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You must be incredibly rich --- that is the place I would move to is Hawaii -- if I have everyone i want and can do that --- because i can do it.....unfortunately, it is not...
I am so very excited about this. I have wanted to live in the islands since I was a child. Between vegan fitness, life science, martial artistry, meditation & isometric exercises for therapy living forever in paradise is very much a possibility. Beach bod had that is. ⚜️✨
Mauka, Makai, Diamond Head and Ewa is the best way to express directions on an island. Your orientation will be different depending on where your starting point is. But if you know where the mountain and ocean are in approximation to where you are, you’ll never get confused. “Town” is residential, shopping, schools, condos, businesses on the Ala Moana side of the island. Salt Lake to Hawaii Kai, loosely. When my relatives in Kailua say they’re coming into town, it could be Makiki, Downtown business district, Waikiki etc. So long as they cross over the Pali tunnel or H-3, they’re coming into “town.” Just discovered your channel. It’s great, succinct and filled with useful information. Keep up the great work!
I’ve lived here 10+ years (all in the Ala Moana area). Everyone I know in Town uses “Downtown” to refer only to the historic/business downtown area around Bishop Street… basically from 'Iolani Palace west. Usually to include Chinatown, possibly Iwilei. The only people I’ve seen refer to Waikiki/Ala Moana/Ward as “downtown” are visitors, military families, and maybe some far Westside or North Shore people who think of any walkable area with city blocks as “downtown”.
downtown= homeless, hookers, old veggies for sale, philipino poor people, ugly buildings. hawaii looks like a desert with building built in the 70s that have 2045 prices
I’m from Pearl City. Lived here all my life. Driving into town starts at Middle Street and ends at UH. I think Punchbowl is part of town, although it is Mauka of H1, so there’s gray area for how inland is Honolulu. But the core of “downtown” is Chinatown to Ala Moana in my opinion. Thanks for a great video!
Could we be sort of penpals? I'm looking to learn from a native. I'm born and raised 8n NYC, and it's time to go. I have a section 8 voucher, and I want to relocate with it. My cousin has some insight, but she was in the military, so she may have a different experience.
Love all your videos, but this one is really next level - well done! I’d say this should be the first CTH video everyone should watch before all others because it provides such a concise overview of the lay of the land. And the presenter exudes so much warmth and style - I’d move to Hawaii just to know more people like her!
@@movingtohawaii Great minds think alike😊 My wife and I will visit O'ahu in February - looking fwd to paying a courtesy visit to your team (now in correspondence with Aiden on this). Best wishes for your continued success - you guys are crushing it!
I'm from Upstate NY and when we say down town we mean Like the part of the city where all the business buildings are like where King and Bishop meet. It's usually where places like the courts, stated building and all the tall business buildings are.
Lived there 30 years. But done there, done that Nice people, great weather, too many people, But now on Mainland for something different. This is a good channel as they know what they are talking about.
We bought a motorhome in Alabama, became FL residents, and went from Florida to Maine, now in Nashville on our way back to FL for the winter. We rented out our Condo in Salt Lake.
Fun video.🤙🏽 Here to share my perspective as a Honolulu townie. Town is Kalihi to Kahala, mauka to makai. Downtown is strictly makai of H1, Chinatown to start of Kapiolani Blvd.
I love living Hawaii Kai, Kahala, Kaimuki, Kahala... the east side of town is so nice for me for travel, get out of town fast. One of my favorite buildings is actually Waikiki Banyan. The location is just perfect for me. I wish I could live windward, but it's hard to find a place that we can have our dog. I ended up buying Big Island for the space, but we have our boat in town (La Mariana). I've been off island for work for too long. I can't wait to get back home, and your videos really help with the homesickness, so mahalo nui!
Love your videos! They've been so helpful for me. My husband and I may be visiting Waikiki in November to tour the island for new builds. I'll have him reach out to your team and see if we can make this move happen.🙏🏽🥰
I just put 500 miles on a rental car, drove the island for a week, checked everywhere, and decided to sign a lease in Hawaii Kai. I'm from the mainland and renting sight unseen is almost impossible so I had to book a flight/Airbnb to make that happen. Honolulu isn't my favorite spot on the island but Hawaii Kai has good schools and Waikiki is very underrated and fun. We're moving at the end of Oct. 2.5 years in the works, 7 years of dreaming, & it's finally happening.
@@movingtohawaii Thanks brother. It's a dream come true. The best part about Hawaii is the people. The respectful culture there is like no other in the USA.
I went there on February for vacation I had a blast it was so much fun it's just the restaurants or a little bit of a rip-off but other than that I had a blast looking for cheap food as a pain in the butt when it was time to go back home to crazy New York I wanted to cry maybe one day if I won the lottery I moved to Hawaii😅😅
Town is Kalihi to keys / diamondhead. Thats it.. kahala and Hawai'i kai is kahala and Hawai'i kai And salt lake moanalua is more part of aliamanu aiea.. I'm Born&Raised and die Downtown Kalihi 💪 All i know is Townside Honolulu.
Interesting! I like how you bring this info... Guess it's similar like saying, "I'm from Manhattan, or some say, I'm from Brooklyn." Yet they're all New York... Who knows if I'll make Hawaii my next move. My daughter moved there recently... I follow a wonderful UA-cam young man, Action Kid, and I'm learning of Hawaiis' beauty.
