09-04-2005, 06:17 PM
Aloha Scott,
Thanks for the info. I drove around Fern Forest to Hawaiian Acres and Leilani Estates to Hawaiian Shores, but didn’t find something within our criteria/budget.
As Pam mentioned access to the highway can be a big deal if you have to commute to town often. We also avoided Lava Zones 1 and 2 since this can add to insurance cost in the long terms.
However, good news! We got a 2 acre piece of property (in Escrow) in Orchidland Estates on 37th in a rather lush area and what seems like a good neighborhood.
It’s close to Pohaku Street, so relatively easy access to Hilo, Pahoa and Volcano. Hopefully it will get through Escrow without any problems.
Phase 2 is a put a house on the lot, eventually. We are thinking of rustic three bedroom Hawaiian Plantation Style house on stilts, but were unable to find any information on this type or design/architecture yet.
Are most of you building your own homes (owner/builder)? I have little experiance in building a house, but a small budget as well ;-) Any advise on taking this path?
Ajit
Edited by - adias on 09/04/2005 22:39:35
Thanks for the info. I drove around Fern Forest to Hawaiian Acres and Leilani Estates to Hawaiian Shores, but didn’t find something within our criteria/budget.
As Pam mentioned access to the highway can be a big deal if you have to commute to town often. We also avoided Lava Zones 1 and 2 since this can add to insurance cost in the long terms.
However, good news! We got a 2 acre piece of property (in Escrow) in Orchidland Estates on 37th in a rather lush area and what seems like a good neighborhood.
It’s close to Pohaku Street, so relatively easy access to Hilo, Pahoa and Volcano. Hopefully it will get through Escrow without any problems.
Phase 2 is a put a house on the lot, eventually. We are thinking of rustic three bedroom Hawaiian Plantation Style house on stilts, but were unable to find any information on this type or design/architecture yet.
Are most of you building your own homes (owner/builder)? I have little experiance in building a house, but a small budget as well ;-) Any advise on taking this path?
Ajit
Edited by - adias on 09/04/2005 22:39:35