is less crowded and the majority of the residents are very hospitable as it’s not a tourist destination. We’re very happy that we made the decision to live here moving from the Pacific NW.
Thanks for your feedback Steven! I enjoyed living there for the open space and no crowds!
Steven, I feel ya! My husband and I have lived in the suburbs of Seattle for our entire lives and we have just arrived back from our second 16 day vacation on the Big Island. We feel a special pull to this island. Being in our 50s, we are starting to think about possible retirement. We love Kawaihae but I’ve been learning about WV and it frankly sounds perfect for us. I hope you are loving life there! We sure would like to do the same. ❤️😎
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Thanks for the sub!
We finally settled in Waikoloa Village. It is definitely more expensive and not much here. But that is what we are looking for. Love the wind!! It cools things off, and yet still warm. Hate to see the new shopping center……but that’s progress. If you are retired, its the perfect place. But Waikoloa Village is defiantly more expensive.
It was much more affordable when we did this video!
I was going to work in Waikoloa Village 30 years ago but because of unforeseen circumstances it didn’t go through. I like that small village feeling there. But also love Kona because everything is there! So I wouldn’t mind moving to any of them finally!! 😍
Oh My wife and I are in love with this area. Truly our most favorite place we have ever been. It takes us back to our Anniversary vacation, best 2 weeks we have ever had.
Thank you for this video it takes us back to paradise or at least for us.
We loved living in Waikoloa Village and how close it was to everything on the Kohala Coast...but we also love being in our Kona community too! It's a toss up!
Short drive up to Waimea and eat at Merriman's - ono grinds! The short ribs, omg. And Village Burger - the best ever.
OK folks, Kona means Leeward Side. Every island has a Konaside. I think you should say KailuaKona vs Waikoloa, since Waikoloa is just as Kona as Miloli'i. Aloha pumehana.
Thank you!
Watching this again now and see that both of us are absent mindedly scratching from the mosquitos! Sorry if that is distracting, lol!
Lol it’s alright, we all feel you guys on that one😂
Camp Hyatt was the worst when I lived there but was close to the Waikoloa properties. One gas station, one restaurant, one grocery store. That was the 90's though.
Super informative. Thanks!
But again that depends on if you live um upper or lower Kona! I live in upper Kona and have a “Fire Place” the temperature is a lot cooler then lower Kona or Waiblowa! Plus it has a lot to do with if your retired or making a living and what type of work you do! If you work outside then Waikaloa is horrible! My husband and his employees gets blown away! But if you like wind all the time or 90% of the time and the resort feel and having to drive far to go to any other store outside of the one grocery store then it’s OK because it’s cheaper to live there!
Julie and Eric....what camera did you shoot this with? It almost looks like you shot in front of a green screen in a studio and added the backdrop. Really beautiful.
Good info, thanks!
Nice
Thanks for the info
Sold on Kona. I want to be active and meet new people. I lived in a small town before and it was boring.
Are you looking to purchase? We have the Kona Newbies group if you want to meet new people, too!
@@365Hawaii I will be there mid-September for vacation and semi-seriously looking. I am very friendly but my family is not, lol 😥There a RE agent named Mike here on UA-cam and he seems to be dialed in. Probably contact him. I think toward the end of the year it won't be such a sellers market.
@@erikh9991 It will be interesting to see what happens as we get a few months further into this market. We still don't have enough homes for buyer demand, but sellers are going to have to realize they missed the top of the market, too, and price accordingly.
@@365HawaiiRealEstateInfo Last thing. My loan broker told me at $600,000 the payment will be about $3.4K. $800 more than last year at this same time. She can get me a better rate with a fixed for 5/yr variable. Seems like prices on the hard to sell properties will come down soon. The better ones next year.
I live in New York so I was like i wonder what masses means 😭 but that’s way less than I expected. Both 60k and 7k I think my high school alone had 4K students
How much do people pay usually to run their aircondition at night with solar? Whole that be a good option? We are buying a house in Waikoloa. This video is the difference between kona and waikoloa was so helpful!
It will obviously cost less with solar, but if you run your A/C pretty consistently without solar, you could run up a $400 bill pretty easily.
Glad you enjoyed the video...and if you are not yet using a Realtor, we have a fantastic one in Waikoloa Village to recommend!
Can anyone tell me exactly how windy Wailkoloa actually is? I lived in northern CA where there was a constant breeze off the bay. Is the wind constant?
