Hilo Hawai'i Realtor® Releases New Book to Help Future Big Island Residents Find Belonging, Not Just Property
3d Book Cover Moving to Big Island Hawaii
Moving to East Hawaiʻi: The Real Big Island Life Guide is a candid, practical book by Hilo Realtor® Dan Tousignant.
Unlike typical relocation guides, Moving to East Hawaiʻi isn’t about high-end listings or vacation rentals. It focuses on what it really takes to start fresh — financially, emotionally, and culturally — in a part of Hawaiʻi that values relationships over real estate portfolios.
Tousignant and his wife moved from Oʻahu to the Big Island with a shared goal: to find a slower, more meaningful life. Over several years, they bought and restored multiple homes — many of which might have otherwise been replaced by large-scale developments — and converted them into long-term, affordable rentals. Their journey is woven throughout the book, offering a firsthand look at the joys and challenges of building a life in East Hawaiʻi.
“This isn’t about flipping houses or selling paradise,” Tousignant says. “It’s about belonging. Most of our friends are local families who’ve been here for generations. We want to welcome people who come with respect, who want to contribute — not just consume.”
A licensed Realtor® with House Plus, LLC, Tousignant specializes in helping like-minded clients relocate to the east side of the island. His background in construction, business, and education allows him to help buyers navigate the unique realities of Hawai‘i homeownership — from off-grid systems and zoning laws to local culture and climate.
The book covers everything from choosing a microclimate and understanding STVR laws to growing food, building community, and working creatively to stay rooted. Written with a blend of honesty, humility, and humor, it’s already earning praise as a must-read for anyone serious about making the move.
Moving to East Hawaiʻi: The Real Big Island Life Guide is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44gRBQC
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Dan Tousignant
Hawai‘i Realtor® – RS-80662
House Plus, LLC
808-753-6634
dan@capeprojectmanagement.com
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Cape Project Management Incorporated
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