According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), California, Florida, Texas and Arizona are the top four destinations for international investment. “Many international buyers recognize that real estate is an excellent investment and are drawn today by abundant inventory, low interest rates and favorable foreign exchange rates. These conditions allow them to own their piece of the American dream,” said NAR President Richard Gaylord.
Canada, the UK, Mexico, China, India and Germany are the strongest international investors in U.S. real estate. In a survey of 200 members of the Association of Foreign Real Estate Investors (AFIRE) conducted in October of 2008, 53% stated that the U.S. continues to provide the most stable and secure real estate investment environment, as well as the best opportunity for capital appreciation. Respondents overwhelmingly pointed to the U.S. as the primary target for their real estate investment dollars and said that, on an average, 45 percent of their portfolio is invested in U.S. real estate.
