Hawaii’s Largest Cities: A Homebuyer’s Guide for 2024

Why hang 10 when you can hang in Hawaii’s largest cities? Here’s the lowdown:

• Honolulu: A city so nice, they named it twice – “Hono” for honor, and “lulu” for… well, probably something much less witty. But hey, it’s got the most impressive skyline on the islands, a rocking nightlife, and some amazing beaches. Plus, traffic is a breeze – if your idea of a breeze is the ‘stuck behind a herd of migrating wildebeests’ kind.

• Hilo: Be warned, it rains here almost as much as it does in Seattle. But if you’ve always wanted to live in a green jungle with stunning waterfalls and rainbows all the time, this is your chance! And no, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is not an affordable house on the beach. Nice try, though!

• Kahului: The trade hub of Maui, a veritable garden of Eden for big box stores and bulk shopping fans. Yes, you too can enjoy the benefits of living on a tropical island while still being able to bulk-buy toilet paper.

• Kailua: Also on the Big Island, Kailua is known for its stellar kiteboarding and windsurfing. Perfect if you’ve ever fantasized about being an aquatic Mary Poppins.

• Pearl City: This Oahu city is the pearl of the Pacific. Yes, that was a bad pun but anyway, it’s a top spot on the islands for military folks and history buffs. It’s also one of the few places in Hawaii where you might sight a traffic jam.

Are you ready, homeslice?

For folks looking to put the ‘real’ back in their real estate game, Hawaii could be a corker of a choice. True, you’ve got to grapple with some weird weather patterns (Hilo, we’re looking at you!) and occasional traffic migraines. But at the end of the day, you get to call a piece of paradise ‘home’. So wax down your surfboards, dust off your Hawaiian shirts, and say ‘Aloha’ to a future in the islands.

The Final Hot Take

Look, the Hawaiian real estate game isn’t all Mai Tais and hibiscus flowers. It’s like navigating a beautiful, tropical minefield without losing your cool… or your shirt. But if you can get past the occasional cloud burst and the inevitable battle for the last beachside bungalow, you could find yourself in a real estate paradise. So here’s to hoping your house hunt goes smoother than a freshly waxed longboard. Happy home hunting, dudes and dudettes!

Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/biggest-cities-in-hawaii/