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Buying a Home in Hawaii: Fee-Simple vs. Leasehold

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August 6th, 2021

Have you ever browsed real estate listings and seen a home listed for sale as "leasehold?" You may have wondered what exactly that meant. Well, Hawaii is one of only a few states in which you can purchase a leasehold property, which is different from fee-simple property in a few important ways.

 

leasehold vs fee simple infographic

 

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