Can’t wait for your Waikiki episode. I’m interested in Wailana at Waikiki and Waipuna, fee simple. Hope you’ll hit up HOA fee why some are higher (better HOA) v lower HOA(bad HOA). Either way can’t wait for the episode, 1 hr long 😂🤙🏿
하와이에서 산지 벌써 22년이되었어요. 9년전에, 더 나이들기전에 Cali 에서 1년동안만 생활해볼라고했는데 6개월도못채우고, 하와이Homesick 땜에 다시돌아왔네요. 나의 조국을 떠나올땐 느끼지않았었던 감정이네요. 전, 하와이를 너무 사랑하고, 감사합니다. P.S: 제 고양이를 캘리에서 만나서, 제 집인 하와이로 같이와서 너무 좋아요. MAHALO 🤙
So you lived in Hawaii, then had to move to California, and ended up moving back to Hawaii? Guess Hawaii is just right for you! Mahalo for watching and for sharing your story, Haemin 🤙
I grew up Makiki RoundTop Dr. and saw all those districts in the 50 and 60's by walking and bus with my Hawaiian friends from the Hawaiian Reservation next to Makiki stream .. Hawaiian spoken by the Elders
I'm a townie and town is everywhere that is close to downtown. Downtown is like right after Aala park over the bridge into China Town and all the way to the first street after Fort street mall. As for town Kahala in that direction is what I consider that edge of town, as for the other side, I cut it off at Fort Shafter Middle street . Beyond that I consider outside of town. As for the other direction, anything pass Nuuanu is outside of town IMO.
Thank you for this video! My family could be moving to the area for work soon. I’m from Philadelphia so it’s a big move and I’m use to walking so I definitely needed to get an idea of where to move.
More good information.....appreciate the knowledge (real estate and language). You've hit on a few things I hadn't even considered (condo - in unit washer/dryer). Funny thing, I feel like the last few videos were talking to me directly lol. The questions are formulating.....
@@movingtohawaii 🤣😆🤣.....cute lol - I'm here for it!!!! I have a list of questions ready to go for you guys. If you're free and we can connect while I'm in HNL this weekend/next week, let me know.....I did the contact form/Buyer's Questionaire so reach out when time permits and we can set something up.My schedule is free and I'll be at your disposal.
Wouldn't downtown be considered the span between Chinatown and the State Capital area? That was always my impression growing up in Kailua/Mililani... I now live by Ala Moana, which I think a mainlander would refer to as the metropolitan area of the city...
Born raise in Hemolele Place, now in 96789, Honolulu and waiks is town and down town is well aloha tower what divid areas is the rivers.. like you was confuse about where town ends and airport starts easy look at keehi lagoon and you follow moanalui stream that's what divides airport and town . Airport aka salt lake area not to hard there category's and then sub category's if you know area your in look at the rivers..
Hi Mahe, thanks for another great video. I like your bead bracelets. Are they Hawaiian? Koa? Could you please link to where you bought them? Thank you! :)
I love how you guys are pushing for more non hawaii residents to move here. And you guys are absolutely the representation about how all locals feel about more people moving here and making it a great experience for locals. 👏 (sarcasm)
I live in Maunalua. It’s conveniently located & very safe. I moved here nearly 4 years ago and the “new” has worn off. It’s just a place to live to me. I came mostly for the mild winters since I hate the cold, but 3 months of the year, I’m just sweating my tushie off 🥵 Everything is a trade off. The crumbling roads & the lack of products available here are a definite turnoff for me.
That's a small price you pay for living on an Island in the middle of the Ocean. Consider Oahu has way more options than outer islands. Lived here for quite some time now and the only thing I miss is Trader Joes!
@@JD-jp2fw It’s been a huge shift for me. I’m not young anymore. So many things I don’t have access to here without Amazon & I have no intention of making Bezos any richer since he contributes nothing to society. There are just too many things I’ve had to learn to live without & since I came from Florida, the oceans not new to me. People always say “You’re so lucky to live in Hawaii”. Yeah, no. I don’t feel that way. I miss the mainland, but I’m looking into moving to Costa Rico. The climate is better in the Central Valley & beauty abounds!
@@JD-jp2fw Thank you! Not sure I’m up to another big move at my age, but the heat is killing me! Nobody has A/C here & 90 degrees is friggin hot 🥵 I have until June to figure it out if I don’t want to suffer another summer here. Thanks for the well wishes ☺️
I’m born and raised in palolo valley housing. Lived in makiki apartments next to the freeway by the mural, papakolea, maili, waipio, kapolei, Waikiki, wahiawa, mililani, kalihi, salt lake. Island life will get to u eventually. The prices, crime, personality change in friends/family, drugs, etc... miss Oahu but had to chance the mainland life
I've lived on Oahu for over two decades, I've (begrudgingly) been to Honolulu about four times at the request of mainland visitors. I avoid it like the plague.
Yes, It is the underworld/hell. Sinners, heathens, egotistical flesh eaters, if they want to be saved they must stop eating flesh, cow secretions, and sinning. Eat brown rice and beans as a staple.
