Hawaii Life

After landing a job, an Indiana couple drops everything and moves to Kauai.

Leaving a large Alaskan home, a family of eight seeks a new life on Kauai.

A Colorado family looks for a house in Kauai to escape the harsh winters.

Chris and Nina Lambert are moving from Baltimore with their two dogs to begin a new life on the Big Island. Nina was offered a position as a director of Marine Life, while Chris is taking the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of becoming a pilot. Their biggest requirements are ample yard space for their four-legged family members and a two-car garage to protect their four-wheeled possessions. With a budget of just $375,000, finding both of those items will be a challenge for Hawaii Life agent Kristi Cotton.

Peter Niess was born and raised on Maui and loved growing up on an island where he could live a life that most people only experience while on vacation. Peter went to college on the mainland but couldn't stay away from Maui's picturesque scenery and year-round outdoor living. Peter is now back on Maui pursuing his career as an architect and working with Hawaii Life agent, and childhood friend, Tony Sayles to purchase the home of his dreams that can comfortably accommodate his bulldog, 3 cats, 3 chickens, and tortoise. Because of the low inventory of homes on Maui, Peter's open to putting his architectural design skills to good use and possibly constructing his dream home.

Jill and Chris Caisey are ready to leave New Hampshire to fulfill their master plan of moving with their kids to Kauai to live the good life. Hawaii Life broker Roni Marley shows them several plantation-style properties with good proximity to the beach to complement the outdoor lifestyle they seek. They're willing to spend $500,000 for the right place in Kapa'a or Kilauea as long as it means no more wetsuits when playing in the ocean.

Sam and Kathryn Schartz love being active with their 4 kids and really enjoy outdoor living, even in the cold weather of their hometown of Pleasantville, Oregon. They have visited Hawaii many times and it was on one of their trips that the couple realized that instead of vacationing on the Big Island, they could make this paradise a permanent home. The Schartz's are working with Hawaii Life agent Adam Veloria to help them find a home so that they can transition from dark days and cold winters to a lifetime of beach living on the Big Island. For Sam and Kathryn being able to provide their children with a lifestyle that connects them to family and nature is the true meaning of living the Hawaii Life.

Oregon-based couple, Lisa and James, decided that they wanted to make a permanent move to Maui when they first vacationed there, swam in the ocean and stuck their heads underwater to hear the whales singing. With James' work as a real estate appraiser and Lisa's work as a writer and performance artist, the two can do their work easily from Maui with business trips back to Oregon every so often. With a healthy budget of close to a million dollars, they're looking for a place with Hawaii Life agent Todd Hudson that would be their dream home and could double as a bed and breakfast.

Linda Lindsay has traveled all over the world, but the moment she got off the plane in Maui, she felt that she belonged there. So she packed up her mom and her two boys and made the move from Florida to Hawaii. With the boys spending too much time playing video games, it's important to Linda that the house they find is close to the beach, so they have more reasons to get outside and be active. With the help of Hawaii Life agent Tobi Fisher, Linda and her mom Jeannine set out on a search for their dream home.

Sick of indoor-life in the land-locked state of Kansas, Zach and Amy Riehemann were motivated to change their life and relocate to sunny Oahu with their two young sons, Jax and Brody. Seeking a condo that will work as their children grow up, they work with Hawaii Life broker Cathy Possedi to find them a spacious unit with family-friendly amenities, while still being close to one of the most desired spots on Oahu; Waikiki Beach.

Christian Slocum was raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, but moved to Maui nearly a decade ago to open two photography stores on the island. Christian was used to a lot of space on the Big Island, but he instantly fell in love with how accessible everything in on Maui-whether he wants to surf, dirt bike, or just watch a sunset - it's all just a short drive away. Three years ago Christian contacted his friend, Hawaii Life Agent Amanda Kittle, to help him find a home. Unfortunately he grew frustrated with the lack of inventory and he put his search on the back burner. Now, Christian is ready to finally purchase the perfect home that fits his wish list - one with a great kitchen, a yard for entertaining, and a separate space to set up his own photography studio.

