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Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauaʻi With a cost of living that’s at least 65% above the U.S. average, Hawaiʻi is often ranked as the most expensive U.S. state to live in. Given these numbers, it’s easy to see why there are so many searches for the cheapest places to live in Hawaiʻi. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most affordable places to live in Hawaiʻi, with locations on each of the four major islands How We Chose These Locations As any Hawaiʻi resident will tell you, housing will be your biggest expense in the Hawaiian Islands. (This...

Moving all of your possessions to a new house is already stressful enough. So when you’re selecting a Maui moving company, you want someone who can make it easy for you. Someone who already understands Maui and all of its quirks—the geography of the island, the particulars of your neighborhood, and how to get things done, quickly and easily. (And, if you’re making an interisland move, even better if that mover also understands the island you’re moving to!) We’ve had a dedicated team and warehouse on Maui since 2001, so we know the Valley Isle inside and out. We appreciate all of Maui’s upsides—and we...

Even though Hawaii is a U.S. state, everyone in Oahu knows that things work a little differently here. When you’re doing an Oahu move, you want someone who understands the island in and out. After all, it’s not always as simple as just pulling up a full-sized truck or container to the curb and calling it a day. On Oahu, moving companies have to navigate: Low-hanging wires that can restrict access in certain areas Narrow streets, roads, and alleyways Limited parking options along busy streets or within narrow neighborhood streets Steep roads and driveways HOA/neighborhood restrictions regarding equipment and containers Traffic, especially construction zones and...

You’ve got several options when it comes to moving your personal possessions to or from Hawaii. Shipping a container is one of them—but it’s not a one-size-fits all solution. If you’re considering packing a 20′ or 40′ container for your Hawaii move, we’ll run you through the pros and cons so you can make the right choice for your relocation.  Your 3 Options for Hawaii Moves  If there’s one theme throughout the tens of thousands of moves we’ve completed, it’s this: Every move is unique.   You have your own reasons for moving to your new destination. You have your own vision for your move, and you also have your own goals to meet. Maybe you can’t imagine feeling settled if you don’t move all of your current possessions to your...

Condominiums are a popular choice for many people moving to Hawaii. If a condo is in your Hawaii relocation plan, we’ll show you everything you need to know about buying condo insurance, also known as HO-6 insurance. This insurance coverage is both important for protecting your new investment and, in many cases, it’s also required.  What makes a condo such an attractive purchase for so many Hawaii residents? In Hawaii, where the typical home value is $809,570, according to Zillow,i a condo can be a more affordable choice. Additionally, landscaping and outdoor maintenance are taken care of by the condo association. Some condos even come with amenities, like access to a gym and a pool. Finally, condos are often located...

Whether you’re leaving Hawaii or headed our way, selling your home is one of those to-dos that many are eager to mark off their list. However, even if you’re selling during a hot market, staging your home is something you don’t want to skip.  Here’s why:  First and foremost, staging can get you a higher sale price.  1–5%  higher dollar value offered after staging  In fact, according to a study from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), staging raised the dollar value offered for a home between 1% and 5%, according to 23% of buyers’ agents and 23% of sellers‘ agents who responded to the survey.i Another 18% of sellers‘ agents even reported that staging increased the dollar...