Oh no. Downtown is Aala Park to Ward Ave. It has China Town, Fort Street, Iolani Palace, the Capitol, and the HPD HQ... and most of the homeless. Town is between Ward and Diamond Head haha.
That's me, I memorize the H1 freeway exits by numbers, like, take Exit 7 for Waikele, etc... much easier to remember for me 😅 Been living in Honolulu for 20+ years and still confused with the direction terms of Mauka & Makai, me thinking, I am standing in the middle of this island, don't see a mountain or ocean, how do I know which way the mountain/ocean is located, in front of me, on my left, on my right??? 🤔🤯☺️
Very nice video ! What is your opinion of buying a condo in an older building specifically Hawaii Kai (considering potential repair costs for older plumbing, elevators, exterior repairs, etc.) versus paying a higher cost or getting a smaller space for a new one in Kakaako? Commuting/traffic is not an issue since I am retired. Thank you
Older build in Hawaii Kai VS Newer build in Kaka'ako? Hmmm... I have a lot more questions now 😬 Not having to consider traffic is nice, but brings up the next question about lifestyle and amenities. Do you have pets? How often do you expect visitors? What regular activities occupy you? How many vehicles will you have? Is proximity to a hospital high up on your "must have" list? Does view matter? How important are community pool/garden/center? Feel free to schedule a free virtual consult with us and we can really fine tune your selection process!
@@movingtohawaii Thanks for your reply ! This would be an extended vacation home occupied maybe 2-4 months out of the year-not rented out, so lower HOA fees is important. Pets: 1 miniature poodle, Visitors: grown kids maybe 2-3 times a year. Activities: beach, pool, walks, hikes. Vehicles: 1 max. Close to hospital: not required. View: Definitely matters, high floor ocean view. Pool: I can see that the newer condos have nicer pools than most of the ones in Hawaii Kai. Lanai: A must.
When I inevitably become homeless I plan to return to Oahu, Honolulu where I was born since at least weather in Hawaii is stable compared to how temperamental mainland has been.
Enjoyed this video and appreciate the explanation of what is downtown and town. Honolulu is similar to Seattle. I live in the Seward Park neighborhood but my address is listed as Seattle. I like the downtown area of Honolulu and find it fairly easy to get around. I'm actually having a hard time trying to nail down where I would like to live in Oahu. Mahalo for the video.
Hi. I recently talked to ?Jason?? In your office about the areas to live but I’m still having a difficult time to nail down specific areas. I imagine I’ll need to take a trip to Oahu just to go tour different areas to get to feel the vibe in the interested areas. Hawaii Kai is of interest but the home prices are probably out of my reach. Anyway, the video was spot on and the similarities between Seattle and Honolulu could make moving easier to acclimate. I’ll keep watching the videos you folks release. Mahalo!!
I like your introduction to Honolulu. But you did not cover Makiki 96822. The area has the best price, best access, and lowest price rentals in Honolulu.
I wish my wonderful wife and I could live there. She’s an amazing middle school teacher. The pay is just way too low to make sense of living there :( We are super mellow, love nature and ocean, felt right in Honolulu. But easing 2 kids on 25% less in a much more expensive place? Ugh 😣
I live in downtown Honolulu in the condo wats crazy I have to pay to park but lol good thing I can walk across the street to jack in the box lol but I have a good view of the ocean
As a resident of Hawaii, best advice I can give is not to move to Hawaii. Edit : Oh, but it's so pretty! Yeah, my 100 sq ft studio? That's a thousand before utilities. How deep are your pockets? Granted, I am a 10 minute walk from Waikiki, but there's a lot going against it. And I appreciate you saying that : Hawaii is like 1950s personality with a touch of modern day. And "town" never started for me until Derussy. Everything outside of that parking spot was out. We channeled into Waikiki. That was "downtown".
OTS bus drivers will say everything thing from pearl city to Ala Moana is Town. Downtown is the central business district from like Iwilei Chinatown to Alapai st. Kakaako is kakaako and Waikiki is always Waikiki. Tourists call Waikiki downtown cause they tourists go figga.
So you’re bringing home about 12k a month less 401k, so should be 10k a month roughly. (I make 225k in Hawaii and those are my numbers after taxes). Assuming you have two cars, at least one paid for. No more than $500 a month for the other. Food for 5 likely $1200. Cell phones probably $250. Car Insurance and gas $500. Misc things like a few dinners out, clothes, etc. $800. That leaves you $6750 for your mortgage and taxes and savings. Should easily be able to swing that. A 4 bedroom house you likely won’t be able to afford in Honolulu at that income. So you’ll likely have to commute and work in town. Budget 1.2 million for a 4 bedroom in Waipio, Kapolei, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, etc.
The biggest problem with Honolulu in my opinion as a resident is, it’s a big city but people move too slow for a city this size. It needs to pick up the pace. Don’t get me wrong, I love Hawaii and it’s culture, but slow people in an infrastructure as congested as San Francisco, makes for a frustrating place to get anything done. Who needs to pick up the pace the most is the city and county workers who act like it’s still the 80’s here. Honolulu needs to take notes from Singapore. Night construction only.
Just to let you know that there is a bot using your handle and photo telling people to text you. I can spot the difference between a real response vs a bot. And I'm weighing moving back to Honolulu. I would transfer with my company and have a job locale in mind. Mahalo!!!