Kaleo and Sarah Amadeo are Maui natives that live on the island of Maui with their four young children. Kaleo is an avid surfer, paddleboarder, and all-around "water man" and is looking to relocate his family back to neighborhoods along Maui's scenic North Shore. After meeting with experienced Hawaii Life agent Georgie Hunter and explaining their need for space and beach access, the Amadeos look at a diverse variety of properties, from a fully finished move-in ready homes, to fixer-uppers that will offer them a better value for their dollar.

Matthew and Malia met in the military and immediately bonded over their mutual Hawaiian ancestry. Now, after years of married life in Georgia, the Givens have decided to relocate their family to Hawaii to reconnect with their heritage and pass it along to their three children. After connecting with Big Island agent Julie Edens, Matthew and Malia search for a home that fits the needs of their growing family as well as Matthew's desire to live near a golf course.

Helicopter pilot Julie Fung's high-flying job has taken her all over the US for work, but she's always wanted to fly the friendly skies above Hawaii. When a job opened up with a helicopter company on Oahu, she immediately applied and made the big move. Now she's finally ready to put down some roots on Oahu and buy her first condo with the help of Hawaii Life Agent Alison Wisnom. Julie's hopes are sky-high though and her lengthy wishlist does not match her tiny budget for a place in Honolulu, one of the most expensive cities in the world.

Jade and Jenny Rassmussen met in high school in Chico, California and spent years traveling the world together before having their daughter, Kiana. When they visited Hawaii, the importance of ohana, or family, really spoke to them, and they decided this was the spot they'd like to raise their young daughter. Hawaii Life agent Kristi Cotton hopes to find the Rassmussen's a home with enough space for their family to stay and visit from California, but most of all, a killer view of that famous Kona coastline.

Craig and Michelle Pivo have been vacationing in Hawaii for years. Upon becoming empty-nesters, the couple decided to leave behind their Pharmaceutical lab coats and open up an E-Bike Rental store on the Big Island. After investigating the real estate market on Hawaii, they decided that the Big Island would be the most affordable for their lifestyle. Hawaii Life Broker Minoo Elison Timm is helping the Pivo's start a new chapter of their lives here on the island. Craig and Michelle are excited to leave the desert and the view of the Las Vegas strip behind and move to an island where their daily activities will consist of electric bike riding along the coast, trying local Kona coffee, and taking walks on the beach.

Cody and Drew Jackson first met on Oahu while they were both visiting the island, and instantly connected. Though Cody was working in Europe and Drew lived in Colorado, the couple dated long distance and eventually married on the very island where they first met. Now Cody has a new job on Oahu, and the couple is eager to find a home where they can finally live together. Hawaii Life Broker, Melody Pevateaux, is hoping to find Cody and Drew their very first residence with everything they're looking for.

Megan and Korhy met on Oahu when Megan was on Spring Break and Korhy was stationed in the military. The two ended up falling in love and even got engaged in Hawaii! Years later, they are eager to return, so when Korhy was reassigned to work at Pearl Harbor, they didn't hesitate to make the move. Together with Hawaii life Agent, Alison Wisnom, the Flannerys look to live an active lifestyle in their new home on Oahu.

Lisa has visited every state and even spent time in Guatemala, where Jacquilin was born, but the two have always felt that Hawaii was their home. So after twelve years of big city life in Houston, this mother and daughter duo is packing up and heading west to Kauai. With help from Hawaii Life broker JJ Leininger, they should be soaking up the cool Kauai breezes from their new home in no time.

David Ault was born on the Big Island but moved away at the age of seven. On a recent vacation to Hawaii with his wife Christi and their three children, David decided that they needed to move back to the place of his youth. With the help of Hawaii Life Agent Jené Green, the Aults will finally be saying aloha to a new life on the Big Island.

George and Lois Deuel have dreamed of living in Hawaii for over a decade. When George was given his most recent assignment and had the option of choosing Hawaii, he jumped on it. With the help of Hawaii Life Agent Sandra Sagisi Moser and ideas from their young son Lance, the Deuels struggle to decide which property is the perfect fit for them. 

