Hawaii is one of the most desirable—and most expensive—places to live in the US, but people just keep moving here and building. Because there isn’t as much land as Texas or California, it’s vital to make sure that wherever you build, you do it correctly. You may consider just buying an existing home. But when you build a home, you’ll be able to incorporate all of the design elements you want, and that’s right for you and your family. Consider The Land Even though Maui—and the entire state of Hawaii—is a great place to build, the land where you plan to build will dictate the direction. If you’ve found land anywhere in Hawaii at a “good price,” there’s a good chance it’s also in what’s called a “Lava Zone”—an area where a volcano could erupt again at any time. The different … [Read more...] about Pitfalls To Watch Out For When Designing Your Hawaii Home