Hawaii Life Season 13 Episode 7 Moving Closer to Family on Oahu

A family with a young child is eager to leave their small apartment on the North Shore for a spacious house closer to relatives on Oahu. With a budget of $800,000, they enlist the help of a local real estate agent to find them the perfect home. The episode follows the family as they tour three different properties, each with its own unique charm and potential drawbacks.

The first property is a beautiful two-story home in Mililani, complete with four bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, and stunning mountain views. The family loves the house immediately, but worries about the long commute to the beach and downtown Honolulu. The agent reassures them that Mililani is a family-friendly community with plenty of amenities, but the family ultimately decides it's too far from their desired location.

The second property is a beachfront cottage in Waialua, just steps from the ocean. The family is thrilled with the possibility of waking up to the sound of waves every morning, but the house is small and in need of some repairs. The agent suggests that they could potentially add on to the house in the future, but the family is hesitant to take on such a project. In the end, they decide that the location is too remote and that they don't want the hassle of fixing up an older home.

The third property is a newly renovated home in Pearl City, just minutes away from their relatives and with easy access to the freeway. The house has an open-concept floor plan, a large backyard, and plenty of room for their growing family. The family is impressed with the updates and the central location, and the agent points out that they could potentially rent out the downstairs unit for extra income. They quickly decide that this is the house for them and make an offer.

The episode also touches on the family's desire to be closer to their relatives and to give their child the opportunity to grow up with family nearby. The family discusses how important it is for them to have a support system and to be able to share special moments with loved ones. In the end, they are thrilled to have found a home that meets their needs and brings them closer to family.