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See Episode GuideSeeking 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.
Ocean Views and Maui Mermaids in Kihei
After honeymooning in Maui nine years ago, a Seattle couple has always fantasized about living on the Valley Isle. Now that a recent job transfer has made their dream come true, they're hoping to find a home in sunny Kihei with an ocean view, a pool and plenty of room for guests.
Taking the Next Step on Oahu
After traveling the world, an engaged couple from Hawaii is ready to settle down and call Oahu home. They both work in the Honolulu area and love the exciting city and the amazing beaches that surround it. They hope to start a family soon, so they're looking for a spacious house with a great yard.
Ocean Views and Maui Mermaids in Kihei
After honeymooning in Maui nine years ago, a Seattle couple has always fantasized about living on the Valley Isle. Now that a recent job transfer has made their dream come true, they're hoping to find a home in sunny Kihei with an ocean view, a pool and plenty of room for guests.
Taking the Next Step on Oahu
After traveling the world, an engaged couple from Hawaii is ready to settle down and call Oahu home. They both work in the Honolulu area and love the exciting city and the amazing beaches that surround it. They hope to start a family soon, so they're looking for a spacious house with a great yard.
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.
Newly Engaged and Moving Back to Oahu
An engaged couple is moving home to Oahu where they both grew up. With relatives spread across the island and their jobs in Honolulu, a central location is a must. Making the move with them is a mother-in-law and their two dogs, so plenty of space both inside and outside is a high priority for their dream home.
Dog Days on the Big Island
After traveling throughout the world, an Oregon couple decides to settle down on the Big Island of Hawaii with their three dogs. They love the community feel and slower pace the island offers, and can't wait to call the town of Kona home.
Newly Engaged and Moving Back to Oahu
An engaged couple is moving home to Oahu where they both grew up. With relatives spread across the island and their jobs in Honolulu, a central location is a must. Making the move with them is a mother-in-law and their two dogs, so plenty of space both inside and outside is a high priority for their dream home.
Dog Days on the Big Island
After traveling throughout the world, an Oregon couple decides to settle down on the Big Island of Hawaii with their three dogs. They love the community feel and slower pace the island offers, and can't wait to call the town of Kona home.
Coming Home to Old Hawaii Charm
A Maui native dreams of returning to the island after over 40 years spent living on the mainland. Now that her children are grown, she enlists her sister to help find the perfect house close to the beach with "old Hawaii charm."
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