While working in a Maui farming program in 2008, Wade fell in love with the agricultural life on the island. After the program ended, he moved back to Colorado and its long, cold winters. He has now decided to return to Maui permanently, and is looking for his own piece of paradise where he can develop his art career and life as a farmer.
Carl, Lisa and their two kids have loved life in Hawaii since they first visited in 2008. They began renting a home when Carl was assigned to Oahu for his job in the military, but they still weren't sure if life in paradise would last forever. Time has passed, and now Carl and Lisa know that they want to stay permanently, so they are searching for a place that will allow them to enjoy their new, active family life.
Hollie and Johnathan always thought of Hawaii as a vacation destination, but when Johnathan got a job offer on Oahu, he couldn't resist making island life a reality for his family. They both want their two children to experience the year-round outdoor lifestyle, so they hope to find a place with easy access to the water while still being close to downtown and the restaurants of Honolulu.
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.
George and Erin met years ago in a bar on Oahu. George grew up in Hawaii as an Army brat and Erin happened to be there on vacation from medical school. They spent the following four years traveling between Hawaii and the mainland to visit one another until eventually marrying on Kauai. Now, after years of living in Washington D.C. with their two children, George and Erin are ready to trade in the urban rat race for island living on Oahu.
Wyatt and Tau'Mee both grew up in Oklahoma and are now married with an adorable nine-month-old daughter, Rowan. Currently in Missouri, they are moving to Oahu where Wyatt is being stationed by the army. Wyatt and Tau'Mee are excited to find the perfect home for their family to experience things that they never experienced growing up with enough room to expand and house family visitors.
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.
Chris and Andrea, newlyweds from San Diego, grew tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and were anxious to start a family together. Both teachers, they always talked about living in Hawaii someday, and the possibility became a reality when Andrea found a job on the Big Island of Hawaii. After falling in love with the unspoiled beauty of the Hilo area, they are looking for a place with room for a baby that sits on a lot big enough to accommodate a large garden.
Jerry, Bethany, and their daughter, Madyson, have been in love with Hawaii and its outdoor lifestyle ever since they first visited the islands. Back in their hometown of Roseburg, Oregon, their busy work life and even busier home life leaves them spending all their time indoors. Now they want to return to the Big Island permanently, and they're looking for a family home with lots of land so they can pursue their dreams of living a homegrown lifestyle.
Pamela and Andrew are looking for a slow-paced life and the ability to spend more time together, so moving from British Columbia to the Big Island of Hawaii is a no brainer. Along with their two children, they love being outdoors and are looking forward to experiencing the island's culture and community. Pamela and Andrew are looking for a home with enough space for family and friends to visit and a pool to cool off on those warm, sunny days.
Chandra and Louis love life in Ottawa, Canada, but they've had enough of the long brutal winters and cold weather. After years of dreaming about living in Hawaii, they're ready to make it a reality and call the Valley Isle home. Chandra and Louis are looking for a house on Maui that is big enough for their family and close to the beach so their two kids can enjoy the waves and sun as much as possible.
When Seattle chef Andrew heard about an opportunity to work at a new restaurant on Maui, he and his wife, Felisha, jumped at the chance. Both are avid adventure-seekers, and whether it's hiking, camping or swimming under waterfalls, they're ready for the new island lifestyle. Andrew and Felisha are looking at properties with additional dwellings that they hope to rent out to help supplement their income and make the move to Hawaii as smooth as possible.
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.
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