Below are links to the best sites to find a home in Hawaii. Moving to Hawaii can be a big event. Each island is different. Moving to Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai or a different island will present unique challenges. It takes a great deal of planning and work to ensure that you find a place and neighborhood that you will like. If you are new to the islands, you may want to try your luck with a vacation rental for a week or two until you find the place that you want to rent or purchase. If you have pets, make sure to read up on the quarantine process.

If you decide to rent, you will typically need to sign a 6 month lease unless you are going into temporary housing. Rents will be higher on a temporary basis but this will give you time to evaluate all of your options. If you have pets, make sure to check and see if the owner is willing to allow animals. Some of the rentals are rented as furnished which is a great help if you are like one of the many people that sold everything before moving to Hawaii. Depending on where you are coming from and which island you are moving to, prices may vary dramatically.

If you are going to buy right away you have a wide variety of choices in condos and single family homes. Condos are beginning to become more and more abundant on the islands as they tend to require less upkeep, may have great views, and may be less expensive. Although, you may also find a foreclosure that suits your needs. These will vary depending on market conditions. Remember the first step is to get pre-approved with a lender and that can be done from home as long as you make your contacts in advance. Check out your credit report on-line first to make sure this is the route that you would like to follow. Please let us know if we can help in your search to find a home.