Thanks for the heads up, Jon. These bots are a nuisance! Let us know how we can assist your move back to Honolulu. You looking for commercial space for your company as well as a place to call home?
Town limits are east side is Kahala where freeway ends. West limits are kalihi and north is Pali/Nuuanu. I’m from Makiki and that’s my thoughts honestly.
Another interesting thing for me (Derek) is, you could not be from “town” town…, like be from Alewa or Kalihi Valley, and still be a “townie” imo because you’re raised spending time in town.
@@movingtohawaii I’m from Kailua and town to me was from Pearl City Aiea area all the way to Aina Haina area cuz Hawaii Kai we just drive around Waimanalo way - and growing up never have H3 to town So makakilo, ewa beach and mililani was more west side - never considered that town Just my thoughts growing up on the windward side - I guess kinda separated Leeward side from town
@@jhosoi808 hoooo all the way to Pearl City?! I actually do reference in other videos though that if you’re coming from NS, Central, or Westside, Pearl City is the first place where you see high rises and feels different after the merge. For me it starts to feel like town after the mortuary place on Moanalua freeway where used to have the coffin in the window by Shafter… basically everything after Mapunapuna. Caveat though, I don’t tend to think of Kalihi as town, because we all know Kalihi is it’s own thing, but a Kalihian is a townie.. :)
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You must be incredibly rich --- that is the place I would move to is Hawaii -- if I have everyone i want and can do that --- because i can do it.....unfortunately, it is not...
@wesome!
I am so very excited about this. I have wanted to live in the islands since I was a child.
Between vegan fitness, life science, martial artistry, meditation & isometric exercises for therapy living forever in paradise is very much a possibility. Beach bod had that is. ⚜️✨
All these years of visiting Honolulu, I am finally learning the correct pronunciation of all these towns. Thank you so much.
Mauka, Makai, Diamond Head and Ewa is the best way to express directions on an island. Your orientation will be different depending on where your starting point is. But if you know where the mountain and ocean are in approximation to where you are, you’ll never get confused. “Town” is residential, shopping, schools, condos, businesses on the Ala Moana side of the island. Salt Lake to Hawaii Kai, loosely. When my relatives in Kailua say they’re coming into town, it could be Makiki, Downtown business district, Waikiki etc. So long as they cross over the Pali tunnel or H-3, they’re coming into “town.” Just discovered your channel. It’s great, succinct and filled with useful information. Keep up the great work!
I’ve lived here 10+ years (all in the Ala Moana area). Everyone I know in Town uses “Downtown” to refer only to the historic/business downtown area around Bishop Street… basically from 'Iolani Palace west. Usually to include Chinatown, possibly Iwilei.
The only people I’ve seen refer to Waikiki/Ala Moana/Ward as “downtown” are visitors, military families, and maybe some far Westside or North Shore people who think of any walkable area with city blocks as “downtown”.
I agree.
downtown= homeless, hookers, old veggies for sale, philipino poor people, ugly buildings.
hawaii looks like a desert with building built in the 70s that have 2045 prices
I am from Honolulu. Lived here most of my life. This is great!
Mahalo for watching, Twan. In your opinion, where does "downtown" start and end?
These videos are so awesome, I'm always looking for this info and just keep landing on tourists recycling a wikipedia entry. Thanks guys!
You are most welcome. Truth is, we're still figuring it out 😅
I’m from Pearl City. Lived here all my life. Driving into town starts at Middle Street and ends at UH. I think Punchbowl is part of town, although it is Mauka of H1, so there’s gray area for how inland is Honolulu. But the core of “downtown” is Chinatown to Ala Moana in my opinion. Thanks for a great video!
How do you like pearl city?
Could we be sort of penpals? I'm looking to learn from a native. I'm born and raised 8n NYC, and it's time to go. I have a section 8 voucher, and I want to relocate with it. My cousin has some insight, but she was in the military, so she may have a different experience.
Love all your videos, but this one is really next level - well done! I’d say this should be the first CTH video everyone should watch before all others because it provides such a concise overview of the lay of the land. And the presenter exudes so much warmth and style - I’d move to Hawaii just to know more people like her!
Mahalo for these kind words. Actually just changed this to our channel intro video 😉
@@movingtohawaii Great minds think alike😊 My wife and I will visit O'ahu in February - looking fwd to paying a courtesy visit to your team (now in correspondence with Aiden on this). Best wishes for your continued success - you guys are crushing it!
I'm from Upstate NY and when we say down town we mean Like the part of the city where all the business buildings are like where King and Bishop meet. It's usually where places like the courts, stated building and all the tall business buildings are.
Great info, to the point and accurate. You two have such great local style, thanks for the video.
Honolulu is quite the city to unpack and explain, but we try 😅
I love it so much here I retired after serving 30 years in the Army. This is one Very Informative video, especially for newcomers to the Island.
Wow. HOOAH my transplant KamaAina brother-in-Arms. I am Kanehohe raised [Honolulu born] and a Navy Vet. Happy you served
I grew up in Ewa and always dreamed of living at Ward. We now live right by Ward theater and I'm so happy we worked hard and pulled through.
Power to you!
