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This is a great time to be looking for real estate anywhere, and Hawaii is no exception. Many people have purchased homes for retirement or for a vacation destination in our fiftieth state. 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. If you’d like to read a comparison of Hawaii and California vacations consider the SoCal Vacation Guru.

You will find the quaint town of Hilo on the east side of the Big Island. The nearly daily rains give this part of the island a very tropical feel. The major county government departments have their headquarters in Hilo. Check with a Realtor in Hilo to obtain local professional assistance in locating Big Island real estate opportunities on that side of the island.

On the west side of the island is the Kona District. 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 is why Kona is generally much drier. The sunnier climate tends to draw people, especially vacationers, to the dry side of the island, although Hilo has a substantial permanent population of residents.

With Kona coffee orchards common at higher levels and a large percentage of parcels providing awesome coastline views, you can find hundreds of Hawaii land options in this slow economy. Prices are way down from their maximum levels in 2006 and you can find some amazing discounts on beautiful estate homes. 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.