Is a dream or a possibility? Relocating to your favorite vacation spot might be a crazy notion fueled by too many mai tais on the beach. But for some, it is part of a careful plan  that may take months or years. Could it be right for you? Here are some suggestions to help you decide:

1. Do your homework. Every successful move involves advance planning. Unless you are very young and very adventurous, don’t expect that you can just jump on a plane reinvent your life. You’ll need a feasability plan before you sell your snowmobile and overcoats.

2. Reserve your flights. Make a special  home and job search trip well in advance of your move. Meet with at least one Realtor during this visit, to get details on areas and neighborhoods. It’s important to work with someone who really enjoys helping relocating buyers, who take more

3.  Have realistic expectations. Everything is charmingly diferent here. Don’t expect Hawaii homes, prices, food, or people to be just like wherever you came from. Remember that living in Hawaii is different than vacationing here.

Even though there won’t always be an orchid decorating your dinner plate, the aloha spirit is as real as the tropical flowers that bloom all year.Hawaii is for adventurers, families, and retirees, and anyone who wants to up every morning to colorful rainbows, the scent of pikake flowers, and the feel of gentle tradewinds. Could this be you?