06-03-2006, 01:47 AM
things to look at i think will include what to do for a living, what style living you want. We chose a country life and are most pleased. Only 30 minutes from Hilo, we stumbled on 30 lovely acres in the rain belt. It rains most days but when we have sun.... whoa! it's the bomb! Lovely and happens more often than I expected. There are subdivisions where you need to build your own home, a few where you can buy and have a decent home with still a couple acres, some privacy and all the delights of the east side. I happen to know a couple who is about to put a lovely little 3 bedroom o the market in Fern Acres... it's nice there... so I know there are good opportunities for those of us who want a little space for the kids, etc.
There are also the older neighborhoods and some of them have lovely homes. We spent 6 weeks here just cruising around getting the feel for things before making a decision. There are those who opt for small cabins to start in, often buying unpermitted and then building their dream home. There are many ways to go. You will find yours. My strong recommendation is to rent for 6 months and really find what you are looking for.
I invite you to contact me and stop over while you are here. See one version of "the dream".
The recommendation for the books is GREAT. You will especially need the map book as your are searching around. It is so incredibly comprehensive it's amazing.
Good luck with your new adventure. Without regard to what your friends and family in NJ might say, this is a whole new world of kindness, warmth and good living. You just have to find your spot here.
Aloha! Pam
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
There are also the older neighborhoods and some of them have lovely homes. We spent 6 weeks here just cruising around getting the feel for things before making a decision. There are those who opt for small cabins to start in, often buying unpermitted and then building their dream home. There are many ways to go. You will find yours. My strong recommendation is to rent for 6 months and really find what you are looking for.
I invite you to contact me and stop over while you are here. See one version of "the dream".
The recommendation for the books is GREAT. You will especially need the map book as your are searching around. It is so incredibly comprehensive it's amazing.
Good luck with your new adventure. Without regard to what your friends and family in NJ might say, this is a whole new world of kindness, warmth and good living. You just have to find your spot here.
Aloha! Pam
Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"