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See Episode GuideLeaving Idaho to Scuba Dive in Kona
After vacationing in Hawaii 25 years ago on a scuba diving trip, an adventurous couple from Idaho has their hearts set on moving to the Big Island. They're looking forward to a more active lifestyle with lots of time in the sun, and they're searching for a single-family home in Kona that's close to the ocean and has a yard for their dogs.
Permanent Vacation on the Big Island
A Wyoming couple tired of long winters and cabin fever is ready for a permanent vacation on the Big Island. They love the relaxed atmosphere the island offers and want a home with scenic views that's also large enough to entertain guests.
An End to a Six-Year Search on Maui
After searching for more than six years, a California couple is ready to trade the traffic of Silicon Valley for a laid-back lifestyle on Maui. His priority is an ocean view and a lanai, while she's hoping to find a pool so she can have a pool boy.
Permanent Vacation on the Big Island
A Wyoming couple tired of long winters and cabin fever is ready for a permanent vacation on the Big Island. They love the relaxed atmosphere the island offers and want a home with scenic views that's also large enough to entertain guests.
An End to a Six-Year Search on Maui
After searching for more than six years, a California couple is ready to trade the traffic of Silicon Valley for a laid-back lifestyle on Maui. His priority is an ocean view and a lanai, while she's hoping to find a pool so she can have a pool boy.
From the Mountains to the Beaches on Maui
Young parents living on Maui are trading the rainy weather in Wailuku for the sunny beaches of Kihei. They both love the Hawaiian culture and hope to pass along the language and traditions they've learned to their energetic two-year-old son. They're ready to downsize to a condo with fun amenities and be as close to the beach as possible.
Seeking Sun on The Big Island
After falling in love with The Big Island after a recent trip, an Oregon couple leaves the Pacific Northwest behind for the constant sunshine. They're looking for a move-in ready home with a pool, as well as a fence and plenty of yard space for their three dogs.
From the Mountains to the Beaches on Maui
Young parents living on Maui are trading the rainy weather in Wailuku for the sunny beaches of Kihei. They both love the Hawaiian culture and hope to pass along the language and traditions they've learned to their energetic two-year-old son. They're ready to downsize to a condo with fun amenities and be as close to the beach as possible.
Seeking Sun on The Big Island
After falling in love with The Big Island after a recent trip, an Oregon couple leaves the Pacific Northwest behind for the constant sunshine. They're looking for a move-in ready home with a pool, as well as a fence and plenty of yard space for their three dogs.
Moving Closer to Family on Oahu
A young couple and their newborn son are leaving behind the rainy weather in Seattle for the sunny beaches on Oahu. With family on neighboring islands, they're looking for a single-family home in the Ewa Beach neighborhood with plenty of space for friends and family to visit. They also want a large backyard for their son and two dogs to play.
Raising Three Boys in Upcountry Maui
With two active boys and a third on the way, a newlywed couple is excited to buy their first home together. They're hoping to find a place in Kula, known as Maui's breadbasket, so they can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The kids need a big yard to run around in, and their parents want something move-in ready so they can focus on the new baby and not on renovations.
Moving Closer to Family on Oahu
A young couple and their newborn son are leaving behind the rainy weather in Seattle for the sunny beaches on Oahu. With family on neighboring islands, they're looking for a single-family home in the Ewa Beach neighborhood with plenty of space for friends and family to visit. They also want a large backyard for their son and two dogs to play.
Raising Three Boys in Upcountry Maui
With two active boys and a third on the way, a newlywed couple is excited to buy their first home together. They're hoping to find a place in Kula, known as Maui's breadbasket, so they can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The kids need a big yard to run around in, and their parents want something move-in ready so they can focus on the new baby and not on renovations.
A New Change of Pace in Maui
A Florida couple is ready to make a drastic change and move halfway around the world to Maui. They love the island's natural beauty, community feel, warm waters and perfect beaches, so they decide to take the plunge and find their own piece of paradise.
Trading in Yacht Life for the Big Island
After traveling the globe for years as a personal chef on yachts, a young woman is ready to put her feet in the sand permanently and purchase a home on the Big Island of Hawaii. She'd like an ocean view, a great kitchen for cooking, room to garden and enough space to entertain family and friends.
A New Change of Pace in Maui
A Florida couple is ready to make a drastic change and move halfway around the world to Maui. They love the island's natural beauty, community feel, warm waters and perfect beaches, so they decide to take the plunge and find their own piece of paradise.
Trading in Yacht Life for the Big Island
After traveling the globe for years as a personal chef on yachts, a young woman is ready to put her feet in the sand permanently and purchase a home on the Big Island of Hawaii. She'd like an ocean view, a great kitchen for cooking, room to garden and enough space to entertain family and friends.
Seeking Small Town Charm on the Big Island
A family from Honolulu wants to trade in their long commutes for the pastoral life in Waimea on the Big Island. After decades of living in cramped quarters on Oahu, they are hoping to find a property with ample land to raise sheep and alpacas, as well as enough entertaining space for their three kids and four grandchildren.
Graduating to the Real World on Oahu
A recent college graduate is starting her military career and buying her first home on Oahu. She's excited to explore the different areas of the island and paddleboard in her free time. Her mom is helping her find the perfect property so that she can settle in a place of her own and say goodbye to the dorm lifestyle.
Seeking Small Town Charm on the Big Island
A family from Honolulu wants to trade in their long commutes for the pastoral life in Waimea on the Big Island. After decades of living in cramped quarters on Oahu, they are hoping to find a property with ample land to raise sheep and alpacas, as well as enough entertaining space for their three kids and four grandchildren.
Graduating to the Real World on Oahu
A recent college graduate is starting her military career and buying her first home on Oahu. She's excited to explore the different areas of the island and paddleboard in her free time. Her mom is helping her find the perfect property so that she can settle in a place of her own and say goodbye to the dorm lifestyle.
Feeling Centered on Maui
A free-spirited nurse from San Francisco is ready to make Maui her new home. She loves the energy of the island and can't wait to spend her time surfing and doing yoga on the beach. She's enlisted her sister to help her find a house that is close to the beach and offers outdoor space for entertaining.
Seeking Sand in Kauai
A Utah couple loves everything about Kauai and has decided to make it their permanent home. They're looking for a three-bedroom condo or house that will get them as close as possible to the island's white sand.
Feeling Centered on Maui
A free-spirited nurse from San Francisco is ready to make Maui her new home. She loves the energy of the island and can't wait to spend her time surfing and doing yoga on the beach. She's enlisted her sister to help her find a house that is close to the beach and offers outdoor space for entertaining.
Seeking Sand in Kauai
A Utah couple loves everything about Kauai and has decided to make it their permanent home. They're looking for a three-bedroom condo or house that will get them as close as possible to the island's white sand.
City Life Near the Beach in Honolulu
A single mom from New York City is ready to fulfill her dream of living and working in a city by the beach. Her friend helps her search for a city condo in Honolulu with a fantastic view and space for kids to come visit.
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