There is a TOTALLY different wind experience in the Village compared to off shore breezes. Winds can get up to 35 mph on a sustained basis in Waikoloa, and even at 15 mph, they can blow for three days straight.
Left Hawaii for Oahu in 01 after nearly dying in a car smash about a mile out of Waikoloa, heading to Kamuela. I sometimes have missed Hawaii, but am happy enough Waianae side. I was around a lot of Big Island Haoles, some of whom were friends, others less so. I was actually living at Waikoloa Village for six months when knocked out, Amnesia, TBI. I was convinced I was still in Vegas, and I was not able to resume my life and "Get my bearings". What happened to the Borders in Kona. How's this flu treating everyone there now?
Hi Tom: So sorry to hear about the car accident. We certainly have our issues with a two lane road in West Hawaii. Borders went out of business quite a few years ago. In its place is Planet Fitness, an affordable community gym. We have been fortunate that we have had to deaths on the island attributed to COVID-19 and we are getting a handle on the cases, so we hope to reopen the island this summer.
Just back again, we were leaving Waikoloa at 1:30am after closing the bar there. Driving while chemically impaired is or was a Hawaii "Thing". I know mostly about Hawaii 1999 by what I'm told, and what I "Just know" was emerging from a fog of amnesia when I returned to Oahu. It's a story of personal misjudgment and compounding consequences I'm still working on emerging of. Are you acquainted with a Noah Beatty, whom is said to be in Hawaii real estate?
village is much better living in my opinion. waimea better than both :)
Is there a way for someone to know what's going on in Kona? Festivals etc?..
Check out KonaWeb events calendar and 365 Things to Do in Kona on Facebook.
Do you ever regret moving to the big island?
Do people play annoying music in the parks?
Ya
Not really, though..
How remote is north shore area near Hawi? The home prices look nice but I’m worried about drive time to airports if I need to do regular flights for work.
Long, long drive but better than some big city drive.
Is there adequate shopping and restaurants now in Waikoloa beach resort area?
The new shopping center is slowly being built @Rick up at the Village, and there is FoodLand up near the Mauna Lani...The Waikoloa Beach area has some restaurants open during the pandemic, but has lost some too, like Daylight Mind and the Sushi restaurant is not open.
What about the vog? Is it any better in Waikoloa?
We don't have VOG anymore due to the inactivity at the volcano. Clear and blue skies!
I am considering a move to Hawaii. I've vacationed on Oahu and Maui and I'm from the NYC area. I have no problem with living in a city area like Honolulu but my concern is the expense. For that reason, I'm thinking that it would be more economical for me to buy some farm land on the Big Island. I currently own and operate a landscape construction business and therefore I'm thinking about bringing all my machinery with me . A large property in Hawaii would allow me to build a large barn to house all my machines and thus I could pursue a living in the landscape / construction field. I wouldn't mind building my own house as well. I'm pretty independent and can't see myself working for someone else.
With all that in mind, what is your opinion ? Do you think the Big Island is my best choice for a prosperous future in the construction trades and self-sustainable lifestyle ? Did I mention that I wouldn't mind growing my own trees , shrubs, and vegetables ? Maybe even raise some chickens. Maybe own a boat so I could fish. etc.
Good advice. The one good thing about living where I am is that it's expensive and the taxes are high. That keeps the riffraff out.
This is the kind of REAL advice I need. There are so many people who post videos but they're like watching the travel channel and they say things like "you need to be respectful" . WTF is that all about ? Of course I'm respectful but I'm not a chump.
I just want to know if I can leave my barbeque grill and lawnmower outside without it being stolen while I'm gone for a week. If not then I don't want to live in that environment because sooner or later it will catch up to you . I want to live in a neighborhood where I have high class neighbors who aspire to better things. That's not snobbery, that's just a matter of wanting to live in a civil society.
So, even if you move to a better neighborhood on the Big island, do you wish you were on Oahu or Maui ?
That's very interesting. Do you feel that the Big Island has all the necessary conveniences of modern life ? Do they have good hospitals and universities ? Is the cost of goods very expensive ?
I'm not a shopper. I live in NJ which used to known as the garden state but should be called the Mall State. I'm a landscaper and love the outdoors and my many construction hobbies. I think I would be in heaven if I had some acreage. I'm just concerned about moving somewhere that has crime problems or which is economically challenged such that I could not earn a living. But it seems to me that over time, everyone will want to own a piece of Hawaii and a investment now could pay off big in the future.
How is captain cook ?
Capt got cooked 🍳
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