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On Sale: Foreign Investors Snap Up US Real Estate
To them, U.S. real estate is a bargain and a safe way to diversify their portfolios. And their cash buying is boosting U.S. property sales and competition. "Many foreign buyers now see luxury U.S. real estate as a store of value," said Dolly Lenz, CEO …
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Home builders to woo entry-level buyers: Pro
As home builders try to gain more business, more will be going after the entry-level buyer, real estate expert Bradley Hunter told CNBC Wednesday. "It's been …

The Next Big Thing- Flipping Luxury Houses
Over the past several years, flipping houses has been all the rage. Reality television shows demonstrate how a couple fun packed days of remodeling can drastically increase the value of a home before resale. Until recently, middle to low end homes dominated the flipping scene. However, with recent improvements in the market and the rate of foreclosures decreasing, the trend has found its way to more luxurious homes.
The Downturn Created New Opportunities
The luxury home market was one of the hardest hit during the downturn. …

Foreign Real Estate Investor Trends in the United States
The National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) recently revealed statistics showing that foreign investors in the United States have increased to 24 percent since 2011. Over half of international investors hailed from India, China, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Over 55 percent of foreign buyers came from these five countries.
Where were these buyers purchasing properties?  Primarily in the states of New York, California, Texas, Florida and Arizona. The majority of sales, approximately 60 percent, were concentrated in these five states. And 62 …

The housing market in the United States is becoming more appealing to foreign investors, who view it as a safe investment haven. These buyers are becoming increasingly attracted to the nation’s low prices and vast inventory.
According to a report released by the National Association of REALTORS® (Profile of International Home Buying Activity 2012, Purchases of U.S. Real Estate by International Clients for the Twelve Month Period Ending March 2012), $82.5 Billion in sales can be attributed to global buyers. The survey includes those purchases made during a twelve month span …