Fee simple absolute is a type of property ownership that grants the owner full rights to use, sell, lease, or transfer the property without restrictions. It remains in effect indefinitely unless ...

A fee simple defeasible estate is a type of property ownership in which the owner holds title to the property with specific conditions or limitations. Fee simple defeasible estates are common in real ...

For many first-time homebuyers or newcomers to Hawaii, navigating real estate can be confusing—especially when it comes to the terms “leasehold” and “fee simple.” Real estate expert Kay Mukaigawa of ...