Welcome to your tropical home away from home.

Buyers ofvacation homes in Hawaiiare making that dream come true, creating huge demand for island properties.

People have been looking for safe harbor and are still actively seeking their Hawaiian dream home."

Turtle Bay, Resort, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

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Demand for real estate throughout Hawaii is strong and outweighs supply significantly.

An increasing number of people desiring vacation homes are even purchasing them sight unseen, according to data fromVacasa.

Within each island, microclimates range from dry and desert-like to lush and green.

Sun setting over Kukuiula Bay, Kauai, Hawaii with clouds reflecting in the pool of water in the lava rocks

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According to reps for Kukui’ula, prices have accelerated 30 percent or more in the past year.

When prospective home buyers can’t find the house they want, some have built on available home sites.

Kukui’ula is planning to bring another new neighborhood to market in the near future.

Atv on a dirt path in a Valley on Maui

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Available inventory is minimal at this time.

Currently, inventory is low and turnover is minimal.

A limited number of luxury contemporary homes are available, with access to select experiences at the resort.

A variety of homes, condos, and building sites can be found atHilo Country Club Estates.

In the same area,Wailea,Maui Meadows, andKiheioffer condos, home sites, and residences.

The historic whaling town ofLahainaincludes homes, condos, restaurants, and a marina.

Spreckelsville, on the north shore, was once a sugar plantation founded by the Spreckels Sugar Company.

Very few vacation homes are available.