Comments on: Moving to Oahu with Dogs https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/moving-to-hawaii/moving-to-oahu-with-dogs/ Everything you want to know about moving to or living in Hawaii Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:44:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Ruth Siedlicki https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/moving-to-hawaii/moving-to-oahu-with-dogs/#comment-213292 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:44:50 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=4905#comment-213292 I’ve lived in Hawaii three times! I regret ever leaving but due to family situations here I needed to return. I do plan on returning for the final and last time and staying put
I consider it my home and let me tell ya it gets a grip of your heart in a way you don’t expect and people who’ve never lived here can’t even begin to understand that €™€ï¸
Good luck in your move I promise you won’t ever regret it

]]> By: Vern https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/moving-to-hawaii/moving-to-oahu-with-dogs/#comment-33525 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:27:17 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=4905#comment-33525 In reply to Cheryl.

Great comment, thanks Cheryl. The only reason I brought cars to the islands from the mainland is because I just loved my vehicles. There are always cheap options available in Hawaii because when some people move, they need to move fast so they can cut down on expenses. Many people have friends sell their vehicles, which always results in significant savings for the buyer because the sellers are desperate.

]]> By: Cheryl https://www.livinginhawaii.com/hawaii/moving-to-hawaii/moving-to-oahu-with-dogs/#comment-33516 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:50:00 +0000 https://www.livinginhawaii.com/?p=4905#comment-33516 Sally, deciding to make such a bold move is scary. My family and I went through the same processes you are and ultimately decided to move last year. Fortunately, everything fell in place and we’re very happy living in paradise.
That said, I’d rethink bringing a car. Matson will ship it from California (we drove from Michigan to Long Beach) for a little over $1K. The Bus runs everywhere, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. At least one parking stall is usually included in condo rentals.
Real estate agents (I’m one) don’t charge fees to the buyers. The seller pays all the commissions. If you’re working with a rental agent, they should not charge, either. One good thing about Hawaii is you only have to pay one month + one month deposit. Run the other way if you’re asked for more.
As for your dogs, there is a 5 day or less quarantine period. You can check the specifics here: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs/faq-for-five-day-or-less-program/
I hope you do decide to move here. It’s so worth it.

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