In the Season 8 premiere, a Canadian family find the aloha spirit on the Big Island as they search for a home with enough space for relatives and friends to visit and a pool to cool off on warm, sunny days.

A married couple leave the rat race of Washington, D.C., to raise their two children stress-free in Oahu.

While working in a Maui farming program in 2008, Wade fell in love with the agricultural life on the island. After the program ended, he moved back to Colorado and its long, cold winters. He has now decided to return to Maui permanently, and is looking for his own piece of paradise where he can develop his art career and life as a farmer.

After her daughter moved to Oahu for college, Jenny decided to leave the Arizona heat and follow her to the land of waterfalls and beaches. The desert has its beauty, but nothing compares to the lush, green landscapes of the island of Oahu. Finding a job on the island was easy for Jenny, but finding a dog-friendly home on the west side of the island might be a little more difficult.

Archie and Ann have been living in the heat of Arizona for decades, but after a quick trip to Hawaii invigorated them, this fun-loving couple decided to ditch their humdrum lives in Phoenix for an exciting, new business venture in Kauai. With the help of their broker, Ann and Archie are on the hunt for a house with a garden view that is perfect for entertaining.

After many visits to sunny Oahu, Tony and Amor were enamored with the island vibe that made them feel like they were coming home. They were fed up with the cold winters and 'rat race' mentality of the DC area and, with an eco-cleaning business that can be run anywhere, they decided it was time to finally make the move. Now they're looking for their perfect Hawaiian beachfront home.

A California couple begins their search for their own little piece of paradise in the Lahaina area of Maui.

A married couple misses the aloha spirit of their Hawaiian hometown, so they quickly jump at an opportunity to move home to Oahu. They enlist an agent to help them find an open-concept home on the windward side of the island.

A California couple has grown tired of their busy lifestyle and want to find new thrills in Oahu. They love the town's laid-back vibe and hope to find the perfect place to to expand their underwater photography business.

Life in hectic Denver is too much for Angela and after one vacation to the Big Island, she's ready to move and start her next chapter. Her son Malcom joins her for the home search, and they look for the perfect property with an ocean view and room for their dogs.

After years of taking care of a large home with a pool and yard, a couple searches for a simplified home on Oahu. They want to spend more time outdoors doing things they love instead of taking care of a house and they think Ko Olina's year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches and resort-style amenities are exactly what they're looking for.

An Atlanta family with hectic lives is ready to pursue their passions in a Hawaiian dream home. They're a very active family and love being outdoors so they're hoping a new home on the island of Kauai will give them the lifestyle they couldn't find in Georgia.

After vacationing in Hawaii 25 years ago on a scuba diving trip, an adventurous couple from Idaho has their hearts set on moving to the Big Island. They're looking forward to a more active lifestyle with lots of time in the sun, and they're searching for a single-family home in Kona that's close to the ocean and has a yard for their dogs.

With two active boys and a third on the way, a newlywed couple is excited to buy their first home together. They're hoping to find a place in Kula, known as Maui's breadbasket, so they can grow their own fruits and vegetables. The kids need a big yard to run around in, and their parents want something move-in ready so they can focus on the new baby and not on renovations.

After traveling throughout the world, an Oregon couple decides to settle down on the Big Island of Hawaii with their three dogs. They love the community feel and slower pace the island offers, and can't wait to call the town of Kona home.

A young Canadian family wants a home connected to nature on Maui.

A Utah couple looks for a home in Kauai as close to the beach as possible.

A California couple searches for ocean views and a pool on Maui.

Ready to escape the Illinois winters, an active couple is relocating to the beautiful island of Maui; they're looking for a condo in Kihei with at least two bedrooms; they don't mind doing some renovations if they find the right property.

A family of five who have sold their gyms in Arizona are ready for more time in paradise with a move-in ready home on the island of Maui. She wants to find a house with her dream white kitchen while he needs a property with plenty of land.

A NY couple debate over a fixer-upper and a turnkey for their Maui orchard.