Lived there 30 years. But done there, done that Nice people, great weather, too many people, But now on Mainland for something different. This is a good channel as they know what they are talking about.
3 decades is a good amount of time to soak up the island lifestyle. Curious, what part of the mainland did you choose to call home?
We bought a motorhome in Alabama, became FL residents, and went from Florida to Maine, now in Nashville on our way back to FL for the winter. We rented out our Condo in Salt Lake.
@@hotelboz so are you are Pensacola/Gulf Shores? I just left Nashville two days ago. My dad lives there.
Moving there this Saturday.
Great video! I try to explain this to visiting family and friends but you do it way better. I’ll just send them this video to watch before they come!
That's why we made this video, Terry 🤙 Please share!
This is really helpful!
Understand Honolulu a little bit more now? It’s kinda confusing even for people who live here 😅
Very informative. Thanks. Love the tats btw
I hope Honolulu is the stage for my super celebrity dreams. Trust in that too! Safe travels! ⚜️✨🤴🏻
Fun video.🤙🏽 Here to share my perspective as a Honolulu townie. Town is Kalihi to Kahala, mauka to makai. Downtown is strictly makai of H1, Chinatown to start of Kapiolani Blvd.
I love living Hawaii Kai, Kahala, Kaimuki, Kahala... the east side of town is so nice for me for travel, get out of town fast. One of my favorite buildings is actually Waikiki Banyan. The location is just perfect for me. I wish I could live windward, but it's hard to find a place that we can have our dog. I ended up buying Big Island for the space, but we have our boat in town (La Mariana). I've been off island for work for too long. I can't wait to get back home, and your videos really help with the homesickness, so mahalo nui!
I miss Hawaii so much . Lived in town for 10 years
When's the last time you've been back?
Love your videos! They've been so helpful for me. My husband and I may be visiting Waikiki in November to tour the island for new builds. I'll have him reach out to your team and see if we can make this move happen.🙏🏽🥰
Have your husband fill out our contact form and we can get you sorted in November!
Enjoy your visit. E`Komo Mai!
How rich are you? Jesus.
Great stuff. Love the videos. I feel acclimated into the islands already and not even there yet, lol.
I just put 500 miles on a rental car, drove the island for a week, checked everywhere, and decided to sign a lease in Hawaii Kai. I'm from the mainland and renting sight unseen is almost impossible so I had to book a flight/Airbnb to make that happen.
Honolulu isn't my favorite spot on the island but Hawaii Kai has good schools and Waikiki is very underrated and fun. We're moving at the end of Oct. 2.5 years in the works, 7 years of dreaming, & it's finally happening.
Been seeing you on this channel for a long time. Congrats on making the move
@@movingtohawaii Thanks brother. It's a dream come true. The best part about Hawaii is the people. The respectful culture there is like no other in the USA.
Congratulations! 💐 I am still working on it. 😉
great postproduction! This is how one should do it! ;D greetings from Czechia
I went there on February for vacation I had a blast it was so much fun it's just the restaurants or a little bit of a rip-off but other than that I had a blast looking for cheap food as a pain in the butt when it was time to go back home to crazy New York I wanted to cry maybe one day if I won the lottery I moved to Hawaii😅😅
Town is Kalihi to keys / diamondhead. Thats it.. kahala and Hawai'i kai is kahala and Hawai'i kai
And salt lake moanalua is more part of aliamanu aiea..
I'm Born&Raised and die
Downtown Kalihi 💪 All i know is Townside Honolulu.
Interesting! I like how you bring this info... Guess it's similar like saying, "I'm from Manhattan, or some say, I'm from Brooklyn." Yet they're all New York... Who knows if I'll make Hawaii my next move. My daughter moved there recently... I follow a wonderful UA-cam young man, Action Kid, and I'm learning of Hawaiis' beauty.
I lived on sand island for a year 1995- sand island treatment center - sobriety 🤙🏾😃town side 😁
Can’t wait for your Waikiki episode. I’m interested in Wailana at Waikiki and Waipuna, fee simple. Hope you’ll hit up HOA fee why some are higher (better HOA) v lower HOA(bad HOA). Either way can’t wait for the episode, 1 hr long 😂🤙🏿
Waikiki may be over an hour or a two part series. There’s so much significance.
First ante...you make me miss home, Da Aina. Second: your explanations are perfect. Hana hou my KamaAina Sister
하와이에서 산지 벌써 22년이되었어요. 9년전에, 더 나이들기전에 Cali 에서 1년동안만 생활해볼라고했는데 6개월도못채우고, 하와이Homesick 땜에 다시돌아왔네요. 나의 조국을 떠나올땐 느끼지않았었던 감정이네요. 전, 하와이를 너무 사랑하고, 감사합니다.
P.S: 제 고양이를 캘리에서 만나서, 제 집인 하와이로 같이와서 너무 좋아요. MAHALO 🤙
So you lived in Hawaii, then had to move to California, and ended up moving back to Hawaii? Guess Hawaii is just right for you! Mahalo for watching and for sharing your story, Haemin 🤙
Thank You Mahe🤙🏼👍🏼
Mahalo to you sis 🤙
I grew up Makiki RoundTop Dr. and saw all those districts in the 50 and 60's by walking and bus with my Hawaiian friends from the Hawaiian Reservation next to Makiki stream .. Hawaiian spoken by the Elders
I'm a townie and town is everywhere that is close to downtown. Downtown is like right after Aala park over the bridge into China Town and all the way to the first street after Fort street mall. As for town Kahala in that direction is what I consider that edge of town, as for the other side, I cut it off at Fort Shafter Middle street . Beyond that I consider outside of town. As for the other direction, anything pass Nuuanu is outside of town IMO.
