Economists' Outlook

Housing stats and analysis from NAR's research experts.

Foreign Purchasers See U.S. Properties as Secure Investment

  • Foreign purchasers buy U.S. property for investment, vacation, and locational reasons.
  • NAR’s 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity reports that foreigners view U.S. properties as a secure investment, one that provides rental and long-term appreciation possibilities.
  • Homes in this country are less expensive than comparable foreign properties.
  • International purchasers buy properties for both vacation and rental purposes.

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