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he US real estate market is experiencing a surge in international interest, with foreign buyers returning to the scene and spending big. In the past year alone, they snapped up a record $56 billion worth of American homes, marking a 33% increase over the previous year. This trend is expected to continue, with global buyers purchasing 78,100 properties between April 2024 and March 2025, a 44% jump from the year before.

    Florida remains the top destination for international buyers, followed closely by California, Texas, New York, and Arizona. These buyers are drawn to the state's favorable tax policies, luxury properties, and sun-soaked lifestyle. Notably, nearly half of these international buyers paid cash, compared to just 28% of domestic buyers.

    Chinese buyers led the way, spending $13.7 billion on nearly 12,000 homes, followed by buyers from Canada, Mexico, India, and the UK. Many of these buyers already live in the US, while others are purchasing from abroad as a safe bet or smart investment opportunity. The reasons behind this buying frenzy are clear: the US is seen as a stable economy with strong property rights, making it an attractive destination for international investors.

    The world's wealthiest individuals are driving this demand, putting their cash into American real estate and boosting luxury markets in the process. For sellers, brokers, and developers, this global demand is shaping the high-end housing landscape in a significant way.