[WSBARP] Requirements for Foreigner to purchase home

[John J. Sullivan]

None that I’m aware of. Depending on their status later they may need to deal with FIRPTA withholding when they sell it. 

John J. Sullivan

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> On Sep 30, 2021, at 9:47 AM, Robert West <rwest at westlawoffices.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Listmates-
>  
> A client has a  non-citizen friend living in the USA and the question is what requirements or roadblocks, if any, affect the person’s ability to buy or own a home in Washington state.  I have not dealt with this issue before.  Background is as follows:
>  
> *Family of 5 (husband, wife, 3 children 1 child born in US)
> *Time in the US – 4.75 years
> *They came here on an SIV/ Special Immigrant Visa
> *He applied one month ago for citizenship
>  
> Assistance or referrals would be appreciated.
>  
> Robert E. West, Jr. 
> WEST LAW OFFICES, P.S.
> Attorneys at Law
> 332 1st Street NE 
> Auburn  WA  98002 
> Telephone:  253-351-9000 
> Facsimile:    253-833-5322
> E-mail:  rwest at westlawoffices.com
> Website:  www.WestLawOffices.com  
> 
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