Downtown = financial business district. Down there and also Aloha Tower. My thoughts!
Thank you for this video! My family could be moving to the area for work soon. I’m from Philadelphia so it’s a big move and I’m use to walking so I definitely needed to get an idea of where to move.
You’re welcome! Hit us up :)
More good information.....appreciate the knowledge (real estate and language). You've hit on a few things I hadn't even considered (condo - in unit washer/dryer). Funny thing, I feel like the last few videos were talking to me directly lol. The questions are formulating.....
Next video we’re going to open with “hey Omar….” 🤣
@@movingtohawaii 🤣😆🤣.....cute lol - I'm here for it!!!! I have a list of questions ready to go for you guys. If you're free and we can connect while I'm in HNL this weekend/next week, let me know.....I did the contact form/Buyer's Questionaire so reach out when time permits and we can set something up.My schedule is free and I'll be at your disposal.
Yeah. My landmark for where downtown ends is Iolani Palace and all blocks lined witit
where does downtown start? Aala park? Farrington high school?
Amazing overview!
Mahalo for tuning in, Malcolm
Hello! Is it free consultation when doing virtual? Thank you! Moving there by Feb 2023
Sure is. Fill out the contact form on our website to get started. February is just around the corner!
Good video
Wen you ask braddahs from the west wheres town for you, we say coming aroung the bend of honokai hale anything pass that is town for us 🤣🤣🤣🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nanakai side = westside; Honokai = town already!!
@@movingtohawaii Nanakuli......
@@kiaikekauoha7727 Nanakai gardens is the part of Honokai closer to Nanakuli. Honokai is the half closer to Kapolei
Sand Island was one of my favorite places because usually no one was there!!
I live on the big island. It’s really hard to make it on your own. Both my parents moved to the mainland. Gotta work multiple jobs just to scrape by.
Having multiple jobs is one way many people here get by
Great 👍 clarification appreciated!
Honolulu is a tricky one, even I still have trouble explaining it lol
Wouldn't downtown be considered the span between Chinatown and the State Capital area? That was always my impression growing up in Kailua/Mililani... I now live by Ala Moana, which I think a mainlander would refer to as the metropolitan area of the city...
Growing up in the Laie/Kahuku area, Town is anything from Kaneohe to Mililani. North of that is Country.
Us people from north shore, we call Kaneohe town too lol..places where get plenty buildings and stores is considered town
My cousin says I should start out here. Let's see what the video offers.
Born raise in Hemolele Place, now in 96789, Honolulu and waiks is town and down town is well aloha tower what divid areas is the rivers.. like you was confuse about where town ends and airport starts easy look at keehi lagoon and you follow moanalui stream that's what divides airport and town . Airport aka salt lake area not to hard there category's and then sub category's if you know area your in look at the rivers..
Fun note keehi was old airport for the float planes if you look at sat you kinda see how plans lands etc back then..
Wow, great way to identify places and boundaries🤙 Mahalo for your input
i was born and raised in hawai'i, specially the west side.. ive considered buying a condo in honolulu!
Our team has couple wessssiders. Ewa Beach and Kapolei
Hi Mahe, thanks for another great video. I like your bead bracelets. Are they Hawaiian? Koa? Could you please link to where you bought them? Thank you! :)
This is such a good channel. I hope mine can be as great one day. Keep up the good work!!
I love how you guys are pushing for more non hawaii residents to move here. And you guys are absolutely the representation about how all locals feel about more people moving here and making it a great experience for locals. 👏 (sarcasm)
I live in Maunalua. It’s conveniently located & very safe. I moved here nearly 4 years ago and the “new” has worn off. It’s just a place to live to me. I came mostly for the mild winters since I hate the cold, but 3 months of the year, I’m just sweating my tushie off 🥵 Everything is a trade off. The crumbling roads & the lack of products available here are a definite turnoff for me.
That's a small price you pay for living on an Island in the middle of the Ocean. Consider Oahu has way more options than outer islands. Lived here for quite some time now and the only thing I miss is Trader Joes!
@@JD-jp2fw It’s been a huge shift for me. I’m not young anymore. So many things I don’t have access to here without Amazon & I have no intention of making Bezos any richer since he contributes nothing to society. There are just too many things I’ve had to learn to live without & since I came from Florida, the oceans not new to me. People always say “You’re so lucky to live in Hawaii”. Yeah, no. I don’t feel that way. I miss the mainland, but I’m looking into moving to Costa Rico. The climate is better in the Central Valley & beauty abounds!
@@GreenWitch1 Well good luck to you! May you find what you're looking for.
