Foreign Buyers Purchase Fewer U.S. Homes Amidst Declining International Visitors
A recent report by the National Association of Realtors indicates a significant decline in foreign buyers purchasing U.S. homes. From April 2025 to March 2026, the number of properties bought by foreign buyers decreased by 14%, with the dollar value…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —
A recent report from the National Association of Realtors reveals a notable decrease in foreign investment in the U.S. housing market. Between April 2025 and March 2026, the volume of properties acquired by international buyers saw a 14% reduction, accompanied by a 19.1% decline in the total dollar value of these transactions.
This downward trend in foreign home purchases appears to correlate with a broader decrease in international tourism to the United States. The report suggests that perceptions and policies related to immigration may be contributing factors to this slowdown in real estate activity.
Currency fluctuations, typically a driver for foreign real estate investment, have not reversed this trend. Despite a weaker U.S. dollar, which would normally make American properties more affordable for international buyers, sales figures have not seen a corresponding increase.
The report also provides insights into the purchasing patterns of different nationalities. While buyers from Canada and Mexico represent significant markets, individuals from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are noted for their higher spending power. This is largely due to their focus on more expensive properties, with a significant portion of these purchases concentrated in California.
Geographically, the states of Florida, California, and Texas continue to attract the largest share of foreign homebuyers in the United States.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Riley Roche on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
