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See Episode GuideNewly 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.
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.
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.
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.
Couple Moves to the Big Island
Lee Piche is no stranger to the island of Hawaii. After being contracted to build a home on the Big Island, he has always had a strong desire to move to Hawaii. When he met Jen, the couple took a vacation to the Big Island after only dating for six weeks. The couple not only fell in love with each other, but fell in love with the island. Ever since, the Piche's have been slowly planning their permanent return. Hawaii Life Agent Jan Nores is helping the couple find their perfect Hawaii home so they can build a new life on the Big Island.
Ready for More Time as a Family on Oahu
A military family is transferring from the Middle East to Pearl Harbor, Oahu, with their 7-month old son. With her love of different cultures and languages, they are ready to embrace a more temperate climate and enjoy more time spent outdoors as a family.
Deep Dive on Maui
California dive enthusiasts are ready to make a permanent move to Maui. They aren't afraid to tackle some projects, but they'll need to decide just how big a renovation they want to take on within their budget.
Single Mother Moves to Kauai
Janine Holstein is a single mother from Santa Monica, California, where she has been raising her son, Jotal. After working a demanding job, Janine traveled to Hawaii where she realized she needed to slow down her life. Even though it took a few years, Janine is finally ready to buy a one way plane ticket for her and her son to live their Hawaii life on Kauai. With the help of Hawaii Life broker, Carol Andrews, Janine will hopefully find the perfect home for her and her boy.
Dreams Come True in Maui
After 25 years of dreaming, a California couple is finally ready to move to the sandy beaches of Maui. They both love the Lahaina area and would love to own a boat to put in the harbor. With the help of a local agent, they're checking out all the best Hawaiian homes where they can make a life together in paradise.
Fishing to Farming on the Big Island
A couple with physically demanding, high-pressure jobs as fisherman in Seaside, Oregon, is ready for a change of pace. They fell in love with the Big Island during a vacation, now they're ready to find the perfect home where they can trade in fishing for a life of farming.
Perfect Timing for Wisconsin Couple to Move to Oahu
Michelle and Michael have been living in Milwaukee, Wisc. for most of their lives but always found themselves escaping to Hawaii. The Wisconsin winters caused the couple to constantly hibernate, and they knew a move to warmer weather was in their future. While on vacation in Honolulu, they decided it was time to stop dreaming and make the move a reality. With the help of their Hawaii Life broker, David Buck, they hope to find a multiple-bedroom house or condo near the beach with city conveniences.
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Fishing for a New Life on Maui
A single dad wants to ditch the busy Bay Area for a slower pace of life on Maui. He's looking for a turnkey home on the gorgeous northwest coast that's within walking distance to the beach and his son's new school.
Country Life on the Big Island
Jennifer, an Oklahoma native, has spent the last several years fighting traffic and cooped up indoors in Houston, Texas. So when a job opportunity on the Big Island of Hawaii came along, she couldn't say no to the island's outdoor living and laid-back lifestyle. Jennifer has never been to Hawaii, but she can't wait to explore her new home, the town of Hilo. She's asked her mother Mitzie to help her find a home that's close to all of the outdoor activities she loves.
Mom Follows Family to Oahu
After her daughter moved to Oahu for college, Jenny decided to leave the Arizona heat and follow her to the land of waterfalls and beaches. The desert has its beauty, but nothing compares to the lush, green landscapes of the island of Oahu. Finding a job on the island was easy for Jenny, but finding a dog-friendly home on the west side of the island might be a little more difficult.
Kauai Closing
An Atlanta family with hectic lives is ready to pursue their passions in a Hawaiian dream home. They're a very active family and love being outdoors so they're hoping a new home on the island of Kauai will give them the lifestyle they couldn't find in Georgia.
California Couple Looks for Lots of Land on Kauai
Tripp and Deja have spent many vacations in Hawaii and fell in the love with the north shore of Kauai. The couple lives in a busy community of San Diego and have decided that city life isn't for them anymore. Kauai couldn't be a better place for the active couple. Tripp is an avid surfer and loves the surf breaks Kauai offers. Deja loves to ride horses which is perfect since there's a large horse community on the island too. With the expertise of Hawaii Life agent Cate McCann Fleming, Tripp and Deja hope to find a home soon so they can start their new life in Hawaii.
Bay Area to the Big Island
Lisa came to Hawaii as a child to visit her grandparents and instantly fell in love with the water. After years in a stressful Silicon Valley job, she realized she could live her ultimate dream life on the Big Island and work remotely. Now Lisa is searching for a move-in ready, single-family home in Kona with ample outdoor space to host and entertain her friends.
Oahu's Aloha Spirit
A recently married Puerto Rico couple misses the aloha spirit of their Hawaiian hometown. They quickly jump at the opportunity to move back home to Oahu and buy their first house together. With the help of their agent, the young couple is looking for an open-concept home on the windward side of the island.
Empty Nesters Move to Kauai
Brett and Rayna Evert first honeymooned on Kauai 30 years ago, and immediately fell in love with the island. Each year, they brought their three daughters to the island on vacation, and each year it got harder and harder to leave. Now, with their daughters grown and out of the house, Brett and Rayna are ready to say goodbye to their snowy life in Bend, Oregon, and start a new chapter in Poipu, Kauai. Longtime friend and Hawaii Life Broker, Tim Mira, is on the hunt to help the Everts plants some roots in paradise.
Open for Business in Oahu
Kansas City friends Matt, Ryan and Lucas are looking to bring their business to Waikiki. Before that can happen, they need to find a starter pad where the three of them can live and work while getting set up. With the help of a local agent, what started out as a joking text message could now be a dream come true as they try to find a new condo in the heart of Oahu.
Living Large on The Big Island
A large family from Oregon is ready to put down roots on the Big Island of Hawaii. The family of six -- soon to be seven -- loves the culture, environment and year-round adventures that Kona has to offer. With so many people to please, it will be difficult to find the right place but they're confident they'll land on the perfect place to call home.
From the Big Apple to Oahu
Originally from France, Elodie has called New York City home for the past ten years. Hawaii has been her favorite destination since she visited eight years ago, and she finally made the decision to move to Oahu with her best friend Yaya. The contrast between Manhattan and Honolulu will take some getting used to, but they're both ready for the change in pace. Elodie and Yaya are looking for a fixer-upper they can make their own, so they can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Oahu.
Return to the Big Island
A couple loves their home in Valencia, California, but she wants the kids to have the same experience she had growing up in Hawaii. Although she's originally from Oahu, they decide the Big Island better fits their lifestyle. However, once they arrive they must weigh their desire for beach living with their hope to have a private family home within budget.
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.
Montana Parents of Six Downsize for Cooler Lifestyle on Kauai
Stacey and Julia came to Kauai on vacation years ago and felt like it was meant to be their home, but they were raising six kids in a 4000 square-foot home in Montana and couldn't make their dream a reality. With just two kids remaining at home now, Stacey and Julia have enlisted Hawaii Life agent Lauren Pingree to help them find a smaller place that still offers room for their older kids to come visit. Since they'll be downsizing, they're looking for tons of outdoor space to enjoy the year-round sunshine.
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