Buying Hawaii (2013)
Buying Hawaii
2013Continuing Destination America's "Buying" franchise that includes "Buying Alaska" and "Buying the Bayou" is this series that lets viewers experience what it's like to say hello to a new home in the Aloha State. In each episode, house hunters check out three unique properties from top to bottom, weigh the pros and cons of each place, then decide which one meets their needs, budget, and island paradise dreams. Hawaii offers plenty of gorgeous beach retreats and other amenities, but home buyers also must consider the state's extreme climate, high tax rate and homes perched in the shadows of volcanoes.
Seasons & Episode
Life on Oahu is so expensive, for some families, the only way to get by is to grow your own food. That's what Erik and Amy Eck want - a backyard farm to teach their baby, Bennett, how to live off the land.
There's a lot of pressure living life on a submarine--that's why Naval Officer Jeremy Brown and his wife, Nikki, want to move out of Pearl Harbor and into the lush Hawaiian Mountains. Join as they gaze over the best views Oahu real estate has to offer.
The Big Island is the only place in Hawaii you'll find active volcanoes. There's three of them, so no matter where you live, you're in the path of lava. Joel and Lani are willing to take the risk, but how close to the mouth of the volcano will they get?
Maui is where people come to escape. That's exactly why Patrick and Jeannie came here from cold Massachusetts. They want to upgrade their condo for their own piece of Maui, with enough room for Patrick to barbeque - Hawaiian style!
Gerry and his girlfriend Julie moved to Kauai searching for adventure. Gerry runs an adventurous business as a pilot and hang glider; he would love to find a property where he can fuse his love of excitement with a functional living space.
Maui's filled with deserts along the coast and lush jungles up in the mountains, many people come here to escape. Jeff and Pam want to get away from the desert and into the jungle, but will the homes be a little too wild?
Jesse and his wife Tracy have been living in a tent on the Big Island for three years. They're ready to upgrade their lifestyle but they're still looking for a house where they can live off the grid.
DeVante is making the move from the Big Apple to the Big Island, but life out here is way different than city living. There's volcanoes, tsuanmis, even giant bugs. Will they find a house that's the perfect mix between city and country?
Martin and Connie came to the small island of Kauai from Los Angeles. Adjusting hasn't been easy though. Between the constant rain, sea creatures, and wild boars, life out here is rustic. But Martin and Connie are here to stay and want the perfect home.
Many people dream of coming to live in Hawaii, but Tucker and Nicole both made that dream a reality. After huge life events, they both bought one-way tickets to Oahu and never looked back.
Continuing Destination America's "Buying" franchise that includes "Buying Alaska" and "Buying the Bayou" is this series that lets viewers experience what it's like to say hello to a new home in the Aloha State. In each episode, house hunters check out three unique properties from top to bottom, weigh the pros and cons of each place, then decide which one meets their needs, budget, and island paradise dreams. Hawaii offers plenty of gorgeous beach retreats and other amenities, but home buyers also must consider the state's extreme climate, high tax rate and homes perched in the shadows of volcanoes.