the West Coast insights
the West Coast real estate insights
Guides and local insight for buying and selling in California & the West Coast.
Buying the Pacific states from overseas
A practical sequence for international buyers, including the tax question that surprises people at sale rather than purchase.
Hawaii: leasehold versus fee simple
The most consequential distinction in Hawaii property, and the one mainland buyers most often miss.
Five states, five sets of rules
California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii differ in contracts, disclosure, timelines and tax. What travels is the approach.