There are real estate bargains to be had almost everywhere, and that applies to Hawaii as well as the Mainland. Many people have purchased homes for retirement or for a vacation destination in our fiftieth state. Hawaii’s Big Island provides a tremendous variety of climate zones, from arid to tropical and even mountaintop because it is so large. Here’s a source for a discussion that contrasts differences in climate, water temperature and even economic factors between Hawaii and California.

The community of Hilo is on the wet side of the island. The nearly daily rains give this part of the island a very tropical feel. Here you will also find the government complex, although there are satellite offices in other districts on the island. Check with a Realtor in Hilo for help in locating Big Island real estate opportunities on that side of the island.

One of the other districts on Hawaii Island is Kona, on the dry side of the slopes. The incoming rain clouds lose much of their energy and water as they pass over the inactive volcanoes that separate Kona from Hilo. Consequently the Kona side is much drier. Most people seem to be inclined to the dry side, since there is more sunshine on average in Kona than in Hilo.

There is some fabulous Hawaii land to be found in the Kona area, where coffee orchards are found at the higher elevations above Kailua-Kona. The last few years have hit Hawaii real estate very hard and it is possible to find some terrific deals on residential land. There is an atmosphere about the Big Island that is different than the other islands. If you are thinking about buying land for a retirement or vacation home, take a look at Kona and the Big Island.

 

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