Moving to Ainalaoa

[randymu42]

Any input on Ainaloa sub We bought a house there and what like some thoughts on the area please !! thanks

[missydog1]

This is tough because you've already bought the house.
I would not live in Ainaloa, but I wish you the best in pursuing your dreams!

[randymu42]

Thank you KathyH for your reply could you give me alittle more info on why ??? .... our agent (close friend) said this area was better then most.

[missydog1]

Too much domestic violence and abuse ...
Really a place for local families in my mind.
Others will disagree.

[Shoresresident]

Your realtor is a liar! Ainaloa is one of the worst places to live. Drug addicts, thieves and scum live up there. Be careful!!

[randymu42]

Thanks for the info it seems pretty big area is there by chance better parts then others ( front or back)?? the road we bought on looks nice enough no one living in the lots near ours and the house checked out to be fairly nice no problems with it.

[missydog1]

Each subdivision has micro-neighborhoods. You can be the judge of yours by looking. Things are always in flux, as people move in and out.

I don't consider it a plus to have vacant lots, because you don't know what will be built there, which could happen at any time. At least with built-on lots, you have an idea, although they can change too.

It is what it is. If it looks good to you, I don't want to worry you.
I have to say though, the time for input on general opinion of a subdivision is before you buy, not after.

I have never had a realtor showing me property even suggest looking at a property in Ainaloa, but I worked with realtors who were conservative about Puna.

(We looked at HPP, Kea'au Ag Lots, Orchidland (some), Kapoho, Wa'a Wa;a, Koa'e (north of Kapoho), Leilani, Kehena, Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates, Puna Palisades, Seaview, Volcano Village, Mauna Loa Estates, Kurtistown, and Kopua Farm Lots.)

If it makes you feel better, a kid I knew who grew up in Ainaloa told us, yeah, they went around and stole stuff, but they preferred to go next door to Orchidland, because there was better stuff there than in Ainaloa. []

Start thinking about your security. Start meeting your neighbors. Find out the HOA and get involved. If there is a Neighborhood Watch, join it. If not, start one! []

[coppercoin40]

KathyH, what area did you finally settle on?

[missydog1]

coppercoin, I was in escrow on 3 Puna houses at different times, but each time I ended up in Papa'ikou. I guess it's my spot.

[coppercoin40]

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Originally posted by KathyH

Too much domestic violence and abuse ...
Really a place for local families in my mind.
Others will disagree.

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KathyH, not meaning to call you out here but I have reread this comment several times trying to determine just what you meant here.

As written it sounds almost prejudicial:
prejudicial - tending to favor preconceived ideas; "the presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population" prejudicious

Did I misunderstand you? Your statement makes it sound as if Ainaloa is a place of domestic abuse and violence - a place for local families. The local families part makes me think "local" meaning Native Hawaiians.

Are you really publicly categorizing Native Hawaiians as violent and domestic abusers? Violent and abusive nature has no color, denomination, or heritage boundaries.

Please clarify, I hope I am wrong in my understanding of your statement.