JuliaStein

I agree with Garrioch01, you should take into account taxes in Santa Monica and all due diligence following purchase of property there. To be honest I don't think there would be implications about election year or work visa. You should concetrate on selling flat in UK and buying one in Santa Monica. I know that prices in London are really high, and probably you will afford a lovely home here, in California. But again - taxes. You have to consider them to avoid all "unpleasant surprises". I recently read a good guidance on taxes in UK <snip> I hope it would be helpful, or at least curious.