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The Hawaii Real Estate market continues to be a wise investment. In 2009, the prices have declined to that of 2005 levels - meaning, you are getting more than your money's worth. Everyone knows that China is the next major player on the world economy, and Hawaii's proximity to China makes it a natural investment opportunity for the Chinese down the road. Just as the investments of the Japanese fueled a spike in real estate prices in the 1980's, it is more likely that the same will happen with Chinese investments. Add to this the fact that there's a big and active Chinese community in Hawaii and it does not take a fortune teller to know that an investment in Hawaii real estate makes sense.

On all islands, there's a lot of inventory in the residential market at present. Prices have been diving into historic lows. But the wisest investment opportunity can be found in the vacant land market and so far, the most abundant supply of vacant land in Hawaii is found on the Big Island.

The Big Island is actually what we know as Hawaii - it's the largest among the group of islands. Fascinatingly, this is an island of contradictions. You could enjoy both worlds - marveling at the beauty of the snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea while sipping your Mai Tai in a beachfront bar in Hilo. You can traverse from sea side to tropical forest to active volcanoes to barren "moon rock" and be back in the sea in one day. The island boasts quaint accommodations to world class hotels and resorts. Activities for the adventure-lover are plenty: big time game fishing, iron-man triathlon, skiing, snowboarding among others. All in all, you can say that on the Big Island, things are rather spread out.

* The Big Island remained true to its moniker - it's really large. Even if you combine all other islands, their size would only be half of that of Hawaii.
* The Big Island is the rockiest as well as the youngest island in the state. It was also the first island discovered by the ancient Polynesian settlers.
* The Big Island is formed by 5 volcanoes. 2 of them are still active. Kilauea is the most active - both in Hawaii and in the world.
* The Parker Ranch - the biggest ranch in America - is situated on the Big lsland.
* The most southern part in the US is found at Ka Lae on the Big Island.
* The Big Island also pays homage to the biggest telescope in the world.
* The world's largest macadamia nut and orchid growing industries are found on the Big Island.

For investment purposes, Big Island ocean front property with decent acreage is among the best choices. Beaches are limited on the Big Island, so you must realize that you may have to select between ocean front (rocky shore) and beachfront (sandy shore) when choosing a Big Island waterfront property. Between the two, a beachfront property will always be a wiser investment. Still, much more needs to be taken into account, particularly for those who aren't from the islands. Because of this, a real estate expert is an absolute necessity. The Big Island Land Company has been exclusively engaged in Hawaii real estate for over 20 years. Their employees grew up and live on the Big Island. They can cater to your inquiries and offer valuable insights.