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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Last Updated: 8/22/2022 Are you thinking of becoming one of the ~55,000 people who move to the island annually? If you’re planning a move, enjoy this Insider’s Guide to living on Oahu. Let us be the first to say aloha and e komo mai (welcome)! Living on Oahu is like living nowhere else—and it will be an experience you’ll carry for the rest of your life.  Things on Oahu operate a little differently than on the mainland, and we’d love to help your transition. Since 1982, we’ve moved tens of thousands of families, individuals, and service members to Oahu. Use our recommendations as your unofficial...

After nearly 40 years of helping individuals and families relocate from one home to another, we’ve got a pretty intimate glance into the kinds of things that people collect. They run the gamut from Hummel figurines to rare coins to vinyl records to surfboards. The list is practically endless! However, there’s one kind of collection that our surveyors always look out for: a big library of books. Why? Books are heavy, and they pack very densely into boxes. And, since your move will ultimately be priced by weight, a big library of books can quickly change the cost of your move. Because of their weight,...

If you’re looking for a slower-paced, laid-back island lifestyle, the Hawaiian island of Kauai may be just the place for you. Kauai has been nicknamed the Garden Isle because so much of its square footage is dominated by its unforgettable natural features. Think lush, green rainforests, pristine beaches, and dramatic mountain ranges, cliffs, canyons, and gulches. Nature is the real superstar on Kauai, second only to the charming, locally-owned businesses that give the island a unique flair you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re considering a move to Kauai, you’ve probably started thinking about exactly where you’ll want to make your home. To help you...

You ask, and we answer! Every day, we speak with people who are considering a move to Hawaii. After nearly 40 years in the business, we’ve seen some patterns emerge. Below, you’ll find our answers to the most pressing, most commonly asked questions about moving to (and living in!) Hawaii. We hope they help they give you some clarity on what to expect during and after your move to Hawaii—and deliver that final boost of confidence you need so you can commit to relocating to the Aloha State. But before we begin, we’d like to address one more lingering question: What if my question isn’t...

What is it really like to live in Kauai? Take it from us: It’s a unique, quirky, often surprising, and incredible experience that you’ll never forget. If you’re considering relocating to the Garden Isle, we put together a list of 11 must-know things to help you make an easy transition to the island, get settled quickly and easily, and enjoy your time on Kauai to the fullest. Let’s dive in! #1: You won’t need as much stuff as you think. We know plenty of people who have moved to Kauai with a only suitcase and the clothes on their back—and they rarely regret it. Moving...

There are fewer things more personal—or more stressful—than moving your entire household to a new location. If you’re moving to or from Hawaii, that move often involves a period of a few weeks when almost everything you own is in someone else’s hands. So given all of this, how can you find a mover you can trust, one you feel confident is experienced and professional enough to safely get your possessions from your old home to your new one? When it comes to hiring professional help for your Hawaii move, we recommend that you start by interviewing and getting a formal quote from at least...