Profile of International Home Buying Activity

We live in a global marketplace. While all real estate is local, not all property buyers are. A significant share of home purchases are made by people whose primary residence is outside of the U.S. The 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity will reveal the top five countries of origin for foreign home buyers and how these buyers are utilizing the services of REALTORS®.

Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

This 15-page report from 2010 covers foreign investment in U.S. real estate with a breakdown of the major countries with significant holdings. The report explains that prospects are good for continued healthy investment in U.S. real estate, given the strength of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. An overview of today's market and a forecast for the coming year are included.

State-by-State International Business Reports

These downloadable reports from 2011 look at international business activity by state, including the number of foreigners arriving from various countries, homeownership rates, and top exports.

Housing Price Indices: A World Wide Overview of Real Estate Prices in Recent Years

The international housing markets are critical in understanding changes in asset values and economic drivers in the world economy. This report from 2009 examines the availability of housing data on a country-by-country basis and assembles roughly comparable data over a significant time period to identify changing price levels in the international housing markets.

Roadmap to Information About the Foreign-born

This free 17-page guide from 2006 helps real estate professionals help themselves to a vast array of information about foreign-born real estate buyers in the United States. The Roadmap to Information About the Foreign-born highlights the important role foreign investment plays in the economy of the nation and individual states. Information on both residential and commercial markets is included.

Foreign-Born Residents in the United States

This table depicts the state-by-state listing of foreign-born residents from 1996 to 2003.

Foreign-born Population Movement in the United States

This table uses data from the 2000 U.S. Census to depict the foreign-born population coming in and going out of each state and county.

Foreign-speaking Residents in the United States

This table breaks down the percentage of the population speaking a language other than English. Using data from the 2000 U.S. Census, the table is broken down by those speaking only English and those speaking a foreign language, either instead of or in addition to English.

Foreign Languages Spoken in the United States

After English, which languages are most popular in each state and each county? Using data from the 2000 U.S. Census, this breakdown looks at the specific foreign languages spoken, providing the percentage of the population speaking each one.