Remodeling a home takes a lot of resources. Not only does it typically cost thousands of dollars, but it also takes a lot of time and can cause inconvenience to homeowners and dwellers.  Are you thinking about remodeling your home? What should you remodel first? Expanding the kitchen, changing the bathroom, painting the walls, adding an additional room, constructing a lanai, redoing flooring, and more are all possible remodel projects. But according to the  National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s 2022 Remodeling Impact Repor ..read more

Do you dream of relaxing in the ocean breeze with your feet in the sand, overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a marijuana joint in hand? Hawaiian paradise might evoke dreams of listening to Bob Marley and weed in Hawaii can often be smelled while sitting on some beaches.  However, is marijuana legal in Hawaii? The short answer is that marijuana, also known as pakalolo in Hawaiian, is legal for certain medical reasons and with proper documentation. While recreational marijuana is not legal in Hawaii, the Hawaii marijuana laws are ever evolving. Read on to learn more about weed in Hawaii ..read more

Hawaii is one of the most remote places on Earth, so you may be wondering, what is the best way to ship to Hawaii? What is the cost and how long does shipping to Hawaii take? If you are moving to Hawaii, you may be considering a range of costly options to send your all your beloved treasures to paradise. And if you are already living in the Hawaiian Islands, you may be wondering what the best way is to get things to Hawaii.  There are really only a few options for getting your items to or from Hawaii: by a ship (freight shipping), through the mail (Fedex, USPS, UPS), or on the plane w ..read more

If you could work anywhere in the world, where would you work? The majestic green mountains, towering waterfalls, glistening blue waters, and powerful waves might make Hawaii top on your list of working locations. With remote work on the rise, working from home in Hawaii is becoming more of a possibility for people with employers located around the world. At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, it is estimated that over 70 percent of employees were working from home. And as the COVID-19 restrictions have subsided and technology has continued to change industries, some employers have continu ..read more

If you're moving to Hawaii and have children between the ages of five and eighteen, you may be wondering what the best option for schooling is - public school, private school, or charter school. Read on to learn more about Hawaii’s school system and the top public and private schools on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. How does the public school system work in Hawaii? The Hawaii public school system was founded by King Kamehameha III in 1840 and is the oldest system west of the Mississippi River. The public school system spans the entire state and all the islands, meaning all the 294 sch ..read more

What types of natural disasters happen in Hawaii? While living the island lifestyle has many benefits, including some of the best surfing in the world and picturesque hiking trails, Hawaii does have a history of natural disasters. If you are living in or visiting Hawaii, it is important to know how to prepare and what to do if a hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, or flood occurs. Hurricanes in Hawaii Hawaiian hurricanes typically form in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane season in Hawaii is roughly from between June 1 and November 30 each year. Hawaii typically experiences about four or five tropical ..read more

The cost to rent in Hawaii averages around $2,000 with studios averaging about $1,400 on Oahu and one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 in Honolulu. How much does it cost to rent in Kaneohe? A two-bedroom home averages about $2,500.  Rent in Hawaii is one of the highest in the United States, so it is not surprising that many Hawaii residents will aspire to become landlords. While others will aspire to rent a piece of paradise to enjoy all Hawaii’s beauty and aloha.  Aside from the business aspect, renting in Hawaii can also offer an opportunity to establish positive ..read more

Hawaii is a tropical paradise filled with towering mountains, dense forests, flowing streams, waterfalls, and more of nature’s beauty. However, amongst all this beautiful flora and fauna, lies creepy critters crawling, jumping, and flying around.  If you are moving to or visiting Hawaii, you may have some questions about its insects and critters. What bugs are in Hawaii? Are there poisonous insects in Hawaii? Are there scorpions or snakes in Hawaii? While Hawaii does have many interesting insects and other critters, since it is an island, some bugs or other vicious animals do not exis ..read more

The vast blue ocean, the towering green mountains, the endless vibrant rainbows, the ‘aloha’ spirit: living in Hawaii is truly considered paradise. While the beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and inviting culture may draw you towards buying a property in Hawaii, not everything is perfect in paradise. Homeowners in Hawaii often experience a number of cons of buying property in Hawaii.  Before you buy a home in Hawaii, here are some of the top pitfalls of owning property, according to our surveys of homeowners. Homes are smaller than the U.S. Mainland, and typically much more expen ..read more

Do you want to own property in Hawaii? Anyone can buy land in Hawaii . However, finding a home in Hawaii might deem difficult, as land is limited in the Hawaiian Islands. A lot of Hawaii’s land is owned by a few main people, corporations, or public entities, meaning there are few properties available to be bought. Who are these main Hawaii landowners? These are the top ten Hawaii landowners throughout all the islands with some background behind their acquisition of land in paradise. Here are the top ten Hawaii landowners in all the Hawaiian Islands,  according to the State of Hawaii D ..read more