@@JD-jp2fw Thank you! Not sure I’m up to another big move at my age, but the heat is killing me! Nobody has A/C here & 90 degrees is friggin hot 🥵 I have until June to figure it out if I don’t want to suffer another summer here. Thanks for the well wishes ☺️
Moanalua??? haha the new wears off but the haole doesnt
Yooo I am the SAME way with directions! 🤣 No idea what the exit number to my home town where I grew up
Exit numbers?! What are those?!
I’m born and raised in palolo valley housing. Lived in makiki apartments next to the freeway by the mural, papakolea, maili, waipio, kapolei, Waikiki, wahiawa, mililani, kalihi, salt lake. Island life will get to u eventually. The prices, crime, personality change in friends/family, drugs, etc... miss Oahu but had to chance the mainland life
Much respect to you. You've experienced more of this island than most. How is your transition to mainland life going?
I've lived on Oahu for over two decades, I've (begrudgingly) been to Honolulu about four times at the request of mainland visitors. I avoid it like the plague.
Yes, It is the underworld/hell. Sinners, heathens, egotistical flesh eaters, if they want to be saved they must stop eating flesh, cow secretions, and sinning. Eat brown rice and beans as a staple.
@@truthseek3017 Beans and brown rice cause insulin resistance, the commonality of the top 8 killers of human beings. Plus Town smells like pee.
Oh no. Downtown is Aala Park to Ward Ave. It has China Town, Fort Street, Iolani Palace, the Capitol, and the HPD HQ... and most of the homeless. Town is between Ward and Diamond Head haha.
That's me, I memorize the H1 freeway exits by numbers, like, take Exit 7 for Waikele, etc... much easier to remember for me 😅
Been living in Honolulu for 20+ years and still confused with the direction terms of Mauka & Makai, me thinking, I am standing in the middle of this island, don't see a mountain or ocean, how do I know which way the mountain/ocean is located, in front of me, on my left, on my right??? 🤔🤯☺️
Very nice video ! What is your opinion of buying a condo in an older building specifically Hawaii Kai (considering potential repair costs for older plumbing, elevators, exterior repairs, etc.) versus paying a higher cost or getting a smaller space for a new one in Kakaako? Commuting/traffic is not an issue since I am retired. Thank you
Older build in Hawaii Kai VS Newer build in Kaka'ako? Hmmm... I have a lot more questions now 😬 Not having to consider traffic is nice, but brings up the next question about lifestyle and amenities. Do you have pets? How often do you expect visitors? What regular activities occupy you? How many vehicles will you have? Is proximity to a hospital high up on your "must have" list? Does view matter? How important are community pool/garden/center? Feel free to schedule a free virtual consult with us and we can really fine tune your selection process!
@@movingtohawaii Thanks for your reply ! This would be an extended vacation home occupied maybe 2-4 months out of the year-not rented out, so lower HOA fees is important. Pets: 1 miniature poodle, Visitors: grown kids maybe 2-3 times a year. Activities: beach, pool, walks, hikes. Vehicles: 1 max. Close to hospital: not required. View: Definitely matters, high floor ocean view. Pool: I can see that the newer condos have nicer pools than most of the ones in Hawaii Kai. Lanai: A must.
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96822 for me growing up is Makiki, Punchbowl area on Magazine Street.
I agree with you. Ward area is not downtown that is just "town." Lol...local Da`kine
i stayed kalakaua near ala moana mall. i must been, waikiki ala moana and honolulu haha
So you know all about “town”
I've lived in Makiki for a long time. Glad I moved to Ewa Beach.
When I inevitably become homeless I plan to return to Oahu, Honolulu where I was born since at least weather in Hawaii is stable compared to how temperamental mainland has been.
Whoops!
Enjoyed this video and appreciate the explanation of what is downtown and town. Honolulu is similar to Seattle. I live in the Seward Park neighborhood but my address is listed as Seattle. I like the downtown area of Honolulu and find it fairly easy to get around. I'm actually having a hard time trying to nail down where I would like to live in Oahu. Mahalo for the video.
Hi. I recently talked to ?Jason?? In your office about the areas to live but I’m still having a difficult time to nail down specific areas. I imagine I’ll need to take a trip to Oahu just to go tour different areas to get to feel the vibe in the interested areas. Hawaii Kai is of interest but the home prices are probably out of my reach. Anyway, the video was spot on and the similarities between Seattle and Honolulu could make moving easier to acclimate. I’ll keep watching the videos you folks release. Mahalo!!
Seattle is a way friendlier place than Oahu, Oahu is full of ego and hate in the air.
I like your introduction to Honolulu. But you did not cover Makiki 96822. The area has the best price, best access, and lowest price rentals in Honolulu.
How low are we talking?
Maybe reminding me of Chicago
How so?
Down town is Punchbowl diamond head side. Makai is the ocean. Mau ka is Beritania. Ewa side is Bethel St. This is true and accurate Downtown.
I always thought Honolulu started when I passed the Buddhist cemetery on the Pali coming from Kailua
I wish my wonderful wife and I could live there. She’s an amazing middle school teacher. The pay is just way too low to make sense of living there :( We are super mellow, love nature and ocean, felt right in Honolulu. But easing 2 kids on 25% less in a much more expensive place? Ugh 😣
I live in downtown Honolulu in the condo wats crazy I have to pay to park but lol good thing I can walk across the street to jack in the box lol but I have a good view of the ocean
As a resident of Hawaii, best advice I can give is not to move to Hawaii.
