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This is a great time to be looking for real estate anywhere, and Hawaii is no exception. The Aloha State has become a desirable place for vacation and retirement homes over the years. It’s easy to miss how large the Big Island is, with many different climate zones and a total land area that is bigger than all of the other islands in the state combined. Here’s a source for a discussion that contrasts differences in climate, water temperature and other factors between Hawaii and California.

You will find the quaint town of Hilo on the east side of the Big Island. It rains almost every day, and this has created a very tropical environment. Here you will also find the government complex, although there are satellite offices in other districts on the island. Consult a real estate agent in Hilo to obtain local professional assistance in locating Big Island real estate opportunities on that side of the island.

One of the other districts on Hawaii Island is Kona, on the dry side of the slopes. Because of the direction of trade winds, much of the moisture is squeezed out of the incoming air when it passes over the numerous volcanoes. That explains why the leeward side at Kona gets so much less rainfall. Most people seem to be inclined to the dry side, since there is more sunshine on average in Kona than in Hilo.

With Kona coffee orchards common at higher levels and many parcels offering amazing ocean views, you can find hundreds of Hawaii land options in this slow economy. It is possible to find large estate homesites at prices that are way below the peak in 2006. There is an atmosphere about the Big Island that is different than the other islands. Give some consideration to the Big Island, and especially Kona, if you are thinking about purchasing land for a vacation home.

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