CNBC
Property Play: Foreigners are buying fewer U.S. properties, but luxury homebuilders still draw them in
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Foreign buyers purchased a smaller share of U.S. residential properties in recent periods, according to available data. The decline includes a reduction in purchases by workers on H-1B visas, which are used for specialty occupations. Luxury homebuilders have continued to attract foreign investment despite the broader pullback in foreign residential real estate purchases.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/foreign-buyers-us-properties.html