Edit : Oh, but it's so pretty! Yeah, my 100 sq ft studio? That's a thousand before utilities. How deep are your pockets? Granted, I am a 10 minute walk from Waikiki, but there's a lot going against it.
And I appreciate you saying that : Hawaii is like 1950s personality with a touch of modern day.
And "town" never started for me until Derussy. Everything outside of that parking spot was out. We channeled into Waikiki. That was "downtown".
Fr brah too overcrowded nowadays cuz all these fakas like move here.
@@HelloThere-bj9rw sorry to hear you’re butthurt
I feel like Hawaii is the type of place where 'we're just vacationing here for a bit' is better than 'we live here permanently'.
You're so wrong 😂 Living here is paradise
Intersection of Bishop and Beretania is the center of "town"
I think the zip codes for the areas is incorrect
Tita wot school you grad from? You Akamai
OTS bus drivers will say everything thing from pearl city to Ala Moana is Town. Downtown is the central business district from like Iwilei Chinatown to Alapai st. Kakaako is kakaako and Waikiki is always Waikiki. Tourists call Waikiki downtown cause they tourists go figga.
"Town" would be anything past the viaduct going into Kalihi going into 'town'. - someone from Waipahu
Punchbowl where Roosevelt High... Ruff Ryda
Paws up on the video 🐾
Thanks dawg
Family of 5... 200k plus a year what kind of living should we expect
So you’re bringing home about 12k a month less 401k, so should be 10k a month roughly. (I make 225k in Hawaii and those are my numbers after taxes).
Assuming you have two cars, at least one paid for. No more than $500 a month for the other. Food for 5 likely $1200. Cell phones probably $250. Car Insurance and gas $500. Misc things like a few dinners out, clothes, etc. $800. That leaves you $6750 for your mortgage and taxes and savings. Should easily be able to swing that. A 4 bedroom house you likely won’t be able to afford in Honolulu at that income. So you’ll likely have to commute and work in town. Budget 1.2 million for a 4 bedroom in Waipio, Kapolei, Mililani, Wahiawa, Pearl City, etc.
The biggest problem with Honolulu in my opinion as a resident is, it’s a big city but people move too slow for a city this size. It needs to pick up the pace. Don’t get me wrong, I love Hawaii and it’s culture, but slow people in an infrastructure as congested as San Francisco, makes for a frustrating place to get anything done. Who needs to pick up the pace the most is the city and county workers who act like it’s still the 80’s here. Honolulu needs to take notes from Singapore. Night construction only.
Middle street to Ala Moana beach
Ok ok… so Kaimuki, Waialae, Kahala aren’t “town”
@@movingtohawaii yah, let's call them .....Uptown lol
Once you get on King or Kapiolani. That’s where DT ends.
I like that!
P.C.S. is an abbreviation for Permanent Change of Station.
After seeing that dump, watching it leveled in the war will be an improvement.
Looking quickly, zip codes are wrong. You could update that info or remove it to give better info to people are really looking to move here.
Which ones?
@@movingtohawaii most of them, I had to go back and look
Just to let you know that there is a bot using your handle and photo telling people to text you. I can spot the difference between a real response vs a bot. And I'm weighing moving back to Honolulu. I would transfer with my company and have a job locale in mind. Mahalo!!!
Thanks for the heads up, Jon. These bots are a nuisance! Let us know how we can assist your move back to Honolulu. You looking for commercial space for your company as well as a place to call home?
Neva heard of Salt Lake being referred to as a Gem LOL
lol
It can be!
@@movingtohawaii There is always Hope
Waikiki once a year for a week at the best ocean view room. I love it. Then I am outta there. Plenty for me. Could never live there.
How come Hawaii doesn't have a major league baseball team
Yep I'm lost
we all are lol
She talks makes things more complicated 😂😂😂
I lived there for 4 years, incredible place, but very expensive, now I changed. to new york bad decision.
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anyone wanting to move to hawaii after playing test drive unlimited?
Town limits are east side is Kahala where freeway ends. West limits are kalihi and north is Pali/Nuuanu. I’m from Makiki and that’s my thoughts honestly.
Aloha and thanks for the comment. Meaning Kalihi is town or isn’t town? And Kahala is or isn’t?
Another interesting thing for me (Derek) is, you could not be from “town” town…, like be from Alewa or Kalihi Valley, and still be a “townie” imo because you’re raised spending time in town.
@@movingtohawaii I’m from Kailua and town to me was from Pearl City Aiea area all the way to Aina Haina area cuz Hawaii Kai we just drive around Waimanalo way - and growing up never have H3 to town
So makakilo, ewa beach and mililani was more west side - never considered that town
Just my thoughts growing up on the windward side - I guess kinda separated Leeward side from town
@@jhosoi808 hoooo all the way to Pearl City?! I actually do reference in other videos though that if you’re coming from NS, Central, or Westside, Pearl City is the first place where you see high rises and feels different after the merge. For me it starts to feel like town after the mortuary place on Moanalua freeway where used to have the coffin in the window by Shafter… basically everything after Mapunapuna. Caveat though, I don’t tend to think of Kalihi as town, because we all know Kalihi is it’s own thing, but a Kalihian is a townie.. :)