Washington state luxury homes fit nicely within the parameters established by the prevailing climates and cultures of the state; which is to say greatly diverse. "The Evergreen State" is highly agricultural, yet is also home to computer technology giant Microsoft along with a number of other software development firms. Western Washington has an oceanic climate, in stark contrast to the dry eastern part of the state. Luxury homes in Washington continue the trend of variety, from developing Spokane on the Columbia Plateau to the snowcapped peaks surrounding serene Puget Sound.