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There is no better time to be on the lookout for real estate bargains, especially for land in some of the most desriable locations like Hawaii. The Aloha State has become a desirable place for vacation and retirement homes over the years. The Big Island of Hawaii actually offers more land area than the other islands combined, and there are some very nice areas of widely divergent weather and geography. The SoCal Guru website has some information on the differences between Hawaii and its easterly neighbor California in a number of areas important to vacationers.

On the rainy side is the historical town of Hilo. The nearly daily rains give this part of the island a very tropical feel. Here you will also find the government complex, although there are satellite offices in other districts on the island. There are many qualified real estate agents in Hilo and they can show you the best Big Island real estate on the wet side of the island.

One of the other districts on Hawaii Island is Kona, on the dry side of the slopes. As the tropical rain clouds pass over the mountains much of the moisture is squeezed out, and onto Hilo on the windward side. Consequently the Kona side is 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 many parcels offering amazing ocean views, you can find hundreds of Hawaii land options in this slow economy. The last few years have hit Hawaii real estate very hard and it is possible to find some terrific deals on residential land. There is an atmosphere about the Big Island that is different than the other islands. If you are thinking about buying land for a retirement or vacation home, take a look at Kona and the Big Island.